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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tampere acquires a 250,000 euro artwork for the new school – Here’s why

Tampere is set to acquire a mural worth 250,000 euros for the new Kaukajärvi school, prompting discussions about city budget priorities amid recent layoffs.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The future owner of TVN officially announced layoffs. 'We are in trouble'

CBS News is planning layoffs as part of a major restructuring led by controversial editor Bari Weiss, aiming to shift towards exclusive reporting.

Mar 23 • 06:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Weekly Selection of Eva Čobejová / Flašíková's personnel audit at STVR is strange, the editor whose contribution is exceptional for the nation's memory is also redundant

The article discusses the controversial personnel audit initiated by Eva Flašíková at STVR, leading to unnecessary layoffs including an editor deemed important for national memory.

Mar 23 • 06:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A massive wave of layoffs has begun – 'The speed may surprise'

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting jobs worldwide, including in Finland, with companies announcing major layoffs.

Mar 23 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Storm Clouds in Law Firms: AI Already Replaces Some Positions

Global law firms are considering significant layoffs in administrative roles due to the adoption of artificial intelligence technology.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Long Goodbye of the Metaverse, Zuckerberg's Dream

Meta has shifted its focus away from the metaverse due to recent layoffs and changes in access guidelines for its virtual reality applications.

Mar 21 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alibi or Necessity? Amazon's Layoffs in Catalonia Test the Narrative of AI

Amazon is laying off one in four employees at its two centers in Catalonia, highlighting the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.

Mar 21 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Silencing After a Century, CBS Radio Service - All Employees Laid Off

CBS is shutting down its news radio service after nearly a century of operation, resulting in job losses for all employees in the news department.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A company lays off 252 employees in California and bets on AI: most worked from home

Atlassian, a tech company, has announced the layoff of 252 employees in California as part of a global reduction in workforce to invest in artificial intelligence.

Mar 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Kela is threatened by massive savings

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has proposed significant budget cuts affecting Kela and other public institutions, raising concerns about potential layoffs.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

CBS News to lay off six percent of its employees

CBS News is laying off six percent of its workforce and is closing its CBS News Radio division, which has been operational for nearly a century.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Taken over by Bari Weiss, CBS News launches a wave of layoffs within its editorial staff

CBS News is implementing layoffs affecting 6% of its workforce as part of a strategy to adopt a more neutral editorial line and enhance its streaming services under the new leadership of Bari Weiss.

Mar 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

CBS News announces layoffs, bosses acknowledge 'difficult day' as dozens of staffers expected to be impacted

CBS News is set to lay off approximately 6% of its workforce as part of a restructuring to adapt to the changing news landscape.

Mar 20 • 15:42 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

First came the AI ‘teammates’, then the layoffs: the new reality for Atlassian staff now looking for work

Atlassian laid off 1,600 workers, including nearly 500 in Australia, leaving employees seeking closure on the unexpected job losses amid the company's integration of AI.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

CBS News begins new round of layoffs: ‘This is really hard and really tough’

CBS News is laying off around 6% of its staff as part of a strategic restructuring effort due to the changing media landscape.

Mar 20 • 13:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Losses, sleepless nights and layoffs… Inside the lives of oil traders pressured by the war in Iran

Oil traders are facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, marked by financial losses and increased pressure.

Mar 20 • 06:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Nervousness Surrounding Terminations in STVR: Historians Support Editors After Dissidents, Flašíková Calms Employees via Email

Sixty employees of the public Slovak Television and Radio (STVR) are awaiting imminent layoffs, a move that has sparked unrest among staff and prompted public support from historians and colleagues.

Mar 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prusa Releases Employees for the First Time: Company Cuts Dozens of Positions Due to Rising Costs

Czech company Prusa has laid off dozens of employees due to increasing operational costs.

Mar 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu City Reduces the Number of Kindergarten Groups

Tartu City is set to open 14 fewer kindergarten groups next school year, leading to the layoff of 40 educators.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Laid-off LVM board members quickly take up well-paid positions in the company without competition

The Latvian government has prioritized cost reduction and budget contributions from state-owned companies, leading to layoffs at Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) while former board members are appointed to new managerial positions without public competition.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ikea is laying off employees, over 900 jobs at risk

Ikea plans to lay off 945 employees, primarily affecting roles in Sweden, as part of an organizational restructuring effort.

Mar 19 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

CC OO denounces Glovo to the National Court for executing a 'covert ERE'

The CC OO union has filed a complaint against Glovo for allegedly executing a covert Employment Regulation File (ERE) following mass layoffs of delivery workers.

Mar 19 • 12:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon brings up 'employment flexibility'... labor sector responds that restructuring happens continuously now

President Yoon proposes easier layoffs while labor representatives argue that job flexibility already exists amid ongoing restructuring.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rail transport in Russia is collapsing. Railways are preparing for massive layoffs

Russia's rail transport sector is facing a collapse, prompting significant layoffs as part of restructuring efforts.

Mar 19 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Another blow to Trump: US court ordered to revive 'Voice of America' broadcasts

A US court has ordered the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees as a result of illegal layoffs following Trump's appointment of a controversial leader.

Mar 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

US Court Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Voice of America Employees

A US court has ordered the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees after determining that the Trump-appointed official overseeing mass layoffs was illegally appointed.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Judge orders Trump admin to restore 1,000 Voice of America jobs and resume broadcasts

A US judge ruled that over 1,000 Voice of America employees must be reinstated and that international broadcasts should resume due to an unlawful appointment related to mass layoffs.

Mar 18 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

German industry is laying off employees, which will affect Czech companies

The article discusses the impact of layoffs in the German industry on companies in the Czech Republic.

Mar 18 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US media mogul sees a big opportunity in the cuts at the Washington Post

Media mogul Robert Allbritton announces plans to seize the opportunity presented by layoffs at the Washington Post to hire notable journalists for his new publication Notus.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

New round of layoffs affects employees at AL Sydbank

AL Sydbank announces layoffs of 84 employees following a recent merger, amidst a wider trend of job cuts in the banking sector.

Mar 17 • 09:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Nordea plans significant workforce reductions, partly due to artificial intelligence

Nordea is preparing to cut approximately 1,500 jobs across its organization to achieve at least €600 million in annual cost savings by 2030, citing technological advancements and artificial intelligence as key reasons for the layoffs.

Mar 17 • 09:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Former "Stockmann" employee in Estonia discusses layoffs and trust crisis, while management emphasizes success

A former employee of the "Stockmann" store in Tallinn speaks out about persistent layoffs and insecurity within the company, while the management highlights their achievements.

Mar 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tubos Reunidos manages to cover the ERE of 301 layoffs with voluntary departures

Tubos Reunidos successfully covered the 301 layoffs with voluntary departures, avoiding the need for a traumatic Employment Regulation File (ERE).

Mar 16 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it thunders - massive wave of layoffs in the USA

The US job market is facing significant layoffs driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, with major companies like Meta and Amazon announcing cuts affecting thousands of employees.

Mar 16 • 13:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava's New Steel Plant Plans to Reduce Number of Employees, Up to 270 People May Leave

The Ostravská Nová Huť steel plant in Czechia plans to lay off up to 270 employees amid ongoing challenges.

Mar 16 • 13:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Meta could lay off 20% of its workforce to offset its AI spending

Meta is reportedly considering laying off 20% of its staff to cope with significant spending on artificial intelligence.

Mar 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Meta plans to lay off more than 20 percent of the workforce

Meta intends to reduce its workforce by over 20 percent to offset expensive investments in AI infrastructure and enhance efficiency through AI-supported employees.

Mar 16 • 09:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Men Have a Serious Problem. These Data Are Alarming

Polish schools are struggling with a significant decline in the number of students, which is leading to layoffs and closures in light of an alarming demographic trend.

Mar 16 • 08:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is artificial intelligence taking jobs from coders? I exchanged 50 messages with an AI agent – and here is the game it created

Recent layoffs in Finnish tech companies signal a shift towards increased reliance on AI in coding, raising concerns among workers about job security.

Mar 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The workforce at Lapland's mines is rapidly decreasing – the situation seems worst in Sodankylä

Lapland's mining sector faces significant job losses, particularly affecting the town of Sodankylä, with hundreds of workers at risk of layoffs.

Mar 16 • 04:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meta plans extensive layoffs due to the AI assault

Meta is considering significant layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as it invests aggressively in artificial intelligence development.

Mar 15 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mass layoffs in Illinois: thousands of workers will lose their jobs, according to latest notice under the WARN Act

Thousands of workers in Illinois are facing layoffs as companies are required to notify the state of upcoming job reductions under the WARN Act.

Mar 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In Pursuit of AI, Meta Seeks Savings and Plans Record Layoffs

Meta is seeking savings to fund expensive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare the company structure for a work model increasingly supported by AI.

Mar 14 • 14:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Due to AI, this company will have layoffs; thousands will lose their jobs

Meta is preparing for significant layoffs that will affect approximately 15,000 employees as it shifts focus towards artificial intelligence investments.

Mar 14 • 09:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Layoffs and Tens of Millions in Losses. The New Steelworks is Still in a Coma

The new management of the struggling steel company Liberty Ostrava has not shown signs of recovery after six months, leading to layoffs and significant financial losses.

Mar 14 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta plans mass layoffs amid massive spending on AI, says agency

Meta is reportedly planning mass layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce to offset the high costs associated with AI infrastructure investments.

Mar 14 • 01:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Meta reportedly plans sweeping layoffs as AI costs increase

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce to manage rising costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 00:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meta plans mass layoffs amid rising AI costs, says agency

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off over 20% of its workforce as it seeks to offset rising artificial intelligence infrastructure costs.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Musk once again lays off at xAI. Only two out of the 11 co-founders remain

Elon Musk has reduced the staff at xAI significantly, leaving only two out of the original eleven co-founders still involved.

Mar 13 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Will AI take Australian jobs, or is it just an excuse for corporate restructure?

The article discusses concerns over AI's impact on jobs in Australia, focusing on the voice acting profession amid recent corporate layoffs.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC

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