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Companies have been warned to “weigh their options carefully” when considering making staff redundant instead of furloughing them.

Under many countries’ schemes, companies can temporarily lay-off staff while the government pays the majority of their wages. But according to a survey by People Management and human ...

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  • Charlie W

    April 30, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Purolator in Canada was quick to relieve drivers, sorters, and most recently Account Executives of their duties – permanently. Received a letter of termination due to “restructuring” and “re-evaluating the coverage model”. Disappointing when were in a global crisis and the job market is decimated.