How many employees were laid off at Warner Music Canada?

At least 24 employees were laid off at Warner Music Canada on November 18.

Why did Warner Music Group have layoffs?

The layoffs are part of a global restructuring initiative by Warner Music Group to refocus resources and streamline operations.

Who are the new leaders at Warner Music Canada?

Julia Hummel and Madelaine Napoleone were announced as the new co-general managers of Warner Music Canada on November 18.

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Warner Music Canada Axes Staff in Global Shake-Up

13 Dec

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Summary

At least 24 employees were laid off on November 18.
Layoffs occurred during global restructuring at Warner Music Group.
New co-general managers were announced on the same day as layoffs.

Warner Music Canada Axes Staff in Global Shake-Up

Warner Music Canada experienced substantial workforce reductions, with at least 24 employees laid off on November 18. These cuts are directly linked to a global restructuring initiative at Warner Music Group. The affected departments spanned business, catalogue, design, video production, publicity, sales, A&R, and marketing.

The timing of these layoffs coincided with the announcement of Julia Hummel and Madelaine Napoleone as the new co-general managers for Warner Music Canada. Employees were reportedly informed of their position eliminations through video meetings after receiving a notice the previous day to be available for HR discussions.

Warner Music acknowledged the changes but did not confirm specific numbers, reiterating its dedication to nurturing Canadian musical talent and increasing their global reach. These events follow previous leadership changes and global layoffs within the company.