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
120 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 December 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Up to 120 highly skilled technology jobs are to go at the Dublin headquarters of US owned e-learning company SkillSoft. SkillSoft's global review recommends outsourcing the editorial division that develops e-learning courseware content. It is likely the firm will retain its software development centre in Dublin. ‘The primary factors leading to this restructuring are the company's ability to more cost effectively utilise outsourcing partners to develop course content and the completion of certain research and development initiatives undertaken after the merger with SmartForce and the excess space that now exists following the departure of contractors used to complete that work,' said Mr Chuck Moran, SkillSoft president and chief executive.
Sources
1 December 2004: The Irish Times
Citation
Eurofound (2004), SkillSoft, Outsourcing in Ireland, factsheet number 60792, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60792.
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