Zoho's Vembu rejects layoffs, pledges retraining over cuts at rival Airtable
· Technology · Times of India, LiveMint
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu stated his company has intentionally refused to lay off staff despite AI-driven productivity gains, contrasting with Airtable's recent workforce reductions. Federico Simionato of Bending Spoons, Airtable's parent company, announced layoffs citing a belief that small teams ship better and accelerate product development. Vembu argued employees can be retrained and redeployed to support new products and improve customer engagement rather than being cut. The remarks reflect Zoho's long-standing stance on long-term workforce development and internal talent building. Zoho acknowledged it faces rising AI and data centre costs while maintaining its employment strategy.
Why it matters
Zoho's stance challenges the industry trend of AI-driven workforce reductions, potentially setting a precedent for talent retention in the SaaS sector. Airtable's layoffs affect its team as the company pivots to a leaner structure.
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