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.
France, UK, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, India
Sector
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
1,900 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
11 March 2011
Employment effect (start)
1 March 2011
Foreseen end date
31 December 2011
Description
On 11 March 2011, the IT consultancy company Sopra Group announced its intention to recruit 1,900 employees on permanent contrat across the world. The largest job creation will occur in France with 1,600 new jobs and other 300 jobs will be created in Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and India.
Eurofound (2011), Sopra Group, Business expansion in World, factsheet number 71776, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71776.
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