Unilever is making plans to cut jobs in marketing teams for its personal care brands, including Dove, Lux and Lifebuoy, in Singapore.
The company announced the layoffs for the impacted employees before Christmas in December 2023.
To better meet consumers’ needs, the company has decided to move certain personal care positions from Singapore to the main markets in Asia. While confirming the layoffs, the company said that some roles will remain in Singapore.
The company did not specify the number of affected staff or disclose the countries where the marketing roles will be relocated.
However, it stated that the company understands the impact this may have on the laid-off employees and is making every effort to support them during this period.
In October 2023, Unilever shared plans for quicker growth, giving brand leaders the freedom to decide their brand’s purpose.
As part of broader changes to how Unilever makes beauty and personal care products, in November 2023, the company announced that it was planning to lay off 169 workers from its New York warehouses. Most of the job cuts will happen at the Amityville location, starting on 5 April, 2024.
Unilever mentioned that affected workers can apply for positions at other company sites. They will receive help through job- placement services and training programmes, and the company will also assist with relocation if needed.
