Sony Corp. reportedly plans to cut its work force by 6 percent, or about 10,000 employees, over the next two years.
Sony Corp. reportedly plans to cut its work force by 10 percent, or about 10,000 employees, over the next two years.
The Wall Street Journal on Monday cited unnamed sources who said the cuts are planned by CEO Kazuo Hirai, who took over for Howard Stringer this month. The move will reportedly be part of a strategy session planned for Thursday.
Hirai is taking the helm after four consecutive years of losses at the Japanese electronics giant, as competitors including Apple Inc.? (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. have seen strong gains in smartphones and tablet devices.
Sony Ericsson? has its Americas hub in Atlanta.
Written by Cromwell Schubarth. Contact him at cschubarth@bizjournals.com or 408.299.1823.
Sony Corp. reportedly plans to cut its work force by 10 percent, or about 10,000 employees, over the next two years.
The Wall Street Journal on Monday cited unnamed sources who said the cuts are planned by CEO Kazuo Hirai, who took over for Howard Stringer this month. The move will reportedly be part of a strategy session planned for Thursday.
Hirai is taking the helm after four consecutive years of losses at the Japanese electronics giant, as competitors including Apple Inc.? (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. have seen strong gains in smartphones and tablet devices.
Sony Ericsson? has its Americas hub in Atlanta.
Written by Cromwell Schubarth. Contact him at cschubarth@bizjournals.com or 408.299.1823.
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