The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Publishing Of Information; Production And Programming Of Audiovisual Publishing Activities 58 - Publishing activities
700 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 February 2023
Employment effect (start)
7 February 2023
Foreseen end date
1 January 2025
Description
Following the merger of the TV group RTL and the magazines Gruner + Jahr, Gruner + Jahr (G+J) is cutting 700 jobs until 2025. In this timeframe, the company's owner, Bertelsmann, intends to either shut down or sell 23 of its magazine titles. Management plans to cut 500 jobs in administration – mainly in Hamburg. An additional 200 jobs will be cut due to the sale of magazine titles. Bertelsmann intends to focus on its core titles and will be investing €80 million in the publishing house Gruner + Jahr until 2025.
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