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Flipkart announces 105% bonus for employees

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Flipkart
What it does
E-commerce marketplace
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Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace that sells a wide range of products online

What happened

Flipkart announced a 105% Company Performance Multiplier bonus for around 20,000 eligible employees

Why it matters

The bonus comes alongside a layoff of about 300 employees as part of the annual performance review cycle

The details

  • Flipkart announced a 105% Company Performance Multiplier bonus for eligible employees.
  • Around 20,000 employees are expected to benefit from this bonus.
  • The internal communication about the bonus was sent by Seema Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer at Flipkart.
  • Flipkart also laid off around 300 employees as part of its annual performance review cycle.
  • The company completed a reverse flip to proceed with its IPO.
  • Nishant Verman was appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Partnerships.
  • Sriram Venkataraman, Group CFO, will transition out; Ravi Iyer, CFO, will oversee the broader finance organisation.

The bigger picture

  • The bonus reflects Flipkart's performance and employee reward strategy.
  • The layoffs are part of the company's annual performance review cycle.
  • The reverse flip and leadership changes signal preparations for an IPO.

About the business

  • Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace that sells a wide range of products online.
  • It operates in India and competes with other online retailers.
  • The company has a large employee base and a significant market presence.

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