YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY

Springfield, MO

Log in Subscribe

Lego to axe 1,400 jobs

Posted online

After posting its first sales drop in more than a decade, Lego is cutting 1,400 jobs by year's end.

The Danish toymaker's move will affect 8 percent of its 18,200 employees globally.

“We are very sorry to make changes which may interfere with the lives of many of our colleagues,” said Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, Lego chairman. “Our colleagues put so much passion into their work every day and we are deeply grateful for that.

"Unfortunately, it is essential for us to make these tough decisions.”

Read more from The Guardian.

Comments

No comments on this story |
Please log in to add your comment
Editors' Pick
Fall 2026 Architects & Engineers Project Report

This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.

Most Read
Update cookies preferences