80 staff to go at HML

HML is to make 80 of its staff redundant following a 10 per cent reduction in the number of arrears cases it is managing on behalf of its clients.

There are 45 roles at risk of redundancy in Derry and 35 roles are at risk across HML’s Padiham, Glasgow and Skipton sites.

Following a process of close consultation with HML’s union SURGE, all employees have been informed of the potential redundancies and HML has entered a 30-day consultation period, that runs until 15 August, no redundancies will take effect before that date.

Neil Warman, HML chief financial officer, said: “For the last two years we have delivered an invaluable service to our clients, which has provided excellent results for their customers and them.

“However, as the CML identified in its figures last month, arrears are reducing, the market is now changing and, as a responsible business, we need to ensure we are the right size and shape to grasp future market opportunities.

“Following a review of the employee numbers needed to deliver services to our clients, we have regrettably made the decision to reduce capacity by 80 roles across our operations.”

“We haven’t taken the decision lightly and do understand the personal impact on employees. We have put in place extensive support for those affected and will also be seeking to make some of the reduction through career breaks, reduced hours and redundancies.”