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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the largest IT firms in India, has been dealing with a tricky situation after the mass resignation of female employees. A report by Bloomberg mentioned that when the IT giant ended the work-from-home policy, more female employees decided not to return to the office as compared to male employees.&nbsp;

Not just TCS, the work-from-home policy was implemented in various sectors during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to curb the spread of the deadly virus. But the economies across the world gradually reopened when the lockdown measures were relaxed and many companies started to call their employees back to office.&nbsp;

But the report shows that the attrition among women was reported to be higher at TCS when it called employees back to work, which was unusual for the company, where female attrition has historically been either lower or similar to their male counterparts.&nbsp;

In the company's annual report last week, Chief Human Resources Officer of TCS Milind Lakkad said, "I would think working from home during the pandemic reset the domestic arrangements for some women, keeping them from returning to office."&nbsp;

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"It is a setback to our efforts to promote gender diversity, but we are doubling down on it," Lakkad said, further adding that women make up about 36% of TCS employees. He said that the company is trying to increase their representation, including in leadership roles.&nbsp;

According to the report, the work-from-home scenario has provided the flexibility to work remotely. In recent years, it has helped companies to attract and retain talent.&nbsp;

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Work-from-home has helped women employees especially as several reports have claimed that they have managed to juggle office and home duties in a hybrid environment. Bloomberg said that the shift now is making them drop out of the workforce, worsening already low participation in the workforce.&nbsp;

According to World Bank data, at 24%, India's female labour force participation is much lower than 61% in China. The report argues that's a risk for economic growth in the world's most populous nation, where women comprise about half of the citizens.&nbsp;

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the largest IT firms in India, has been dealing with a tricky situation after the mass resignation of female employees. A report by Bloomberg mentioned that when the IT giant ended the work-from-home policy, more female employees decided not to return to the office as compared to male employees.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the largest IT firms in India, has been dealing with a tricky situation after the mass resignation of female employees. A report by Bloomberg mentioned that when the IT giant ended the work-from-home policy, more female employees decided not to return to the office as compared to male employees. Not just TCS, the work-from-home policy was implemented in various sectors during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to curb the spread of the deadly virus. But the economies across the world gradually reopened when the lockdown measures were relaxed and many companies started to call their employees back to office. But the report shows that the attrition among women was reported to be higher at TCS when it called employees back to work, which was unusual for the company, where female attrition has historically been either lower or similar to their male counterparts. In the company's annual report last week, Chief Human Resources Officer of TCS Milind Lakkad said, "I would think working from home during the pandemic reset the domestic arrangements for some women, keeping them from returning to office." Also read: Nine Tata Steel workers hospitalised after steam leak in Odisha plant "It is a setback to our efforts to promote gender diversity, but we are doubling down on it," Lakkad said, further adding that women make up about 36% of TCS employees. He said that the company is trying to increase their representation, including in leadership roles. According to the report, the work-from-home scenario has provided the flexibility to work remotely. In recent years, it has helped companies to attract and retain talent. Watch: India tops digital payments ranking × WFH: A blessing for women? Work-from-home has helped women employees especially as several reports have claimed that they have managed to juggle office and home duties in a hybrid environment. Bloomberg said that the shift now is making them drop out of the workforce, worsening already low participation in the workforce. According to World Bank data, at 24%, India's female labour force participation is much lower than 61% in China. The report argues that's a risk for economic growth in the world's most populous nation, where women comprise about half of the citizens. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

What’s forcing women employees to quit India’s largest IT firm TCS?

India’s labour ministry is expected to set up an investigation into the alleged mass resignations taking place in Amazon India, said a report by the Hindustan Times. This comes after reports emerged, earlier this month, that the retail giant might lay off at least 10,000 employees from its workforce across the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Citing people with knowledge on the matter, HT reported that the probe will examine “whether the exits were voluntary and if the terms of services, which includes severance and notice period, were adhered to.” The retail giant is set to lay off at least 10,000 employees by next year, said multiple media reports. Subsequently, the ministry sent a notice to Amazon India last week after it received complaints of mass layoffs which are in violation of India’s labour laws.&nbsp;

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The complaints were made by the Nascent Information Technology Employees’ Senate (NITES), a group of over 18,000 members of IT professionals in India, to the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav. However, officials at Amazon India said that the employees have not been fired but the people have opted for the company’s “voluntary separation programme”.&nbsp;

The report citing the ministry official, requesting anonymity also said, “In its response, the company said that they had expected to make more money through their business, but owing to financial expedience, they floated a voluntary exit programme. They said there were no forced layoffs.”&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the president of NITES, Harpreet Singh Saluja, said that Amazon India in an internal memo allegedly told employees, those who did not resign voluntarily will be fired without any benefits under the “workforce optimisation programme”. Therefore, the ministry will also speak to the employees who opted for the “voluntary separation programme”, in order to verify the company’s claims, said the report by HT.&nbsp;

When questioned about the government intervention in the workings of a private company, the official said that their ministry’s aim is to ensure labour laws in the country are not violated. “We will ensure that the aggrieved workers are heard, and their rights are protected. Otherwise, we will act as per the law,” said the report. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Amazon India is reportedly in the midst of shutting down some of its operations in the country including food delivery in Bengaluru by the end of this year. Additionally, they are also closing their online learning platform for high school students, Amazon Academy, the company said last week.&nbsp;

First reported by the New York Times on November 15, Amazon is planning to lay off at least 10,000 employees in their corporate and technology departments, making it the biggest layoff in company history. According to reports, the layoffs have begun and are expected to continue till next year.&nbsp; 
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India’s labour ministry is expected to set up an investigation into the alleged mass resignations taking place in Amazon India, said a report by the Hindustan Times.

India’s labour ministry is expected to set up an investigation into the alleged mass resignations taking place in Amazon India, said a report by the Hindustan Times. This comes after reports emerged, earlier this month, that the retail giant might lay off at least 10,000 employees from its workforce across the world. Citing people with knowledge on the matter, HT reported that the probe will examine “whether the exits were voluntary and if the terms of services, which includes severance and notice period, were adhered to.” The retail giant is set to lay off at least 10,000 employees by next year, said multiple media reports. Subsequently, the ministry sent a notice to Amazon India last week after it received complaints of mass layoffs which are in violation of India’s labour laws. ALSO READ | Amazon to generate 50,000 jobs in India amid coronavirus The complaints were made by the Nascent Information Technology Employees’ Senate (NITES), a group of over 18,000 members of IT professionals in India, to the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav. However, officials at Amazon India said that the employees have not been fired but the people have opted for the company’s “voluntary separation programme”. The report citing the ministry official, requesting anonymity also said, “In its response, the company said that they had expected to make more money through their business, but owing to financial expedience, they floated a voluntary exit programme. They said there were no forced layoffs.” ALSO WATCH | Amazon attrition rate is above industry standards | World News On the other hand, the president of NITES, Harpreet Singh Saluja, said that Amazon India in an internal memo allegedly told employees, those who did not resign voluntarily will be fired without any benefits under the “workforce optimisation programme”. Therefore, the ministry will also speak to the employees who opted for the “voluntary separation programme”, in order to verify the company’s claims, said the report by HT. When questioned about the government intervention in the workings of a private company, the official said that their ministry’s aim is to ensure labour laws in the country are not violated. “We will ensure that the aggrieved workers are heard, and their rights are protected. Otherwise, we will act as per the law,” said the report. ALSO READ | Amazon plans to lay off at least 10,000 people, job cuts may begin this week: Reports Meanwhile, Amazon India is reportedly in the midst of shutting down some of its operations in the country including food delivery in Bengaluru by the end of this year. Additionally, they are also closing their online learning platform for high school students, Amazon Academy, the company said last week. First reported by the New York Times on November 15, Amazon is planning to lay off at least 10,000 employees in their corporate and technology departments, making it the biggest layoff in company history. According to reports, the layoffs have begun and are expected to continue till next year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian government to probe mass resignations at Amazon amid reports of layoffs: Report

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be holding a crucial meeting in Islamabad today (March 16) to discuss the options of long march and mass resignations.

Pakistan: PML-N, JUI-F insist on mass resignations ahead of PDM meeting

BJP member Tom Vadakkan on Saturday claimed the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/resignations-pour-in-in-support-of-rahul-gandhi-pressure-on-senior-congress-leaders-to-resign-231254"> recent mass resignations in the Congress</a> as a "scripted drama", following Rahul Gandhi's refusal to withdraw his resignation as the party president.

Vadakkan, who once was the face of the Congress in the capacity of a spokesperson, told ANI that the "scripted resignation drama" was part of sycophancy masterminded by a "particular senior leader" who did the same thing during Sonia Gandhi's tenure as party president.

"People who have been following the Congress know that the script is same - the resignation drama. You will have a hold horde of resignations coming which has no meaning. It is part of sycophancy that is creating a situation where there is a face-saver but the point is the script is the same that has been played out" Vadakkan said.

"I can see the fingerprints of a particular senior leader who is masterminding the operation. It has been the same leader who did it during Sonia ji's time, nothing new and nothing special," said Vadakkan who jumped ship to the BJP in March this year, ahead of 17th Lok Sabha elections.

Vadakkan, considered among the loyalists of the Nehru-Gandhi family had claimed that the dynastic politics in Congress had reached a level which is not acceptable to "self-respecting people".

Vadakkan's response came after scores of Congress leaders and office bearers put in their papers from the party following Rahul's adamancy to resign from the post after facing a humiliating defeat in the general elections.

As many as 145 office bearers tendered a mass resignation during a meeting conducted in the Congress office.

Gandhi, who became the party president in 2017, offered to step down from his post at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25, taking moral responsibility for Congress' dismal performance in the 17th general elections.

However, his resignation offer was unanimously rejected by the CWC. So far, several top leaders have met Gandhi and urged him to continue to lead the party.

Despite senior members making serious attempts to convince the 49-year-old party chief to rethink his decision, he remains unfazed.

The Congress won 52 seats in the recent general elections, which is just eight more than 2014 in the outgoing Lok Sabha.

BJP member Tom Vadakkan on Saturday claimed the recent mass resignations in the Congress as a "scripted drama", following Rahul Gandhi's refusal to withdraw his resignation as the party president.

BJP member Tom Vadakkan on Saturday claimed the recent mass resignations in the Congress as a "scripted drama", following Rahul Gandhi's refusal to withdraw his resignation as the party president. Vadakkan, who once was the face of the Congress in the capacity of a spokesperson, told ANI that the "scripted resignation drama" was part of sycophancy masterminded by a "particular senior leader" who did the same thing during Sonia Gandhi's tenure as party president. "People who have been following the Congress know that the script is same - the resignation drama. You will have a hold horde of resignations coming which has no meaning. It is part of sycophancy that is creating a situation where there is a face-saver but the point is the script is the same that has been played out" Vadakkan said. "I can see the fingerprints of a particular senior leader who is masterminding the operation. It has been the same leader who did it during Sonia ji's time, nothing new and nothing special," said Vadakkan who jumped ship to the BJP in March this year, ahead of 17th Lok Sabha elections. Vadakkan, considered among the loyalists of the Nehru-Gandhi family had claimed that the dynastic politics in Congress had reached a level which is not acceptable to "self-respecting people". Vadakkan's response came after scores of Congress leaders and office bearers put in their papers from the party following Rahul's adamancy to resign from the post after facing a humiliating defeat in the general elections. As many as 145 office bearers tendered a mass resignation during a meeting conducted in the Congress office. Gandhi, who became the party president in 2017, offered to step down from his post at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25, taking moral responsibility for Congress' dismal performance in the 17th general elections. However, his resignation offer was unanimously rejected by the CWC. So far, several top leaders have met Gandhi and urged him to continue to lead the party. Despite senior members making serious attempts to convince the 49-year-old party chief to rethink his decision, he remains unfazed. The Congress won 52 seats in the recent general elections, which is just eight more than 2014 in the outgoing Lok Sabha.

Mass resignations of Congress leaders part of 'scripted drama': BJP's Tom Vadakkan

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