News for 'layoffs'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

India's auto sector staring at 10 lakh job losses

India's auto sector staring at 10 lakh job losses

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The Auto Component Manufacturers Association of India on Wednesday sought reduction in GST rate to a uniform level of 18 per cent for the entire automobile industry to stimulate demand and help save around 10 lakh jobs, which are at risk due to prolonged slowdown in vehicle sales.

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris agreement on Climate Change and 'strengthen and re-enter' the Iran nuclear deal. "Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Though leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo managed to absorb the initial lockdown shock and resumed their local production back to 60 per cent, they would likely suffer a 20-25 per cent loss of sales in the October-December quarter.

Football: Neymar, Mbappe need to step up; Ibra injured

Football: Neymar, Mbappe need to step up; Ibra injured

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

PSG will need to rely on their attack against the team they knocked out in the semi-finals last season.

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Analysts expect firms to shift focus to online platforms to boost sales in these Covid-19-impacted times.

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians will play a majority of its matches on the slow tracks of Abu Dhabi (8) and adapting to that challenge would be the key to its fortunes.

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'The growth drivers are mostly invisible, but the growth is undeniable at least for now,' notes Debashis Basu.

How to Recession Proof Your Career

How to Recession Proof Your Career

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'See to it that you have adequate skills that will make you so indispensable that they cannot fire you.'

This player could be India's 'surprise package' in T20Is

This player could be India's 'surprise package' in T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli spoke about the options at his disposal as India geared up for the mega event, to be held in Australia later this year.

IT firms are still hiring freshers

IT firms are still hiring freshers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Our focus on fresher induction is high, given that they come in with certain advantages.' 'They do not have an unlearning process as seen in senior employees.'

A long list I never want to hear again

A long list I never want to hear again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Kishore Singh draws up a list of terms he never wants to hear or read again.

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

Taylor, Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Taylor, Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'The revenue is going to go down significantly, 50% they are banking on at the moment and that's an optimistic position, I believe. The players will take a whack.'

60 officers to address worker issues during shutdown

60 officers to address worker issues during shutdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The labour ministry has made public a list of 60 officers -- essentially labour commissioners in 20 regions across the country -- along with their e-mail address and contact numbers. They will deal with distress calls from workers who are working under the 'central sphere'.

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Ebay will cut around 2,400 jobs this quarter in a bid to improve business efficiencies.

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to several industry sources in the know, expenses towards deploying contractual staffer, which used to account 10 per cent of the overall billable employee cost at IT firms, has fallen to around 3 per cent. IT firms typically use the contractual workers from staffing solutions providers or subcontractors.

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

"It's the other end of the spectrum now ... You can't wait just to get out there on the cricket field and running around with your mates, getting stuck into training and playing games."

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Companies are threatening to terminate them or putting them on unpaid leave.'

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Pujara was placed sixth, down one rung, with 791 points, while Rahane occupied the ninth spot after slipping a couple of positions with 759 points.

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday. Cricket Australia announced plans to lay off almost 80% of staff on Thursday, putting them on 20% pay until June 30 when it is hopes more will be known about how long government curbs put in place to control the coronavirus will last.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Walt Disney staff were reportedly replaced with Indians holding H-1B.

US: Planned job cuts by firms rise to 5-month high

US: Planned job cuts by firms rise to 5-month high

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The report, however, said that the increase in layoffs should not be seen as a sign of 'recession relapse'.

Forbes to cut staff

Forbes to cut staff

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The US magazine Forbes is planning to layoff several staff from the editorial and business sides, as a cost-cutting measures in response to decreasing advertising revenue.

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Simplilearn said the pandemic had accelerated demand for skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data science and cybersecurity.

US Open protocols won't work for Halep

US Open protocols won't work for Halep

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Darren Cahill is currently coaching Simona Halep on the telephone or via video link and has asked her to adopt the mindset of an Olympic athlete during an enforced layoff that could extend to the end of the year.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

After Ola, Uber India too lays off 600 employees

After Ola, Uber India too lays off 600 employees

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Uber on Tuesday said it is laying off about 600 employees in India -- about a quarter of its staff in the country -- as business has taken a major hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The development comes days after rival Ola had announced laying off 1,400 people from its rides, financial services and food business.

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.

US turnaround by mid-2009?

US turnaround by mid-2009?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Some Silicon Valley execs forecast a turnaround as early as second quarter 2009.

Majority of US employees happy at workplace

Majority of US employees happy at workplace

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Amid tough economic conditions, layoffs, salary cuts and decrease in benefits, most of the Americans seem happy at workplace, just not as happy as they use to be, a latest survey has found.

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The industry chamber is in favour of reopening schools and educational institutions, allowing foreign carriers to operate, permitting usage of restaurants and eateries in hotels, opening up of cinemas and multiplexes, and reopening metro rail services.

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,708 by Sunday, including 1,299 patients still being treated, 77,078 patients discharged after recovery, and 3,331 people died of the disease.

Retrenchment shadow falls on HR personnel

Retrenchment shadow falls on HR personnel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Recruitment-related HR executives are being moved to other HR functions like training and development and other day-to-day HR functions, or being taken on contract. If things worsen, there could also be layoffs. Companies like Wipro, Infosys, TCS and iGate, too, have a mix of contractual employees in their HR team.

Industrial slowdown: Legal firms to make hay

Industrial slowdown: Legal firms to make hay

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Although the government has come out with a fiscal stimulus package to boost industrial growth and economy, it is unlikely to have perceptible impact in the short run and raise business confidence, which has led to layoffs, partial and complete closure of plants and termination of joint ventures, especially those involving foreign partners.

7,000 more jobs to go in US, Europe

7,000 more jobs to go in US, Europe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Layoffs are turning out to be the flavour of the week, with European auto makers Peugeot, Citroen and Rolls Royce, British pharma giant AstraZeneca and American defence equipment manufacturer Boeing all set to slash nearly 7,000 jobs.

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Sheikh, who is very optimistic of the industry sailing though this tough phase, thanked Mohit Arora, the owner of Supertech, who has been sponsoring him since 2017.

Over 21 lakh jobs lost in US since Dec 2007

Over 21 lakh jobs lost in US since Dec 2007

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

More than 21 lakh individuals have become jobless in the US ever since the world's largest economy entered into recession last December, with more number of employers resorting to mass layoff actions.