Silent layoffs in Indian IT sector affect over 20,000 techies: Which companies cut most jobs?
Hindustan TimesIndia’s IT sector laid off around 20,000 techies during the calendar year 2023, in a manner known as a “silent layoff,” according to data shared by All India IT & ITeS Employees' Union, as reported by Moneycontrol. A “silent layoff” refers to a situation where employees are let go or have their employment terminated in a discreet or unannounced manner, according to a Medium article on such layoffs in America’s big tech companies. Silent layoffs can take different forms, including not renewing contracts, reducing work hours, offering early retirement options, or simply not filling vacant positions, Medium wrote. Around 2,000-3,000 professionals from India’s top IT companies lost their jobs in 2024 alone, according to IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate.