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    Reactions as Tech Talent Outsourcing Company, Andela Lays Off About 10% of its Workforce

    Oluwadamilare AkinpeluOluwadamilare Akinpelu
    11 months ago
    Reactions as Tech Talent Outsourcing Company, Andela Lays Off About 10% of its Workforce

    Andela is the latest company to be struck by the economic impact of the COVID-19. The Nigerian tech-outsourcing company announced yesterday that it has laid off 135 of its personnel across four locations on the continent.

    Andela’s motto: “nothing lasts forever”

    This morning I have a job, in the evening I am reviewing my CV. 😪

    — Daniel, the creator (@pixelDahn) May 5, 2020

    Andela CEO, Jeremy Johnson announced the layoff in a video conference meeting with employees from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Egypt, and the United States.

    According to Jeremy, while the company’s customer base has held up well during this period, the majority have still been infected by the COVID-19 induced recession. As such the company is anticipating a decline in new customers, hence the drastic decision made.

    “While our customer base has held up better than most, the majority have still been impacted by the economic downturn. We expect to see churn spike this year as well as a decline in new customers due to the economic uncertainty. Expectations for slow growth necessitate cost-cutting measures to ensure that we make it to the other side.”

    Jeremy Johnson, CEO, Andela.

    This new layoff means that Andela will be cutting off about 10% of its staff strength, the third time it will be doing such within the last 9 months. And the company expects to save $5 million from the layoffs.

    Andela developers

    In September 2019, the talent hub laid off 400 of its junior developers because it could not find enough jobs that match the skill and experience of the talent pool over the next one year.

    Earlier this year in February, the company silently rolled out a voluntary exit program for developer staff who had not yet been placed in the Eng 1 and Eng 2 category.

    This is not so surprising. Following the coronavirus pandemic, many companies have been laying off and cutting down on costs with salary slashes.

    Recently, IrokoTV cut the salaries of 49 employees and furloughed another 83 employees in Nigeria.

    Nevertheless, the tech community has taken online to react to the layoff. Many are of the view that it is beyond just coronavirus effect and there are some underlying factors considering the frequency of the layoffs in the last year.

    Andela lays off 135 staff, representing 10% of its workforce, in what happens to be the 3rd round of dismissals in the company within the last 9 months. But it didn’t trend Cos it isn’t Access Bank, companies globally are making hard decisions for survivalhttps://t.co/hb8pmC247d

    — Ayò Bánkólé (@AyoBankole) May 6, 2020

    Another layoff, 10% of its workforce this time. 3rd layoff in 9 months.

    I'm thinking many companies now realize they could get and manage these talents themselves, why use #Andela

    Could be wrong though

    — AbdulAfeez Irekeola (@Irekejunior) May 6, 2020

    Hearing about Andela's latest round of lay-offs and I do not know what to think

    — Benjamin Dada (@DadaBen_) May 5, 2020

    Damn! Andela has laid off 135 staff across four countries.

    — Nick Kanali (@NicKanali) May 6, 2020

    Job insecurity in Andela is worrying.

    Tough to see how they attract top talents in the coming future.

    — Josh (@JoshuaOkafor_) May 6, 2020

    Ọmọ na wa o, na everyday Andela dey sack people ni

    — sname (@snameofficial) May 5, 2020

    At least 2 of the last 4 times I've paid attention to andela on the news, they were laying people off. Like laying off is the only way this company cuts cost 😪 https://t.co/QmuOCBR4QN

    — @El__supremo ☁️ (@_LOLU) May 5, 2020

    Some are of the view it is what it is, the coronavirus effect is one that is not peculiar to Andela alone.

    They aren’t alone though. But one of the few that makes this public. Their transparency has been unique. Others aren’t doing so.

    — Rebecca Enonchong (@africatechie) May 6, 2020

    andela is a much smaller company , cmon man with it being spread in 6 countries
    access is a major employer https://t.co/rbKWxvR4uM

    — Bolu (@bolu_ay) May 6, 2020

    Access laid off staff?, AUN laid off staff? Andela has laid off 135 of its staff, which is about 10% of the company?. Many companies are distributing sack letters like souvenir, I don't know what to say, I just hope corona virus will pack & go for people to have their lives back.

    — Zaddy Ajala (@UNCLE_AJALA) May 6, 2020

    Andela just laid off another 135 people, this is coming 7months after 420 people were laid off

    While the new layoff is understandable because of the pandemic, it was completely expected. After the last layoff, the CEO mentioned plans to hire new 700developers before end of 2020

    — Temidayo (@TemidayoOniosun) May 5, 2020

    On the other hand, many are of the view that it opens up opportunities for more seasoned tech talents at Andela to try their hands somewhere else.

    junior developers. Andela's clients were in demand of more senior developers. And just a few days ago it has let go of 135 more employees across Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Uganda.

    This simply means WeJapa will have to take its time to review applicants

    — The Retired Perfectionist (@natualioha) May 6, 2020

    Maybe some of the 135 might wanna apply for a @venture4africa fellowship? We’re recruiting for fellows to work remotely with startups in Africa on #covid19 impact fighting initiatives #TakeTheLeap

    — Aaron Fu (@AaronQFu) May 6, 2020

    Beyond the layoffs, directors and above will take pay cuts of up to 30%. The company will cut down on operational costs from travel, compensations, software and others to further save about $25 million.


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