Reports on the Bell subreddit are causing concern among employees as another round of layoff notices seems to be rolling out.
One user mentioned seeing letters posted in main office areas, informing staff about which “Management Employees” and Business Units would be impacted. “Here we go again,” the user wrote, indicating that similar notices marked the beginning of layoffs earlier this year.
The original poster shared their experience, stating they received an email about the first wave of layoffs but hadn’t yet seen letters posted in the office. “Oh well… this is sad,” they wrote.
Another post revealed that Bell surprised everyone returning from the long weekend by laying off a large number of corporate employees, including those at the director level. Unlike earlier this year, Bell did not make an announcement this time.
In a reply, a lineman from Granby, Quebec, said they were among those being let go and would be leaving by December 31. “I’ve worked here for 14 years, starting at 19,” the worker shared, adding that they had relocated to Granby three years ago for the job. “I love being a lineman for Expertech… but next year, I’ll be jobless. My experience is worth nothing because the telecom sector isn’t hiring. I feel so lost right now.”
Another commenter noted that several high-level managers had been recently laid off, with warnings of “upcoming changes.”
A Bell spokesperson told iPhone in Canada that the layoffs are part of a broader restructuring announced earlier this year, and the total number of layoffs remains unchanged.
“Like most organizations in this ever-changing market, we regularly assess and make necessary changes to better align resources with long-term growth strategies and revenue expectations,” said the Bell spokesperson.
Earlier in the year, Bell announced it would be cutting 4,800 jobs, blaming the federal government for the losses. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the cuts a “garbage decision,” while BC’s Premier described the cuts as the “crapification” of local news. In Q2, Bell reported increased profits following the initial job cuts.