Rogers Communications lays off over 3,000 employees post-Shaw merger
- Following the Rogers-Shaw merger, over 3,000 job losses were reported, aligning with common industry practices for cost reduction.
- Before merging, Rogers had 22,000 employees, and they claimed to have 26,000 afterward, indicating a significant drop in staff from Shaw.
- Despite the job losses, Rogers is committed to creating jobs in Western Canada and maintaining its operations as promised to the government.
In Canada, after the merger between Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications completed on April 3, 2023, substantial job cuts ensued. A report indicated that over 3,000 positions were eliminated or vacated following the merger, as deduced from the number of employees reported by both companies. This restructuring was part of a common practice within merged companies aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce duplicative roles. As of December 31, 2022, Rogers employed 22,000 individuals. However, by the end of 2023, even after counting the jobs shifted to Quebecor due to the sale of Freedom Mobile, it appeared that 3,400 jobs were lost overall due to these changes. Consequently, Rogers had pledged to create 3,000 jobs in Western Canada within five years post-merger, aiming to maintain these positions for a decade. In their first annual report following the merger, Rogers disclosed that 812 new jobs had been created in the region, with additional investments allocated toward bolstering their 5G network infrastructure. The company has emphasized its commitment to fulfilling other agreements made with the government, which include keeping a headquarters in Calgary and preserving Shaw Mobile wireless plans for five years after the merger date.