DYSON is axing 900 members of staff in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The company is making 600 UK members of staff redundant and a further 300 across the world. Dyson is owned by billionai…
The company is making 600 UK members of staff redundant and a further 300 across the world.Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Staff say they were informed of the decision over a Microsoft Teams video call, and given just 45 minutes notice that the meeting was taking place. “We're all due to receive redundancy packages later today. They have said that they are planning on outsourcing all of our roles as it's cheaper. “We've been told that a select few will keep their roles however everyone else will be made redundant.
A Dyson spokesman said: “The Covid19 crisis has accelerated changes in consumer behaviour and therefore requires changes in how we engage with our customers and how we sell our products.
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