According to sources, nearly, 380 employees, who were on the virtual pool, were asked to join back the company. Earlier, Tech Mahindra, the new owner of trouble-torn Satyam, had identified and put 8,000-10,000 surplus employees of the IT firm under a programme called -- virtual pool -- where in an employee is paid part of the salary and retained on job.
Effective this month, the 'Virtual Pool' programme is applicable on those Satyam employees based in India. It allows them to take time off from work on a reduced pay structure (for up to six months) while they continue to retain their employment. The company expects approximately 7,000 to 10,000 associates will be a part of the programme.
The company has a total of 34,000 employees globally.
"The portal will be accessible to both existing employees as well as the 8,000-10,000 associates who received sabbatical letters as part of the VPP. The internal portal provides modules on competency enhancement, outplacement services, coaching and counselling support for financial planning and project and knowledge management," a Satyam spokesperson said.
For the first time in almost six months after it was acquired by Tech Mahindra, Satyam Computer Services (now rebranded as Mahindra Satyam) will hire 130 people from outside the company.
Now, it is life as usual in the merged entity, said an associate.
'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'
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