Voluntary departures reduce the number of redundancies at Tamedia
Tamedia, a media company belonging to the TX Group, has concluded the consultation process regarding the announced job cuts in its editorial departments. Through voluntary departures, early retirement, and reduced work hours, the number of layoffs was reduced.
The number of redundancies in the editorial offices in German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland amounts to 17, of which 9 are in German-speaking Switzerland and 8 in French-speaking Switzerland, as Tamedia announced on Tuesday. The publishing house had originally announced the reduction of 90 full-time positions in the editorial offices at the end of August. Internal transfers and fluctuations reduced the number to around 55 full-time positions by the start of the consultation.
The discussions and exchanges with the staff committees were characterized by trust and respect, Tamedia CEO Jessica Peppel-Schulz is quoted as saying in the press release. The employees also responded to the impetus for the extensive restructuring and the associated volatile situation "with great solidarity and always with constructive feedback".
With the job cuts and the new strategy also announced at the end of August, Tamedia wants to react to the rapid changes in media usage and changes in the advertising market. At the time, it was stated that these changes were necessary in order to maintain the efficiency and quality of journalism.
New strategy for digital transformation
Together with the job cuts, Tamedia also announced a strategic realignment at the end of August (Markt-kom.com reported). In future, the Zurich-based media company intends to focus on its four strongest brands online. Tages-Anzeiger, BZ Bernese Newspaper, Basel Newspaper and 24 Heures concentrate. The Confederation and the Tribune de Genève should retain their own online presences.
However, titles with a smaller reach are to be integrated into the four major platforms. This affects the Zurich regional newspapers, for example The Land messenger, Zürcher Unterländer and Zurichsee-Zeitung. (SDA/swi)
