United Stationers Inc., Deerfield, IL, announced it would eliminate 250 positions – about 4% of its total workforce – in response to the challenging economic environment as it stays focused on maintaining its sound financial position and delivering strong cash flow.
About half of the position eliminations have been identified and will occur this week. The balance should be substantially completed by March 31. Management and non-management employees will be affected by these reductions.
"We have a committed and valued workforce, so it is with considerable reluctance that we are proceeding with a staffing reduction," said Richard W. Gochnauer, president and CEO. "This action is, however, a necessary response to current market …
United Stationers Will Eliminate 250 Positions
United Stationers Inc., Deerfield, IL, announced it would eliminate 250 positions – about 4% of its total workforce – in response to the challenging economic environment as it stays focused on maintaining its sound financial position and delivering strong cash flow.
About half of the position eliminations have been identified and will occur this week. The balance should be substantially completed by March 31. Management and non-management employees will be affected by these reductions.
"We have a committed and valued workforce, so it is with considerable reluctance that we are proceeding with a staffing reduction," said Richard W. Gochnauer, president and CEO. "This action is, however, a necessary response to current market …
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