Zoho Denies Viral Layoff Claims, Upholds No-Layoff Policy
‘300 employees laid off without notice’: Zoho responds to viral post alleging mass layoffs
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Zoho, a cloud-based software company, has denied claims of laying off 300 employees without notice, stating that the viral post confused interns with full-time staff. The company maintains its long-standing no-layoff policy, emphasizing that no full-time employees were affected.
- 01Zoho refutes claims of 300 layoffs, citing confusion between interns and full-time employees.
- 02The company has a 30-year history of not laying off staff.
- 03Interns are distinct from full-time employees and are not guaranteed permanent positions.
- 04Over 30% of the 2026 intern cohort have received or are being evaluated for full-time offers.
- 05The viral claim gained traction due to Zoho's reputation for stability during tough times.
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Zoho, a prominent cloud-based enterprise software company, has dismissed allegations of laying off 300 employees without notice, stemming from a viral post on the Blind app. The company clarified that the post misrepresented its internship program, stating that it has not laid off any full-time employees. Mohammed Sohail, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Global HR Operations at Zoho, explained that the confusion arose from interns being described as 'laid off,' which is incorrect. Zoho has maintained a no-layoff policy for over 30 years, even during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent industry shifts due to artificial intelligence. The claim gained attention because of Zoho's reputation for job security, making the allegations particularly surprising.
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The clarification from Zoho may alleviate concerns among current and prospective employees regarding job security.
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