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
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 July 2011
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
IT services company Wipro is in negotiations to terminate the employment contract with 200 workers at the Portuguese shared services centre. As of July 2011 there is no information on the precise location where the jobs will be cut.
The job losses are blamed on the decision to discontinue the activity of Business Process Outsourcing in Portugal. The services will now be transferred to other centres of the group. The core activity of the group which employs 300 people in Portugal and dedicated to consultancy services in the IT sector, will not be affected.
Sources
25 July 2011: Jornal de Negocios
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Wipro, Internal restructuring in Portugal, factsheet number 72489, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/72489.
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