Rogers Communications offers voluntary departure packages to half its workforce

12 articles · Updated · HRD America · Apr 27

About 12,500 employees across multiple divisions are eligible for the packages, excluding unionised staff, on-air talent, and Toronto Blue Jays personnel.
The move is part of a major cost structure adjustment following heavy debt from recent acquisitions and a planned 30% cut in 2026 capital expenditure.
This follows similar workforce reductions at Bell and Telus, signalling a sector-wide restructuring that could impact the Canadian labour market and create opportunities for other industries.

Is this voluntary buyout the first step toward larger, involuntary layoffs at Rogers?

With fewer staff and less investment, what happens to Rogers' customer service?

How will creating a $25 billion sports empire help fix Rogers' core debt problem?

Will slashing network investment today compromise Canada's digital future tomorrow?

As Canadian telecom jobs move overseas, is national data security at risk?

Is Canada's regulatory environment truly 'hostile' or just a scapegoat for layoffs?