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 53.2 - Other postal and courier activities
140 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 November 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The Hungarian post company, Magyar Posta has initiated the redundancy of 140 employees. The notification has been sent to the authorities whilst the consultation with the social partners started on the 16 November 2010. The final decision was made on the 16 December 2010. The Post employs about 36,000 employees. The job losses are part of a large internal restructuring programme aimed at streamlining operations and increasing efficiency of administrative roles.
Sources
15 December 2010: Világgazdaság
16 December 2010: HRPortál
15 December 2010: Napi Gazdaság
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Magyar Posta, Internal restructuring in Hungary, factsheet number 71383, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71383.
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