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    RIM: Massive Layoffs Ahead?

    Mon, 05/28/2012 - 23:52 EDT - Forbes.com - Top Stories

    Is Research in Motion about to announce massive job cuts? The Globe and Mail over the weekend reported that the company will cut at least 2,000 of its current staff of 16,500, which is down from a previous peak of 20,000. Reuters followed up with a report that the actual job cuts could be as ...

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