Nduom’s GN Media opts for mass dismissals to survive

Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom’s GN media, a subsidiary of his Groupe Nduom, is the latest media group to be going through turbulent times in the media landscape in the country as reports suggest that numerous staff of the media house are being laid off in an effort to cut down cost.

MyNewsGh.com has sighted a letter signed by Frederick Boamah, Head Recruitment & Selection which revealed that affected workers of GN media since August 27, 2018 have started receiving their dismissal letters with one month salary in lieu of notice.

Our sources indicate that some persons who have been on their mandatory annual leave have been recalled and also issued with dismissals.

A copy of the dismissal letter intercepted by this portal in part read: “Management wishes to inform you that your services with GN TV are no longer needed. The termination of your appointment takes immediate effect. The company is, therefore, exercising its right to terminate under clause 7.3 of the HR Manual by giving you the required statutory notice. However, you will be paid one (1) month salary in lieu of notice.”

It is gathered that more than 30 staff of the company have so far been laid off with reports suggesting that more could be affected in the coming days with the payments other entitlements of the affected staff in doubt.

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