“While the reduction in staff is small, it does not diminish the important contributions these talented and valued professionals have made,” Mr. Luehrs wrote. The system will provide career transition placement services to affected employees.
The layoffs are part of an effort to “address redundancies and realign staff,” according to the memo. They are expected to take place this week.
Earlier this year, NorthShore offered voluntary retirement packages to 3 percent of its workforce in order to address financial challenges from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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