Tech Sector Job Stability

Bad news: The next layoff could be yours. Good news: You can still be on the safer side. Sounds harsh? That’s because it is. We’re in a job market where even high performers aren’t safe. In just one year, 4 Indian IT giants laid off 64,000+ employees: – Infosys: 25,994 – Wipro: 24,516 – TCS: 13,249 – And Tech Mahindra continues to trim staff, with 1,757 employees let go in just one quarter. These weren’t underperformers. These were loyal, experienced employees who believed that “it won’t happen to me.” And it’s not just Indian IT. Global tech is bleeding too: Amazon, Google, Meta, and top-funded startups have made cuts. Stability is no longer guaranteed. So if you think your job is safe because you’ve been: ✔ Consistent ✔ Loyal ✔ Hardworking …that’s just not enough anymore. The reality is… > Your company has a backup plan. > Your company has multiple revenue streams. > Your company will survive. Will you? If not, here’s how to stay on the safer side: ✅ Invest in your personal brand What are you known for? What comes to mind when someone hears your name? Start sharing your learnings, results, and expertise. You don’t need to be famous. You need to be trusted. ✅ Learn skills of tomorrow. AI. Data. Product thinking. Communication. These are no longer “nice to have”—they’re survival tools. ✅ Grow your network. Because the best opportunities rarely come from job portals—they come from people. ✅ Set up an emergency fund. 6–12 months of savings = peace of mind + the freedom to choose your next move. ✅ Start a side income stream Consulting, freelancing, selling digital products or templates—don’t depend on one paycheck. Build an income buffer while you still have your 9-5. ✅ Follow industry trends Stay updated with what’s changing in your field. Subscribe to newsletters, attend webinars, and follow thought leaders. You can’t play the game well if you don’t know the new rules. The best time to prepare was yesterday. The second-best time? Today. Start preparing now, before you're forced to. #layoff #career #growth #jobsearch #sidehustle

Last week a friend sent me a nervous text: “Is my job safe?” I’ve heard this question too many times lately. Headlines come and go. What stays is how we prepare. Hard truth Most of our “safety” stories are fragile: • My manager likes me • I’m in the critical path • This company never does layoffs • I’m the only one who knows this system They feel comforting… until one decision changes everything. What real security looks like in tech ✔ Show your impact → ship, unblock, document, mentor. Leave receipts in tickets, PRs, and design notes. ✔ Be visible → share learnings, small demos, internal posts. Quiet excellence is often invisible. ✔ Keep options warm → help people, reply to DMs, stay active with peers and ex-teammates. ✔ Upgrade continuously → one skill at a time: debugging, systems, AI literacy, comms. ✔ Build runway → 6 months of expenses gives you leverage and a clear head. ✔ Own your narrative → a tight resume, a crisp LinkedIn, and a portfolio that proves it. Bottom line Job security isn’t a promise. It’s a practice. Skills, options, network, and the confidence to choose before someone chooses for you. What’s one habit you’ll start this week?

Job security in IT? It's a myth. Many people think if they become experts in a specific role, they'll be indispensable and can't be replaced. But here's the hard truth—every role is replaceable. Every. Single. One. Been at the same company for years using the same tech stack? That's not loyalty; that's a comfort zone. And comfort zones are career quicksand. Watch for these red flags that suggest you should start working in the right direction: • Stuck on a single, outdated technology. • Comfortable in a job that doesn’t push you to grow. • Your skills can’t be transferred to another role or industry. • Reluctance to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. So how do you future-proof your career in these turbulent times? 1. Continuously learn in-demand skills. AWS, Python, Kubernetes, GenAI are examples. 2. Pursue transferable strengths like communication, leadership and collaboration. 3. Contribute to open source projects to showcase your abilities. 4. Build a personal brand on sites like LinkedIn to expand your network. 5. Explore adjacent roles to broaden your experience and skillset. 6. Obtain certifications in new, cutting-edge technologies. 7. Attend conferences and training workshops to stay inspired. 8. Experiment with side-projects to showcase versatility. The takeaway - rather than hoping for job security, take charge of your career. Keep your skills fresh, versatile and relevant. Tech keeps changing quickly - make sure you change along with it. What other tips do you have for building career resilience as a tech professional?

🔻 Oracle laid off 3,000 employees 🔻 TCS announced that 12,000 jobs will go 🔻 Amazon has already cut 27,000+ since 2022 Not long ago, a friend messaged me in panic. He had just read the headlines: “Do you think my job is safe?” He asked...I paused before answering, because this is the question a lot of us in tech secretly carry. And to be quite frank, most of the things we tell ourselves about job security are fragile stories: -- “My manager loves me.” -- “I’m in the critical path.” -- “This company never does layoffs.” -- “I’m the only one who knows this system.” They sound comforting… until a business decision wipes them away. Job security today looks very different. It’s built quietly, through habits: ✔ Document your impact → ship things, unblock others, mentor, design, fix. Leave behind proof. ✔ Stay visible → people should recall your name in skip-levels, referrals, and side projects. Quiet excellence often gets missed. ✔ Keep your options warm → help without expectations, nurture your network, make sure your DMs are never cold. ✔ Build a financial runway → if you can survive 6 months without income, you negotiate from strength, not fear. Job security is not a policy anymore. It’s the sum of your skills, your options, your network, and your ability to choose, before someone else chooses for you. It may sound harsh. But I’ve seen it play out too many times. And the earlier you take charge of your career, the less you leave to chance.

Layoffs are all over the news. Don't panic. Just take action. After 25 years of coaching people at all levels through multiple economic cycles, I've seen this pattern before. You can't control the macro environment or what your company will decide to do. But you can control how you position yourself. Here are 6 strategies that can help you build your job security right now. 1️⃣ Make your work obviously valuable Look for high-impact projects. Get involved with initiatives that everyone knows are critical and strategic. The question isn't "Am I doing good work?" It's "Am I working on what matters most?" 2️⃣ Communicate your impact consistently Send simple updates to your manager about what you're working on and the results you're driving. Mention what you’re working on to others. You don’t have to oversell. Facts strategically shared are more powerful than any pitch. 3️⃣ Take the next step Rather than handing off problems, think through the next step. Don't say "I'm stuck. What should I do?" Instead say, "I'm stuck. Here's what I think my next few steps are." Your manager can redirect you, but you've positioned yourself as proactive. 4️⃣ Invest in the skills that make you hard to replace Master the tool no one else wants to learn. Or build expertise in the area the company is betting on. Then invest the time to own it. 5️⃣ Build relationships inside the company Being known and liked often matters more than your performance. It may not be fair, but it's reality. Strong internal relationships help you survive layoffs or find new roles within the company. 6️⃣ Strengthen your external network Stay connected with former colleagues and industry contacts. Offer to help them. Make time for coffee meetings. This keeps you current on market opportunities and gives you options when you need them. Here's the test I give my clients to gauge network health: How many calls would it take you to land a new job? If the answer is more than 10, start building relationships now. 👉 Pick one. Start this week.

Would you be ready if you got the pink slip- the layoff email tomorrow? The news of Infosys laying off 700 employees and job cuts across major US tech companies—Amazon, Meta, and others—is unsettling. Layoffs are becoming a harsh reality in 2025, and uncertainty looms large. When the dagger of layoffs hangs over our heads, panic and fear are natural. But instead of worrying about what's beyond our control, let's focus on what we can control: being proactive, staying agile, and preparing ourselves for any career shifts. Here’s how you can safeguard yourself in these uncertain times: 1️⃣ Upgrade & Upskill "The best time to learn was yesterday. The next best time is today." 📍Stay relevant by continuously upskilling in high-demand areas. 📍Explore courses in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as they remain recession-proof. 📍Attend industry webinars, networking events, and certifications to stay ahead. 2️⃣ Expand Your Network "Your network is your net worth." 📍Engage actively on LinkedIn, attend meetups, and connect with professionals in your field. 📍Join relevant groups and communities to stay updated on new opportunities. 📍Seek mentorship and peer support—opportunities often come from unexpected places. 3️⃣ Build a Strong Personal Brand 📍Optimize your LinkedIn profile—make it recruiter-friendly. 📍Showcase your expertise through posts, articles, and sharing industry insights. 📍Highlight your skills, achievements, and problem-solving capabilities to stand out. 4️⃣ Be Financially Prepared 📍Maintain an emergency fund covering 3-6 months of expenses. 📍Explore multiple income streams—freelancing, consulting, or passion projects. 📍Reduce unnecessary expenses and focus on financial stability. 5️⃣ Stay Positive & Adaptable "A layoff is not the end—it’s a redirection, not rejection." 📍Stay mentally resilient, practice self-care, and don’t hesitate to seek support. 📍Adaptability is key—be open to contract roles, remote work, or even industry shifts if needed. Final Thought: "You can’t control the waves, but you can learn to surf." 🌊 💫While we can’t predict the future, we can control how we prepare for it. Stay proactive, stay agile, and keep growing. 💫 Let’s support each other in these times. If you’ve faced a layoff before, what strategies helped you bounce back? Share in the comments! #Layoffs #CareerGrowth #Resilience #Networking #PersonalBranding #Upskilling #JobSearch #StayPrepared

Job Security is an Illusion True security comes from making yourself so valuable in ways that transcends any single employer. 𝟭. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: AI isn't replacing jobs—people who use AI are replacing those who don't. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Learn AI tools specific to your field (design, coding, analysis) • Automate repetitive tasks with AI assistance • Share AI wins with your team to become AI fluent    𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Mid-level success depends on getting things done through others. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Practice persuasive communication techniques • Build coalitions before presenting ideas • Study negotiation basics for internal discussions    𝟯. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Every department now needs people who can read and interpret data. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Learn to create compelling charts and dashboards • Understand basic statistics and what they mean • Master data storytelling    𝟰. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Companies need people who see the bigger picture, not just task-doers. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Study your industry's major trends and disruptions • Build your business acumen and volunteer for strategic planning sessions • Ask "what if" questions about business scenarios    𝟱. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Unique combinations of skills make you irreplaceable. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Combine your core expertise with an unexpected skill • Learn the basics of adjacent industries to yours • Pick up technical skills that complement your role    𝟲. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: How you communicate determines how people see your value. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Learn video communication skills for remote meetings • Practice explaining complex topics in simple terms • Build your professional brand across platform    𝟳. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Companies struggle with silos—people who connect departments are gold. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Volunteer for cross-functional projects • Develop relationships in finance, HR, marketing, and operations • Position yourself as a translator between technical and business teams    𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Don't just get better at your current job. Build skills that make you valuable in any role, at any company, in any market condition. Your career insurance policy isn't job tenure—it's becoming someone every company wants to hire. ♻️ Share this to help others create their job security. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲╰┈➤ Adeline Tiah for content on leadership and future of work.

The tech industry has laid off over 124,000 workers in 2024 alone. That's not just a number - it's careers, families, and lives being impacted. As someone who's been in GTM roles for over a decade, here's what I've learned about staying resilient in turbulent times: → Impact is your best job security. Focus on initiatives that directly affect revenue, efficiency, or customer success. Document your wins and quantify your contributions. When budgets get tight and there is revenue pressure, people who drive measurable business outcomes are the last to go. → Your network is your safety net. Don't wait for tough times to build relationships. Connect authentically with peers, mentors, and industry leaders NOW and EVERYDAY. Share knowledge, offer help, participate in communities. The strongest opportunities often come through warm connections. That’s how I got the role at GTM Partners. → Stay ahead of the curve. The skills that got you here won't necessarily keep you here. Set aside dedicated time each week for learning. Whether it's AI, new GTM strategies, or emerging tools - be the person who brings fresh perspectives to your team. → Keep that growth mindset. Every challenge is an opportunity to evolve. I've seen colleagues turn layoffs into successful pivots, launching consultancies or finding roles that better align with their aspirations. Remember: Jobs come and go, but your skills, network, and reputation stay with you. Keep investing in yourself, regardless of how secure things feel. #layoffs #Career #Growth

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. It comes from knowing how to stay valuable when the market changes. A lot of professionals are feeling unsettled right now, and I understand why. Technology is shifting roles quickly. Teams are leaners. Expectations are higher. Hiring processes are slower and more selective. The old idea that doing good work quietly will keep you safe is no longer enough. My advice is to stop waiting until you need a job to think seriously about your career. I see this often with senior professionals who have been loyal, consistent, and highly valued inside one organisation. Internally, everyone knows what they do. But externally, their resume and LinkedIn profile tell a much smaller story. They have led change, influenced decisions, improved performance, managed risk, or strengthened commercial outcomes, but on paper, they still look like someone who simply “managed reporting” or “led a team”. That gap matters. For example, I worked with a senior finance leader who was nervous about restructures in her business. She had been there for years and was well regarded internally, but when we looked at her market position, it was very clear she was relying on internal reputation rather than external visibility. Her LinkedIn profile was thin, her resume was task-heavy, and her achievements were buried under day-to-day responsibilities. Once we reframed her experience around commercial impact, stakeholder influence, and the outcomes she had delivered, she could see she had far more value in the market than she had been giving herself credit for. That is where control comes back. Not from panic applying. Not from chasing every role. Not from waiting until a restructure forces your hand. Control comes from staying market-ready. Know what problems you solve. Keep your positioning current. Build visibility before you need it. Make sure your resume and LinkedIn reflect the level you operate at, not the level you were at five years ago. Technology will keep changing work. The market will keep shifting. None of us can control all of that. But you can control whether the market understands your value. If your resume or LinkedIn profile does not match the level you operate at, this is exactly what I help with. Book a Clarity Call, and let’s look at what needs to change before you need it urgently. #LinkedInNewsAustralia

How to Prevent becoming Redundant due to AI - by building human skills   Global surveys are revealing that AI and automation are replacing many jobs. Leading software product Companies are indicating that about a third of their software is built using AI. Many executives I know are quietly panicking about whether their role will survive the AI and automation wave. We see many companies implement AI systems that eliminate roles overnight. The fear is palpable—who's next? The traditional method of protecting your career from automation: -           Be a continuous learner – use automation and become AI savvy -           Become resilient, adapt to fast-moving change Yet this strategy – while necessary, is simply insufficient. The secret isn't fighting automation—it's amplifying what makes you human. This may seem counter intuitive! Think of it this way: automation can process data faster than any human, but it can't read the room during a tense board meeting. AI can analyze customer complaints, but it can't genuinely connect with an upset client over coffee. Your competitive advantage lies in enhancing your qualities like emotional intelligence, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and building authentic relationships. These are the skills that have become even more valuable as many routine tasks are automated. This approach protects you from the real threat: becoming a commodity that can be replaced by software. Here's how to ensure you are not replaced by AI, robots and automation – investing 20 – 30 minutes each day to enhance your key human-centric skills: -           Practice active listening in meetings -           Mentor a junior colleague -           Work on reading nonverbal cues – reading a room -           Increase your Emotional Quotient Your career security will grow stronger while others worry about being replaced. Job losses? They are unlikely to include executives who invest in their humanity. Are these skills already included in your skill building list? If not, add them now.