I am a manager in cognizant and handling 2 teams 10 members each and suddenly I am asked to nominate 4 members each from both projects to be considered for layoff as part of project "Leap"

My team is exceptionally doing good and I tried to convince director for the same , but I have no option than to nominate 8 people now, how do I decide ?

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layoff best candidates. since they will be able to get new offer sooner.

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If I would be given a chance to speak, then select a candidate who is multi talented and is having at least a tat bit knowledge of all in everything.

This is one of the hardest parts of being a manager because there’s no “good” choice — only the most fair and responsible one you can make with limited control.

is there any openings in HR for freshers

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Looks like things will fire up from July/Aug. Shortlisted employees will be let gone from July/Aug 😟

It's so scary... I too got an offer from Accenture for SAP PS.... I have exp of 15 yrs as end user.. And i got the offer... Am afraid of joining IT INDUSTRY now leaving mfg industry. But the offer is good... What you suggest

Layoffs are going to be the new normal. We will be unable to join any company if we fear about it. We always need to have a plan B. Uncomfortable truth

One of the hardest parts of leadership is making decisions you don't agree with. Focus on fairness, business impact, and treating affected employees with dignity.

Since all team members are performing well, I would use objective business criteria rather than personal judgment. I would evaluate employees based on future project relevance, critical skill sets, versatility, performance history, and business impact. I would apply the same criteria consistently across both teams, document the rationale, and coordinate closely with HR and leadership to ensure the process is transparent, unbiased, and aligned with organizational needs.

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