Dyson to cut up to one third of its UK workforce

Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson is reportedly planning to cut around 1,000 jobs, nearly one third of its UK workforce, following a review of its global needs, as first reported by the Financial Times.

On Tuesday (9 July) Dyson staff were informed by email about the redundancies. People familiar with the matter told the FT that the job cuts are a part of a wider move to reduce the company’s 15,0000 global workforce. 

However, Dyson hasn’t made it clear how many roles would be affected globally. 

People familiar with the process also added that the review that led to the decision of redundancies started in May, before the UK general election, and that the two are unrelated. 

In an email to Dyson staff, Hanno Kirner, CEO of Dyson, said: “We have grown quickly and, like all companies, we review our global structures from time to time to ensure we are prepared for the future. As such, we are proposing changes to our organisation, which may result in redundancies.

“Dyson operates in increasingly fierce and competitive global markets, in which the pace of innovation and change is only accelerating. We know we always need to be entrepreneurial and agile – principles that are not new to Dyson.”

He added: “Decisions which impact close and talented colleagues are always incredibly painful. Those whose roles are at risk of redundancy as a result of the proposals will be supported through the process.”