Norwegian fertilizer producer Yara Lietuva announces significant organizational changes, including 15 job cuts, representing approximately 3 percent of the company's total workforce. The decision was made to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment, optimize operations, and reduce fixed operating costs.
"This is a very difficult decision. We sincerely thank each employee and appreciate their contribution to the company," notes the official Yara Lietuva statement.
Layoffs are a last resort
According to company representatives, employees were informed about the need to save costs last year. Since then, Yara Lietuva has been implementing a consistent program to improve the efficiency of operations. Layoffs were considered only as a last resort, when other options no longer yielded the desired result.
"We implemented the organizational change in consultation with the works council, and each affected function was assessed by a special committee," the company writes.
Support for those leaving: financial, emotional and professional help
The company emphasizes that all laid-off employees are provided with fair severance pay, exceeding the benefits provided by law, and are also given the opportunity to continue using health insurance.
In addition, Yara Lietuva offers professional career courses focused on finding a new job - resume updating, job interview simulations, individual coaching sessions, and optional professional training designed to improve competencies or retrain.
"The psychological well-being of employees is no less important, therefore we offer psychological support services to all employees, both those leaving the company and those staying with it," the company announces.
Changes – to keep the company strong
Yara Lithuania emphasizes that these steps are necessary to maintain competitiveness in the future. Despite the difficult decisions, Yara European Business Center in Lithuania remains a strategically important part of the group of companies, whose mission is to ensure high-quality services throughout Europe.
"These changes are not easy, but they are necessary to prepare for future challenges in ever-changing times," the company writes.
Yara Lietuva began its operations in Lithuania more than a decade ago, and the European Business Center located in the country handles a large part of the company's logistics, customer service and other functions. The company assures that despite the cuts, is ready to continue operating responsibly and sustainably, while maintaining a high level of work culture and customer trust.
