With more than six decades of presence in the Colombian market, Colsubsidy It has established itself as one of the preferred options for Colombians for their purchases. According to its website, the organization has more than 1.4 million workers linked to 100,000 affiliated companies. Therefore, the news of The closure of its supermarkets generated concern among all its employees.
The Colombian Family Subsidy Fund, Colsubsidyreported through an official statement that it will close its supermarket operation at the end of 2024. This decision, according to the organization, responds to a detailed analysis of the retail sector in the country, concluding that the market has enough large competitors and investment capacity.
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Despite this change, Colsubsidy He assured that he will continue to offer other key services, such as drugstores, health care and the usual benefits of the family compensation fund. Furthermore, he emphasized that there will be no layoffs as consequence of the closure of supermarkets.
What will happen to the Colsubsidio workers?
One of the main doubts of the workers of Colsubsidy is what will happen to them after the companies close, since these supermarkets could be found in different parts of the country.
However, the statement confirmed the compliance with all commitments acquired with suppliers and third parties, reflecting the bank’s interest in guaranteeing an orderly transition.
“Our priority is protect the employment of our workers”stated the entity, highlighting that the affected personnel will be relocated to different areas of the organization.
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Colsubsidy has decided to focus on services and programs that have a most significant impact on the well-being of its members and the development of the country. This is part of a strategic change that seeks to optimize its resources and prioritize key areas, such as education, health and other social benefits, instead of diversifying into activities that may not generate as much benefit for the community. It is a way to ensure that your work has a more effective scope and contribute more directly to social and economic development.
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