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Yle, Finland’s national public broadcaster, will reduce its workforce by 309 employees as part of a cost-saving programme. Of these reductions, 156 positions will be terminated through layoffs.
The decision follows a September 2024 ruling by a parliamentary working group to cut Yle’s funding. In response, Yle initiated restructuring negotiations in November 2024, covering 1,798 permanent employees. Initially, up to 375 layoffs were anticipated.
During the negotiations, Yle sought to minimise job losses by implementing a range of cost-saving measures, including reductions in property expenses, out
Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
