Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Ford is not seeing the big picture

Ford is quick to lay off older employees and replace us with a younger, cheaper workforce. Here's the thing they keep forgetting or ignoring to the company's detriment: newer generations have a completely different work ethic than we do. They don't... — read more 

I don't think the rumors are true

There has been no official confirmation of layoffs in October as much as some people like to make it sound as if there has been one. We've had this year's major round. It takes some time to see how things are working with the new setup before another... — read more 

Revenue from data?: blast from the past

Quote from mark fields 2016 “Ford CEO Mark Fields says the data being collected by automakers about their customers' driving belongs to those customers.” “Ford executive Jim Farley suggested that Ford had data that could show traffic violations by... — read more 

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| 1210 views | | 5 replies (last October 4, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iYJNbDz

Perhaps Farley should study and follow Toyota…

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to keep gaspowered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies. While the world's largest automaker will introduce... — read more 

How long will Ford remain an “American” company?

Someone mentioned that most white collared jobs will be shipped to India, Mexico, and China now that remote work is the new norm. Why would they hire expensive workers from the US when someone from overseas could do it for a fraction of the cost?... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 8 replies (last October 1, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iYir72k

Exitting the automotive industry

I don't like it at Ford anymore. I'm interested though how many of those who left here left the automotive industry altogether? Judging by my now former colleagues who left, more of them left the industry than went to one of the competing... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 4 replies (last September 30, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iXA9szD

Quiet Firing

This post indicates that employers would rather you leave instead on firing you: https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/singapore/bad-manager-or-bad-employee-a-deep-and-contentious-dive-into-quiet-firing-in-singapore/ar-AA12ikvI

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| 1030 views | | 3 replies (last September 30, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iXIGb09

I still have a soft spot for this company

I am not satisfied with the way Ford has been managed lately. Due to bad management some of the most talented people have left, and some have been laid off. However, I still have a soft spot for this company, probably because I worked here for many... — read more 

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| 1520 views | | 11 replies (last September 30, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iW3JmPp

Everybody is worried

Each person I talk to is worried about losing their job. Some think it'll happen this year, some believe next, but the common thread is that everybody is worried about potential cuts. I'm starting to wonder, does anybody consider themselves safe at... — read more 

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| 2440 views | | 17 replies (last September 29, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iWidfJ5

Lump Sum Pension (Staying at Ford)

Ford eliminated pension in 2004 and started offering pension buyouts to those who previously quit/SIRP with lump sum offers in 2010 because they want pensions off their books as overhead. Todays remaining pensioned employees have the highest lump sum... — read more 

There is always something else to blame

I keep hearing mgmt's same old excuses that we are going through a difficult and challenging period. Yes, that is true, but the fact that times are hard does not mean that they are not incompetent. Inflation, growing competition can only be excuses... — read more 

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| 1280 views | | 3 replies (last September 27, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iUHZug8

Not caring about employees is the wrong approach

We all know the leadership only sees employees as numbers and couldn't care less whether we're happy and satisfied or not. Now imagine for a moment where we would be if all employees at Ford felt like they mattered to the company. If all of us felt... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 15 replies (last September 28, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iUOeLGW

Another Free Ford Fluff Press

Phoebe should be embarrassed to print this drivel as “news.” Nobody at Ford thinks Farley is as great as she does, probably not even Bill at this point. Norway is the future. and Farley figured the country might reveal a secret to Tesla's future... — read more 

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| 1630 views | | 14 replies (last September 28, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iUlqbCQ

GM RTO 3x per week, what is Fords Future?

GM salary will be returning to work 3x days per week. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2022/09/23/gm-tells-white-collar-workers-to-return-to-the-office-3-days-a-week/69515288007/ Will Ford Follow suit?

Future of Ford?

This is a rather hypothetical question, but I hear more and more opinions that Ford will most likely be sold or merged in the end. Do you think this is the only salvation for the company? No one knows what will happen in the future, but to me it... — read more 

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| 2570 views | | 15 replies (last September 26, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iRIQR65

Credit for valuation?

Farley took a bow when Ford’s market cap reached $100 billion, now that it’s declined to less than half of that in six months, does he take credit for that, as well? Maybe the Free Ford Press will do a front page headline article on that... — read more 

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| 1020 views | | 4 replies (last September 24, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iRMIZug

What job do you (or did you) do?

Curious what job those who post here have / or had? I want to understand the bitterness and anger that's regularly on display and where it's coming from. I ask this because the anonymity of the forum make every post seem like trolling or a... — read more 

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| 2570 views | | 14 replies (last September 25, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iR0VsBs

And then we go bankrupt

Building our salvation factory in TN. Spending billions with no volume (or subscriptions) to support. Train station v 2.0. Never confuse action with results. Farley will get a great severance package long before we lose our jobs or work for... — read more 

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| 1331 views | | 4 replies (last September 24, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iRg5vPs

Spinning facts, it’s what Marketing does

I came across this description of the train station ion from a year ago, yet it is still an empty shell, nowhere near ready for occupancy. This shows you cannot believe ANYTHING Ford says without looking for the marketing spin, especially on the... — read more 

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| 1512 views | | 4 replies (last September 26, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iR4rbdY

Today's big org announcement

Doug Field is getting closer to being top dog. All the while yesterday's stars are (cough cough) retiring. The house is getting cleaned and replaced with non-automotive outsiders.

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| 2820 views | | 12 replies (last September 24, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iQeEL8F

Retirement Estimates

How many will retire to avoid losing 22% of their lump sum? 500? 2000? 5000?

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| 1890 views | | 13 replies (last September 23, 2022)
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