hsedin33 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I never get food or coffee from here, probably won't for a while. That being said... ---http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/tim-hortons-layoffs-long-time-employees-escorted-out-the-door-1.2934853Tim Hortons layoffs: Long-time employees escorted out the door Dozens of corporate Tim Hortons workers, including pregnant women and staff who had been with the chain for 30 years, were summoned to meet with outplacement agents and then escorted out the doors of its regional offices and headquarters yesterday as part of a nationwide restructuring. An employee who asked to remain anonymous described the scene and estimated about 40 per cent of Tim Hortons corporate workforce had been let go. But another source familiar with the downsizing plans says the actual number of layoffs is closer to 20 per cent, representing 350-400 employees. Tim Hortons confirms layoffs at headquarters, regional offices How the Burger King deal could change Tim Hortons Tim Hortons, which completed its $12.5-billion merger with Burger King just six weeks ago, confirmed layoffs late Monday from its headquarters and regional offices. But it refused to give a number on jobs cut, despite repeated requests from CBC News. "Respectfully, because we are still in the process of the re-organization – we're not in the position to confirm the number of people impacted either leaving the company or with new opportunities," Tim Hortons vice-president of corporate affairs Alexandra Cygnal said in an email. The Tim Hortons/Burger King merger is backed by Burger King owner 3G Capital, a Brazilian investment firm known for its ruthless cost-cutting. As part of its deal with the federal government, the company, renamed Restaurant Brands International, agreed not to cut front-line staff working at Tim Hortons restaurants. But that agreement did not apply to the more than 2,000 employees working at headquarters, distribution centres or regional offices in Guelph, Ont., Kingston, Ont., British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Internal memo to employees Three days before the layoffs, Tim Hortons sent an internal letter to employees apologizing for the "stress" that media reports of upcoming cuts might have created. CBC News has obtained a copy of a memo sent last Friday claiming reports in the Financial Post of impending layoffs of "significant" numbers of people were "simply incorrect." "We apologize to all of you for the manner in which this media news was shared. We have nothing to announce at this time," read the memo, signed by Elias Diaz Sese, a former Burger King executive named president of Tim Hortons in December. Sese acknowledged the chain would be changing its structure, saying the changes would make for quicker decision-making and "enable the firm to capture opportunities in a fast-moving global marketplace." "Our top priority throughout this process has been one thing – respect," the memo said. "While we understand that today's news reports have created undue stress for many of you, we will strive to be respectful to you all." Industry analysts Barry Schwartz said Tim Hortons may be reluctant to announce the number of job cuts because there are more layoffs to come. 3G's style has been to run with very little overhead and to make money from royalties paid by franchisees, Schwartz, investment officer at Baskin Wealth Management, told CBC News. "No one should be surprised. All one had to do was look at what happened with Burger King when 3G came in and how many people they let go," Schwartz said. "This is going to be a lean-type operation with very little cost and very little perks to the management. Management will get rewarded if the shares go higher," he added, saying that management will be concentrating on stock performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 their coffee is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongotv Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Toni Zamboni said: their coffee is awful. these on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I remember reading this last year (amazing memory), check the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, Toni Zamboni said: their coffee is awful. Roll Up the Rim is on, and I won a free coffee today. About time. Now, I'm 1/3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 People should be laid off according to their skill set and work habits, not depending on if they are pregnant or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes!!! Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This article is over a year old but thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkburger Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 McDonalds has better coffee and their lids don't try to kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I never go there unless someone wants to meet there... I guess its just easy for people to suggest when they don't know where to meet. so any way haha yesterday I met my client there on his suggestion and had a coffee and threw the cup out...I just realized. My client admitted he didn't like the place either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 7 hours ago, Toni Zamboni said: their coffee is awful. Their coffee IS horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 So the lines will be even longer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Tims is and always will be a busy place. There will be people who say their coffee stinks, just like people say the same about the overpriced Starbucks. Fact is people still go their and buy stuff. Tims is now owned by Americans also, so who knows what changes they plan on making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well they made their donuts like 40% smaller so I guess this makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 10 hours ago, luongotv said: these on the other hand... mmmmm stale bally donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongotv Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Twilight Sparkle said: mmmmm TASTY* stale bally donuts Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hugor Hill Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Yotes said: Tims is and always will be a busy place. There will be people who say their coffee stinks, just like people say the same about the overpriced Starbucks. Fact is people still go their and buy stuff. Tims is now owned by Americans also, so who knows what changes they plan on making. Making more melodramatic hockey commercials because Canadians suck them up like.... chef's salty balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'd try Chef's salty ball tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well off topic but I love donuts. So who has the best donuts in the lower mainland? Someone brought in 'Lucky Donuts' and they were very sweet cake like donuts. Tried Robins, Tims, Krispy Kreme and they are all 'meh'. I know there's got to be a hidden gem out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 46 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: Well off topic but I love donuts. So who has the best donuts in the lower mainland? Someone brought in 'Lucky Donuts' and they were very sweet cake like donuts. Tried Robins, Tims, Krispy Kreme and they are all 'meh'. I know there's got to be a hidden gem out there. Cartem's, very expensive however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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