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UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The David Cameron government has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee to specialist jobs such as pharmacists, veterinary surgeons, and speech and language therapists.

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Hewlett-Packard has targeted 14,500 jobs cuts worldwide or about 10 per cent of its regular full-time staff, including an unspecified number from its Houston campus, over the next 18 months. \n

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs; shut units

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs; shut units

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

"Nokia plans to reduce up to 10,000 positions globally by the end of 2013. Nokia is beginning the process of engaging with employee representatives in accordance with country-specific legal requirements," it said in a statement.

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.

How to manage loans when you lose your job

How to manage loans when you lose your job

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Sell unwanted assets, get out of costly loans, get out of assets generating low returns and negotiate with your bank, says experts.

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Fresher hiring is expected to more than double compared to last year.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

It has become difficult for Ashwin to be even considered in the present scenario.

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

June indicates a change in trend from previous quarters in terms of how much companies are spending on employees. The worst hit sectors included steel, air transport service and automobile firms.

Credit Suisse to cut 1,500 jobs globally

Credit Suisse to cut 1,500 jobs globally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Switzerland's other major big bank, UBS, said in August it was trimming 3,500 jobs to save 2 billion francs annually.

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

Can I Prepare For UPSC, CAT, IIT-JEE?

Can I Prepare For UPSC, CAT, IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Union Public Service Commission entrance and Common Admission Test are completely different from each other and require different approaches, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.

HP pay cuts not to affect ex-EDS employees

HP pay cuts not to affect ex-EDS employees

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

HP employs around 60,000 people in India, including former employees of EDS, which it had acquired for $13.2 billion in May last year. However, a good number of EDS India employees who were transferred to HP India will not be so lucky, industry sources said. "HP CEO Mark Hurd's plan to effect pay cuts between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent will affect all EDS employees who were moved to HP," an industry source added.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Credit Suisse to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide

Credit Suisse to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Credit Suisse has seen more than 50 per cent fall in quarterly profit.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Tata's Jaguar Land Rover to cut 450 more jobs

Tata's Jaguar Land Rover to cut 450 more jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Company chief executive David Smith said that he did not expect sales to return to normal levels "for some time." He added, "It is only right and proper that our response to the unavoidable impact of the credit crunch and a severe reduction in demand includes actions across all grades and functions in the company. It is critical that Jaguar Land Rover becomes a more efficient and dynamic organisation to face up to the challenges that we will meet in the years ahead."

US job losses drop; unemployment rate at 9.4%

US job losses drop; unemployment rate at 9.4%

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The number of jobs lost in the United States came down sharply by 247,000 as the unemployment rate declined to 9.4 per cent in July, one of the strongest indications yet that recession in the world's largest economy is easing.

'Workforce Aspirations Are Changing'

'Workforce Aspirations Are Changing'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It is not that employee work is not happening if you don't see it.'

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'The Zomato delivery guy wants to click a picture with you.' 'My car has gone for servicing so I ended up going in rickshaws and they recognise me from ads.' 'When I'm walking my dog, people stop by and say, "Oh, we loved you in Bigg Boss.' 'I was shooting for Housefull in a village and there, people were coming over and clicking pictures with me.'

10,774 Employees Laid Off In 6 Months

10,774 Employees Laid Off In 6 Months

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Around 6,967 tech employees lost their jobs in Bengaluru, the highest among Indian cities, partially because of its evolution in recent years as a start-up hub.

''Growth Expected To Be 1% Below Last Year'

''Growth Expected To Be 1% Below Last Year'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'A possible post-election growth momentum may be lost.'

<I>Boston Globe</I> to lose 55 jobs to India

Boston Globe to lose 55 jobs to India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The New York Times Company, which owns the Boston Globe, had recently announced the elimination of more than 120 jobs at the Boston Globe. Of these, 55 jobs in advertising finance will be outsourced to India.

Obama keen to cut tax sops to cos outsourcing jobs

Obama keen to cut tax sops to cos outsourcing jobs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Making a strong pitch to discourage outsourcing of jobs, United States President Barack Obama on Monday said that America's current tax structure gives incentives for shipping jobs overseas, a trend that needs to be reversed with incentives aimed at creating jobs inside the country.

PIX: Noman Ali's heroics lead Pak to series-leveling victory

PIX: Noman Ali's heroics lead Pak to series-leveling victory

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Pakistan beat England by 152 runs in the second Test in Multan on Friday to level the three-match series at 1-1.

Edtech giant Byju's likely to lay off 1,000 more employees

Edtech giant Byju's likely to lay off 1,000 more employees

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

With debt woes and a legal case in the US courts, educational technology (edtech) giant Byju's is expected to be laying off more employees, according to media reports. According to The Morning Context report, Byju's intends to lay off 1,000 employees. This number, however, could not be confirmed by Business Standard independently. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the reports.

Citigroup cutting 11,000 jobs, taking $1 bln in charges

Citigroup cutting 11,000 jobs, taking $1 bln in charges

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The cuts, which amount to about 4 per cent of the bank's workforce, carry the fingerprints of Citigroup's Chairman Michael O'Neill.

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Vodafone, the mobile phone giant headed by NRI chief executive Arun Sarin, on Tuesday announced annual losses of 14.85 billion pounds and said it planned to cut 400 jobs at its headquarters in Newbury in the UK.

Great jobs on offer as firms cut costs!

Great jobs on offer as firms cut costs!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Job opportunities arise as companies try to cut costs and conform to laws, says Joyita Chatterjee.

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

It plans to lower employment costs with the estimated reduction in employee numbers, about two-thirds of which are expected to be office-based white-collar roles - a majority expected at its Netherlands unit.

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

In tackling India's unemployment problem, look beyond the finance minister and focus on the education minister, points out Gurbachan Singh.

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The company plans to overhaul business and rationalise costs in a bid to reach parent Unilever's new profit targets, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.