Cognizant India has said that the company had laid off 6% of employees due to failed background checks.
According to TOI, involuntary attrition can be thought of as a euphemism for sacking. Cognizant India Head Rajesh Nambiar said there was high involuntary attrition due to failed background checks.
“They don’t have the right background to continue in that role. We have no tolerance for anyone who doesn’t clear background checks,” Rajesh Nambiar said.
Most Recently, Accenture in India fired a few employees as they presented fake documents and experience letters to obtain jobs with the organization.