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
500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 September 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Sygnity, an IT company specialized in banking and financial services, has announced that it is to cut another 130 jobs in Warsaw in addition to 370 jobs already lost. The firm currently employs 3,000 in Warsaw. As of September 2007, there is no further information on when the job losses will be implemented.
Sources
27 February 2008: Rzeczpospolita
21 September 2007: Wirtualny Nowy Przemysł Website
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Sygnity, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 65846, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65846.
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