http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/large-companies-game-h-1b-visa-program-leaving-smaller-ones-in-the-cold.html?_r=0

http://www.glennbeck.com/2015/11/09/michelle-malkin-explodes-myths-about-cheap-foreign-labor-and-american-layoffs-in-new-book/

BD has announced their BDX earnings earlier this week........... Extract from http://finance.yahoo.com/news/edited-transcript-bdx-earnings-conference-153301277.html : In addition, we are pleased to announce that we have increased our cost synergy... — read more 

What is the likelihood of Becton Dickinson layoffs in Franklin Lakes in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

I had been doing the training (or knowledge transfer as HCL says it) for a week. None of the HCL guys impress me. One guy doesn’t even know the technology we are using; he just keeps nodding his head and pretends he knows the stuff. Another guy tries... — read more 

I think the title says it all. And trust me, this will boomerang back and bite them in the ***. But by then it will be too late.

If you have any BD stock, sell it now! BD’s management is stupid and following the same foot step of other used to be great companies, like VW, Kodak, IBM and etc.

http://time.com/money/3024511/market-basket-ceo-demoulas-protest/

So we where informed BDwill establish a new HQ. In Switzerland, in careful ions existing HQ Working in Europeans current HQ, it means we do not know what will happen on long term. Short term? 43 jobs move to Switzerland Finance, supply chain... — read more 

People wonder why our unemployment is like this? I have to give props to you "Big Daddy" for contributing to the unemployment bucket. Ruining so many lives here in America. SHAME ON YOU! Taking people's careers and opportunities away from them is... — read more 

The next time upper management mentions outsourcing and cost savings in a meeting. Ask them if upper management is taking a cut in pay for the organization. BD executives are raking in millions and outsourcing American jobs through H-1B visa scams... — read more 

Following is what I gathered from different sources: 1. The process of "training your replace" had begun. But because of the Disney debacle, BD tries their best to use the manager or surviving employee to do the training. However, a small number of... — read more 

Please stop writing your stupid comments on this website. The more you say, the more you make us upset. This is America and not India. We have a high moral standard and we know what a good company is. No matter how much you try to prettify HCL, we... — read more 

Vincent A. Forlenza Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer William A. Kozy Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President Christopher R. Reidy Chief Financial Officer & EVP-Administration Ellen R. Strahlman Chief Medical Officer... — read more 

BD Leaders do what is best for BD Leaders, period. This plan of action is called smoke and mirrors, so I suggest waking up and smelling the coffee before it is too late. BD and HCL signed a contract, and I am sure there is money up front to HCL, so... — read more 

In reality, HCL does not want any BD employee; it is because having BD's old employee in the mix will make any problem cover up much more difficult. If none of BD's old employees join them, they will be very happy because they could claim any screw... — read more 

Such a shame, a Core Value of BD's is We do what is right...seems like that only applies to those in the know and not those who actually know how to do. They outsourced the Service Desk a few years back, what a nightmare and the person responsible... — read more 

Once your name is out all your recommendations are gone and for any wrong information under your name any chances for future employment are gone too. Does it really worth it? Yesterday 221 employees were informed about termination. .HCL already... — read more 

If you guys think media attention would help (and it would, as they are giving away american jobs and there is a lot of focus here) you should have your family and friends like or share this page so people can see what's going on. Do not do it by... — read more 

It is a joke about giving “respect and care” to the BD employees who are being layoff. What BD and HCL are doing is cold and crude business strategy to lay you off first, then make you to join HCL and have them suck you dry with your knowledge, and... — read more 

Someone commented on BD playing a fair game? Really? BD Leaders do what is best for BD Leaders, period. This plan of action is called smoke and mirrors, so I suggest waking up and smelling the coffee before it is too late. BD and HCL signed a... — read more 

BD's operational staffing resources are extremely thin by now... Multiple site outages would severely impact this organization.

We do what is right We take personal responsibility We anticipate and address the challenges of patients and customers globally We innovate and improve continuously We respect, collaborate, challenge and care about each other Core Competencies... — read more 

I am getting tired of hearing "business as usual" rhetoric and "keep doing what you're doing..." This company is f#$ked! The people that are being retained are all part of the "good 'ol boy" club. They will be left with a shit load of work as people... — read more 

In September, the IT Leadership Team (ITLT) and I spoke to you about the decision to source infrastructure operational capabilities for our Americas and Asia sites. During this meeting, we committed to sharing more about the initiative once we had... — read more 

BD did not lay us off on Sept is because they want all of us to transfer to HCL --- BD did not lay us off on Sept is because they want all of us to transfer to HCL, but I don’t think it will ever happen. I will interview with the HCL but I will not... — read more 

I don't work in IT but have worked closely with many in this horrible situation. I know that a lot of people outside the IT department are watching this forum and disappointed in the outsourcing decision. There's no way we'll get the same level of... — read more 

It once was a company that believed in the Becton values. A company that once actually cared for the employees, the employees that built and made BD what it is today. Now, we don’t even recognize it. The new executive “leadership” could not care less... — read more 

It's all about the bottom dollar - some top execs getting a bonus for meeting goals, and then they're gone. All infrastructure will be outrourced to Agile (whoever they are - never heard of them - and I worked for some of the more reputable firms... — read more 

There are laws to help you on this out-sourcing nightmare. For example, if you are over 40.... "For the elderly employee laid off, an important ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has given added protection to older workers. Elderly persons who file... — read more 

They told us they were signing the contract on October 1 and they would tell us who the outsourcing company was and what our job status would be. Guess I shouldn't expect them to tell us the truth about anything, eh?

Dear BD Associates, As we prepare to wrap-up fiscal year 2015 in the coming weeks, we are taking a close look at our business to ensure we are well positioned to continue to succeed in FY16 and over the long term. This ongoing effort – to make... — read more 

It looks like that we have about 30,000 employees as of now, what do you think, 12 months from now - how many employees will BD have? If we assume that 33% will be let go, would it be safe to say that we'll have 20,000 employees and 10,000... — read more 

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This has been handled so poorly. This reorganization mess is a reflection of poor management and has nothing to do with whether or not the employees are engaged or high performers. Certain people ate being targeted with no explanation why. It's all... — read more 

It will be difficult to prove age discrimination by Becton Dickinson and in conjunction with layoffs. Also, you will be asked to sign paper to agree not to sue if you want your severance package. The best thing to do is finding a job before you need... — read more 

I'm currently in the IT department in the Franklin Lakes, NJ facility. There was a round of layoffs yesterday. There is going to be a major reorganization as every aspect of the IT dept will be outsourced. This is confirmed info. Do no apply for IT... — read more 

What's the update?

Seems like that only applies to those in the know and not those who actually know how to do. They outsourced the Service Desk a few years back, what a nightmare and the person responsible for that is still there and being rewarded, while those who... — read more