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Siemens – To cut 6,900 jobs worldwide
German industrial group Siemens has announced plans to cut around 6,900 jobs worldwide mostly in its fossil fuels division. It said global demand for large turbines produced by its power and gas division had fallen dramatically. Half of the jobs will be lost in Germany, while 1,100 will go in the rest of Europe and … Continue reading
Denmark – Danske Bank to cut 3000 jobs
Danske Bank unveiled plans to cut 3,000 jobs and sell 7 billion kroner (€900 million) in shares as Denmark’s largest lender looks for ways to increase its capital buffers. The measures were announced together with Danske’s third-quarter report, showing net income of 1.31 billion kroner, compared with a loss of 384 million kroner a year … Continue reading
Mass Layoffs – Highest Since 2010 Finds Blommberg
Ford Motor Co. (F) and Dow Chemical Co. (DOW) joined a growing number of companies firing thousands of workers as sluggish U.S. growth and Europe’s deepening recession lead to a persisting slump in sales. North American companies have announced plans to eliminate more than 62,600 positions at home and abroad since Sept. 1, the biggest … Continue reading
Air France – 5,000 jobs to be cut by 2013
French airline Air France has announced it is to cut more than 5,000 jobs by the end of 2013 in an attempt to reduce costs and return to growth. The figure represents just under 10% of the total workforce of 53,000. The job cuts form part of a restructuring plan to restore profitability, in the … Continue reading
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