DNB is down 59 branches – 600 lose their jobs – OBI Online

Of the 1,500 employees at the branches lose 600 jobs, writes Dagens Næringsliv.

The bank goes from 116 to 57 offices, according to a press release Wednesday.

– When customers change their banking habits we must follow suit, says says Trond Bentestuen, EVP retail market in DNB.

Using mobile

– Developments over the past two years has shown that customers have more contact with us than before but in completely different ways. They want to have bank available all the time, and use the mobile for everything from paying bills to seek mortgages, continues executive director.

According to the bank’s list is only 1 percent of customers back office.

the closures happening during the first half of this year. When it comes to the corporate market, the bank provided 46 places, compared to 63 today. DNB Property is not affected.

Office in all counties

DNB will continue to branch in every county, and most of the customers who live near a branch laid down, will have less than half an hour to drive to the nearest DNB branch, emphasizes the bank.

– We will continue to be physically present in many places in Norway. In those situations where customers want to talk to the bank in person, we will offer the right expertise and good advice. Meanwhile we employ at our helpdesk, where anyone who wants it, you get personal service around the clock, both by phone and via chat, says Executive Vice President Bentestuen.

Challenging day for employees

According to business newspaper Nord 24 employees were informed of the decision at meetings across the country Wednesday. 15 of its branches located in northern Norway.

– This is a demanding day for the employees affected, and it is sad that so many talented employees must leave DNB. We will do what we can to implement downsizing with voluntary solutions, says Executive Director. (© NTB)

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