Leading UK contractor moves to dispel panic over redundancy consultations.
Thompsons of Prudhoe has entered a consultation period on possible redundancies, but says it has not yet decided whether any are to be made.
The Northumberland firm has given 30-days notice of possible cuts to more than 80 of its 320 workers, but director John Burdon said that this was due to a legal requirement to inform all staff working in areas that may encounter reductions.
He said: “We have to notify quite a large number of people, even though there wouldn’t be anywhere near that number, if any. We haven’t even decided yet if anyone will be made redundant. This process is something we have to do to comply with legislation and treat our workers fairly. We find it’s a pity we have to do this as a lot of employees may be worried when they have no need to be.”
Thompsons has been involved in demolition projects such as the former Tyne Tees Studios, the Howard Street Bridge and Gateshead town centre’s multi-storey ‘Get Carter’ car park.
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