The Polish Post is expected to save 1.7 billion zloty (420 million euro) thanks to a restructuring programme due to take place between 2010-2015.

8,000 postal employees are expected to be laid off following the closure of around 1,400 post offices across the country.

Some post offices may be downgraded to so-called postal agencies, which make money from commission gained from services and sales. However, the result of the restructuring may mean that post offices may simply disappear from many smaller towns nationwide.

The move will also change the internal structure of the Polish Post, including the streamlining of some processes and the offering of new services.

The company wants to resign from outsourcing some of its services to limit the number of jobs it has to cut, with some workers set to be transferred from post offices billed for closure.

The plans are may save the Polish Post from financial collapse, yet the restructuring must first be approved by the trade unions. (jb)

Source: Puls Biznesu

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