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
350 - 469 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
26 February 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Capgemini, the technology consultancy firm, has confirmed that it intends to make up to 450 UK job cuts across 4 of its offices. The cuts will include the closure of an office in Basingstoke, Hampshire with the loss of 95 jobs, up to 300 posts will be lost at Telford, 44 at Newcastle and 20-30 in Worthing. The company had identified that the reduction in a contract with HM Revenue and Customs may mean up to 600 redundancies, but has so far only announced 450. The Public and Commercial Service Union (PCS) which represents staff at the sites have announced that they are trying to further reduce the number of job cuts.
Sources
29 February 2008: BBC Website
26 February 2008: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Capgemini, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 66355, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66355.
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