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Top executives quit cushy jobs to reach for the sky

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:06 GMT

Emboldened by easing credit flow, a raft of senior officials straddling across sectors are leaving their jobs to branch out on their own. Fall in love with your job | Job Switch

Top executives quit cushy jobs to reach for the skyTop executives quit cushy jobs to reach for the sky

Ciber plans to double its India headcount

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:40:26 GMT

Ciber, the $1.2-billion US-headquartered IT services company, will be doubling its manpower in India to leverage on the offshore advantages as well as increased demand from its customer base. Ciber plans to double its India headcount Ciber plans to double its India headcount

Wall Street firms dip toe back in to talent pool

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:14 GMT

Executives predicted that movement in the industry could accelerate in the spring after employees of big banks see that their compensation is largely in stock, a post-crisis trend.Wall Street firms dip toe back in to talent poolWall Street firms dip toe back in to talent pool

Fall back in love with your job

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:55 GMT

Here are some practical steps that can help make even a dead job appear far more stimulating than what it appears.Fall back in love with your jobFall back in love with your job

IDBI Fortis to double headcount, increase branches

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:19 GMT

Private sector insurer IDBI Fortis Life Insurance is planning to double its headcount to 2,000 as well as expand its branch network in the country. IDBI Fortis to double headcount, increase branchesIDBI Fortis to double headcount, increase branches

AOL, Sony Ericsson to cut 4500 jobs in total

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Cuts are part of a plan to save $300 mn at AOL and return to profitability at the earliest for Sony Ericsson. AOL, Sony Ericsson to cut 4500 jobs in totalAOL, Sony Ericsson to cut 4500 jobs in total

AOL to lay off a third of staff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:27:07 GMT

AOL said it will impose the cuts on a voluntary and involuntary basis, hoping to trim annual costs by about $300 million. AOL to lay off a third of staffAOL to lay off a third of staff

'US, Europe job markets to remain weak until 2011'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:07 GMT

Although much of the world appears to be emerging from the economic crisis, joblessness is expected to remain high in the US and Europe at least until 2011, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Thursday.'US, Europe job markets to remain weak until 2011''US, Europe job markets to remain weak until 2011'

Bosses can spot late-for-work excuses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:58 GMT

The next time you arrive late for work, don't start giving excuses to your boss, for a new study has found that employers don't believe excuses for not being in on time. Bosses can spot late-for-work excusesBosses can spot late-for-work excuses

Sony Ericsson job cuts to affect India centre

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:31:25 GMT

Cell phone handset maker Sony Ericsson will move its North American headquarters from North Carolina to Atlanta and close a half-dozen sites worldwide as it retrenches against what it expects will be a tighter market and cuts about 1,600 jobs globally. Sony Ericsson job cuts to affect India centreSony Ericsson job cuts to affect India centre

Is having more than one boss good for you?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:16:35 GMT

Is having more than one boss good for you?Is having more than one boss good for you?

How are cos assessing employees on a global scale?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:41:11 GMT

Companies are now going a step further and are assessing employees on a global scale today. How are cos assessing employees on a global scale?How are cos assessing employees on a global scale?

IT pays to work@home as technology brings world closer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:53:00 GMT

The system helps staff have a better work-life balance while for the firm, it means cost saved. Make work-from-home work for you? | Experts' views on Cox & Kings IPO

IT pays to work@home as technology brings world closerIT pays to work@home as technology brings world closer

Venture capital creates jobs, but not enough

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:07:02 GMT

Venture capital-backed start-ups' offerings are not enough to ignite a sputtering economy.Venture capital creates jobs, but not enoughVenture capital creates jobs, but not enough

Birla Corp to lay off staff at vinoleum division

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:20 GMT

Birla Corp, the flagship company of the MP Birla group, has informed stock exchanges that a "layoff" would take place at its vinoleum division from Tuesday.Birla Corp to lay off staff at vinoleum divisionBirla Corp to lay off staff at vinoleum division

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