These job cuts are necessary because there is simply less need for bank branches and support positions. Another roughly 1,240 positions will be eliminated during the same period at Rabobank Nederland, the support organisation for local Rabobanks. At the same time, employees will also interact differently with customers in 2016 and beyond: they will be expected to become more actively involved in networks which are relevant to customers and their environment. We expect them to always ask themselves the question: ‘What business services can the bank provide to contribute to its customers’ success?’