Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Administrative Services
Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities
Business Support Service Activities N.E.C.
82.9 - Business support service activities n.e.c.

60 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
14 May 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 September 2014

Description

Business Sweden, the former Swedish Trade Council, has announced that it will cut 60 jobs in Sweden. Business Sweden is an organisation which aims to help Swedish companies grow internationally and to attract foreign investment to Sweden.

The source reports that the job cuts are a result of a decline in profits by SEK 42 million (€ 4.7 million) from the previous year (2013) and a decline in its equity by 50% over the last six years. The restructuring is a part of a cost savings program to address its budget deficit and to make the organisation more efficient.


Sources

  • 14 May 2014: Svenska Dagbladet

Citation

Eurofound (2014), Business Sweden, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 77008, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77008.