The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(58 - 60) Media 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
120 - 690 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 October 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2009
Foreseen end date
31 March 2010
Description
Czech Television, public service broadcaster, announced the launch of a cost-saving plan involving 120 job cuts by the end of March 2010. According to the general manager, Jiří Janeček, the restructuring starting as of 1 November 2009 might affect up to 30 percent of the 2,300 staff (i.e. 690 people). The final decision will follow a personal audit.
Sources
21 October 2009: Finanční noviny
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Česká televize (Czech Television), Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 69734, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69734.
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