Type
Business expansion
Country
Ireland
Region
Border, Midland and Western; West; West
Location of affected unit(s)
Galway
Sector
Financial Services
Financial And Insurance Activities
Insurance, Reinsurance And Pension Funding, Except Compulsory Social Security
65.1 - Insurance

200 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
7 November 2017
Employment effect (start)
7 November 2017
Foreseen end date

Description

American insurance company MetLife is creating 200 roles in IT at its new facility in Galway.

Recruitment has already begun for the positions which, when filled, will bring MetLife's workforce in Ireland to over 500.

The new facility was developed with a strong emphasis on workplace well being. It features an open environment that is focused on productivity, connectivity, diversity and wellness. The workspace includes sit-stand desks, a meditation room, two outdoor atria, a games room and outdoor bicycle racks.


Sources

  • 7 November 2017: RTE
  • 7 November 2017: Silicon Republic.com

Citation

Eurofound (2017), MetLife, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 92456, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/92456.