The Economic Times

Employee reveals how 'progressive' company laid off employees within 15 minutes: 'One of them was battling cancer'

A well-known magazine suddenly terminated its entire writing team. Management cited a new strategy to use freelance writers instead of a full-time staff. This decision impacted long-serving employees, including a senior writer nearing retirement and women disproportionately. The company shifted resources to a struggling video division, dismantling digital platforms. The former employee expressed disappointment with the company's actions.