Company/Organisation:
Sopra Group
Geographic Location
Country:
France
Location of affected unit(s):
Montpellier and other parts of southern France
Company
Sector:
Information / communication
IT and other information services
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
Number Employed:
8500
Employment Effects
Announcement Date:
11-03-2011
Type of Restructuring:
Business expansion
Employment Effect Start:
01-03-2011
Foreseen End Date:
31-12-2011
Planned Job Creation:
1600
Additional Information
On 11 March 2011, IT consultancy company Sopra Group announced its intention to recruit 1,600 employees in France in 2011 (13,000 worldwide). Sopra will also recruit 300 employees in other European countries (Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain) and, to a lesser extent, in India.
Sources:
11-03-2011AFP Liaisons
11-03-2011Les Echos