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Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Architectural And Engineering Activities; Technical Testing And Analysis 71.2 - Technical testing and analysis
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 February 2021
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2021
Foreseen end date
31 December 2021
Description
B-Hive, an engineering and operational consulting firm specialising in the fields of industry, transport and construction, plans to recruit 150 people in 2021 to accompany its growth. The business turnover in 2020 was 40% compared to the initial expectations but the company is still growing and was able to raise funds to finance its activities which are more and more driven by digitalisation and 5G infrastructure deployment.
In order to reduce staff turnover, which is high in this sector, the company proposes a more social company policy, with working time arrangements, less rotation between customers and the installation of relaxation areas. Some 130 people were recruited in 2020.
The company employs 300 people, for a turnover of €14.3 million.
Eurofound (2021), B-Hive Engineering, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 103558, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/103558.
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