Tech Layoffs

• Google lays off hundreds amid pledge to reduce costs

  Hundreds of jobs are set to be cut after executives at Google and its parent company Alphabet pledged to reduce costs.

  Tech

  Jan 11, 2024
  
• LinkedIn lays off 668 employees in 2nd round of job cuts this year

  LinkedIn had in May decided to cut 716 jobs across sales, operations and support teams to streamline its operations and remove layers to help make quicker decisions.

  World

  Oct 16, 2023
  
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• Canada’s tech sector latest industry to experience shift away from remote work

  While companies in other industries are also increasingly mandating workers back to the office at least a few days every week, the tech sector's shift is notable.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
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• What is a ‘richcession’? And will it spare the economy from a full-blown downturn?

  While service sector workers were affected by restaurant and retail chain closures at the start of the pandemic, experts say the pendulum might be swinging the other way.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
• Canada is banking on a ‘digital nomad’ strategy to win the race for tech talent

  Canada is in a 'global race' for highly skilled tech workers, and that's why Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the government is taking new measures to attract them.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
• LinkedIn cutting 716 jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

  LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said the move to cut roles in its sales, operations and support teams was aimed at streamlining the company's operations.

  Money

  May 10, 2023
• Shopify stock soars as it cuts staff again. Here’s what to know

  Canada's Shopify Inc. says it will reduce its headcount by about 23 per cent and sell its logistics business to Flexport, a supply chain management company.

  Tech

  May 4, 2023
• Shopify president says no more layoffs coming as tech cuts continue

  Shopify was among the first of the world's tech giants to lay off staff in a summer cut that impacted 1,000 workers - roughly 10 per cent of staff.

  Tech

  Feb 17, 2023
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• Layoffs, boomers, interest rates: Why Canada’s jobs market shows ‘no signs of slowing’

  The 150,000 new jobs recorded in January was 10 times more than expected, one economist noted.

  Economy

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Google Canada starts layoffs as parent company cuts 12,000 workers globally

  Google Canada spokesperson Lauren Skelly said notifications were being sent on Monday to staff impacted by the cuts announced last month.

  Tech

  Feb 6, 2023