Byju's Shakeup: 4,000 Employees to Be Axed - What's Really Happening

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India's largest edtech startup, Byju's, is planning a massive layoff of up to 4,000 employees. 

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The layoffs come shortly after the appointment of a new CEO for India, Arjun Mohan.

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Even senior executives are not safe, as part of cost-cutting measures.

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The move aims to reduce the company's high expenses related to senior management.

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The layoffs result from a combination of poor employee performance and the release of contract staff.

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No formal terminations have occurred yet, with the process set to begin soon.

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A cash flow issue is cited as one of the reasons for the layoffs, with a resolution expected by the end of October.

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Byju's is streamlining its operations by reducing overlaps between online and offline staff.

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The company is also consolidating its regional sales offices, reducing the number of locations.

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Byju's is undergoing a business restructuring process led by its new CEO, Arjun Mohan, with the aim of creating a more sustainable operation.

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