Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Other Services
Other Service Activities
Other Personal Service Activities
96 - Other personal service activities

500 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
20 January 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The Swedish Weigthwatchers branch, Viktväktarna, which has recorded a turnover decrease of 40% in 2005, has dismissed all of its 500 consultants. The laid-off consultants will be given the opportunity to keep on working for the company on a freelance basis.


Sources

  • 20 January 2006: Sveriges Radio

Citation

Eurofound (2006), Viktväktarna, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 62876, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62876.