TCS Faces Backlash Over Job Cuts While Hiring Experienced Tech Talent
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is facing criticism for alleged forced exits of employees while simultaneously launching a recruitment drive for experienced tech talent. The company's workforce reportedly fell by 5.3% in the past year, raising concerns about job security and the impact of AI on employment.
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makersAfter job cuts and alleged forced exits, TCS seeks 4–12 year experienced tech talentAfter job cuts and alleged forced exits, TCS seeks 4–12 year experienced tech talentHowever, the recruitment drive has also prompted criticism from some current and former employees of TCS who claimed that they were pushed out of the company last year despite
having similar skills.By Mansi Jaswal| March 6, 2026, 14:30:22 ISTFollow usTCS's employee count, including post-attrition, fell by around 5.3% between the first and third quarters for the fiscal year 2026.ADVERTISEMENT Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a nationwide hiring drive for experienced professionals, months after reducing
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