277 top execs from 103 Business Services Centers across CEE attended the 12th annual CEE Business Services Summit & Awards. 119 top companies were Short-Listed as finalists in 33 Awards categories. In a tight competition among world-class firms, votes from our 25-member VIP Jury were combined with our Popular Vote from all attendees via the Brella platform. The combined voting distinguished the following winners:
This 12th annual event was organized by European Business Services Association and CEE Business Media, and MC'ed by Thom Barnhardt. The Awards were preceded by the 2-day Summit, with 44 Panelists and Speakers on topics top-of-mind for BSC execs, including 17 Showcase Presentations of top BSCs from across CEE. Partners of the event included: Transparent, Steelcase, AICPA-CIMA, Adaptive, Cencora, High Radius, Proservartner, HIPA Hungary, City of Pecs (Hungary), PWC, and Itelence. Attendees: Top execs from the region's leading Business Services Centres attended, including from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. Additional guests joined from UK, USA, France, Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland. Companies attending included: ABB, ABSL Latvia,ABSL Romania,Adaptive SAG,AFR,AICPA-CIMA,Alcon,All Funds,Allianz Services,Amadeus,AmCham Slovakia,Antal,Aptiv,Arxada, ASPIRE,Avon,AXA XL,Booking Holdings,Capita,CEE Business Media,Cencora,Citco Fund Services Lithuania,Cognizant Technology Solutions,Colliers,Cushman & Wakefield Polska, CzechInvest,Danish Crown,Danone,Danske Bank Lithuania,Dexcom,DNB Bank,Eaton,EDP, Elanco Solution Center,Euroclear,European Business Services Association,Fab Lab Iasi,Gates Business Services Europe,Gates Business Services Europe,Giglife,H4H,Harmodesk,Heineken, High Radius,HIPA Hungary,Holcim,HRS Group,Huntsman (Poland),IBA Group,IG Group,INVEST IN POMERANIA,Invest Lithuania,ISS World Services Poland,Itelence,Johnson Matthey Global Solutions,JTI GBS Poland,Kimberly Clark EMEA GBS Services,Linklaters,LTTS,Malecki Executive Search,Markant Services International, Marsh,Mercer,Metsä Wood,Metso Global Business Services,Mettler Toledo,Moderna Enterprise Solution Hub,Moody's Lithuania,MSA Safety,MSC Shared Service Center Riga,NIO,Nordea,OMV AG,Orlen,Page Executive,Pandora,Pecs, City of,Porsche Holding,Proservartner,PS-BPO,PWC,Randstad Sourceright Kft,RandstadSourceright,Riga Investment and Tourism Agency,Roche Services & Solutions Riga,Rzeszow, City of,SARIO Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency,Savencia,SD Worx Poland,SEB Global Services,Sii,Societe Generale Global Solution Centre,Sony Music,Standard Chartered,Steelcase,Strategic Staffing Solutions, Telia Global Services Lithuania,Tesco Business Services,ThyssenKrupp,Transparent,Trivium Packaging,Verita HR Polska,Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS),Weleda,Worldline. Save the Date: 5-6 March 2025 for the 13h annual CEE Business Services Summit & Awards. Www.EuropeanBusinessServices.com Northvolt, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable battery cells and systems, has decided to establish a Business Scaling Center in Gdansk along with a Research and Development Center for IT services.
Northvolt is growing rapidly and currently employs 5.500 people. For the foreseeable future, much of the expansion and employment growth will take place in Europe, where battery cells are already being produced at the first Gigafactory in Sweden, and the construction of another production facility of similar scale in Germany is planned. The company is also preparing to make an investment in Canada. – It is with great satisfaction that I announce another milestone in the development of Northvolt’s operations in Poland. Previous experience of the company’s operation in Gdansk has proven that it is a good place to invest, primarily due to the possibility of employing talented and committed employees who live in the region – says Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, president of the Polish company Northvolt. The Business Scaling Center (Northvolt Global Scaling Services) is the company’s response to the rapid pace of growth and the need to seek sustainable solutions to ensure the company’s growth and efficiency. – Northvolt’s rapid growth in our region testifies to the creation of good conditions for the development of global business from various industries. I appreciate that thanks to the expansion of Northvolt’s current operations with a modern R&D center and SSC, Pomerania will become an even more important location on the global map of our investor – noted Mieczyslaw Struk, Marshal of Pomorskie Voivodeship. Employees of the new company will support Northvolt in areas such as finance and accounting, purchasing, supply chain management, IT services and HR. This will ensure efficient operation and sustainable growth of the company. – Our ambitions for Northvolt Global Scaling Services go far beyond the standards of a Shared Service Center. We will play a key role in realizing Northvolt’s growth aspirations. We will become a center for value creation through efficient service delivery and state-of-the-art process management – adds Alexander Streif, vice president of supply chain excellence and business scaling at Northvolt. Recruitment for the Business Scaling Center has already begun, and the company plans to hire about 90 people by the end of 2024. Since its inception, Northvolt in Gdansk has received significant support from Invest in Pomerania. Starting with providing assistance in the process of site selection and the start of construction, specialists from the initiative coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency took care of the Swedish industry’s key investment. In the past year, an employer branding campaign was carried out, the effects of which could be seen in the urban space. Representatives of Invest in Pomerania are advising Northvolt on the choice of the target location of the Business Scaling Center, emphasizing the strategic importance of the mobility sector for the future of the region’s economy. ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company with 350,000+ employees worldwide, has recently opened a new office for ISS Finance Service Centre (FSC) professionals located in the Wave building in Gdańsk. The recently opened office embodies core ISS values, drawing inspiration from its Danish heritage and the maritime ambiance of Poland's coastline. The interior design combines Scandinavian influences, sustainability principles, and fosters an inclusive work culture centred around the values of a "Company of Belonging", ensuring an enriching employee experience. Paweł Rowicki, Head of Shared Services Transformation, ISS says: “Blending its sustainable business philosophy with the Gdańsk corporate landscape, ISS emphasizes the Danish work culture that extends beyond the familiar concept of "hygge”. The company aims to prioritize safe working conditions, advocates gender, racial, and religious diversity, and actively works towards reducing environmental impact through innovative solutions benefiting the natural ecosystem. Our ambition has been to create safe and inclusive high-end workspaces that enhance employee well-being and productivity, simultaneously maintaining strong business growth." The ISS Finance Service Centre (FSC) Gdansk is key to increasing the efficiency of financial processes at ISS by standardising ways of working, while benefiting from the large and skilful talent pool of Gdansk, an established finance hotspot. Supporting the ISS operation requires the concentrated effort of a dedicated unit, which is why ISS is centralizing its finance operations in Gdansk. The Gdansk centre will initially employ approximately 50 finance specialists, with potential for further growth. This is the Danish giant’s third location in Poland, following its second global headquarters and Polish operations office both located in Warsaw. ISS core business is integrated facilities services, operating in 30+ countries on all continents. Its range of services includes cleaning, technical, food and strategic workplace management. Its more than 40,000 clients include office buildings, shopping centres, factories, airports, hotels, hospitals, and schools. An inclusive workplace designed for accessibility and barrier-free mobility ISS’ second headquarters, located in its Warsaw Hub, boasts the world's highest rating and a world-first Platinum certification for its accessibility and comfort solutions according to accessibility watchdog Mobility Mojo. The adoption of such solutions is directly linked to ISS' employee promise of being a company of belonging, with corresponding solutions to be introduced to the Gdansk office. ISS prioritizes an inclusive office environment, emphasizing a sense of belonging for all. The commitment goes beyond mere adaptation, focusing on natural measures that enhance accessibility by highlighting individuals' abilities. Additionally, the Skanska-developed Wave building, holding the 'Building without Barriers' certificate, ensures full accessibility for individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and families with children, making ISS' new location inclusive in common areas and office spaces alike. Empowering employee well-being and safety through sustainable solutions The new ISS FSC office planning, fit out and execution in Gdańsk was fully carried out by the ISS Poland team. The project was carried out in the “Design&Build” model – from concept to execution of fit out and supervision of the entire process. Norbert Ślusarczyk, Director of Engineering and Capital Projects, ISS Poland, says: "When conceptualizing the design for the ISS office in Gdańsk, we considered pivotal factors that every employer currently struggles with: The shift in generations, the battle for talent, ESG, and the adoption of hybrid work models. Our aim was to provide placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and make life easier, more productive, and simply more enjoyable”. Jan Pawlik, Workplace Management Director, ISS Poland adds: “The office was designed based on the employee experience path and services designed for them. Consequently, we have contemporary interiors infused with a coastal ambiance, drawing inspiration from both Scandinavian heritage and Kashubian elements relevant to the office's locale. The colour palette evokes the sunlit sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea”. ISS remains committed to creating a dynamic and sustainable work environment, setting a benchmark for inclusive office design that promotes employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. *** The key features of the office include: The climate of the Pomeranian region. The office design draws inspiration from the local landscape, incorporating the Pomeranian look and feel including wavy walls, lamps and a colour scheme reflecting the sea, moraine hills, sand, and sea waves. Infused with subtle connections between Kashubians and Scandinavia, these influences are artfully woven into the office's graphics, furniture, and murals. Additionally, the naming convention for the conference rooms is bilingual, presented in both English and Kashubian – the Kashubian translations were provided by an ISS employee of Kashubian origin. Environmentally conscious fit out. Demonstrating a dedication to sustainability, ISS has made zero waste a top priority by reusing materials like sheets from retired port containers, apple boxes, and wire elements resembling fishing nets. The office incorporates new materials with a minimum of 30% recycled content, with meticulous attention paid to reducing carbon footprint linked to transportation. Biophilia. The design adheres to biophilic principles, emphasizing nature-inspired well-being, and accommodates both neurodiverse and disabled individuals. The visual concept was created in cooperation with a young local artist. The future plans envisage further cooperation with a wider group of local artists who will be presented with an opportunity to exhibit their work in the Gdańsk office. Solutions enhancing employee well-being and inclusivity. "To improve the well-being of employees, innovative solutions were implemented, including the use of special acoustic wall products to address the critical issue of acoustics, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. Moreover, custom-made ceiling partitions disguised as sea waves in conference rooms (with movable walls) mirror the local scenery, following the beauty of the coastal scenery while providing superb acoustic conditions. Mural artworks. The office showcases murals painted with photo-catalytic paint for improved air quality. These artworks depict the regional landscape and address the consequences of not meeting ESG goals and the Paris Agreement. The central mural, depicting Neptune submerged in the sea, serves as a perfect embodiment of the values of sustainable business and social responsibility cherished by ISS employees. It signifies our commitment to combating climate change while shedding light on potential risks. The execution of the piece was undertaken by ISS Poland. It was a noble endeavour; the entire remuneration for the completed work was donated to a local charitable organization. *** About ISS ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company. In partnership with customers, ISS drives the engagement and well-being of people, minimises the impact on the environment, and protects and maintains property. ISS brings all of this to life through a unique combination of data, insight and service excellence at offices, factories, airports, hospitals and other locations across the globe. ISS has more than 350,000 employees around the globe, who we call “placemakers”. In 2022, ISS Group’s global revenue amounted to DKK 76.5billion. For more information on the ISS Group, visit www.issworld.com The following top companies have been Short-Listed and move forward to the final vote for the 12th annual CEE Business Services Awards, set for 6-7 March, 2024, at Warsaw's Hotel Intercontinental.
Draft Agenda is here (to be finalized 31 January). Jury Members are here. Ticket Reservations can be made here. Top AI or Process-Automation Implementation of the Year – CEE: Corning Incorporated/Corning Hungary Kft. IBA Group Langly Porsche Group SRL Process Solutions SEB Global Services Vention Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS) Stefanini Top AI or Process-Automation Implementation of the Year – Poland: Aptiv AXA XL Gates Business Services Europe Harmodesk IG Group Poland Process Solutions (Hungary) SIX Global Services thyssenkrupp Group Services Gdańsk Top CSR Initiative – CEE Allianz Services Romania Cencora/ World Courier Lithuania Cognizant Technology Solutions Moody's Corporation Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Telia Global Services Lithuania Trivium Packaging BSC Europe Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS) Top CSR Initiative – Poland APTIV Capita(Polska) CBRE Business Services ELEKS EY Global Delivery Services Marsh European Business Support Centre Business Centre Director – BSC – CEE Booking Holdings Romania Cencora / World Courier Lithuania Dexcom Lithuania Holcim EBS (European Business Servics) PwC Randstad Sourceright Tietoevry Latvia Business Centre Director – BSC – Poland Capita (Polska) Euroclear Bank Gates Business Services Europe IG Group Poland Kimberly-Clark EMEA GBS Krakow Marsh EBSC PPG Global Business Services Poland SD Worx Poland Top Diversity & Inclusion Initiative - CEE: Citco Group of Companies (Citco) Cognizant (GB) Limited Filiāle Latvijā Danske Bank Lithuania Dexcom Lithuania EPAM Systems Lithuania Intellias Metso Global Business Services Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS) Top Diversity & Inclusion Initiative – Poland: AXA XL Euroclear Bank SA/NV HEINEKEN Global Shared Services IG Group Poland Luxoft Poland Mercer Services Poland ROCKWOOL GBS Most “Dynamically Developing” City – CEE Bratislava Riga Vilnius Most “Dynamically Developing” City – Poland Poznań Katowice Łódź Pomerania (Gdansk/Gdynia) Wrocław Emerging City of the Year - CEE Bratislava Klaipėda Rzeszów Top Employer Branding Initiative – CEE: Cognizant Technology Solutions MSC Shared Service Center Riga NESS Romania SEB Global Services Tietoevry Latvia Telia Global Services Lithuania Top Employer Branding Initiative – Poland: AXA XL City of Poznań HEINEKEN Global Shared Services OEX Voice Contact Center Top BSC HR Director – CEE Booking Holdings Romania Citco Fund Service Lithuania Cognizant (GB) Limited Filiāle Latvijā Dexcom Lithuania Digitech Lithuania Holcim EBS (European Business Services) SD Worx Poland thyssenkrupp Group Services Top Tech/IT Services provider CEE Danske Bank ELEKS Stefanini Vention Most-promising New-entrant BSC FNMZ International Business Services Kft. (Hungary) ISS Finance Service Centre Johnson Matthey Global Business Services (Lithuania) Mouser electronics (Lithuania) NIO Business Services (Hungary) Roche Services & Solutions EMEA (Latvia) Best University-Business Cooperation of the Year – Poland: Alcon Euroclear Bank SA/NV Orange Poland plc Sii Poland Best University-Business Cooperation of the Year – CEE: Citco Group of Companies (Citco) Citi (Hungary) Langly Moody`s Corporation MSC Shared Service Center Riga Western Union Processing Lithuania Most Vibrant Employer – Czech Republic IBA Group Savencia Services Europe Most Vibrant Employer – Hungary Randstad Sourceright Tesco Business Solutions Trenkwalder Trivium Packaging BSC Europe Most Vibrant Employer – Latvia DNB Bank ASA Latvijas filiale MSC Shared Service Center Riga SEB Global Services in Riga Tietoevry Latvia Most Vibrant Employer – Lithuania Cencora / World Courier Lithuania Convera Lithuania Dexcom Lithuania SEB Global Services in Vilnius Telia Global Services Lithuania Western Union Processing Lithuania Yara European Business Services (EBS) Most Vibrant Employer – Romania Booking Holdings Romania Dyninno Romania Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Most Vibrant Employer – Slovakia Holcim EBS (European Business Services) ING Hubs Slovakia Most Vibrant Employer – Warsaw DANONE Elanco JTI Linklaters Moderna MSA Safety Natwest Sii Poland Standard Chartered Worldline Financial Services (Europe) Most Vibrant Employer – Kraków Aptiv HEINEKEN Global Shared Services Herbalife Nutrition GBS Krakow Kimberly Clark LTTS Stefanini Most Vibrant Employer – Gdańsk/Gdynia ARLA GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES ISS Finance Service Centre LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Most Vibrant Employer – Poznań Miele ROCKWOOL GBS Most Vibrant Employer – Wrocław AXA XL EY Global Delivery Services PPG Global Business Services Poland Most Vibrant Employer – Katowice Genpact Poland SD WORX Poland PWC Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, is expanding its Vilnius team, with plans to hire an additional 300 employees in the next three years. The expansion will primarily focus on attracting anti-money laundering (AML) professionals, with an increasing focus on managed services consulting for financial institutions, crypto and fintech spaces.
Guidehouse, which collaborates with major corporate companies in the Fortune 500 and public enterprises, opened its Vilnius office in 2021, offering advanced solutions in financial crime consulting that drive measurable business impact. According to Guidehouse’s Managed Services Partner, Eli Morillo, the Vilnius team continues to impress with its attention to detail, proactive attitude, and commitment to consistently overdeliver. These qualities made an immediate impact in helping the company grow, resulting in a strategic decision to double the team to 600 employees within three years. About Guidehouse Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 17,000 professionals in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. Swiss payment service provider wallee is reinforcing its presence in Lithuania and currently expanding its team in Vilnius. According to the company’s management, the expansion will primarily focus on roles related to software engineering and technical expertise, representing a well-calculated move to tap into Lithuania’s wealth of talent.
wallee, whose mission is the creation and development of sophisticated payment processing products and services, currently employs 140 professionals in different locations. The long-term plan for the Lithuanian office, which currently focuses primarily on software development, is to continue expanding its team of professionals. The company, which hired its first local employees in 2022, aims to grow the Vilnius team to 20 highly qualified specialists. Thomas Hunziker, the wallee CIO and co-founder, says that the company is currently consolidating and enhancing its existing operations while at the same time maintaining flexibility to adapt to emerging opportunities and business needs. wallee, with offices in Winterthur, Hamburg and Warsaw, caters to businesses operating across multiple channels, such as e-commerce platforms, physical retail stores, and vending machines. The Vilnius team is expected to act as an indispensable hub for innovation and talent, tasked with furthering the platform’s technological capabilities and ensuring its operational efficacy. W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace) is a global leader in speciality chemicals and materials. Grace's technology plays a vital role in everyday life - from parts in cars and coatings on furniture to pharmaceuticals and renewable fuels. The company is actively recruiting for several open positions in customer service, sales and procurement, with plans to hire more than 70 people in Poznań. In addition to an attractive salary, Grace team members are entitled to the following benefits: an annual bonus, holiday allowance, medical and life insurance for employees and their family members, reimbursement for the purchase of glasses, language courses and a MultiSport card. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at jobs.grace.com. The new state-of-the-art office space will be home to the company's global customer service centre and is conveniently located in terms of public transport and less than 5 kilometres from the city centre.
Print, copy, and services giant Xerox says it is looking for ways to improve its business efficiency and how it works with clients via what it calls Xerox’s “reinvention,” which includes sweeping changes at the executive level, big layoffs, and a reorganization of some of its business functions.
'Reinventing' Xerox Xerox Holdings Corp. Wednesday reorganized its business as part of what it calls its “reinvention,” aimed at better aligning its resources. Along with the reinvention, the Norwalk, Conn.-based services provider and printer and copier heavyweight also made significant changes in its executive leadership team and said it plans to lay off about 15 percent of its workforce – which could amount to more than 3,000 jobs. The plans, which includes reorganizing the business around areas, are key for helping Xerox execute more efficiently and better serve customers going forward, said Xerox CEO Steven Bandrowczak in a statement. “The evolution of Xerox’s reinvention aligns our resources in three key areas – improvement and stabilization of our core print business, increased productivity and efficiency through the formation of a new Global Business Services organization, and disciplined execution in revenue diversification,” Bandrowczak said. “The shift to a business unit operating model is a continuation of our client-focused, balanced execution priorities and is designed to accelerate product and services, go-to-market, and corporate functions’ operating efficiencies across all geographies we serve.” Significant changes from the Xerox “reinvention” include the development of a new Global Business Services function to simplify how the company does business, along with a sweeping re-organization of its executive suite which will has led to multiple multiple changes in the top roles as well as the departure of at least two long-term executives. The changes will also see Xerox lay off about 15 percent of its workforce. A Xerox spokesperson responded to a CRN request for more information by saying that changes in how Xerox reports its finances have yet to be determined. The company currently breaks out its revenue by “print and other” and “financing (FITTLE).” Revenue is also broken out according to “equipment sales” and “post sale revenue. Xerox Forms A New Global Business Services Function A major part of the reorganization is the realignment of Xerox’s resources into three new areas. Included in these is a newly-formed function called Global Business Services. A Xerox spokesperson told CRN via email that Global Business Services is a support function for Xerox’s customer facing activities including financing, and not a separate division or business unit. Headed by Xerox Chief Transformation and Administrative Officer Louie Pastor, Global Business Services going forward will be focused on simplification to drive enterprise-wide efficiency and scalability with centrally coordinated internal processes leveraging shared capabilities and platforms. GBS is also charged with reducing transaction costs to help Xerox leverage and invest in its growth segments, and with continuously improving clients’ and employees’ experiences. Here are more key details about Xerox’s latest moves. Viking Shared Service Center Cluj is among the most important employers and significant pillars of support business services in Cluj-Napoca. The company relocates to new offices in Record Park.
Viking Romania dates back to 2008 and belongs to Viking Europe, that represents one of the main suppliers of professional office solutions. They provide financial services and operational and technical support to all companies in this structure. RAJA Group purchased Viking Europe 2 years ago. This led to initiating a series of positive transitions. RAJA is known as one of the most influential retailers in Europe for its distribution of packaging, industrial equipment and office solutions. The establishment operates through 26 companies, in 19 countries, serving over 2 million customers and has been on the market for almost 70 years. “Viking Romania needed a new home, a place that corresponds to the current quality standards and the transition to hybrid working solutions, as well as our desire to offer our employees an enhanced working experience. We found the ideal location, a modern ecosystem, right in the heart of Cluj. The Record Park complex with its latest generation building and amenities is easily accessible, and it matches our vision perfectly. We are thus embarking on our latest journey, one which I am sure will lead us to many professional accomplishments. I am delighted we found this awesome new home for us” stated Adrian Fogaș, Managing Director of Viking Shared Service Center Romania. In Bucharest, fully 16.3% of adults are employed in brain business jobs, making it amongst the top-10 highest shares in all of Europe, according to an index by ECEPR.
The Geography of Europe’s Brain Business Jobs, an index that since 2017 has studied the geography of knowledge-intensive jobs in Europe, shows that in the average European region, 5.8% of adults work in brain business jobs, meaning that the share of knowledge-intensive workers in Bucharest is 181% higher than the average European region. Another measure is high-value-creating jobs, which include not only the most knowledge-intensive occupations but also work in manufacturing industries and professional services. Fully 44.1% of adults in Bucharest are employed in these jobs. In the average European region, 31.2% of adults are employed in high-value-creating jobs. In total numbers, there are 239,300 brain business jobs in Bucharest. This is slightly lower than 285,400 in Warsaw and 253,300 in Budapest, but higher than 162,400 in Prague. In all of Europe, the highest number is found in Paris, where nearly 1.3 million are employed in brain business jobs. IT services is the most common brain business job in Bucharest, with 71,300 employed in companies in this sector. Additionally, 38,100 are employed in engineering & architecture, while 31,200 work in high-tech manufacturing. “An important finding of this index is that regions need brain business jobs, or else jobs in manufacturing industries and professional services. Each percentage point higher of the population that is employed in these high-value-creating jobs corresponds with 0.21 percent lower regional unemployment. Essentially, regions need to have jobs high up on the value chain, to generate exports and stimulate job creation”, explains Nima Sanandaji, director of ECEPR. In all previous editions of this index, the Slovakian capital region of Bratislava has had the highest concentration of brain business jobs per capita. This year Budapest climbs to the number one spot, followed by Bratislava and Prague in third place. Full story at Romania Insider. |
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