Sanyo Shokai, a major apparel company, has decided to solicit 150 voluntary retirements because it is necessary to reduce the number of employees as the business environment deteriorates due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
According to the announcement, Sanyo Shokai is recruiting about 150 voluntary retirements for full-time employees until March 5.
Sanyo Shokai has posted a final deficit for four consecutive years until last year, and expects a final deficit for the year to next month.
While the recovery of business performance has become an issue, we are closing stores and selling real estate whose profitability is deteriorating, but the infection of the new corona has spread again and an emergency declaration has been issued earlier this month. Due to the increasing uncertainty of the environment, he decided that it was necessary to reduce the number of personnel.
The company provides special retirement allowances to employees who retire, and also provides reemployment support to those who wish.