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发帖数: 29846 | 1 H.J. Heinz Co. is eliminating 600 jobs across its operations in the U.S. and
Canada, including 350 in Pittsburgh.
The layoffs follow the acquisition of the company by Berkshire Hathaway and
3G Capital at the beginning of June for $28 billion.
“As part of our transition to a private company, the senior leadership team
has examined every piece of our business to better position Heinz for
accelerated growth in a very competitive global market," Michael Mullen,
senior vice president of corporate and government affairs, said in an email.
"After a comprehensive evaluation process, the company has developed a new,
streamlined structure for Heinz North America. Unfortunately, this process
resulted in a number of difficult but necessary organizational changes…We
regret the impact this has on Heinz employees and their families."
After the cuts, Heinz will have 800 employees in the Pittsburgh region and 6
,000 across North America.
Mullen said the company will remain headquartered in Pittsburgh, "
demonstrating the company's commitment to the region." The majority of Heinz
employees will be moved to the company's offices in One PPG Place.
Mullen said the company is offering enhanced severance benefits and
outplacement services to make this transition as smooth as possible, and to
help affected employees pursue new career opportunities.
"We appreciate the many contributions these employees made to Heinz and we
are committed to treating all employees with the utmost respect and dignity
as they transition to new opportunities outside the company," he said. |
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