More layoffs at Infosys: '240 employees failed to clear internal assessment'
This is the second round of layoffs by Infosys which in February laid off over 300 trainees citing the same reason
IT major Infosys has laid off 240 entry-level recruits after they failed to qualify in internal assessments. The information has come to light from company emails sent on April 18, reported Moneycontrol.
This is the second round of layoffs by Infosys which in February laid off over 300 trainees citing the same reason. The company has offered free upskilling programs to affected employees through NIIT and UPGrad.
In the company email, accessed by Moneycontrol, the IT major informed the candidates that in view of their failure to meet qualifying criteria in the ‘Generic foundation training program’ despite being given ample opportunities and extra time, they can no longer continue as company employees.
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“Further to the announcement of the results of your final assessment attempt, please be informed that you have not met the qualifying criteria in the ‘Generic foundation training program’ despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, several mock assessments and three attempts. As a result, you will not be able to continue your journey for the apprenticeship program,” states the email as quoted by Moneycontrol.
Offers training opportunities
It further states that the company will offer the terminated employees professional outplacement services. It also offered them to take part in the “Infosys sponsored external training” to join the BPM industry.
“On successful completion of the training, you may also apply to available opportunities in 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 stated.
The development comes against the backdrop of a dip in demand. Infosys on Thursday released its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report wherein it brought down revenue growth guidance for FY26 in constant currency terms to 0- 3 per cent in comparison to 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent as was projected at the December quarter, reported Financial Express.