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2024 - 10 - 1

Dyson's Sneaky Layoffs Leave Singapore Workers Sweating!

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Dyson springs surprise layoffs in Singapore, leaving employees rattled and the union in a tizzy! What’s next?

In a shocking turn of events, Dyson has left its Singapore workforce in disarray with a surprise retrenchment exercise on October 1. Details regarding the number of employees affected are murky at best, leaving many wondering if they might be the next to find themselves looking for work. Reports suggest that the layoffs were conducted with minimal notice, and employees were caught completely off guard, leading to skyrocketing uncertainty and fear within the company. It seems like a case of ‘out with the old’ in the least traditional manner possible.

Adding salt to the wound, the labour union was only provided with a mere day's notice by Dyson before the layoffs took place. Understandably, this notification period has sparked outrage among union representatives, who felt that such short notice undermines workers' security and rights. "A day isn’t enough to prepare for something as serious as a job loss!" commented one union member, expressing the collective frustration of the workforce. The union has since taken matters into their own hands, escalating the issue to the Ministry of Manpower in hopes of drawing attention to the company's hasty actions.

Furthermore, this development raises questions about corporate transparency and ethical treatment of workers in high-stake environments like Singapore. While Dyson has made a name for itself in innovative technology and household appliances, the recent actions have painted a different picture of corporate conduct in times of change. This sudden move might just cause the company more PR issues than it anticipated, as public and employee trust comes under scrutiny.

As Dyson fans hold their breath for their favorite vacuums and hairdryers to continue being engineered, the future looks uncertain for those packing up their desks. This rollercoaster of a day not only rocked the employees but also sends ripples through the expat community in Singapore, where job security is a priority for many.

Did you know? Dyson is known for being a pioneer in the vacuum cleaner industry with their bagless designs, revolutionizing the way we clean our homes. Additionally, the company has continuously pushed for sustainability, investing in environmentally friendly initiatives while shuffling around workforce changes. Here’s hoping they take cues from their own technology and work on ways to better their worker relationships!

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Dyson conducts 'surprise' layoffs in Singapore, leaving employees in ... (CNA)

The retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1) was conducted “very discreetly”, with employees unsure how many were laid off.

Dyson retrenches workers in Singapore, gives union only 1 day notice (The Business Times)

DYSON conducted a retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1), giving the labour union in Singapore only a day's notice of the layoff.

Union dismayed by late notification of Dyson layoff in Singapore (The Straits Times)

It has escalated the matter to the Ministry of Manpower. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Dyson retrenches workers in Singapore, gives union only one-day ... (The Business Times)

DYSON conducted a retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1), giving the labour union in Singapore only a day's notice of the layoff.

Dyson retrenches workers in Singapore, gives union only one day's ... (The Business Times)

DYSON conducted a retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1), giving the labour union in Singapore only a day's notice of the layoff.

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"They asked us to pack up and leave" — Dyson employees left in ... (The Independent)

SINGAPORE: In a startling move, tech giant Dyson announced unexpected layoffs yesterday, catching many employees off guard. Sources indicate that affected ...

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Dyson retrenches S'pore staff with 1 day's notice to union, which ... (Must Share News)

Dyson retrenches its staff in Singapore with just one day's notice given to the union, which expressed disappointment.

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Dyson retrenches undisclosed number of staff in S'pore (Mothership.sg)

Dyson retrenched workers in Singapore on Oct. 1. The layoffs came as a surprise to employees. It is unclear how many staff were let go.

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Dsyon surprise layoffs spark union dissapointment and netizen ... (The Online Citizen SG)

Dyson, the UK-based technology company, conducted an unexpected round of layoffs in Singapore on Tuesday (1 Oct), leaving many employees shocked and morale ...

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Dyson conducts 'surprise' layoffs in Singapore, leaving employees in ... (CNA)

Dyson's retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1) was conducted “very discreetly”, with employees unsure how many were laid off.

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Only one day's notice: Dyson's surprise layoff leaves S'porean ... (Vulcan Post)

Dyson Singapore has laid off employees in a "surprise" retrenchment exercise with only one day of notice. The UWEEI has spoken up on it.

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'People are shocked and have low morale' as Dyson implements ... (Malay Mail)

SINGAPORE, Sept 2 — Dyson — famous for its bagless vacuum cleaners, among other gadgets — carried out unexpected layoffs in Singapore yesterday, ...

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Dyson lays off staff in Singapore (Tech in Asia)

The layoffs predominantly impacted employees in manufacturing and procurement; the total number affected is still unknown.

S'pore union dismayed by Dyson's one-day notice of surprise layoff (Singapore Law Watch)

Consumer electronics manufacturer Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore in a surprise move on Oct 1, blindsiding a union it...

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Dyson lays off employees at SG office, union expresses ... (MARKETECH APAC)

Dyson has confirmed the news to MARKETECH APAC when reached out to.

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Dyson layoffs: What rights do workers have when companies ... (The Straits Times)

The union had expressed its disappointment at being given only one day's notice of the exercise. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Dyson retrenches staff in Singapore, gives union only 1 day's notice (AsiaOne)

Dyson conducted a retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1), giving the labour union in Singapore only a day's notice of the layoff.

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Billionaire Sir James Dyson's family pockets £700 million dividend ... (Fortune)

James Dyson speaks on stage at the Dyson Berlin Store Opening on October 19, 2023. Dyson boosted profits and revenues by 9%, but is still embarking on a wave of ...

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Dyson surprise layoffs spark union dissapointment and netizen ... (The Online Citizen SG)

Dyson, the UK-based technology company, conducted an unexpected round of layoffs in Singapore on Tuesday (1 Oct), leaving many employees shocked and morale ...

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Dyson retrenchment package understood to be one month per ... (CNA)

The NTUC-affiliated United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) says it does not know if there is a cap on this retrenchment package.

Dyson's handling of retrenchment not in line with tripartite advisory ... (The Business Times)

THE United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries (UWEEI) has said that Dyson's conduct of its latest retrenchment on Tuesday (Oct 1) is “not in ...

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Billionaire Sir James Dyson's family pockets £700 million dividend ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

The family company that owns Dyson scooped £700 million in dividends from the firm last year, despite its plan to lay off nearly a third of its workforce in ...

Labour MP raps Dyson over layoffs of Singapore workers (The Business Times)

THE United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries (UWEEI) has said that Dyson's conduct of its latest retrenchment on Tuesday (Oct 1) is “not in ...

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MOM meets with Dyson over layoffs as union calls for conciliation (The Straits Times)

Mr Patrick Tay said the union has formed a task force to advise affected workers and help in their job searches. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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UWEEI and NTUC to assist workers affected by Dyson Singapore's 1 ... (Human Resources Online)

The unions will assist affected workers' search for new employment opportunities, job matching, and will support them with career coaching and job training, ...

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