Südostschweiz printing center lays off 12 employees
Südostschweiz Partner AG is laying off 12 employees at its printing center in Haag, St. Gallen. The company announced on Thursday that the workforce will be reduced from 60 to 48 employees this spring.
Südostschweiz Partner AG is laying off 12 employees at its printing center in Haag SG. The reduction from 60 to 48 employees will take place in the spring, the company announced on Thursday, according to SDA.
The company, which has been printing newspapers for the Südostschweiz Media Group since spring 2006, is renewing its dispatch system at a cost of CHF 4.8 million. In future, the newspapers will no longer be sent in postal sacks but in containers. One consequence of this changeover is a reduction in staff, according to the press release.
The Board of Directors regrets that the irreparable decision taken in the fall of 2007 is now being accompanied by economically unfavorable circumstances. However, it is convinced that those affected can be placed in other companies. According to the company, a generous social plan will be provided. All those made redundant would be entitled to consult an HR consultancy.
The company, which has been printing newspapers for the Südostschweiz Media Group since spring 2006, is renewing its dispatch system at a cost of CHF 4.8 million. In future, the newspapers will no longer be sent in postal sacks but in containers. One consequence of this changeover is a reduction in staff, according to the press release.
The Board of Directors regrets that the irreparable decision taken in the fall of 2007 is now being accompanied by economically unfavorable circumstances. However, it is convinced that those affected can be placed in other companies. According to the company, a generous social plan will be provided. All those made redundant would be entitled to consult an HR consultancy.
