M1 lays off about 50 workers in restructuring push

Staff said to be from information systems unit; help being given to them, half have taken roles in 'outsourced vendor'

M1's spokesman said the company and union "will ensure fair treatment and compensation packages for all affected employees". PHOTO: ST FILE
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Telco M1 laid off about 50 staff last month, citing restructuring efforts.

The Straits Times understands that affected staff are from the information systems department and that some of the department's services have been outsourced to IT and consulting company Infosys.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 11, 2020, with the headline M1 lays off about 50 workers in restructuring push. Subscribe