Shell to lay off 20% of deals division, part of restructuring
What’s happening at Shell?
Shell is reportedly planning to eliminate at least 20 per cent of its deals division as it restructures its business units.
According to Bloomberg, staff who handle mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for the energy producer were told that more information on the reduction will be provided in April.
The company’s deals division, which has several hundred employees, is the latest team to be hit with layoffs.
In January, multiple news outlets reported that Shell had begun cutting hundreds of jobs, including roles within its low-carbon solutions unit.
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Shell Canada staff affected
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by several Shell employees — claiming that they are being let go.
Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected staff to better understand the situation.
According to the company’s website, it has approximately 3,100 workers in Canada.
If you’re a non-unionized employee, check out our Shell Layoffs guide.
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Major layoffs continue
The reported job cuts at Shell come amid a flurry of layoffs in 2024.
Big names, including IBM, Electronic Arts, Rivian, Sony, Vice Media, BuzzFeed, Nike, Cisco, Catalent, Cascades, BlackBerry, PayPal, UPS, and Rona, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.
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About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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