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.
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Activities Of Call Centres 82.20 - Activities of call centres
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 December 2018
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2019
Foreseen end date
31 December 2019
Description
Indian owned outsourcing company Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) has announced plans to invest in and expand its Selkirk site, which will result in the creation of 150 jobs. The investment will give greater security for the jobs of the company's 265 workers at the call centre in the Scottish Borders, and has been welcomed by the Deputy First Minister of Scotland. A spokesperson for HGS emphasised that the local skill base was a key reason behind the new investment. It is expected that the new jobs will be filled by the end of 2019.
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2018), Hinduja Global Solutions , Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 96220, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/96220.
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