Infosys Lets Go Of More Trainees

In a fresh round of layoffs, Infosys has let go of more trainees after a training assessment test, emails sent to laid off employees show. The IT major has previously laid off over 300 trainees for failing to clear internal tests that are part of the onboarding process.

“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. While this may be a disappointing outcome, we are here to further support you in your learning journey,” email sent to a laid off employee read.

Trainees on completion of separation agreement will receive one month pay, and outplacement services with a 12 weeks training program for potential roles in the BPM industry or another 24 weeks training program on IT fundamentals for IT career pathway.

The company says it will provide transport to trainees from Mysore to Bangalore and a standard allowance to reach hometown. Accommodation in the Employee Care Centre at the campus till the date of departure, will be provided to employees.

“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. On successful completion of the training, you may also apply to available opportunities in Infosys BPM Limited,” the email further read.

Meanwhile, the IT employee union, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), has alleged that in a fresh round of layoffs 370 trainees have been removed. The union has also submitted a second complaint with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship against the layoffs.

“NITES strongly condemns the unlawful and unethical actions of Infosys Ltd., which has once again proceeded to terminate 370 apprentices enrolled under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) by coercing them into signing “mutual separation” agreements. These actions have been carried out without any legal justification, prior notice, or adherence to due process, and in complete defiance of the authority of the Government of India,” the union said.