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Infosys has recently asked 195 more trainees to leave after they failed internal assessments, bringing the total number of affected trainees to over 800 since February. The company is offering support, including outplacement services and training programs.

Infosys recently laid off 240 trainees due to their failure to meet internal assessment criteria, offering them transition assistance and outplacement services. As tech industry layoffs rise, companies are increasingly using outplacement firms to support retrenched employees amid digital transformation and workforce restructuring. This trend extends beyond IT, impacting sectors like pharma and food processing, reflecting broader economic challenges.

A large bank wanted to trim its headcount to optimise costs. In an earlier instance, it involved the HR and finance teams. This time, the bank brought in outplacement service providers who helped the company achieve cost savings — without laying off any staff, and redeploying them in relevant roles instead.

Bengaluru-headquartered Meesho has sacked 150 full-time employees as part of a restructuring exercise of the Meesho Superstore. When contacted by TOI, the Meesho spokesperson said the move will bring in efficiencies.

Paytm layoffs: Paytm claims it is providing outplacement support to laid off employees, collaborating with over 30 companies that are currently hiring and assisting those who have chosen to share their information to facilitate their immediate outplacement.

The company made all efforts to ensure that all people impacted by this change have been well taken care of.

Simpl laid off 160-170 employees, with roles spanning engineering, product development, core operations, interns, call center agents, and D2C checkout, aiming to improve profitability amid high cash burn and slowing user acquisition.

The airline, in the process of terminating the services of a section of employees since the past couple of weeks, suspended 50 others on Saturday.

The audio brand Bose has confirmed that it will be shutting down its various retail stores over the next few months.

Tata Consultancy Services plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, impacting over 12,000 employees due to economic uncertainties and AI-driven technological changes. The company will provide affected staff with notice period compensation, severance benefits, insurance coverage, and outplacement assistance. This decision comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the Indian software services sector.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) faces objections from IT employee organizations over its plan to reduce staff by approximately 12,000, impacting middle and senior positions. Unions deem the dismissals unlawful, advising employees to resist resignation pressures.

Sun Pharma has decided to shut its manufacturing plant at Detroit, US owned by its subsidiary Caraco Pharma.

New Delhi, Jul 20 () Nearly 17 months after it began operations, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited Saturday announced winding up of its business on account of "unanticipated developments" that made its economic model "unviable".

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant initiated rationalisation of its top deck with a ‘voluntary separation’ programme at the director level and above in June with a generous severance payout of up to a year’s salary and other stock benefits based on their tenures in the company.

Following RBI's decision to halt Paytm Payments Bank and its wallet business, many employees are being pressured into sudden "voluntary resignations" without prior notice. Several current and former Paytm employees told TOI that severance pay has been withheld from some. In today's economic climate, layoffs have regrettably become widespread across diverse industries. It is imperative for employees to comprehend their rights and actively seek fairness throughout the layoff process during these challenging times.

Amazon has begun mass layoffs impacting 16,000 corporate employees, with internal communications revealing AWS and retail divisions bearing the brunt. Teams involved in AI cloud services, data warehousing, and Prime subscriptions are among those affected. This move aligns with CEO Andy Jassy's vision of operating like a "world's largest startup," emphasizing speed and ownership.

It is estimated that a total of 750 employees, from assistant managers to vice presidents, have been shown the door across locations in India.

With CXO hiring mandates getting impacted by the economic downturn, executive search firms are offering services that go beyond pure search. Firms like Accord Group, Egon Zehnder and Executive Access, to name a few, have tweaked their service offerings to include transition services, leadership coaching and cultural transformations to cater to emerging client needs.

Home-grown regional language social media platform ShareChat on Wednesday announced that it had to let go of 101 of its employees, or about a fourth of the company's total workforce, due to the COVID-19-induced uncertainties in the advertising market.

The time-tested ‘separation’ method is now being taken up by several corporates who are being forced to lay off employees. Companies, in a bid to make amends after giving employees the pink slip, are taking on the task of handholding them as they look for new jobs and giving them support to turn entrepreneurs.

Swiggy will be cutting 1,100 jobs and also shut down its cloud kitchen business. Similar to the employee care package announced by Zomato, Swiggy too will be offering “at least 3 months of salary irrespective of their notice period or tenure.” Swiggy will also offer medical insurance and placement support to its affected employees.

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is set to lay off 500 employees, representing 5% of its global workforce, as part of a strategic plan to enhance operational efficiencies. Despite this reduction, the company plans to strategically hire in key areas by 2026. This announcement comes alongside strong financial results for the fourth quarter, with total revenue reaching $1.

When Charudatta Deshpande, a former Tata Steel senior executive, took the harsh step of ending his life last week, it sent shockwaves across the HR fraternity.

Mumbai, Oct 10 () National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) today said it has witnessed increased participation of farmers on its farmer-producer organisation (FPO) platform.

Tata Consultancy Services plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, impacting over 12,000 employees due to economic uncertainties and AI-driven technological changes. The company will provide affected staff with severance benefits, outplacement services, and extended insurance coverage.

The US Class of 2025 is entering one of the bleakest job markets in a decade, as AI-driven restructuring, inflation and slowing consumer demand reshape hiring. Employers report reduced optimism, layoffs are surging, and entry-level roles are disappearing. Career centres warn that rising debt and fewer job offers are fuelling anxiety, forcing colleges to rethink how they prepare graduates.

TCS layoffs: India's IT sector is facing turbulence as TCS, the nation's largest IT firm, announces unprecedented layoffs impacting 2% of its workforce, primarily in middle to senior roles. CEO K Krithivasan cites skill mismatches, not AI, as the reason for this 'difficult decision.