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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Postal And Courier Activities 53.10 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
200 - 300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 February 2023
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2024
Foreseen end date
31 December 2024
Description
PostNL, a mail, parcel and e-commerce company providing the universal service obligation for the postal sector in the Netherlands, has announced that it will cut between 200-300 jobs at their head office in the Hague, mainly staff positions in HR and finance. The job losses are the result of the difficult global macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, with low consumer confidence and high levels of inflation, as well as rising labour and fuel costs, all affecting the companies’ results. The effect of the measure will be particularly noticeable from 2024 onwards. The jobs are reported to be cut by direct dismissals. Besides operating in the Netherlands, PostNL is also active in Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Eurofound (2023), PostNL, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 108478, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/108478.
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