CDW reported Q2 2026 net income of $274 million, while carrying a substantial debt load of $5.82 billion. Areas to watch: leverage, cash & credit rating. CDW's debt increase continues to balloon, with cash flow dropping from $443M to $220M.

Since the onset of all these recent changes, reduction in workforce, and major leadership shifts we have seen so many changes in the organization. With the way they are shifting away from the normal process for formulating our campaigns and it makes... — read more 

Who is running the ship here? The SVP is clueless on the day to day, the VP is the SVPs buddy, the directors are a majority of the SVPs pawns from his years moving up the chain. Account Managers are doing nothing but collecting orders and being... — read more 

CDW acquire Lovelytics for $525M. Messaging from leadership “Layoffs are a result of cost cutting measures. We are extremely sorry.” Many talented individuals are given walking papers, some had been with CDW for 10, 20 and 30 years. These... — read more 

The old idea of spending your entire career at CDW doesn't make much sense anymore. This place has proven it will reorganize or eliminate your position regardless of how long you've been here. These days, switching jobs can be the fastest way to... — read more 

I came from Slalom, not as a VP or SVP, but an IC. I can’t believe I left what I had to come to CDW. I’m dealing with buyer’s remorse and am pushing my resume to other opportunities. After 3 months of what I’ve experienced, I’m already applying for... — read more 

We new employees have been meeting and chatting on other sites and with each other. Now that most of us have started working here, we agree with the current employees. The leaders here are terrible and the company is highly dysfunctional and there is... — read more 

Just making up new titles again! So now they hired a "Culture Activation" Leader to join HR after destroying the very culture that got CDW to where it was before current C-level took over and ruined 30 years of growth. They're trying to "activate"... — read more 

370 institutional investors added shares of $CDW stock to their portfolio and 506 decreased their positions in their most recent quarter.

...which leaders seemed connected to our reality during difficult moments - and which did not. That's the post.

CTO and SVP of IT is gone! anyone knows what happened? I thought he was a great, smart leader.

I've noticed that some people can say anything and it's called helpful, but when others say the same thing it's called aggressive. The double standard is driving me crazy. I guess knowing the right people is the most important thing to have your... — read more 

There was a recent director meeting which was stated "we have to many sales manager" expect cuts here.

New company purchased as I see more layoff posts on LinkedIn and numerous posts from India about just getting hired (as well as interns accepting roles). New company is Ai related so at least they know stuff.

I heard they hired a lot of the Sellers that got let go. Anybody know anything about them? Are they any good (to work for)?

Anybody hear a date for the next one yet?

May the force be with all of us...

So that's another SVP down the drain for Managed Services. Did this one even last six months? Anybody have any details on why he's getting the boot so early?

I lasted just over six months at CDW. The red flags were there from the start, from disrespectful culture, to no innovation, to managers who couldn't manage. I stopped caring how it would look on my resume. I needed out. More power to the people who... — read more 

CDW stock performance: Brutal Past 5 years - DOWN -61.39% Past year - DOWN -19.55% Numbers don't lie, sharp pullbacks, volatile post-earnings reactions with margin concerns.

Hearing some chatter about another RIF on 8/1....something along the lines that the RIF on 7/1 wasn't the complete list in order to avoid public reporting....any truth in this?

CDW and McKinsey & Company have both faced scrutiny regarding their DEI practices (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and ESG frameworks (Environmental, Social, and Governance), many referring to these programs as "woke," while company leadership... — read more 

have u seen that linkedin in post - lol - an svp was bragging how her flight got cancelled but she got all strong and mighty, was able to overcome the challenge and persevere. what an amazing times to be alive - how much more deranged and fake can we... — read more 

Can anybody give me a # on how many CDW Education employees were paid off in July? I work here and over the last week two that zip reached out to are no longer here (Ed. Ambassadors) and another is posting in LinkedIn that he has now retired. Who is... — read more 

Another earnings beat but shares opened the day down -25% What exactly is Leahy selling Ai wise Saved Millions to lose Billions with all these layoffs and internal changes. Shares were over $200 two years ago. $255 in April of 2024 Shares are... — read more 

The amount of work getting dumped on people after the layoffs is honestly ridiculous. They’re putting new supervisors into roles they don’t even know yet, then expecting the people who’ve been around forever to basically train them and keep... — read more 

Cutting jobs... https://freeimage.host/i/COmajIt Keep it classy, Leahy.

CDW used to be an A+ company. It valued its people and understood that its success came from experienced employess w/strong ties to customers... Now, the focus has shifted from people to $$$s. Employees feel replaceable, like #s, no longer valued... — read more 

Somehow, over last 10 years, especially since 2019 things have gone to sh-t. Now, you may say it's her and I'd agree but I think we have major problem stemming from the weak c-level lineup (and one layer below).

Are you seeing any AI wins around you? It has been three and a half years since AI started appearing in every presentation deck at CDW. So, what have we actually accomplished? Where did all the energy, effort, focus, and money go? Oh, well.

Hmmm Maybe something is afoot. Usually by now the earnings date would of been announced. Perhaps there is something that is just taking a little more time to draft and run by the board? We have been distancing our earnings to get far away from... — read more 

A couple of you have already been identified. Use your brains people! I can’t say more than that but you don’t want to be added to the next list in a few months.

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2026/cdw-cuts-jobs-as-ai-cost-cutting-drive-takes-hold

Miss Chris Leahy! You’re our fearless leader! We support you! All these Dinos are in their way out and we will pick this company up by the bootstraps! It’s their fault these layoffs happened, not yours! Layoffs are no way an indicator of failed... — read more 

Leahy couldn't be more full of s!*t it she was drowning in a sewage plant

Did you know that CDW is currently being sued in Cook County, Illinois for wage theft, commission fraud, and unlawful pay structures? Check out Long v. CDW Government LLC, Case No. 2025L007458. Long alleges that during the hiring and onboarding... — read more 

Don't spend money on paying Indian contractors to astroturf here. Use that money instead to give American workers a raise. I am not kidding when I say every post that is clearly from management or a foreign worker is a clear sign to the American... — read more 

The board is getting harder to use due to what looks like coordinated astroturfing—which may be the whole point. So, I’ve pivoted to calling union reps and coworkers directly, since I'm not based near a major office. The reception has been remarkably... — read more 

Has anybody tried to negotiate their severance, especially from this most recent layoff? Tips, tricks etc … they denied my counter

For those who previously worked at CDW, I’d appreciate hearing which VAR you’ve joined and how your experience compares to your time at CDW. Many of us are exploring opportunities within VAR organizations that place a stronger emphasis on coworker... — read more