Ponsse, a manufacturing company, initially estimated that it would be cutting 120-140 jobs. Out of these, 50-60 were expected to be in Finland. However, due to change negotiations, the company ended up reducing only 21 jobs in Finland and approximately 40 jobs outside of Finland. The number of layoffs was lower than expected because many employees were able to find new positions within the company after a change in operating model.
The change negotiations at Ponsse concluded about a month ago. At that time, the exact number of layoffs was still unclear. However, the company worked tirelessly to ensure that as few employees as possible were affected by the job reductions. Many employees were placed in newly opened positions as part of the change in operating model.
Despite facing challenges in reducing jobs, Ponsse was able to minimize the impact on its workforce by offering opportunities for employees to transition into new roles within the company. This approach helped mitigate the overall number of layoffs and ensured that employees received support during the transition period.
In conclusion, despite initial estimates indicating that Ponsse would be cutting a significant number of jobs, the actual number ended up being much lower than expected due to a variety of factors. The company’s commitment to minimizing the impact on its workforce and offering opportunities for employees to transition into new roles played a key role in this outcome.
