<ul><li>Indian companies, especially in the IT sector, are resorting to 'quiet firing,' subtly pushing employees to resign to avoid severance packages.</li><li>This tactic, aimed at cutting costs, creates a toxic work environment through overwork and stalled promotions. In 2023, around 20,000 tech professionals in India lost jobs through such silent layoffs.</li><li>Signs include altered job responsibilities, unfair evaluations, and lack of career discussions. This trend mirrors global patterns, with companies worldwide resorting to similar cost-cutting measures amid economic uncertainties, highlighting the challenges faced by employees in navigating today's job market.</li></ul>

'Quiet firing': How to identify the layoff tactic of companies in India

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