Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Courier company DHL is reported to have started a consultation with employees over proposed job losses and site closures. Sites at Aberdeen, Bellshill, Newcastle, Warrington, Wakefield, Coalville, Norwich, Andover, Bristol and Exeter are earmarked for closure with 520 jobs affected by the proposals. DHL argues that falling workloads have left the company with no choice other than to consider staffing levels. The GMB union condemned the company's strategy and suggested that the loss of customer confidence was directly attributable to managerial decisions. The final numbers and time frame for job losses will follow the conclusion of the consultation period.
Eurofound (2016), DHL, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 89713, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/89713.