News for 'job cuts'

2nd Test tantalisingly poised as NZ bowlers rock Aus

2nd Test tantalisingly poised as NZ bowlers rock Aus

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Australians still managed to score at a fair pace and will resume on Monday on 77-4 with Mitch Marsh, who was 27 not out, and Travis Head, unbeaten on 17, looking to cut deeper into their 279-run victory target.

In layoff season, Google may fire 10,000 'low performing' employees

In layoff season, Google may fire 10,000 'low performing' employees

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is likely to join the list of Big Tech companies going for large-scale layoffs. With this, almost the entire universe of FAANG - acronym for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google - has now come under the layoff turbulence hitting tens of thousands of tech jobs around the world. Reports surfaced on Tuesday about the Mountain View (California)-headquartered tech giant planning to fire around 10,000 employees.

Alcatel-Lucent to hire 1,000 in India

Alcatel-Lucent to hire 1,000 in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The company had recently announced its plans to reduce the number of managers by about 1,000 and the number of contractors by another 5,000 as a part of its restructuring initiatives. The company is in discussion with other firms for deployment of low-cost WiMax devices in the country.

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The company has not detailed out the geographies that would be impacted by the reductions. However, given that India accounts for the biggest share of the company's headcount, the impact of these layoffs is expected to be significant.

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs. The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'These are people whom very few give importance and they were doing a mammoth job for the nation.'

Tata's Jaguar Land Rover to cut 400 more jobs

Tata's Jaguar Land Rover to cut 400 more jobs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to axe 400 more jobs in view of the current global economic downturn.

How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Blocked working capital worth Rs 1,500 crore, in the almost-defunct job work diamond polishing units, is expected to be released even as diamantaires will issue fresh orders to such units following the GST relief.

Morgan Stanley cuts 1,600 jobs as business languishes

Morgan Stanley cuts 1,600 jobs as business languishes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The cuts represent roughly 6% of its institutional securities unit - which includes sales, trading and investment banking, sources say.

Global lay-off plan won't affect India: HP

Global lay-off plan won't affect India: HP

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

In April this year, HP had announced to lay off about 27,000 employees globally as part of its restructuring process to reduce costs.

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

For now, Bounce, Shuttl, Fab Hotels, Instamojo, Zomato, Curefit, and HealthifyMe, among others, are going for salary deductions. Most of the consumer internet start-ups, besides those who are in the grocery delivery, education tech, and video conferencing business, would ultimately lay-off people and cut back salaries.

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

HR experts estimate that up to 70 per cent companies in the manufacturing and services space including sectors like auto components, edutech and construction equipment are looking to restore the salary cuts over the next couple of months.

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Adobe to cut 680 full-time jobs worldwide

Adobe to cut 680 full-time jobs worldwide

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Adobe, the maker of Photoshop, Flash and Acrobat has an employee strength of more than 7,000.

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 385 employees, nearly 11.6 per cent of the company workforce, according to sources. This move is being seen as part of a drive in the edtech sector towards profitability via cost-savings and consolidation, as funds dry up, they said. The Bengaluru-based firm has laid off over 1,100 employees (both full-time and contractual), so far, this year.

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India CMD Ramkumar Ramamoorthy clarified Cognizant would continue hiring, and that the earlier job-cut announcement was but a small one, considering the company had around 290,000 employees globally.

'We expect the losses to be lower from UK'

'We expect the losses to be lower from UK'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'The UK is more of a structural problem, and that's why we're doing the restructuring.'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Coronavirus: Cong welcomes decision to cut MPs' salaries

Coronavirus: Cong welcomes decision to cut MPs' salaries

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Dear PM, INC supports the salary cut for MPs. Please note that MPLAD is meant to execute developmental works in the constituency. Suspending it is a huge disservice to the constituents and will undermine the role and functions of MP,' Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

IPL PIX: Stoinis slams century as LSG clinch record win!

IPL PIX: Stoinis slams century as LSG clinch record win!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.

MI vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

MI vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Did Riyan Parag steal the show?

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Rahul Tewatia's entertaining cameo of 36 from 18 balls was the turning point for the Gujarat Titans.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Axar's Injury: Will Ashwin Return?

Axar's Injury: Will Ashwin Return?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I have been speaking to him on the phone. So he is very much in the line.'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

What do you do when you've lost your job during the lockdown and are unable to get another one? Get expert advice from HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Cong says Himachal govt 'not in 'danger' now, but CM mum on stability

Cong says Himachal govt 'not in 'danger' now, but CM mum on stability

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The political crisis arose in Himachal Pradesh during the recently held polling for the Rajya Sabha elections as nine MLAs, including six Congress rebels and three independents, voted in favour of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan.

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.

PICS: CSK down RR to keep play-off hopes alive

PICS: CSK down RR to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Sunday.

Bournemouth's Howe first Premier League boss to take pay cut over coronavirus

Bournemouth's Howe first Premier League boss to take pay cut over coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Bournemouth have furloughed staff while top executives and coaches have taken voluntary pay cuts to help ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on the south-coast side, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Airlines cut wages, re-negotiate contracts to tide over Covid-19 crisis

Airlines cut wages, re-negotiate contracts to tide over Covid-19 crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Airlines are slashing salaries and re-negotiating vendor contracts as drastic fall in passengers has hurt revenue. Go First has cut staff salaries by around 16 per cent while IndiGo and SpiceJet are enforcing a leave without pay (LWP) policy and pay by the hour structure respectively to prune expenses. Vistara, which reversed pay cuts for junior staff including managers and cabin crew in March, is not touching employee salaries at the moment and instead focusing on vendor renegotiation and maximising cargo revenue. An Air India executive said efforts are on to pay salaries by 7th or 8th of June.

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

At this point, it is crucial to think of solutions that will help flatten the curve and also generate income, says Pratyush Banerjee.

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

IT stocks lift markets to new lifetime highs; Sensex soars 847 points

IT stocks lift markets to new lifetime highs; Sensex soars 847 points

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The other prominent gainers were Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Wipro, State Bank of India and Larsen & Toubro. Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

8 sectors to add over 10 cr jobs by 2025: CII

8 sectors to add over 10 cr jobs by 2025: CII

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Measures to promote ease of doing business, cut in tax rates for smaller enterprises to 25 per cent, and reduction in interest rates are creating the right atmosphere for new businesses to flourish, particularly SMEs.

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Globally, the company intends to cut expenses by $7.8 billion by 2014.

CSK Vs MI: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

CSK Vs MI: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The best knocks of the contest in Mumbai: Rohit, Dube, Gaikwad, Dhoni...

Unisys to cut 1,300 jobs; suspends hikes

Unisys to cut 1,300 jobs; suspends hikes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Unisys said it is exploring a wide range of cost-reduction options and that actions currently underway are expected to reduce its annual cost structure by more than $225 million. The cost-reduction actions -- led by new Unisys chairman and CEO Ed Coleman -- are part of an overall programme to simplify the company's business structure, concentrate its resources more effectively and drive improved market success and profitability, Unisys added.

Has Modi Done A Good Job On Exports?

Has Modi Done A Good Job On Exports?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Seven years after Modi took office, merchandise exports were lower in 2020-2021 than when he had taken over from Manmohan Singh, points out Aakar Patel.

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Key infrastructure sectors -- from railways to power, and from coal to petroleum -- will not only be part of the achievements but promises too, as the BJP fights to get a third term at the Centre.