Volkwagen: Internal correspondence disclosed - Imminent Departure of approximately 14,000 Staff Members
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The automotive world has been buzzing lately, thanks to some major news out of Wolfsburg. The gist is, ol' VW is aimin' to axe up to 35,000 jobs in Germany over the next couple years. No sugarcoatin', this ain't a prowler for just the employees - it hits the company's future hard, too.
Gunnar Kilian, VW's head honcho for personnel affairs, gave it all away, and the predictions? They ain't lookin' too rosy. The cuts are supposed to wrap up by the end of the decade, but a good chunk of 'em ain't new. Kilian's spilled what seems like an internal "hit list" in an internal memo, which Handelsblatt managed to snag.
14,000+ People's Retirement Party
The highlight? 'Bout 20,000 jobs that are already considered solid. Most of these belong to German Volkswagen AG employees, with about 30,000 employees targeted in total. It's important to note that the Saxony and Osnabrück eastern German plants ain't in the clear yet. That means nearly 22,000 jobs VW's already thinking of partin' ways with, according to Handelsblatt.
Volkswagen: Not Such a Great Place to Work Anymore?
Crop ups the question: Is Volkswagen homeless to its workers? A survey paints a worrisome picture, otta say.
Many of those leaving are hoppin' aboard the early retirement train. The works council estimates that around 14,000 of the 20,000 planned departures are gonna be retirement-related. VW, as usual, offers more than some sweet deals for this exit. Expect up to 95% of previous net earnings, and maybe even more retirement benefits. Makes it hard to say goodbye, doesn't it?
Further Hittin' the Road
'Bout 5,000 employees are puttin' a cap on their stints because of planned retirements. Additionally, around 1,300 might peace out voluntarily with settlement agreements, such as severance packages that could reach the six-figure mark at Volkswagen.
Mites of Mishap
The company's hopin' that these job cuts will slide as smoothly as possible. They've focused on voluntary solutions to make things easier for the affected employees.
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- The upcoming job cuts at Volkswagen are not only affecting employees but also impacting the company's future in the finance and business sectors, as these cuts are expected to have significant financial implications.
- The already announced retirement of around 14,000 workers from Volkswagen indicates a shift in the company's workforce, potentially affecting various industries, including finance and business.
