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
345 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 May 2015
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2015
Foreseen end date
31 October 2015
Description
Computing US company IBM has announced to its central works council a reorganisation plan to cut about 345 positions via a voluntary departure scheme affecting mainly those approaching retirement. The job cuts are expected to be implemented by October 2015. CGT and CFDT unions claims the firm has pledged to hire one person for every two jobs cut, while it will also offer external mobility.
IBM has cut positions in France on a regular basis since the 90s. The last voluntary departure plan was implemented in 2013 with 689 job cuts.
Sources
7 May 2015: Le Figaro
14 May 2015: La Tribune
Citation
Eurofound (2015), IBM, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 83462, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/83462.
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