Planned job cuts: tracking Volkswagen’s history and road to restructuring

What this means for your job search: Expect a more competitive tech job market, particularly in industries undergoing significant restructuring like automotive. Be prepared to articulate how your skills directly drive efficiency, cost savings, or critical innovation for potential employers. Volkswagen’s supervisory board is scheduled to meet on Friday to vote on the carmaker’s biggest ever restructuring programme, which has met fierce opposition from unions and shareholder Lower Saxony over planned job and capacity cuts