Layoff Talk
These are tough times and we all have a layoff story to tell; something that happened to us or someone close to us. Share without linking to a particular company.
Recent Layoff News
AOL plans to reduce its operating cost, and so is asking for so-called voluntary layoffs. Involuntary layoffs will follow if AOL does not hit its target of shedding $200 million in the first half of 2010. Time Warner plans to spin the company off in 2010. more...
The News Media Guild is calling it “Black Tuesday at AP.” The union says it has received official notice from the Associated Press that 57 employees got termination notices on Tuesday (11/17).
The AP had previously said it planned to cut its payroll by 10% by the end of 2009, so the... more...
The AP had previously said it planned to cut its payroll by 10% by the end of 2009, so the... more...
The business magazine was recently bought by Bloomberg LP from McGraw-Hill. The deal is set to be finalized on the first of December, perhaps why Bloomberg is finalizing its plans for the future of the weekly magazine.
Reportedly there has already been a small amount of layoffs this we... more...
Reportedly there has already been a small amount of layoffs this we... more...
Layoff Survival & Bounce Back Center
AFTER a layoff, your self-esteem and personal relationships may take a hit. Your bank account and quality of life may both spiral downward. You may not even be sure you can pay your mortgage or rent.
And now you’re supposed to go out and convince employers that you’d be a great hire... more...
And now you’re supposed to go out and convince employers that you’d be a great hire... more...
Mr Freddie Low, who was retrenched last month, is now upbeat about his new job as an IT manager with SearchWorks, an Asian recruitment agency. — ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
When Mr Freddie Low’s boss called him up last month, he was told to choose between ‘resigning’ and receiving ‘... more...
When Mr Freddie Low’s boss called him up last month, he was told to choose between ‘resigning’ and receiving ‘... more...
Workers who remain after downsizing experience emotions that range from initial relief to guilt over their good fortune. Following layoffs, managers can provide support specific to survivors.
As bad as the unemployment situation is right now, a lot of people still have avoided the axe. ... more...
As bad as the unemployment situation is right now, a lot of people still have avoided the axe. ... more...
Telonu Layoff Tracker
| Company | Date | # of Layoffs | % Workforce | News | |
| Aetna | Nov 19, 2009 | 1,000 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| INVISTA, Inc. | Nov 19, 2009 | 110 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| Sony Ericsson Mobil... | Nov 19, 2009 | 2,000 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| AOL LLC | Nov 19, 2009 | 2,500 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| The Associated Press | Nov 18, 2009 | 57 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| BusinessWeek | Nov 18, 2009 | 100 | Layoff News | Write on Layoff | |
| Eaton | Nov 17, 2009 | 12,450 | 15% | Layoff News | Write on Layoff |
| Eaton | Nov 17, 2009 | 12,450 | 15% | Layoff News | Write on Layoff |

