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Sony to eliminate 10,000 jobs globally: report
09 Apr 2012
Sony will eliminate 10,000 jobs globally this year as the loss-making Japanese electronics and entertainment giant attempts to revive its business after four years of losses
Google is the best place to work in US: Fortune
20 Jan 2012
Besides the generous perks, free food and recreation and sports facilities, the Google campus at Mountain View was also a "must visit" stop for Barack Obama and John McCain during their presidential runs
Soumitra Dutta named dean of Cornell's business school
10 Jan 2012
Soumitra Dutta, who will become the 11th dean of the prestigious Ivy League institution, is currently a professor of business and technology and founder and faculty director of a new media and technology innovation lab at INSEAD, in Fontainebleau
Workers at LG plant in China strike over bonus
28 Dec 2011
Morgan Stanley to cut 580 jobs in New York City
28 Dec 2011
Morgan Stanley announces 1,600 job cuts
16 Dec 2011
Nokia Siemens Networks to cut 17,000 jobs to save €1 bn
24 Nov 2011
The joint venture between Nokia and Siemens aims to reduce annual costs by €1 billion by reducing 23 per cent of its employees
Australian tribunal orders Qantas to end lockout
31 Oct 2011
Qantas grounded all its 108 aircraft in 22 countries until pilots, mechanics, baggage handlers and caterers reached agreements with it over pay and work conditions.
Motorola Mobility to cut 800 jobs
29 Oct 2011
Whirlpool to cut 5,000 jobs, close Arkansas plant
28 Oct 2011
Whirlpool Corp, the world's largest appliance maker, plans to cut 10 per cent of its workforce in North America and Europe, and close its plant in Arkansas due to lower demand and higher costs for materials
Oracle to add 3,500 people to its workforce by May 2012
21 Oct 2011
Oracle, said it would vigourously promote its recruitment drive through social media like Facebook, twitter, Linkedin, YouTube
MSIL resumes operations at Gurgaon plant
18 Oct 2011
Maruti to shut Gurgaon plant for two days
14 Oct 2011
The labour unrest and production loss will impact the company’s sales, especially during the ongoing festive season.
Labour trouble at Bosch shows no sign of ending
12 Oct 2011
Employees at the Bosch plant at Adugodi near Bangalore continued their tools-down strike for the 15th day today after intermediation efforts proved fruitless.
Workers take over Maruti’s Manesar plant; violence alleged
11 Oct 2011
Not only has production at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant halted for the third day today, but striking workers have taken over the entire factory
Ford, UAW strike comprehensive deal on jobs, pay and profit
05 Oct 2011
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers yesterday announced a new national contract, which includes $1.1 billion in new investment that would add new jobs
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