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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Santander made the largest job cuts in over 20 years in 2025

Santander bank executed the biggest workforce reduction in over two decades, decreasing its staff by 4% in 2025.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government advances with another reduction of public employment and aims for a total reduction of 10% by 2026

The Argentine government is set to implement another round of public sector job cuts, targeting a total reduction of 10% of the national administration workforce by 2026.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Uncertainty Grows at the SMN Due to a Plan That Could Reduce Its Staff by 30%

There is growing uncertainty within Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) as a government plan proposes a 30% reduction in its workforce under the guise of technological modernization.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nordea to reduce 1,500 employees

Nordea plans to reduce its workforce by 1,500 employees as part of a restructuring initiative to implement its 2030 strategy and improve efficiency.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

PDV: why companies offer money for employees to leave work

The article discusses voluntary dismissal programs (PDVs) offered by companies as a strategy for workforce reduction and operational restructuring.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is job loss caused by AI beginning in earnest? Meta considers 20% workforce reduction

Meta is reportedly contemplating a significant workforce reduction, potentially cutting over 20% of its employees to address the costs of AI infrastructure investment and operational efficiency.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Minus 50 thousand positions and fewer high managers. VW is making little profit and must save

Volkswagen faces a significant reduction in its workforce and management as it attempts to cut costs and increase profits.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of people working in culture and creative industries has decreased by one-fifth in a decade

There has been a significant decline in the workforce of culture and creative industries in Iceland, with a reduction by 20% over the last 10 years.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Big S Pledge Could Turn Out to Be Much More Expensive

The Social Democratic Party's significant election promise comes with a cost of 4.6 billion kroner and a reduction in the workforce by 6,000 people, excluding future effects beyond 2035.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jack Dorsey lays off half of Block's staff due to AI and Wall Street praises him

Block has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting down from over 10,000 to fewer than 6,000 employees as part of a strategic restructuring influenced by AI.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aston Martin Cuts Jobs: US Tariffs and Weakening China Hit the Brand

Aston Martin announces a 20% reduction in workforce due to financial struggles exacerbated by US tariffs and economic pressures in China.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An automotive company cuts 20% of its workforce due to increasing losses

Aston Martin announced a 20% workforce reduction as it faces rising financial losses attributed to tariffs and declining demand in China.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Danske Bank fires 230 people in Denmark

Danske Bank has announced the termination of 230 positions in Denmark as part of a larger workforce reduction of 420 roles across the bank.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how Kela will replace at least a thousand benefits processors with automation

Finland's Kela aims to automate up to 80% of benefit application processing using a new Salesforce system, potentially reducing its workforce by over 10%.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Burdened by Chinese and American tariffs, Aston Martin announces a 20% reduction in its workforce

Aston Martin has announced a 20% reduction in its workforce, affecting around 600 employees, due to increased tariffs in China and the U.S., alongside a significant net loss.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

High metal prices gave Hydro a boost

Norwegian company Norsk Hydro reported a fourth-quarter operating profit of 5.6 billion kroner, buoyed by high metal prices and production records, though it continues a workforce reduction plan into 2026.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Washington Post's Large Scale Restructuring: Media Struggles and Bezos's Changes

The Washington Post announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 30% of its staff amid ongoing struggles in the media landscape and following changes under owner Jeff Bezos.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The French automotive industry has lost a third of its workforce between 2010 and 2023, according to Insee

The French automotive industry has suffered a significant workforce reduction, losing over 139,000 jobs since 2010 due to declining sales and factory closures.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Sumitomo Heavy Industries to Reduce Employee Numbers by 500, Halting Re-employment Offers for Seniors

Sumitomo Heavy Industries has announced a plan to reduce its workforce by 500 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Akzo Nobel presents a layoff plan for 120 people at its plant in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona

Akzo Nobel has announced a layoff plan affecting 120 workers at its El Prat de Llobregat plant in Barcelona, which represents a 60% reduction in the workforce according to union reports.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Jeff Bezos ordered to fire one third of the staff at โ€˜The Washington Postโ€™

Jeff Bezos instructed a significant workforce reduction at The Washington Post to address declining subscriptions following a shift in the newspaper's editorial stance towards the conservative after sensing Trump's electoral win.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Washington Post Cuts Staff by 30%, Significantly Reducing Overseas News Coverage

The Washington Post has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting 30% of its employees, particularly impacting its overseas reporting network and sports department.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Panasonic HD expands workforce reduction to 12,000, exceeding expectations for voluntary departures

Panasonic Holdings revealed that its workforce reduction plan has grown to approximately 12,000 employees due to higher-than-expected voluntary departures, leading to increased restructuring costs.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sources: Stegra owes contractors hundreds of millions

Stegra is reportedly struggling to pay multiple contractors for ongoing industrial projects, leading to a significant reduction in workforce due to unpaid invoices totaling hundreds of millions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Avatel announces a new ERE due to its "delicate economic situation"

Avatel Telecom intends to initiate a new collective dismissal procedure due to financial difficulties, following a previous significant workforce reduction impacting 674 employees.

Jan 7 โ€ข 18:10 UTC

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