These three major UK employers have announced restructurings this month that will exclusively impact those in management roles. Planet Labor has taken a closer look at the drivers behind these layoffs, which will affect hundreds of people, be it a desire for simplification, adapting to a new company organisation or the need to make savings.
Primark looks to “simplify”. On 20 January, the multinational Associated British Foods, which owns clothing retailer Primark, was the first to announce its intention to “simplify” the management structure of Primark UK which has a total of 29,000 employees. The move will see 400 manager roles cut. “The proposed changes are designed to provide clearer accountability, greater flexibility and more management support on the shop floor to better meet the needs of the business and customers today,” Primark said in a statement.
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