It was a bombshell for employees of the yellow giant: by the end of November this year, 141 dismissals were expected, and up to 73 employment contract adjustments were to be made. This was announced by the company in early June, citing the challenges of a volatile market environment, investor uncertainty, and a difficult interest rate climate.

Now, the consultation process initiated in early June regarding the new organizational structure effective December 1, 2025 — and the associated contract changes or terminations — has been completed. The result: Postfinance now expects a reduction of up to 130 positions, according to a statement released on Thursday.

Consultation Process, Early Retirement, and Natural Attrition

The lower number is due to proposals submitted during the consultation process as well as the consideration of natural attrition. The job cuts will mainly affect central administrative functions in Bern.

Thanks to an early retirement offer with financial support and expected natural turnover, further dismissals could potentially be avoided by the end of November, Postfinance stated.

«On behalf of the executive management, I would like to thank our employees for their differentiated and well-thought-out proposals and for actively participating in the consultation process. This level of engagement forms a strong foundation to position Postfinance as a customer-focused company in the market and to provide our customers with the best possible service for their financial needs,» said CEO Beat Röthlisberger.