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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
800 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
3 January 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2012
Description
In April 2005, computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced the creation of over 1,000 jobs by opening a financial services centre in Poznań (Wielkopolskie) or Wrocław (Dolnośląskie). As of June 2008, the centre is based in Wrocław and employs 1,200 people. HP plans to create another 800 new jobs by the end of 2012. The jobs are mainly for accountants, business analysts and economists. The initial investment exceeds $50 million for a five-year period. The centre provides financial services in the field of accountancy, staff management, processing of orders and purchases.
Sources
3 January 2005: Rzeczpospolita
17 May 2005: Rzeczpospolita
15 April 2005: Polska Agencja Informacji i Inwestycji Zagranicznych
12 June 2008: Wirtualny Nowy Przemysł Webside
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Hewlett-Packard, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 60990, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60990.
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