34 year old employee lost his job, revealed the secret algorithm and pattern behind the layoff: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: The phase of layoffs in the tech world is not stopping. Recently the legendary software company Oracle A news came which surprised everyone. The company fired one of its employees who was 34 years Was serving the institute since. After losing his job, this former employee has revealed on social media the ‘hidden patterns’ and ‘algorithms’ that companies are using for layoffs.

Even 34 years of experience did not help

This former senior employee of Oracle, while sharing his pain on LinkedIn, said that he had dedicated his entire professional life to one company. He played a key role in the development of Oracle, but was suddenly ousted at a ‘cost-cutting’ meeting.

What is the ‘hidden algorithm’ behind layoffs?

The former employee claimed that big tech companies now look at a person’s performance rather than an individual’s performance for layoffs. hidden algorithms And following some special patterns:

Salary vs. Output (Salary vs. ROI): The algorithm targets employees whose salary is too high due to their position and experience. The company feels that the same work can be done by junior developers with lower salaries.

Getting closer to retirement: Employees who have more than 25-30 years of experience and are nearing retirement are placed first in the list so that the company can get relief from future pension or other heavy liabilities.

Skills Gap (Legacy Skills): Older employees who have not been able to update themselves quickly enough with new technologies (like AI and Cloud Computing) are being phased out as ‘legacy employees’.

Departmental Priority: If the company is shutting down a particular project (like hardware) and focusing solely on software, even the most loyal employees in that department are vulnerable.

Increasing sense of insecurity in tech industry

This revelation has created fear in the minds of millions of tech employees who have been working in the same company for a long time. Experts say now ‘Loyalty’ more than ‘Upskilling’ (learning a new skill) Matters.

Tips to avoid layoffs and secure your career

Connect with AI and new tech: No matter how much experience you have, keep yourself updated in areas like Generative AI and Data Analytics.

Personal Branding: Don’t rely solely on the company. Strengthen your network and make your mark in the industry.

Emergency Fund: In this period of uncertainty, it is being advised to save expenses for at least 6-12 months.

soft skills: Management and leadership skills keep you from becoming just a ‘technical resource’.