Infosys BPO Layoffs Job Cut: fires 600 contract employees

The news is not good for the employees of Infosys BPO, the major Indian IT giant. There were recent reports about Infosys delaying / canceling campus visits and Infosys Salary Pay Cut. Now the situation is getting worse for the employees as the recession is taking a toll on all sectors and all of the sectors are feeling the heat. The latest additon to the list of organization which has gone for layoffs is the Infosys BPO. It is reported that it has laid off some 600 contract workers in a staff redeployment exercise last month.

How many employees may be fired in the Infosys BPO layoffs?
The news is thatInfy BPO has laid off some 600 contract workers in a staff redeployment exercise in the month of February 2009.

What is the total no. of employees of Infosys BPO ?
Total No. of employees of Infosys BPO is 18,000 as of now.

What will be the cost and savings by Infosys BPO layoffs?
No info about that.

When will the Infosys BPO layoffs happen?
As per the reports, the layoffs have been done in last month, i.e. February 2009.

Which locations will be affected by the Infosys BPO layoffs ?
The job cuts are expected to affect the temporary workers and contract workers. They include peoplem from Adecco PeopleOne, Mafoi and TeamLease.

What is the primary reasons for Infosys BPO layoffs?
No information about that.

Any other news about Infosys BPO layoffs
As per Indiatimes, Infosys BPO is 2,000 workers by the end of March, which will raise its headcount above the 20,000 mark
Let's hope that alternative jobs are available to the affected employees of Infosys BPO Layoffs Job Cut