The number of employees within the contact centre sector has grown by approximately 14% over the last year, according to new research.

SuperValu is to create approximately 400 jobs in the next year, with 200 being generated through two store openings in Kildare and Clare.

SOME light at the end of the tunnel may be visible for Talk Talk employees about to lose their jobs, with a range of vacancies due to be advertised today.

A RECORD number of entries were submitted for this year’s Irish Contact Centre Awards, run by the call centre management association.