TeleTech Layoffs Job Cut: may fire 280 employees

The news is not good for the employees of the TeleTech Corporation, which is in the call center business, as the organization may be going for job cuts. Now the situation is getting worse for the employees as the recession is taking a toll on all sectors and all of the sectors are feeling the heat. The latest on to add to the list is the TeleTech Organization, which may be going for layoffs.
How many employees may be fired in the TeleTech layoffs?
As per the reports, there can be around 279 layoffs by TeleTech. There were around 500 job cuts by the company in Halifax last month, while 1000 employees lost jobs in Ontario at two of the TeleTech facilities.

What is the total no. of employees of TeleTech?
The total no. of employees of TeleTech is reported to be around 28,000 globally as of now.

What will be the cost and savings by TeleTech layoffs?
No info about the savings to be made.

When will the TeleTech layoffs happen?
The layoffs are going to be done by August 20th, 2009.

Which locations and department of employees will be affected by the TeleTech layoffs ?
Mount Pearl call centre will be the one affected this time. There were around 500 job cuts by the company in Halifax last month, while 1000 employees lost jobs in Ontario at two of the TeleTech facilities.

What is the primary reasons for TeleTech layoffs?
Changes in the client needs are the main reason of the layoffs.

Any other news about TeleTech layoffs
As per CBC, The company blames changes in the business needs of its clients.
Let's hope that alternative jobs are available to the affected employees of TeleTech Layoffs Job Cut