IBM Layoffs in Markham (Canada) Apparently Still Happening

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 10, 2025

Two months ago: Rumours of IBM Layoffs Apparently Confirmed Yesterday, IBM Canada Consulting Impacted (as Rumoured)

Two weeks ago: Rumour: Mass Layoffs in IBM Canada Today | Apparently Confirmed: IBM Layoffs in Canada Today, Hundreds Affected

Also new: IBM Axes "Outdated" DEI Policies

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