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 Postal and courier activities Postal and courier activities 53 - Postal and courier activities
8,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 March 2025
Employment effect (start)
6 March 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
The DHL Group, an international logistics company based in Germany, is cutting 8,000 jobs in the Post and Package Germany division. The job cuts are to be carried out in a socially responsible manner and completed by the end of 2025.
The job cuts are part of the ‘Fit for Growth’ savings programme, which aims to reduce the cost base by over one billion euros. The reasons for this are increased costs, a decline in letter mail, and a challenging market environment. The reduction in jobs is mainly due to natural fluctuation.
The trade union Verdi has criticised the job cuts and is calling for political intervention. The General Works Council warns against further cuts.
Eurofound (2025), DHL, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 202467, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202467.
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