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.
Professional Services 73 - Activities of advertising, market research and public relations 73.2 - Market research and public opinion polling 73.2 - Market research and public opinion polling
130 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 March 2007
Employment effect (start)
19 March 2007
Foreseen end date
1 August 2007
Description
TNS Latvia, the market research company, due to the receivement of a rush order, plans to hire 130 new interviewers. TNS Latvia is daughter company of Taylor Nelson Sofres PLC (TNS), which is global market research and information group. TNS Latvia is currently employing 69 permanent employees in Riga office, and approximately 210 interviewers all over Latvia.
Sources
15 March 2007: http://www.nva.gov.lv
Citation
Eurofound (2007), TNS Latvia, Business expansion in Latvia, factsheet number 65135, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/65135.
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