Zippo Lays Off 46 More People
Zippo has laid off another 46 employees, and will also be implementing a staggered four-day work week at both the Congress Street plant and downtown headquarters.
They say this is in response to the volatile business conditions in this country and around the world, and is temporary.
The staggered work week goes into effect Monday and will end as soon as possible early next year. During this period, Zippo offices will continue to be open during regular business hours.
Zippo also has announced the layoff of 46 production employees, effective today. In addition, Zippo has extended annual holiday breaks, which will affect most employees at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Zippo’s President and CEO, Greg Booth, explained that current market factors beyond the company’s control have forced the company to make these changes. In a statement to employees, Booth explained, “Zippo strongly regrets these layoffs; however, the company must make these adjustments in order to be competitive in today’s challenging global business environment.”
“Zippo remains a strong and viable company with products that are second to none,” Booth noted. “Currently we are aggressively pursuing new sales opportunities with existing customers and many new customers in emerging markets. We will return to normal staffing levels and working hours as soon as business conditions allow.”
They say this is in response to the volatile business conditions in this country and around the world, and is temporary.
The staggered work week goes into effect Monday and will end as soon as possible early next year. During this period, Zippo offices will continue to be open during regular business hours.
Zippo also has announced the layoff of 46 production employees, effective today. In addition, Zippo has extended annual holiday breaks, which will affect most employees at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Zippo’s President and CEO, Greg Booth, explained that current market factors beyond the company’s control have forced the company to make these changes. In a statement to employees, Booth explained, “Zippo strongly regrets these layoffs; however, the company must make these adjustments in order to be competitive in today’s challenging global business environment.”
“Zippo remains a strong and viable company with products that are second to none,” Booth noted. “Currently we are aggressively pursuing new sales opportunities with existing customers and many new customers in emerging markets. We will return to normal staffing levels and working hours as soon as business conditions allow.”
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