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 Professional Services And Management Consultancy Activities Of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities 70.2 - Management consultancy activities
280 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 February 2012
Employment effect (start)
17 February 2012
Foreseen end date
31 March 2012
Description
Logica, a UK-based global IT and management consultancy, has announced to cut 280 jobs in Sweden. The cuts will be implemented until the end of March 2012. This is the result of trade union negotiations.
The majority of the employees affected are IT technicians. It is reported that parts of Logica's activities may in the future be managed from India.
The Logica staff reduction also affects other EU countries. Jobs in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK will be cut, see factsheet 19521.
Sources
16 February 2012: Svenska Dagbladet
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Logica Sverige, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 73159, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73159.
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