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.
Health / Social work 86 - Human health activities 86.9 - Other human health activities 86.9 - Other human health activities
500 - 700 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
2 June 2014
Employment effect (start)
2 June 2014
Foreseen end date
1 June 2016
Description
Healthcare organisation Amstelring has announced that it will cut between 500 and 700 jobs in the next two years. According to the source, 139 employees have already been notified of their dismissal. In July a second round of staff layoffs will commence affecting those who are employed in support services. The company currently employs a total of 4900 staff and the source reports that mainly low skilled employees will be affected by the restructuring. Some job cuts will be made through natural attrition, although exact numbers are not yet available.
Sources
3 June 2014: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Amstelring, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 77220, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/77220.