The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
1,400 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 November 2002
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2002
Foreseen end date
1 June 2003
Description
This cost alignment plan mainly involves the Company's operations in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, France and Mexico, with a total headcount reduction of 1,400 employees. The headcount reduction plan will be finalised before June 2003, and is in addition to the 1,450 headcount reduction already carried out at the end of 2001.
Eurofound (2002), Getronics, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 59182, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59182.
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