Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
BBC World News (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.
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- Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the "hard news" of 850 job cuts Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.
- The job cuts will begin mid-2027, she said, and start with finance, procurement, people and marketing roles shifting "mostly" to teams in India and "some in Australia" as the firm seeks to modernise its IT systems.
- Qantas spends more than AU$1bn (US$691m; £514m) a year on technology, she said, and the company's back-end systems needed to be upgraded.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
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Figure | $1 | “Qantas spends more than AU$1bn (US$691m; £514m) a year on technology, she said, and the company's back-end systems needed to be upgraded.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
10টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The purchasing department of a company.
“The job cuts will begin mid-2027, she said, and start with finance, procurement, people and marketing roles shifting "mostly" to teams in India and "some in Australia" as the firm seeks to modernise its IT systems.”
A bond issued by a corporation.
“Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.”
To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Synonyms: rejuvenate, renew, renovate, up to date
“The job cuts will begin mid-2027, she said, and start with finance, procurement, people and marketing roles shifting "mostly" to teams in India and "some in Australia" as the firm seeks to modernise its IT systems.”
Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
“In an internal email to staff on Tuesday, the Australian company's CEO Vanessa Hudson said "this is hard news for some and I'm sorry for the uncertainty it brings".”
(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
“Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the "hard news" of 850 job cuts”
A bond issued by a corporation.
“Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.”
Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
“In an internal email to staff on Tuesday, the Australian company's CEO Vanessa Hudson said "this is hard news for some and I'm sorry for the uncertainty it brings".”
(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
“Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the "hard news" of 850 job cuts”
To transfer the management and/or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.
Synonyms: farm out, subcontract
“Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.”
A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.
Synonyms: air carrier, airway, airways
“Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the "hard news" of 850 job cuts
Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.
In an internal email to staff on Tuesday, the Australian company's CEO Vanessa Hudson said "this is hard news for some and I'm sorry for the uncertainty it brings".
The job cuts will begin mid-2027, she said, and start with finance, procurement, people and marketing roles shifting "mostly" to teams in India and "some in Australia" as the firm seeks to modernise its IT systems.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologised for the "hard news" of _____ job cuts
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Qantas will _____ 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment.
3.The job cuts will begin mid-2027, she said, and start with finance, procurement, people and marketing _____ shifting "mostly" to teams in India and "some in Australia" as the firm seeks to modernise its IT systems.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.In an internal email to staff on Friday, the Australian company's CEO Vanessa Hudson said "this is hard news for some and I'm sorry for the uncertainty it brings".
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Jobs
Many university graduates cannot find jobs. What are the causes, and what can be done about it?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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