Infosys layoffs: Nasscom defends tech industry, corporate culture of performance, meritocracy

In a response to the latest developments surrounding mass terminations of Infosys trainees, software and technology services industry body Nasscom has defended the technology industry of performance-driven hiring based on meritocracy and that the sector has always adhered to local laws.“The technology sector in India has long embraced performance-driven hiring, with meritocracy and performance deeply embedded in company culture and always aligned with local laws. Large enterprises recruiting from campuses invest in rigorous training programs to…