HP staff in Singapore worried as tech giant plans to slash up to 9,000 jobs globally

HP said on Oct 3 that it is slashing global headcount "by approximately 7,000 to 9,000 employees through a combination of employee exits and voluntary early retirement". PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
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SINGAPORE - Concerned workers here are bracing for change at HP's Singapore office a day after the American tech giant announced plans to cut up to 16 per cent of its global workforce.

The cuts come as the personal computer maker embarks on a broad restructuring to reduce costs and boost sales amid a leadership change and falling revenue at its printing business.

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