Merck KGaA's Softly-Softly Approach To German Cutbacks Shows Learning From Swiss Experience
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Merck KGaA is in learning mode as it calls for early retirements and voluntary redundancies in Germany, instead of more abrupt action. Around 10% of jobs at Merck KGaA in Germany are at risk, but the company will refrain from forced job losses until the end of 2017.