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business1 month ago•2 min saved

Microsoft tests retirement buyouts to trim US workforce

Microsoft is offering one-time voluntary retirement buyouts to long-serving US employees, potentially affecting up to 7% of the workforce (about 8,750 people). Eligible staff must have years of service plus age totaling 70; high-ranking employees and some in sales are excluded. The program aims to trim headcount without layoffs and accompanies a pay-and-rewards overhaul, while Microsoft continues heavy AI investments and roughly $100 billion in capital expenditures this year, per an email from chief people officer Amy Coleman.

via Business Insider|

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business8 months ago•2 min saved

Opendoor plans major layoffs amid restructuring and leadership changes

Opendoor's new chairman Keith Rabois criticized the company's large workforce and culture, citing remote work and DEI efforts as issues, and suggested significant layoffs to reduce staff from 1,400 to around 200. The company, a meme stock with a 470% year-to-date increase, is undergoing leadership changes and intends to refocus on merit and excellence.

via Business Insider|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

Wells Fargo CEO Anticipates $1B Severance Costs and Job Cuts

Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf warned that severance costs this quarter could reach nearly $1 billion as the bank prepares for additional layoffs. The bank has already fired around 11,300 employees this year, but Scharf acknowledged the need to be more aggressive in reducing headcount. Other banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are also facing similar challenges and have already cut thousands of jobs. Scharf believes that while cost-cutting measures are necessary, both consumers and businesses will remain strong, and the overall economy is heading towards a "soft landing."

via New York Post |

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

"William Lewis appointed CEO of Washington Post, announces 10% staff reduction"

The Washington Post has appointed William Lewis, former CEO and publisher of The Wall Street Journal, as its new CEO and publisher. The company is projected to end the year with a $100 million loss and plans to reduce its headcount by about 10%. Lewis's appointment comes at a challenging time for the media industry, with a sluggish advertising market, low trust in news, and the rise of generative AI technology. The Post's prior projections for website traffic, subscriptions, and advertising growth were deemed "overly optimistic." The majority of the Post's revenue now comes from its digital business, with about 2.5 million digital subscribers.

via CNBC|

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business3 years ago•1 min saved

GM to Cut 5,000 Salaried Workers, Expects $1B Charge.

General Motors (GM) announced that around 5,000 white-collar workers have opted for the voluntary buyout program, which was launched last month to reduce the automaker's global headcount and fixed costs. GM CFO Paul Jacobson said the automaker expects to take a roughly $1 billion charge during the quarter as a result of the program. The headcount reduction was part of the company's plans to cut $2 billion in structural costs over the next two years.

via CNBC|

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business3 years ago•3 min saved

Navigating Tech Layoffs: What to Expect for Jobs and Salaries

Despite being profitable, global tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, SAP, and more have laid off thousands of employees since the start of the year due to over-hiring during the pandemic and a slower growth outlook than originally forecasted. With interest rates and inflation remaining elevated, consumers are pulling back spending amid uncertainty in the global economy, leading companies to reduce headcount in order to regain operating efficiency with a headcount that matches current demand trends.

via CNBC|

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