HPE slashing 2,500 jobs, part of 18-month cost-cutting program

What’s going on at HPE?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is planning to eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs, or five per cent of its workforce, as part of an 18-month cost-cutting program.

A spokesperson for the tech giant told CNBC that expected attrition has been factored into the reduction.

HPE expects its cost-cutting program to lead to gross savings of $350 million by the 2027 fiscal year.

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Impact on Canadian staff

It remains unclear if Canadian employees at HPE are being let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 1,200 workers in the country.

Next steps for HPE employees

If you’re fired or let go from HPE, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Major employers slashing staff

HPE’s plan to scale back its staffing levels comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Other big names, including Nissan, Prepac, MPG Canada, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, Mohawk College, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at HPE for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.