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Layoffs

A printer, similar to those used by Ricoh Canada.
Employment Law September 24th, 2024

Ricoh Layoffs: 2,000 jobs cut globally as printer demand declines

By Lior Samfiru

Ricoh is cutting 2,000 jobs from its global workforce, citing reduced sales of office printers and a shift into digital services.

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A photo of a person in a white dress shirt interacting with a phone, potentially using ApplyBoard. (Photo: NordWood Themes / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 22nd, 2024

ApplyBoard Layoffs: 4% of Ontario workforce cut in latest restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

ApplyBoard announces layoffs affecting 4% of its workforce in Ontario amid restructuring, following reported job cuts in May.

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An engineer, potentially working for Qualcomm Canada, works with hardware and software.
Employment Law September 21st, 2024

Qualcomm Layoffs: Chipmaker cuts jobs despite strong revenue, targets Intel buy

By Lior Samfiru

Qualcomm has announced more layoffs as it continues to restructure in response to ongoing financial pressures in the tech industry.

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A photo of multiple wires plugged into a machine. (Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 21st, 2024

IBM Layoffs: Senior programmers, sales hit in ongoing “workforce rebalancing”

By Lior Samfiru

IBM has initiated another round of layoffs as part of ongoing “workforce rebalancing," with a focus on senior-level programmers and staff.

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A vinyl record player, featuring music potentially licensed by Warner Music Group.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Warner Music Group Layoffs: Atlantic Music Group cuts 6-7% of staff amid restructure

By Lior Samfiru

Warner Music Group cuts 6-7% of Atlantic Music Group staff in a major restructure ahead of Elliot Grainge's CEO role.

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Reams of paper, manufactured using product from pulp mills like AV Terrace Bay.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Ontario announces nearly $280K to support laid off AV Terrace Bay workers

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario invests $280K to support 330+ laid-off AV Terrace Bay workers with job search help, skills training through a new action centre.

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A photo of a server system. (Photo: Taylor Vick / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Cisco Layoffs: 7% of workforce, thousands of employees cut in AI, cybersecurity shift

By Lior Samfiru

Cisco Systems is laying off 7% of its workforce, or roughly 5,900 employees, in its second round of job cuts this year.

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Endless rows of solar panels, part of the clean energy industry.
Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power Layoffs: Restructuring aims to cut expenses by over 30%

By Lior Samfiru

Ballard Power Systems is implementing significant layoffs as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at reducing expenses by over 30%.

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A Van De Graaff generator, like the one featured at the Ontario Science Centre.
Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: 28 Dexterra employees affected after contract cut

By Lior Samfiru

Dexterra Group, which provided cleaning services for the Ontario Science Centre, has announced layoffs affecting 28 employees.

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