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.
Adminstrative / Support Services 82 - Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 82.2 - Activities of call centres 82.2 - Activities of call centres
500 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
9 September 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Call centre company HGS Europe has announced plans to create 500 new jobs. 200 of the jobs will be located in the company's site at Selkirk in the Scottish Borders with a further 300 jobs at the site in Preston, Lancashire. The company is owned by Indian firm Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd which operates a global network of call centres. The new jobs are reported to be in customer service and technical helpdesk positions. The Selkirk jobs are reported to be providing support for clients including Lloyds Banking and Astra Zeneca. It is not known when the new jobs will be filled.
Sources
9 September 2015: BBC
Citation
Eurofound (2015), HGS Europe, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 84671, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/84671.
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