German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will cancel salary increases for its managers next year. A spokesperson said that they will no longer be allowed to work from home in the future. Overall, we should “become an even leaner company.”
It is about reducing personnel costs, according to a letter to managers at the beginning of December. “We are constantly reviewing our positioning.” Mercedes-Benz must become even more weather-resistant and successful in the long term. Everyone in the company should contribute to this.
According to the letter, all managers worldwide from department heads, but also individual team leaders, are affected by the lack of a salary increase. Bonuses and share programs should remain unchanged.
Another innovation is that from January 2025, all senior managers in Germany will generally have to spend their working time at their workplace. The letter continues that in-person exchanges are essential to better respond to challenges. According to the company, a four-digit number of senior employees worldwide will be affected by the changes.
Mercedes-Benz wants to reduce its costs by several billion euros annually in the coming years. The reason for this is the tense situation in the automotive industry.
Source: Krone
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