Blackberry makes more cuts

BlackBerry has confirmed it made more cuts its workforce today.

There are reports, the company released 35 per cent of its workforce, but it won’t confirm a number.

Among the cuts is Gary Klassen, the creator of BBM, and one of the company’s longest serving employees.

His wife, Jenn Klassen posted this on her Facebook Page.

My Husband has walked out of BlackBerry for the last time! Gary you’ve been a wonderful example of integrity,…

Posted by Jenn Klassen on Friday, February 5, 2016

570 News has reached out to BlackBerry for a comment.

 

Statement from Blackberry from MobileSyrup:

“As BlackBerry continues to execute its turnaround plan, we remain focused on driving efficiencies across our global workforce. This means finding new ways to enable us to capitalize on growth opportunities, while driving toward sustainable profitability across all parts of our business. As a result, a small number of employees have been impacted in Waterloo and Sunrise, FL. It also means that BlackBerry is actively recruiting in those areas of our business that will drive growth. For those employees that have recently left the company, we know that they have worked hard on behalf of our company and we are grateful for their commitment and contributions.”

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