Yves Rocher to let staff go

Yves Rocher looks set to cut its workforce in Cork by 50%, meaning at least 50 jobs could be lost.

According to worker union Siptu, the company announced the plan in a site-wide communication to all staff on March 31.

Siptu said the cosmetics manufacturer had also advised staff that it was to move two of its production lines from the Kilbarry Industrial Park on Dublin Hill to Rheux in Brittany, France, which is currently operating under capacity.