Business

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Are Now Hiring Low-paid Employees

The sudden rehiring of foreign workers by major tech companies shortly after the announcement of mass layoffs raised concerns and drew criticism. Many tech behemoths, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, started laying off a sizable portion of their workforces in the latter part of last year. These companies are now hiring low-paid foreign workers to fill technical positions, according to a recent report.

Google submitted applications for low-paid H1-B workers to fill highly specialised tech positions in the US, according to data from the US Department of Labour cited in an article by investigative journalist Lee Fang. H1-B visas are frequently issued to these workers.

The positions for which Google submitted applications include software engineers, analytical consultants, user experience researchers, and more. A Google subsidiary called Waymo which specialises in self-driving cars also requested visa applications for engineering positions. The majority of the visas, many of which were issued to new employees, began on August 17.

According to data from the Department of Labour, organisations like Meta Platforms, Amazon, Zoom, Salesforce, and Microsoft had requested thousands of H1-B foreign worker visas. Significant layoffs have recently occurred at these businesses.

The irony that the US layoffs directly impacted thousands of H1-B visa holders, including those from India, is highlighted by the most recent hirings. These employees either lost or will soon lose their right to remain in the US after being fired. On the other hand, the same company is making job offers to a large number of recent H1-B applicants.

In response to the shrinking US tech sector, CEO Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, formerly known as Facebook, declared it the “year of efficiency” and laid off 21,000 employees in a short period of time. Google laid off 12,000 employees in January, and over the course of two rounds of layoffs, Amazon laid off about 27,000 employees.

Microsoft disclosed a 5% global workforce reduction, or the loss of 10,000 jobs, in January. CEO Satya Nadella emphasised that the company would continue hiring in important strategic areas despite the job cuts.

 

Malika Sahni

Recent Posts

PM Modi, UK PM Starmer To Hold Talks Today On India–UK Strategic Partnership

PM Modi will meet UK PM Keir Starmer on Thursday to advance the India–UK Strategic…

3 hours ago

PM Modi To Address GST Utsav Public Meeting In Andhra Pradesh On October 16

PM Modi will address a GST Utsav public meeting in Kurnool on October 16 with…

14 hours ago

Jamia Hamdard Champions Clean And Green Campus Initiative Under ‘Mission Green Campus’

Jamia Hamdard launches a cleanliness drive under ‘Mission Green Campus’ to promote a sustainable, smoke-free,…

14 hours ago

Gautam Adani Hails Navi Mumbai Airport As A Beacon Of India’s Aspirations

Gautam Adani and PM Modi inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport, highlighting its role in India’s growth…

14 hours ago

PM Starmer Leads Biggest UK Trade Mission Ever To India On Historic First Visit

PM Starmer leads historic UK trade mission to India, boosting business, culture and strategic ties.

15 hours ago

PM Modi Highlights Strategic Role Of Navi Mumbai Airport In Boosting Connectivity

PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport, emphasising its role in regional…

16 hours ago