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2009: From job cuts to hiring spree

2009: From job cuts to hiring spree

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

With the financial crisis ebbing, the pace of vanishing employment has come down in recent months as against an average of a whopping 9,000 job losses daily in the beginning of this year.

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The company will also stop company-funded home internet access for those working from home from May 1.

'IT employees are scared to join a trade union'

'IT employees are scared to join a trade union'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

'They feel if they join a union, it will have a negative impact on their appraisals.'

N American legal cos may start hiring soon

N American legal cos may start hiring soon

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

The survey, conducted by US-based legal services firm Robert Half Legal, one out of every four legal professionals working with American and Canadian law firms believes that his organisation will start hiring in the next one year. The survey found that two practice areas of law -- bankruptcy (51 per cent) and litigation (31 per cent) -- are expected to experience the most growth.

Global meltdown: Corus to lay off 400

Global meltdown: Corus to lay off 400

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Since the acquisition by Tata Steel in January 2007, which catapulted the domestic steel major to the world's sixth, this is the first layoff announced by the Corus.

Five talking-points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking-points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Barcelona's eight-game winning run was halted following a 2-2 draw with Valencia, Atletico Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis and a resurgent Real Madrid secured their fourth win in a row by beating Alaves 3-0.

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

India reached Dubai for the inter-continental tournament without Kohli, who has been rested by the selectors owing to excess workload.

US: 467,000 jobs lost in June

US: 467,000 jobs lost in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The US saw a staggering 467,000 job losses in June, pushing the unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.5 per cent, indicating that economic revival may take longer time than anticipated.

Querrey snuffs out Del Potro's hopes of fairytale return

Querrey snuffs out Del Potro's hopes of fairytale return

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Juan Martin del Potro's return to tennis fell short of a fairytale ending on Saturday as the Argentine lost to American Sam Querrey 7-5 7-5 in the semi-final of the Delray Beach Open. The former U.S. Open champion Del Potro made his comeback at Delray Beach after an 11-month layoff following two surgeries on his left wrist. He had looked strong in his run to the semi-finals but Querrey checked his momentum by breaking his powerful serve in each set at 5-5 -- the only two breaks of the match. Del Potro, 27, was aiming to recapture his magic at Delray Beach where he enjoyed comeback success by winning the 2011 title after fighting his way back form wrist surgery.

How to keep your business going

How to keep your business going

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Don't dig into personal reserves, avoid personal and short-term loans.

NYT to cut 100 newsroom jobs

NYT to cut 100 newsroom jobs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The current number of workers is about 1,250.

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.

Meltdown: Is the worst behind us?

Meltdown: Is the worst behind us?

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Full recovery may still be a good way off, but the job market is showing clear signs of improvement.

PHOTOS: Tiger dazzles in long-awaited return from injury

PHOTOS: Tiger dazzles in long-awaited return from injury

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The former world number one appeared pain free at the Albany course on the island of New Providence where he mixed five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under-par 69.

Does Satyam have cash to pay salaries?

Does Satyam have cash to pay salaries?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Beleaguered Satyam management, struggling to set its house in order, is facing a major challenge to fight rumours and disinformation particularly relating to employees and their salaries.

Microsoft lays off 1% of India staff

Microsoft lays off 1% of India staff

Rediff.com11 May 2009

It is not clear which groups of the Indian operations have been affected by the cuts which are learnt to have been carried out across diverse functions. However, a company source said that a sizeable number of Microsoft's sales and support personnel in Hyderabad and a few in Bangalore were among those affected. The Response Windows team has also been dismantled completely, the source claimed.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Fewer jobs cuts in US signal weak recovery

Fewer jobs cuts in US signal weak recovery

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Planned job cuts announced by US employers totalled 132,590 in April, a 12 per cent drop from the 150,411 layoffs recorded the previous month. This is the third consecutive decline in monthly job cut announcements and the lowest total since 112,884 cuts were announced last October, a report by global outplacement consultancy firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

Yahoo! India lays off 60; to hire 130

Yahoo! India lays off 60; to hire 130

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

The California-based company is also planning to hire 130 professionals in India in areas like product engineering. A company spokesperson, however, declined to comment.

Infosys denies laying off 500 employees

Infosys denies laying off 500 employees

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

There were reports that Infosys had laid off 500 people in the aftermath of losing its multi-million pound deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Non-Bangalore employees duck Infy axe

Non-Bangalore employees duck Infy axe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

"Employees who have been consistently demonstrating poor performance were counselled out. Less than 1 per cent of our 11,250 employees in Chennai and 11,496 employees in Hyderabad have been impacted. As for the Thiruvananthapuram centre, less than 1 per cent of the 1,800 employees were impacted," said Mohandas Pai, member of the board, director, human resources, Infosys Technologies.

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

"About 450 head office and support staff are being made redundant by Woolworths as the turmoil surrounding the stricken retail chain's future continues," the Guardian website said. Deloitte, which has been appointed as the administrator for the collapsed retail chain said that the job cuts would be in Woolworths' Central London and Rochdale offices and not in the 815 stores of Entertainment UK, its DVD and CD distribution business, The Times said.

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Champions Barcelona lost 2-0 at Celta Vigo while Getafe earned an important 2-0 win over Girona in their bid to secure Champions League qualification.

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

Pandit vows to make Citi world's best company

Pandit vows to make Citi world's best company

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Citigroup's Indian origin CEO Vikram Pandit, who has been on a major restructuring drive, including thousands of layoffs, since taking charge late last year, has asked his colleagues to help transform the "best financial institution" into the world's top-most company.

<I>NYT, Post</I> plan  pay cuts, lay offs

NYT, Post plan pay cuts, lay offs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

The story of gloom and doom continues to haunt the US economy. With advertising revenue going downhill, two of US newspaper majors -- The New York Times and The Washington Post -- plan another round of pay cuts and layoffs. Facing financial difficulties, the New York Times Company has imposed five per cent temporary pay cut for most employees and laid off 100 workers.

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We haven't flattened the infection curve, we may have merely smoothened it temporarily.'

'H-1B quota may fill up in the first few days'

'H-1B quota may fill up in the first few days'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Amid speculation that there would be reduction in number of H-1B visas, which has attracted large number of Indian professionals, a top immigration expert has said that the quota of 65,000 will get capped as the filing opens on April 1.

Diamond industry's revival hope dashed

Diamond industry's revival hope dashed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Revival hopes of the diamond industry have been dashed as gems and jewellery manufacturers feel that little help has been provided to them in the Interim Budget for 2009-10.

Sharapova wins twice in a day

Sharapova wins twice in a day

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Maria Sharapova continued her build-up for Wimbledon by winning back-to-back matches to reach the quarter-finals of the Edgbaston Classic on Thursday.

Cibulkova too good for Sharapova

Cibulkova too good for Sharapova

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Maria Sharapova's Grand Slam comeback ended in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after she was demolished 6-0, 6-2 by Slovak Dominika Cibulkova.

Sharapova digs deep to advance

Sharapova digs deep to advance

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Maria Sharapova came back from a break down in the decider to book her place in the third round of the French Open with a 6-2, 1-6, 8-6 victory over fellow Russian and 11th seed Nadia Petrova on Wednesday.

Pay up before the auction action begins

Pay up before the auction action begins

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Home loan borrowers perpetually worry about the consequences of defaulting. And whether they wish it or not, there could be situations where they are forced to do so. For instance, after the Mumbai bomb blasts on July 11 2006, a large number of affected families found themselves in deep financial trouble leading to difficulties in servicing their home loans

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Utilise this time to gain hands-on experience on newer skills or refine current ones.

The 15 richest fictional characters

The 15 richest fictional characters

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The Forbes annual ranking of fiction's richest.

US: 30,000 jobs gone and still counting

US: 30,000 jobs gone and still counting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The whopping numbers are just a continuation of a strained labor market as employers in America slashed 5,33,000 jobs in the month of November, the maximum downsizing in 34 years. Right from telecom giant AT&T to battered banking major Credit Suisse to steel maker ArcelorMittal, the layoffs are spread across the sectors, amid the worst financial turmoil since the Great Depression of 1930s.

HSBC to cut 500 jobs, Credit Suisse to lay off 650

HSBC to cut 500 jobs, Credit Suisse to lay off 650

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

According to the Financial Times, Credit Suisse will be trimming its workforce by 10 per cent leading to job loss for 650 employees, while HSBC said it was slashing 500 jobs. Credit Suisse has been impacted by the loan writedowns, which has led to two quarters of losses for Switzerland's second-largest bank this year, the report said.

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market

Who can handle crisis better? Find out

Who can handle crisis better? Find out

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Employees with higher emotional intelligence are better equipped to handle internal changes in companies especially in the times of recession where various cost-cutting measures such as job slashes and layoffs are becoming the norm, according to a new survey.