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Trump Administration Considers Axing Billion-Dollar Consulting Contracts Over Cost-Cutting Dispute

The Trump administration may cancel hundreds of billions in consulting contracts after deeming cost-cutting suggestions from firms like Accenture and Deloitte "insulting," citing f...

Mercedes Strikes Deal on Cost-Cutting Measures and Job Reductions

Mercedes has agreed on a cost-cutting program with job reductions, offering voluntary buyouts to employees. The plan includes reduced wage increases, mandatory use of vacation days...

Mercedes Strikes Deal on Cost-Cutting Measures Including Voluntary Job Buyouts

Mercedes-Benz has agreed with its Works Council on a cost-cutting program, including voluntary job buyouts, wage increase adjustments, and outsourcing of administrative functions t...

Chevron Announces Major Workforce Reduction: 15%-20% Global Layoffs to Save $3 Billion

Chevron plans to reduce its global workforce by 15%-20% as part of a cost-cutting strategy aiming to save up to $3 billion. The layoffs, announced by Vice Chairman Mark Nelson, are...

BP Announces Major Workforce Reduction: 4,700 Jobs and 3,000 Contractor Positions to Be Cut

BP plc is set to reduce its global workforce by 4,700 employees and cut 3,000 contractor positions as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The company anticipates a drop in fourth-qu...

Microsoft Pauses Hiring in US Consulting Unit Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

Microsoft Corp. has announced a temporary hiring freeze in its US consulting unit as part of its cost-cutting strategies. Employees are encouraged to use virtual meetings to save o...

Volkswagen Reaches Agreement with Union to Prevent Plant Closures and Job Losses

Volkswagen and IG Metall union have reached an agreement to prevent job losses and factory shutdowns, following intense negotiations and nationwide strikes.

Disney CFO Forecasts Rising Streaming Service Prices

Disney CFO Hugh Johnston predicts an increase in streaming service pricing, highlighting Disney+'s transformation of the company from B2B to DTC. He also discusses ongoing cost-cut...