Dyson plans to cut up to 1000 jobs in the UK
The household appliance manufacturer Dyson is planning to cut jobs in Britain. Up to 1000 positions may be eliminated, according to the British news agency PA. This represents more than a quarter of the jobs previously located there. Dyson is known for its cordless vacuum cleaners and produces items such as hairdryers and hand dryers.
"We have grown quickly and, like all companies, we periodically review our global structures to ensure we are prepared for the future," CEO Hanno Kirner reportedly told PA. "We are proposing changes in our organization that could lead to redundancies."
The company employs around 14,000 people worldwide, with roughly 3,500 employees in Britain, according to the BBC. Dyson operates in increasingly competitive global markets, Kirner added. Decisions that affect close and talented colleagues are always particularly painful.
The technology company was founded by entrepreneur James Dyson, who, according to the "Sunday Times," is among the wealthiest people in the United Kingdom and supported Brexit. The company relocated its headquarters a few years ago to Singapore. At that time, there were also plans to develop an electric car. However, the project was later abandoned.
- Despite the job cuts, Dyson continues to employ a significant number of people in Great Britain, with around 3,500 positions still available.
- James Dyson, the founder of Dyson and a prominent figure in Great Britain, advocated for Brexit as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.
- The quarterly review by Dyson's CEO Hanno Kirner led to proposals for organizational changes, potentially impacting up to 1,000 jobs in Great Britain, including those associated with notable figures like Dyson Jobs.
