Unilever has unveiled plans to separate its ice cream unit, which includes popular brands like Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into an independent entity, alongside announcing a new cost-saving initiative impacting 7,500 jobs. The company aims to complete the spin-off by the end of next year, as reported by Reuters. With the implementation of the […]
Cisco has disclosed plans to trim its global employee count by 5 per cent, equivalent to over 4,000 positions, as part of its strategic response to navigating a challenging economic landscape. The decision arrives amidst a broader trend of tech firms grappling with economic uncertainties, leading to significant layoffs across the sector. The announcement of […]
H&M on Friday said that it plans to close down more than a quarter of its stores and lay off as many as 588 workers in Spain, Reuters reported. The company will lay off employees for undisclosed organisational, productive, and economic reasons, according to a joint statement from unions CCOO and UGT. H&M operates 91 […]
Flipkart unveils a performance-based job cut strategy, aiming to streamline its workforce by 5-7 per cent. Annual performance reviews will dictate the reductions, expected to conclude by March-April, marking a resurgence in tech layoffs. While this isn’t Flipkart’s first venture into performance-based layoffs, the move aligns with its broader restructuring plans to refine operational efficiency. […]
Amazon.com has confirmed significant job cuts within its Alexa voice assistant unit. The multinational tech giant revealed on Friday that it is trimming jobs in this sector, impacting “several hundred” employees. While exact numbers remain undisclosed, the decision is said to align with Amazon’s increased focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the optimisation of […]
