Mysore Campus Incident Leaves Terminated Trainees Traumatised

In a recent report by Moneycontrol, over 400 trainee employees at Infosys' Mysore campus recounted distressing experiences after being abruptly terminated due to failing internal assessments. Many of them described being humiliated, pressured to sign mutual separation agreements, and forced to vacate the premises within hours of their termination.

Sudden Termination and Confidentiality Measures

The terminated trainees received an email a day before the mass layoff, instructing them to attend a confidential meeting. Upon arrival at the campus, security guards dressed in army fatigues confiscated their electronic devices and personal belongings.

Trainees alleged that they were escorted to cabins where HR staff pressured them into signing separation agreements. Many claimed they were coerced into signing the documents unwillingly, with some describing the experience as "traumatic" and "humiliating."

Immediate Eviction from Campus

Despite requests to stay overnight due to travel difficulties, trainees were reportedly asked to leave by 6 PM. One female trainee from Madhya Pradesh said her pleas to stay until the next morning were ignored. "We don’t know. You are no longer part of the company. Vacate the premises by 6 PM," was the alleged response from an Infosys official.

Many trainees struggled to find transportation back to their hometowns, with some reportedly fainting and experiencing mental breakdowns. "It was chaotic; some people had to be rushed to the hospital," a trainee recounted.

Allegations of Deliberate Assessment Design

The terminated employees accused Infosys of designing the assessment system to ensure a high failure rate. "The syllabus was impossible to cover in the given time, and we were told to study certain topics on our own," a trainee claimed.

Infosys defended its assessment policy, stating that trainees are given three attempts to clear the evaluations. "This process has been in existence for over two decades and ensures a high quality of talent availability for our clients," the company said in an official statement.

Strict Security Measures and Discreet Execution

The terminations reportedly began at 9:30 AM, with trainees called in batches of 50. They were escorted into rooms guarded by security and bouncers, with buses strategically positioned to shield the process from the view of senior employees and US clients.

Minimal Compensation and Fallout

Infosys offered Rs 25,000 as compensation to the terminated trainees, a sum many found insufficient given the sudden nature of the layoffs. "This was my dream job, but they forced me out," a trainee lamented. The incident has sparked discussions on corporate ethics and employee welfare in the IT industry. Many affected trainees are now grappling with uncertainty about their future and the emotional aftermath of the mass termination.