More seniors relying on food stamps in tough timesabc40, MA –9 minutes agoAP – October 5, 2008 9:44 AM ET BOSTON (AP) – The state's fiscal tough times are sending more seniors to seek out food stamps to help ward off hunger pangs. … More: continued here
Read More »eBay to slash workforce by 1,000 (BBC News)
EBay, the world’s largest online auction site, is set to cut 1,000 jobs – 10% of its workforce – with many more under threat. More: continued here
Read More »eBay to trim global workforce by 10% (CNN Money)
The world’s largest auction Web site, eBay Inc., announced Monday that it will cut 10% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 employees, citing efforts to streamline its business. More: continued here
Read More »Ebay to reduce workforce by 10% – Telecom Paper (subscription)
Ebay to reduce workforce by 10%Telecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands –30 minutes agoEbay has announced plans to cut around 10 percent of its global workforce. The announcement came alongside a warning for third-quarter revenues to come in … More: continued here
Read More »Auction house eBay axes 1000 jobs – guardian.co.uk
Auction house eBay axes 1000 jobsguardian.co.uk, UK –21 minutes agoOnline auction house eBay is axing 1000 jobs or 10% of its global workforce as it looks to save $150m (£85m) a year in the face of slowing sales, … More: continued here
Read More »UPDATE 2-EBay to cut 10 pct of jobs, sees revenue at low end – Reuters
UPDATE 2-EBay to cut 10 pct of jobs, sees revenue at low endReuters –13 minutes agoEBay also said it would spend more than $1.3 billion to buy companies that bolster its online payments and classifieds businesses as it seeks to improve its … More: continued here
Read More »EBay to cut 1000 jobs, buys Bill Me Later – The Associated Press
EBay to cut 1000 jobs, buys Bill Me LaterThe Associated Press –1 hour ago(AP) — EBay Inc. says it will cut about 1000 employees, reducing its work force by about 10 percent. The online auction site also says it will get rid of … More: continued here
Read More »EBay Cuts 10% of Work Force (New York Times)
The move to cut about 1,000 jobs is an attempt by eBay to improve the performance of its core marketplace division, which has seen declining growth in the last few years. More: continued here
Read More »‘Battle zone’ at main post office – Evening Telegraph
Evening Telegraph ‘Battle zone’ at main post officeEvening Telegraph, UK –17 minutes agoDundee’s main post office in Ward Road is turning into a “battle zone”, with “junkies, waifs and strays” harassing staff and customers (writes Alan Wilson). … More: continued here
Read More »Bleak outlook for post offices in North Wales – Daily Post
Bleak outlook for post offices in North WalesDaily Post, UK –5 hours agoPOST Office staff and customers are braced for a series of branch closures starting from tomorrow. Royal Mail chiefs have consulted customers and other … More: continued here
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