Hewlett Packard This is far from what is considered “ideal”, which is why its top executives plan strategies to get the bump in the company you are. And in the last few hours there were several reports that mention a word that nobody wants to hear: restructuring.
According to a Business Insider report , executives from HP ( led by the CEO, Meg Whitman) are planning a major wave of layoffs. Some media even dared to put figures to speculation: informants Bloomberg say they are being targeted 25,000 jobs , while For All Things Digital will be 30 000.
The sources for the various reports are compiled in the American corporation and ensure that the decision will be made official on Wednesday, during the presentation of earnings report . The main sector affected by the downsizing would be the business services group, which dispense up to 15 thousand workers.
other hand, would offer voluntary retirement packages to 5 000 longtime employees. To put into perspective the information should be mentioned that currently has a Hewlett Packard workforce encompasses approximately 320 000 people .
should be noted that the restructuring plan not limited to dismissal, but also have moved to “cut and reinvestment.” We look forward to announcements of HP and keep abreast of the most important.
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Days ago we told you about a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei in which Sony released the plan to lay off 10 thousand employees. At first it was a rumor, but unfortunately the Japanese corporation confirmed the news with the introduction of their new restructuring strategy .
Kazuo Hirai, CEO of the company, was responsible for raising awareness of the project “One Sony” through which the firm will try to get back on track economically viable. According to CEO, the company will spend the coming months to strengthen its main business (digital photography, console and mobile) and television sales recover. On the executive said the layoffs will take place before the end of fiscal year 2012. The cuts will affect workers encompassed both at headquarters and in subsidiaries and sales organizations. According to Hirai’s measure aims to “improve operational efficiency,” although
will cost $ 925 million the company . Continuing with plans for “One Sony”, the Japanese corporation is betting on the interchangeable lens camera to strengthen its presence in the digital photography market. Sony hopes that this segment can grow quickly in a market increasingly overwhelmed by smartphones and become a stable point to generate profits. Meanwhile, the company’s mobile devices (phones, tablets and Vaio)
be included under the management of Sony Mobile . In terms of gameplay, Hirai announced that the company will expand the number of downloadable titles for their consoles and the number of devices compatible with PlayStation Suite. Other sensitive points of Sony’s strategy is the TV market. This segment has generated losses for 8 consecutive years but it seems that the Japanese continue to try to make it viable. Hirai said the company
continue betting on the LCD , but explore other technologies such as OLED and LED Crystal. Sony’s CEO is optimistic that the division responsible for creating the HDTV will generate profits in 2013.
Track | Sony | Reuters | Bloomberg.
Days ago we told you about a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei in which Sony released the plan to lay off 10 thousand employees. At first it was a rumor, but unfortunately the Japanese corporation confirmed the news with the introduction of their new restructuring strategy .
Kazuo Hirai, CEO of the company, was responsible for raising awareness of the project “One Sony” through which the firm will try to get back on track economically viable. According to CEO, the company will spend the coming months to strengthen its main business (digital photography, console and mobile) and television sales recover. On the executive said the layoffs will take place before the end of fiscal year 2012. The cuts will affect workers encompassed both at headquarters and in subsidiaries and sales organizations. According to Hirai’s measure aims to “improve operational efficiency,” although
will cost $ 925 million the company . Continuing with plans for “One Sony”, the Japanese corporation is betting on the interchangeable lens camera to strengthen its presence in the digital photography market. Sony hopes that this segment can grow quickly in a market increasingly overwhelmed by smartphones and become a stable point to generate profits. Meanwhile, the company’s mobile devices (phones, tablets and Vaio)
be included under the management of Sony Mobile . In terms of gameplay, Hirai announced that the company will expand the number of downloadable titles for their consoles and the number of devices compatible with PlayStation Suite. Other sensitive points of Sony’s strategy is the TV market. This segment has generated losses for 8 consecutive years but it seems that the Japanese continue to try to make it viable. Hirai said the company
continue betting on the LCD , but explore other technologies such as OLED and LED Crystal. Sony’s CEO is optimistic that the division responsible for creating the HDTV will generate profits in 2013.
Track | Sony | Reuters | Bloomberg.
