Author: HR Talk
Nike is facing a tough year, and recent government filings reveal that the company has seen more job cuts than expected. Reports submitted to the SEC on July 25th showed that Nike’s workforce has reduced by 4,300 employees compared to the previous year, exceeding the approximately 1,600 layoffs announced in February 2023. Initially, Nike had planned to cut two percent of its staff, but the filings show that its workforce is now five percent smaller than it was last year. This significant reduction has had a notable impact on Nike’s operations and stock performance. The recent job cuts have particularly…
Daimler Truck has announced measures to address reduced demand in its European and Asian markets. The truck and bus maker will implement reduced working hours and a job freeze for employees in its truck-making business in Germany. Short-term work will start in September, with further cost-cutting measures under discussion. This reduction in working hours will specifically affect employees at truck manufacturing facilities in Germany, while the bus division remains unaffected. Although job cuts are not currently planned, there will be no new hiring. The company’s first-half total orders, an indicator of future sales, dropped by 10 percent compared to the…
Schindler, a Swiss elevator manufacturer, intends to increase its workforce in India from 6,000 to 10,000 employees, aligning itself with the size of its workforce in China. To support this expansion, the company may establish more training centers in addition to the three it currently operates in India. Schindler’s move is driven by India’s rapid urbanization and growing middle class, which create favorable conditions for elevator manufacturers. This demonstrates the company’s confidence in the sustained market growth in India. Additionally, Schindler’s focus on India reflects a broader trend of companies redirecting their attention to stable and promising regions due to…
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In a strategic move to ensure continuity, the Tata Group is set to maintain the current top management of Air India following its merger with Vistara. According to media reports, all senior executives of Air India will retain their positions post-merger. This indicates that Campbell Wilson will continue as CEO, with Nipun Aggarwal as chief commercial and transformation Officer, and Sanjay Sharma as chief financial officer. While most Vistara employees will transition to the merged company, some positions may be eliminated due to redundancies, as Air India has already staffed those roles. At Vistara, Vinod Kannan will return as CEO…