Human Resources

April 3, 2009 - 1 comments

Washington, April 3 -- US lawmakers Thursday approved a $3.5-trillion budget outline for 2010 that closely mirrors President Barack Obama's priorities for the country.

Toyota planning pay and production cuts in UK

London, March 11: Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota (NYSE: TM; TYO: 7203) looks likely to resort to stringent measures to enable it to withstand the economic crisis. The precariously placed behemoth intends not only to trim production, but also plans to initiate a fresh round of pay cuts for its workers.

Oscar nomination for “Waltz with Bashir”

Los Angeles, January 23: The year's most amazing animated film, 'Waltz with Bashir', got Oscar nomination for the best foreign film category, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science announced on Thursday.

Google to cut 100 full time recruiters

San Francisco, January 14: Google Inc. disclosed on its blog post Wednesday that it is laying off some 100 full time recruiters in a bid to reduce its hiring rate.

Powerful Nations Begin Talks on the Global Treaty in Geneva

GENEVA: The world's most powerful trading nations went into talks yesterday over a long-delayed global trade treaty, with little apparent hope of success as key negotiators maintain hardline positions that threaten to wreck the chances of any agreement.

More than 60 ministers will be meeting in Geneva over the next few days in a bid to reach a deal. According to the 149-nation World Trade Organization, the deal could add billions of dollars to the global economy and lift millions of people out of poverty.

Bhajji plays Holi with Slum Kids

Chandigarh -- Over 160 slum children from Durga Das Foundation’s Night School celebrated Holi with ace spinner Harbhajan Singh today.