Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Netherlands
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Information / Communication
Information Communication Services
Telecommunications
61 - Telecommunications

100 - 170 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
29 July 2004
Employment effect (start)
29 July 2004
Foreseen end date
31 December 2004

Description

A spokesperson confirmed that around 170 of the 2,100 jobs at the Dutch mobile division of KPN are expected to go by the beginning of 2005. The move is a result of tough competition in the mobile market. Around half the job cuts are a result of the introduction of newer technology at a customer service centre in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. Direct dismissals are expected to amount to less than 30.


Sources

  • 29 July 2004: ANP-AFX

Citation

Eurofound (2004), KPN, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 60564, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60564.