The voluntary departure program at Poczta Polska is set to affect more than 9,000 employees, representing about 15 percent of the workforce. The initiative carries an estimated price tag of around PLN 600 million, as stated by the company president during a recent press conference. A member of the opposing party offered a political perspective on the matter.
Several key decisions were announced. The first is the planned launch of the voluntary departure program within a few weeks. The leadership explained that Poczta Polska has the highest labor costs relative to revenue among European peers, noting that about 65 percent of expenses are labor related. In contrast, competitors typically report labor costs in the 35 to 45 percent range.
Additionally, the second decision involves the termination of the company wide collective labor agreement, a move communicated to unions earlier in the week.
According to the president, the voluntary departure program will follow a guided approach. This means employees will first undergo an assessment, followed by changes to the organizational structure, and then a selection process for voluntary departures will be offered to those identified as suitable through the assessment.
The plan aims to reach roughly 15 percent of the workforce, targeting about 9,000 employees. The program will not be applied to groups but will focus on individuals who are clearly defined through the assessment process.
The projected cost of the plan is PLN 600 million, a figure described as affordable by the leadership. The cost is expected to be spread over a year.
Comment
A representative from a major political party criticized the measures, describing the situation as an act of lawlessness and political retaliation. The remark referenced a recent governance change involving dismissed employee representatives and the suspension of a board member. The statement labeled these actions as political vendetta and madness.
End of extract notes for archival purposes. Citation for source materials: described in the original report as originating from a Warsaw political program and related outlets. (Citation: wPolityce)