The Employment Contract Code clearly indicates that, in cases of a business or fi rm being transferred written advice must be given to the unions at least twenty-fi ve days beforehand specifying the reasons for the transfer, the legal, fi nancial and social consequences for the employees, and the measures foreseen, if any, to be taken on their behalf. contribution, Head Offi ce colleagues have the opportunity to personally breathe the sales-point atmosphere, to know internal organisation and production timings and, at last, concretely view the end-product as result of their daily work at the Head Offi ce.