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Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi

How many public sector roles are going, and from where?
Jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.

Latest job stats show public sector cuts being felt
Trade Me data showed listings for jobs in central government were down 77 percent year on year.

AI skills linked to higher salary, productivity, new jobs - report
Generative AI could dramatically boost overall productivity with workers in line for much bigger salaries, a global tech giant says.

Toshiba to cut 5,000 jobs in latest bid to restructure, Nikkei reports

Oranga Tamariki proposes to cut more than 400 jobs
About 1900 roles would be affected overall - either changed or disestablished - in the "scope of restructuring work".

Job cuts at Oranga Tamariki hit more than 400 roles
More than 400 jobs are likely to go at the children's ministry, RNZ understands.

Warner Bros boss regrets jobs still being lost despite Stuff deal: 'It does come with a downside'
However, some journalists are welcoming the agreement that will see the 6pm news stay on Kiwis' televisions.

Education Ministry workers on tenterhooks awaiting job cuts news
Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.

Most of India’s Voters Fret Over Jobs, Inflation Ahead of Polls

Tata Steel workers vote for industrial action
Steelworkers vote in favour of industrial action over Tata Steel plans to cut 2,800 jobs.

Is it the right time to change careers? A consultant answers common questions
A careers coach and consultant is advising people not to give up hope as government agencies plan to cut hundreds of jobs.

Job cuts at MBIE double in size to 286 roles
The number of jobs proposed to go at the ministry has grown from the 111 reported last month.

Patrick Gower clings to hope of rescue, with 250 jobs to go after Newshub closes
Viewers and staff deserved to see some form of the news operation survive, the reporter said, as emotional employees gathered after a meeting confirming 250 job cuts.

Department of Conservation closing Dunedin centre, but no jobs lost
Visitor habits are changing and DOC needs to adapt in a financially sustainable way, its operations director says.

PSA astonished Education Minister expects hiring of contractors to review curriculum
Hiring contractors is an appalling solution when people who could do the work are losing their jobs, the PSA says.

Teachers worry about curriculum, NCEA changes amid staff cuts
More than 500 jobs are likely to be cut at the Education Ministry with concerns about how the curriculum and NCEA changes will now be managed.

Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls
The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates.

Mediawatch: Is it the end of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country's journalists. So what's next?

Department of Internal Affairs announces cuts, winds up water reform teams
Twenty-eight jobs will be cut at the Department of Internal Affairs' National Library and the Maori, Strategy and Performance branch, the agency has confirmed.

Cuts at MBIE double in size to 286 roles, Culture and Heritage announces jobs to go
Up to 286 staff will now be dropped at MBIE, while the culture ministry has also announced cuts.