The survey showed only a slight improvement in gauges of revenue and new orders
Firms are waiving the rent of those who have lost their jobs during the pandemic
The carrier may also face a fare war with European discounters led by Ryanair Holdings and years of sluggish demand on usually money-spinning long-haul routes.
Company denies retrenching 'workers', says cost rationalisation has impacted some managerial positions
European competitor Royal Dutch Shell Plc is said to be offering voluntary redundancies in a bid to become leaner, and US rivals Chevron Corp. and Marathon Oil Corp. are among others laying off staff
The unemployment rate in 2017-18 had risen to 6.1%, compared to 2.2% in 2011-12, according to the results of the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the National Statistical Office.
Amara Raja Group Promoters holding the office of Managing Director in various businesses have voluntarily agreed for up to 50 per cent reduction in their total remuneration for the current fiscal
The airline said it expects to have reduced its fleet size by around 51 aircraft to approximately 302 by the end of September.
The employees being sent on furloughs or leave (without pay) will be eligible for all medical insurance, gratuity and other benefits as per their employment standards.
Senior staff of all the top groups have taken salary cuts up to 20 per cent to preserve jobs at the bottom of the pyramid.
He said the company has tried to do it best to offer financial support, continued health insurance cover and outplacement support for those impacted by the downsizing exercise
Most of the reductions will take place this year, according to an internal memo said.
The move is part of a global restructuring plan announced earlier by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in view of dwindling fortunes amid Covid-19 lockdowns in several countries, including India
V Vaidyanathan, managing director and chief executive, will take 30 per cent cut in his compensation, including fixed compensation as well as all allowances.
With indications of a longer period of air transport grounding, many airlines are looking at further cuts in employee salary.
Ola's revenue has come down 95% in the past 2 months because the disruption caused by the coronavirus.
The attrition is in line with the process we follow every year, says company
In an email to employees, the Twitter-backed platform outlined steps it is taking to 'become leaner and position the company better for the future'
Here is the list of major companies that have said they are downsizing their workforce
Combined with the 3,700 employees in customer support and human resources, Uber dismissed earlier this month, the cuts now total about 25% of the total workforce. A spokesman said more cuts could come