Heard that there was another "Next Step" program recently announced, to start on September 1, 2026 and wrap-up on December 31, 2026. Not sure what organizations are included, but this end date undoubtedly suggests that an RA is being planned for 1Q27. Seems it's also been expanded to include Band 8s (maybe even Band 7s?), whereas the previous one cut-off at Band 9.
Anyone have any more details?
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@ae From what I can tell it's a transition to retirement program where you work part time and have to retire by a certain date, but not sure what incentives they give or if its forced.
@OP uh oh that’s not a good sign
What is the next step program?
1q27 is so far off! Most are trying to make it through the month ! Usually there are two a year and it’s been since November already .
When did they start offering it? I am in Infrastructure and have heard nothing.
They are offering it in Infrastructure, it offers no incentive, nothing, it's a hard pass. What is interesting, is despite what they say, IBM is in big trouble, and they are desperate given the short "next step" timeline
Where do you get this info from?
The next step programs does not target Indians.