Nokia streamlines R-and-D operations
Nokia plans to reorganize its R-and-D operations in Finland and Denmark to be in line with the company’s focused portfolio of future products. According to a press release, the planned changes are expected to affect up to 230 employees at Nokia’s Oulu site in Finland and approximately 100 employees at Nokia’s Copenhagen site. The total number would represent approximately 2 percent of Nokia’s R-and-D personnel globally.
Nokia said it will support the employees with alternative solutions, such as finding new positions within the company for as many employees as possible. Voluntary severance packages and other topics related to the plans will be discussed with employee representatives.
Nokia maintains a strong R-and-D presence in both sites; the company has over 2 000 employees in Oulu and over 1 000 employees in Copenhagen. Overall, Nokia employs more than 17 000 people in its research and development activities.
