Bell Canada is offering severance packages to 1,200 unionized employees across the country as the telcom giant deals with “unprecedented challenges” in its industry, company officials say.
These industry-wide challenges combined with initiatives, such as moving customers to newer fibre networks, have resulted in lighter workloads that require fewer personnel, Bell spokesperson Jacqueline Michelis said via email.
As a result, the company is rolling out an “enhanced voluntary separation program” for eligible staff, she said.
“A voluntary program will be less disruptive for our employees, customers and company,” Michelis said. “Volunteering for an enhanced package will provide eligible unionized employees an option to retire or pursue new career opportunities.”…