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.
Scotland; Eastern Scotland; Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Location of affected unit(s)
Perth
Sector
Electricity 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 September 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
100 new jobs are being created at Scottish and Southern Energy's headquarters in Perth, the firm announced on 15 September 2006. The new jobs will be based in Scottish and Southern's customer service centre. Chief operating officer Colin Hood said:
'We believe local people have the skills we need to take our company forward.'
The energy company currently employs more than 1,000 staff in Perth.
Sources
15 September 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Scottish and Southern Energy, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 64086, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/64086.
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