Unilever to Cut One in Three European Office JobsUnilever to Cut One in Three European Office Jobs Unilever announced plans to eliminate approximately 3,200 positions in its European offices, representing one-third of its current office workforce. Rationale for Job Cuts The job reductions are part of a broader “comprehensive productivity program” aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Impact on Regions Specific regions affected by the cuts are yet to be determined, and Unilever states that discussions with impacted employees will commence in the coming weeks. Global Job Reduction Plan Earlier this year, Unilever announced plans to cut 7,500 jobs globally, including the European office reductions. European Workforce Unilever currently employs over 10,000 office workers in Europe, including approximately 250 in Belgium. Subscription Call-to-Action The article concludes with a call-to-action encouraging readers to subscribe to the website’s newsletters for up-to-date retail news coverage.
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Unilever plans to cut one in three jobs in its European offices, a figure that would equate to 3,200 fewer jobs. The brand manufacturer has not yet indicated where the cuts will take place.
Leaner organization
Unilever will be talking to affected workers in the coming weeks and says it has not yet determined which regions will be affected by the job cuts. The redundancies were revealed by the Financial Times, which had access to a video message from HR director Constantina Tribou.
Tribou said the reorganization was part of a “comprehensive productivity program” Unilever announced in March to drive focus and growth through a leaner, more accountable organization. At the time, the food manufacturer announced it would cut 7,500 jobs globally. In Europe, Unilever employs more than 10,000 office workers, including about 250 in Belgium.
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Unilever plans to cut one in three jobs at its European offices, a figure that would equate to 3,200 fewer jobs. The brand manufacturer has not yet indicated where the cuts will take place.
