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.
Media Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
1,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
28 January 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
BSkyB, a UK broadcaster is to create 1,000 jobs across the UK. The anouncement follows after increases in company revenue and operating profits. The new posts will be in customer services and installation of equipment. 140 of the new positions will be created in Scotland. As of 28 January 2009 there is no information on when the new jobs will be implemented by.
Sources
28 January 2009: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2009), BSkyB, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68029, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68029.
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