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 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
31 October 2012
Employment effect (start)
1 December 2012
Foreseen end date
28 February 2013
Description
Bpost, the Belgian postal service provider, announced its intention to shortly begin the recruitment of 300 new employees. Bpost is looking to recruit in the sectors of Marketing, IT and mail delivery.
The management and the unions have been negotiating for some time and the announcement comes following strikes that took place the previous week. The workers complained about staff shortages and excessive work pressure. For unions, the management has understood the message and further negotiations will take place in November, with the hope of improving working conditions and further recruitments.
Sources
31 October 2012: La Libre
29 November 2012: l'avenir.net
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Bpost, Business expansion in Belgium, factsheet number 74431, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74431.
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