Nestlé to axe 600 jobs in North East despite ‘huge profits’

Unions and local MP angry at giant multinational over job losses at Fawdon and York confectionery plants. The post Nestlé to axe 600 jobs in North East despite ‘huge profits’ appeared first... Read more »

Nokia to slash global workforce by up to 10,000

Nokia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide, including almost 100 in the UK, in order to generate funds that can be used for research and development. The post Nokia to... Read more »

Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide

Brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to cut nearly 10% of its global workforce as the coronavirus pandemic badly affects sales. The post Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide appeared first on... Read more »

‘Set up businesses within EU’ government advisers tell firms

UK workers could be laid off as businesses set up new companies within the EU. The post ‘Set up businesses within EU’ government advisers tell firms appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Germany’s jobless figures better than anticipated

Europe’s largest economy reports better than expected jobless figures despite renewed lockdown. The post Germany’s jobless figures better than anticipated appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Disney to axe 32,000 jobs as theme parks reel from Covid

The company had already announced 28,000 job cuts in September as its theme parks and cruises reel from the pandemic. The post Disney to axe 32,000 jobs as theme parks reel from... Read more »

US immigration: How Biden’s election affects global mobility

Global mobility has been stymied under Donald Trump but the new Biden administration is planning a return to a more talent-friendly approach. The post US immigration: How Biden’s election affects global mobility... Read more »

Boeing cuts jobs as aviation sector views bleak future

News from Boeing, IATA and Heathrow underlines Covid threat to travel industry. The post Boeing cuts jobs as aviation sector views bleak future appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

OECD predicts 7.1% unemployment in UK and criticises lack of training

The OECD has predicted unemployment in the UK will rise from 4.5% to 7.1% in 2021 and says that to recover the UK must invest in skills and achieve a softer Brexit.... Read more »

Job Support Scheme vs Germany’s Kurzarbeit

In the run-up to Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the Job Support Scheme, speculation was rife that the UK was looking… The post Job Support Scheme vs Germany’s Kurzarbeit appeared first on Personnel... Read more »