I understand the bitter truth that a company must lay people off if its business is in any way jeopardized. And yet, was there enough reason for Manulife to fire 160 people at the worst of times? Is this company so financially vulnerable that it had... —  read more 

How many of us are going to see their jobs outsourced before the end of the year? I see it happening constantly even if the company is trying hard to keep it quiet. People are constantly being cut as their replacements are being hired in cheaper... —  read more 

Why did the company layoff 160 people during a pandemic, without helping them find new placements in a company that employs 35000 people. The company acted ruthlessly without compassion and done in the name of the dollar. Shame on the surviving... —  read more 

Manulife, something is wrong with the internal business structure if during mass lay-offs, “cost cutting” is the reason. It’s an ironic statement, from a company that has Finance in the title. This statement shouldn’t be an excuse from a company... —  read more 

Had elected to have 100% of VIP rolled over to RRSP. Today don't see deposit to RRSP, but have a payout to bank account. Are they not following instructions because terminated? Materials as part of termination package not clear, no access to pay... —  read more 

Do you predict that there will be Manulife Financial Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Disgraceful IT town hall with every second slido question about whether staff are going to be laid off. Roy should take a look at all those questions and take some real action since the IT leaders are too comfy making cushy salaries and not paying... —  read more 

I want to say how sorry I am that this happened to you - especially during a pandemic. It’s never easy when the company we work for decides the best “cost cutting” measures are to cut hardworking decent employees. I hope each and every one of you is... —  read more 

Can we be 100% certain they're not going to drop more cuts on us?

Can those currently working in ETS comment on their experience? Comments seen in town halls make it seem like not a great area to work in, but there's been a lot of churn, is it better now? Looking at job in that area.

Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential Manulife Financial Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

68 people laid off in Boston last week. More to come before the end of the year. Across all areas.

Not many financial services companies are hiring right now. Manulife does. Also, John Hancock is hiring in the USA. Check out their career page. So, go apply.

Sixty eight people laid off in Boston last week. More to come before the end of the year. Across all areas. Any chance we can get some more info on this? Not that I'm surprised by it, the entire industry seems to be in shambles right now. I'm... —  read more 

Will there be any Manulife Financial Layoffs in 2019?

I don't understand, rejected from postings that has the same title as the one I was let go for before?... Is it the economy? could someone who gave us hard time before also leave negative comments in my file permanently to prevent me being hired... —  read more 

Heard they were getting rid of IT Operations - happy holidays

Just announced a handful of ‘high’ profile departures. Just the beginning of the pain come. Best part was on the field call they said names would be left out of the email announcement to protect people’s privacy. Well they didn’t leave out any names... —  read more 

Rumors are starting to fly that there may be an email that goes out today announcing layoffs ahead of the Town Hall meeting tomorrow. Sincere Bain has been crawling around the offices since the 1st of the year you know they are coming.

So, what's new here? I left in 2008, I was laid off and I hear you guys have issues again?

Hearing rumours that they are at it again. 150 people affected in Kitchener Waterloo, the day before the 2017 bonus payout date. You had to be present on the day of the payout to get it. Wonder if the people shown the door made it out with theirs or... —  read more 

Rumors are flying around, they sometimes can be true and accurate especially when they are talking about layoffs in Toronto.

Who is to blame at this point in time and you need to know that things can be better but people are talking about job cuts in Toronto.

Gulloin can't increase revenues so he's cutting expenses. Gave himself a 22% increase to 12.5 million in 2013. This is for a stock that is still down 50% from 2008. Most employees have not received inflation increases in over 6 years. It's no wonder... —  read more 

Was with the company for over 10 years and was let go from a boss who lied and was deceitful. Manulife is a terrible place to work. Best thing was being let go from that hell hole. I feel so much better. They treated everyone like crap and at the... —  read more 

Do you have any updates here? I hear that Information Security may have layoffs soon

http://www.wrongfullydismissed.com/ Regarding layoff packages or wrongful termination - they are excellent in the renegotiation of the package. Don't sign anything as the offer on paper is low balled. This law firm has handled many several cases!... —  read more 

So, get ready

Yes I concur - Du Markowitz LLP: 416-590-1900

dev and qa on the way out..comp still trying to organized the reorg...

What is going to happen?

HR layoffs today across John Hancock and Manulife.

What's the impact and what are your thoughts?

Nobody knows when layoffs will happen, but the overall number of employees should be public info. Do you know how many people work at the company? How about the office at Toronto?

Better sharpen up those resumes all you sad sacks. We are cutting to the bone so all you fatties have to go. All for the customers delight!

Heard several people were slashed this week. Anyone hearing about anything else? Sounds like more reorg emails may be going out this week.

On a all RPS division call on Wednesday, Pat Murphy said there will be layoffs before the end of the year. Seems to act like they don’t know numbers or which deptartments will be included.