Infosys , had fired 240 entry-level employees who failed to pass internal assessment tests, according to company emails sent on April 18. This follows a similar round of layoffs in February when the company dismissed over 300 trainees.
The terminated employees, hired as System Engineers and Digital Specialist Engineers , were unable to meet the qualifying criteria in the 'Generic foundation training program' despite receiving additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, multiple mock assessments, and three testing attempts.
Fired trainees get free upskilling program, travel allowance, and other support options from the company
Infosys is offering various transition support options to assist affected employees. These include one month's pay, accommodation at the Mysore training center , and a travel allowance to either Bengaluru or their hometown.
"As you explore opportunities outside of Infosys, we have planned professional outplacement services to help you on that journey," stated the termination email sent to affected trainees. The email continued, "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."
The company is also offering free upskilling programs through NIIT and UpGrad, including for those laid off in February. Affected trainees can choose between a 12-week training program to prepare for potential roles in the BPM industry or a 24-week training program on Information Technology fundamentals.
Read Infosys’ full email to failed trainees
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.
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 . 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.
On completing a Separation and General Release Agreement (‘Agreement’) following will be made available to you:
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The terminated employees, hired as System Engineers and Digital Specialist Engineers , were unable to meet the qualifying criteria in the 'Generic foundation training program' despite receiving additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, multiple mock assessments, and three testing attempts.
Fired trainees get free upskilling program, travel allowance, and other support options from the company
Infosys is offering various transition support options to assist affected employees. These include one month's pay, accommodation at the Mysore training center , and a travel allowance to either Bengaluru or their hometown.
"As you explore opportunities outside of Infosys, we have planned professional outplacement services to help you on that journey," stated the termination email sent to affected trainees. The email continued, "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."
The company is also offering free upskilling programs through NIIT and UpGrad, including for those laid off in February. Affected trainees can choose between a 12-week training program to prepare for potential roles in the BPM industry or a 24-week training program on Information Technology fundamentals.
Read Infosys’ full email to failed trainees
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.
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 . 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.
On completing a Separation and General Release Agreement (‘Agreement’) following will be made available to you:
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