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
400 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
17 October 2018
Employment effect (start)
17 October 2018
Foreseen end date
30 April 2019
Description
Voxpro, an IT outsourcing specialist, is to hire 400 people by the end of April 2019, at its location in Cork. The new roles will be in management, training, technical support, sales, finance and trust and safety.
Voxpro, as of October 2018, hires 2,600 across Cork and Dublin and 4,600 people globally. A majority share of the company was bought by Canadian business Telus International in 2017. The ERM previously reported on restructuring at Voxpro in Cork in 2014 and 2010.
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2018), Voxpro, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 95652, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/95652.
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