US company lays off ‘entire Indian customer service team’ over Google Meet: ‘All 80 employees’
An anonymous Reddit post says the bank cut its entire India customer service team after a five-minute Google Meet call, affecting 80 workers.
- An anonymous Reddit post claims a U.S. bank terminated 80 India-based customer service employees during a five-minute Google Meet call, affecting 80 families according to reports shared on IndianWorkplace.
- The company allegedly cited insufficient output from the Indian team, with employees previously instructed to work from home due to operational reasons, according to the post reported by Moneycontrol.
- Addressing severance inquiries, the original poster stated there is no severance; employees receive only 15 days of pay per year worked. Comments expressed shock while Other users debated job security implications.
- Reactions on Indian Tech and Infra forums remain mixed, as users question the claim's reliability since it originated from an anonymous source lacking official corporate confirmation.
- While the bank's specific actions remain unverified, the viral post has sparked widespread discussion about corporate practices and vulnerability of service-sector employees amid broader job market concerns.
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