Longaberger Layoff Announced/225 Cut
By: George Hiotis
The announced a major layoff of basket makers and senior management employees.
The company says 200 employees in the basket making operation lose their jobs effective today.
Longaberger officials also say 25 senior management jobs companywide are being lost.
That reduction occurred throughout an eight-week period since December.
The company says its taking the steps to strengthen the itself and fuel its future growth.
Chief executive officer Tami Longaberger says “it became crystal clear that we needed to streamline senior management to enable us to quickly and efficiently make the important decisions that will help us grow.”
Officials also announced the company will hire 250 people for seasonal jobs at the Longaberger Homestead.
The announced a major layoff of basket makers and senior management employees.
The company says 200 employees in the basket making operation lose their jobs effective today.
Longaberger officials also say 25 senior management jobs companywide are being lost.
That reduction occurred throughout an eight-week period since December.
The company says its taking the steps to strengthen the itself and fuel its future growth.
Chief executive officer Tami Longaberger says “it became crystal clear that we needed to streamline senior management to enable us to quickly and efficiently make the important decisions that will help us grow.”
Officials also announced the company will hire 250 people for seasonal jobs at the Longaberger Homestead.
Labels: layoffs, Longaberger Basket Company
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