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Lock-Fill Jul. 11, 2025
PRH Canada Offers VSO
By Katy Hershberger

Penguin Random House Canada is offering a Voluntary Separation Offer to employees who would like to depart the company with some compensation and benefits. A company spokesperson said, “The VSO is an entirely voluntary offering, and we are not offering this program with a specific number in mind. As our industry and marketplace both continue to change, the work we all do adapts accordingly. It is an opportunity for our colleagues seeking to pursue a career change or a bridge to departure for other reasons, and may also contribute to cost management efforts.” In the US, PRH offered a VSO …

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