UPDATED: IBM to slash over 110,000 jobs in 26 per cent workforce reduction says report

Charlee Gothard
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Largest cut in history will see most layoffs in US, but global and contractors should beware for 2015

IBM is planning its largest staff layoff ever, with 111,800 roles said to be being cut this week, according to reports. That amounts to 26 per cent of the company's 430,000-strong workforce, and...

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