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.
Région Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijke Gewest;
Location of affected unit(s)
Siemens Business Services, Brussels
Sector
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
61 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 July 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The management of Siemens Business Services Belgium (IT services provider for companies) has announced plans to carry out collective redundancies; 61 jobs in Belgium are under threat. Management has urged the trade unions to invoke the consultation procedure as soon as possible with a view to minimising the number of compulsory redundancies.
Sources
6 July 2006: La Libre Belgique
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Siemens Business Services (SBS Belgium), Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 63737, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63737.
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