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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.01 - Computer programming activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
12 October 2021
Employment effect (start)
12 October 2021
Foreseen end date
12 April 2023
Description
US-based IT software research and development company GlobalLogic, a subsidiary of Hitachi group, has announced that it will create 100 jobs at its new centre in Łódź within the coming 12 months.
GlobalLogic, headquartered in California, employs over 20,000 people worldwide. The company has centres in 14 countries globally. In Poland, the company has its unit in the city of Wrocław, where over 400 employees are hired. Previous business expansion for Poland was announced in March 2021 (200 jobs created).
Eurofound (2021), GlobalLogic, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 105437, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/105437.
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