Infosys layoffs:company sacks 240

Please be advised that you have not met the qualifying criteria in the “Generic foundation training program,” despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, multiple mock assessments, and three attempts, prior to the announcement of the results of your final assessment attempt. As a result, you will not be able to continue your journey for the apprenticeship program,” the email sent on April 18th read.

Legal and Ethical Questions

“As you explore opportunities outside of Infosys, we have planned professional outplacement services to help you on that journey. We also wish to offer you another career pathway, by taking an Infosys sponsored external training to prepare for potential roles in the BPM industry. After completing the training successfully, you can apply for open positions at Infosys BPM Limited. However, if you wish to continue honing your IT skills, you also have an option to choose an Infosys sponsored external training program on Information Technology fundamentals to further support your IT career journey,” the email further said.
Infosys has also extended this offer to trainees impacted in February, who now have the option to enroll in these upskilling courses, free of cost.

On March 26, the IT services exporter let go of another 30-45 trainees from its Mysuru campus after they failed to pass internal assessments, sources had told Moneycontrol. They were offered a similar alternative career path as the affected trainees, which included 12 weeks of training for potential roles in Infosys BPM.

The Context Behind the Layoffs

Infosys, known for its structured onboarding and training programs, recruits thousands of freshers each year from engineering and non-engineering backgrounds. A foundational training course known as the Generic Foundation Training Program (GFTP) is typically taken by these candidates. It is designed to equip them with the essential technical and soft skills required to succeed in the organization’s delivery roles.
The company clarified that the affected individuals were part of this training initiative and were given three attempts to pass the assessment, with access to learning support, preparation time, and even doubt-clearing sessions. Those who failed the evaluation, on the other hand, were asked to leave the program and the organization as a result.

A Wake-Up Call for Talent Management

The incident ought to serve as a wake-up call for all stakeholders, despite Infosys’ insistence that these layoffs are a part of a planned procedure. Particularly in a post-pandemic world where digital learning has become the norm, businesses need to rethink how they onboard, train, and evaluate new employees. There’s a growing need to personalize training programs, offer mentor-led support, and adopt holistic evaluation methods that go beyond just coding tests or multiple-choice questions. After all, talent cultivation should be the objective, not its premature elimination.

Conclusion

In the Indian IT landscape, the layoffs of 240 trainees by Infosys have sparked debate, concern, and controversy. Compassion, openness, and a clear vision for the long term are also important aspects of performance management for any organization. Companies like Infosys must adapt their training and retention strategies as automation, artificial intelligence, and remote work reshape IT’s future in order to remain competitive. read more