Telstra job cuts

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Telstra Job Cuts Shake Australia: The AI Tsunami is Here!

AI - Automation - Corporate Sector - Cost-Cutting Strategies - Job Cuts - Telstra

Telstra's decision to cut thousands of jobs has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the impact of AI on the workforce. Find out how this major move is affecting the Australian economy! #Telstra #JobCuts #AI

Telstra, the telecommunications giant, is facing backlash for its decision to lay off thousands of workers in a bid to reduce costs and restructure its business. The mass job cuts have been described as 'appalling' and 'cheap' by industry insiders, highlighting the grim reality of corporate restructuring in the digital age.

Macquarie Telecom's Luke Clifton criticized Telstra's move as a 'sinister' decision that will further deteriorate the company's already poor customer service. The wave of layoffs, attributed to the adoption of AI technology and the need for efficiency, is seen as a prelude to the broader impact of automation on the job market.

As Telstra sheds 2800 jobs in its enterprise unit, the Australian economy faces a stark warning about the challenges of surging costs and a slowing economy. This move, aimed at saving millions for the company, sheds light on the harsh realities of corporate restructuring amidst technological advancements.

The call for the government to intervene and potentially buy out Telstra reflects the severity of the situation, with one Independent MP likening it to a 'life and death' scenario. The shift in corporate strategies signals the end of traditional job security practices, paving the way for a new era of uncertainty in the workforce.

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Telstra urged to dial back 'appalling' mass job cuts - Michael West (Michael West News)

Telstra has been called on to halt its “appalling” decision to sack thousands of workers as the telco giant tries to cut costs and streamline its business.

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Telstra slammed for job cuts amid AI 'reset' (Capacity Media)

Telstra has been slammed by Macquarie Telecom's Luke Clifton for a “cheap, sinister move that will worsen its already disgraceful customer service ...

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Telstra job cuts AI's first wave (Geelong Advertiser)

Telstra's job cuts are brutal, but it's a sign of things to come for the wider workforce as the AI tsunami looms.

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A painful warning for economy in Telstra's job cuts (The Weekly Times)

Telstra has become the first of Australia's big corporates to undertake massive cuts partly in response to surging costs and slowing economy, marking an end ...

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Giant Aussie telco announces thousands of job cuts in 'reset' (1 News)

Aussie telco giant Telstra plans to cut up to 2800 jobs in a move it says will help save the company NZ$382 million. The potential job cuts announced on ...

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Telstra to shed 2800 jobs as it resets enterprise unit (Light Reading)

Australian operator expects $233 million in cost savings from reorganization after fall-off in demand.

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'Life and death': MP's wild Telstra call (NEWS.com.au)

An Independent MP has escalated his calls for the federal government to buy out Telstra, claiming the telecommunications giant has failed to provide ...

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Telstra job cuts AI's first wave (The Advertiser)

Telstra's job cuts are brutal, but it's a sign of things to come for the wider workforce as the AI tsunami looms.

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Behind the big forces forcing Telstra's hand on job cuts (Geelong Advertiser)

Telstra has become the first of Australia's big corporates to outline a program of massive cuts, signalling an end to the “jobs banking” that until now has ...

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A painful warning for economy in Telstra's job cuts (The Australian)

Telstra has become the first of Australia's big corporates to undertake massive cuts partly in response to surging costs and slowing economy, marking an end ...

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Telstra's mass sacking is a worrying glimpse at the cracks appearing ... (ABC News)

Whenever mass sackings are announced, like the one at Telstra, it's only natural to wonder if it's isolated to one firm or part of a growing trend within ...

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Telstra job cuts AI's first wave (Chronicle)

Telstra's job cuts are brutal, but it's a sign of things to come for the wider workforce as the AI tsunami looms.

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Telstra's massive cost cutting: The underlying issues (Independent Australia)

Telstra's sudden massive job cuts indicate long-term underlying issues and missed opportunities, writes Paul Budde.

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Telstra job cuts: Why CEOs are more focused on costs this year ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Cost avoidance has turned into cost transformation, as CEOs reshape business models to be ready to capitalise when growth return.

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