Will China surpass the US market in auto sales? Can a Chinese-branded car company compete on a global level? As Chrysler’s first Regional Vice President in Northeast Asia with over 20 years in the automotive industry, Bill Russo has the scoop. He was also kind enough to chat with me via Skype for this illuminating [...]

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Interviews automotive, branding, Chrysler, Development, hybrid vehicles, IBM, Interviews, Manufacturing, OEMs, R&D

IBM recently announced a new program, Project Match, which aims to soften the blow of company layoffs in North America by offering employees an alternative to the chopping block- work for the company abroad.  Outgoing workers in good standing will be given the opportunity to save their job with IBM by transferring to one of over a [...]

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Commentary economy, IBM, layoffs, offshoring, Project Match

I received a message this afternoon from an acquaintance of mine at Barclays Capital, who conveyed the following: – There are no jobs.  Anywhere. – The economy is going down the drain.  Fast. – Recruiters can no longer recruit.  Recruiters are losing their jobs. – This is a financial nightmare for everyone.  We are doomed. I [...]

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Commentary careers, IBM, jobs, Microsoft, recession, Shanghai