Southwest Airlines cuts almost a fifth of its workforce in company's first mass layoffs
Southwest Airlines plans to cut 1,750 jobs or 15 percent of its corporate workforce, in the US carrier's first company-wide layoffs in its 54-year history. The Dallas-based airline said Monday that the job cuts would be focused almost entirely on “corporate overhead and leadership positions,
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs as part of cost-saving plan
The layoffs, which the company expects to complete by the end of the second quarter, are estimated to net $210 million in savings this year.
Southwest to cut nearly 1,750 jobs
Southwest Airlines Co. will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first job reduction in the carrier's history.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announces mass layoffs, cutting 15% of corporate workforce
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines has announced an "unprecedented" mass layoff, cutting over 1,700 jobs. Monday, Southwest announced it is cutting 15% of its corporate and leadership workforce. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history," Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan said in a statement.
Southwest Airlines is slashing 15 percent of its corporate workforce, its first major layoffs in 53 years
The Dallas-based airline said Monday that the job cuts would be focused almost entirely on “corporate overhead and leadership positions,” including senior leadership and directors.
Southwest Airlines cutting 1,750 jobs
Southwest Airlines on Monday announced it will cut 1,750 jobs in late April in what will be the first round of layoffs in the company’s 53-year history. “As we continue to work together to transform our Company,
Southwest Airlines Plans to Cut 15% of Corporate Work Force
The company said the cuts, the first round of broad layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history, would affect mostly corporate employees.
Southwest Airlines to shed 15% of corporate jobs in cost cuts drive
STORY: Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of corporate jobs, or about 1,750 roles. The budget carrier announced the move Monday, saying it wants to reduce costs and streamline its organization. That will include trimming senior management,
In 'unprecedented' move, Southwest sacks 15% of corporate employees
For the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest Airlines announced mass layoffs that are specifically affecting its corporate workforce. Southwest plans to cut 1,750 jobs, or 15% of its corporate leg.
Southwest to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
The layoffs challenge Southwest’s philosophy that happy employees would lead to happy customers, profitability and happy Southwest shareholders.
Southwest cutting 15% of corporate workforce
Southwest Airlines said it is laying off 15% of its corporate workforce in attempt to cut costs and improve company finances. (Scripps News)
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Southwest Airlines’ First Major Job Cut in 53 Years Is Set to Reduce 15% Staff
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