Ford globally has too many People Leaders who add no value and drive bureaucracy / costs. Globally there are over 250 LL1 and LL2, over 1700 LL3 and LL4 and over 1900 LL5’s. If Farley wanted to cut waste and costs, he needs to look at his non-value... — read more 

Farley keeps saying we need new blood and that we don't have qualified people. I have been here for over 25 years and I do learn new things all the time.. Don't throw the experienced people out since we know how Ford works and learn new programs... — read more 

Wonder how many times the layoff question will come up today. I usually don't watch them but I'm interested to see if it's even acknowledged

Farley was very cold about the whole thing when Bloomberg leaked the news. The problem really is what company can you work for these days that are not just playing you the whole time until you leave as the absolute loser? why put in any effort then?... — read more 

From Ford Authority: Volumes are tragically small Volume Ramp is fictitious EV’s for sale today are rushed to market and customers will be negatively impacted Mustang Mach-E and Lightning not profitable Low cost battery technology... — read more 

https://jalopnik.com/why-volkswagen-ceo-herbert-diess-was-forced-out-1849328686 This bit from the article: In his push to transform the company into an electric-vehicle leader, he repeatedly clashed with labor leaders by warning VW was losing out to... — read more 

I have enough time with pension. So, if they offer a package, I will pull the trigger. Going lump sum. Not bitter. Met some good people at Ford that is the sad part to leave. I have not seen the morale so low since the late 2000's. There is no... — read more 

Thoughts?

Despite the fact that I am prepared, that is, I have some savings, the fear of layoffs at this moment is astronomical for me. The reason is that I know from experience that some excellent employees were cut while some survived who did not value... — read more 

I've been on this board for many years, so here is my 2 cents: It's an anon board, there will be trolls and there will be misinformation Read between the lines, assess the structure of the post, use common sense News can be wrong, TV... — read more 

And I hear about layoffs from Bloomberg? Instead of my CEO? They play mind games with us and they are leaking it to the press to prepp us? Remember Fields letting us know about layoffs, well in advance. It sucked but it was the right thing to do... — read more 

Why is that only this site has a topic every hour? Is FMC that weak?

After these big cuts start, I think that even those who didn't intend to leave for a while - will start seriously thinking about it... Simply because many have already realized that they are just wasting their time here. I don't know how it will all... — read more 

I had this software package automatically downloaded to my computer this morning. Is anyone aware of its purpose? A quick Google search indicates "PowerBroker for Windows is a privilege management solution that gives you unmatched visibility and... — read more 

To op of this, that would be great, but can't happen, as invol gets 9 mos, vol gets 6 mos. Make both 9 or 12 mos, and we are in! """"Voluntary offers should come first as there is a less conflict if you pay folks to quit. If you start firing folks... — read more 

Sigh. Can we just get these announcements over with? It’s like the walking dead around the office this week.

I'm a new FCG, I got an offer in March and just actually started. I knew new people are usually first to go. I am remote and have never been to the office. How will it happen? Does my people leader tell me? Is it someone in HR? Is it an e-mail? Do I... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-switch-jobs-more-money-fed-atlanta-data-11658699425 Job Switchers Are Earning a Lot More Than Those Who Stay Even if you’re happy at your job, getting a new job for more pay is a good strategy as inflation eats... — read more 

I am the last person to join my team and I also appear to be the only one who is not constantly petrified of losing my job. Everyone I work with is fearful and acts like a robot to make sure they don't say or do the wrong thing. Have people really... — read more 

Does anyone know the timing? Are they to start this week?

For 65 and under My understanding is you can stay on cobra for 18 months and pay for it with retiree pre HRA ollars employee bcbsm ded=$7000 Retiree bcbsm thru via benefits ... chip in with pre HRA for bcbsm $7k individual ded plus $14k... — read more 

Unlike April, at this point no one should be surprised when another round of cuts occurs. Be Prepared. If the last round was any indication, notices were issued between April 27th to 29th, with the last day of work on April 30, 2022. Notably... — read more 

I am GSR 7 and been there for just 4 years. I cant possibly be making as much as the many LL6 and 5's around, right? Do I stand a better chance of surviving since I probably make less money? How does this usually go down historically?

https://www.reuters.com/article/ford-elena-idUSN0514996520110405

Ford Dealers do not stock vehicles, as part of the plan. Dealers are incentivized to not have stock with a sales velocity calculation. You have to order a vehicle. Currently most vehicles are not eligible to be ordered (2023 changeover). Looks... — read more 

Anyone expecting sales of data or subscriptions to dosage Ford from financial disaster needs to start paying attention to reality. Elizabeth Puckett Sun, July 24, 2022, 11:00 AM ⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious It didn’t do well going up... — read more 

It just doesn't matter anymore guys. You have to see the bigger picture here. Do you really want to be in survival mode for the rest of your work life? Pretending if you work harder then it won't happen anytime later? And if you do believe... — read more 

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/22/23274230/ford-blue-layoffs-model-e-ev Ford definitely needs to reduce salary workforce, becathey are under utilized. 10,000 agency and purchase service employees must go. 10,000 Ford salary must go too.

I know this is going to suck for many people but you can't argue with the logic behind it. Whether we'd like to admit it or not, EVs are the future. Investing in EVs over internal combustion vehicles is a sound business move. It'll not pay dividends... — read more 

title says all

Does anyone know the formula to calculate what the lumpsum would be after the interest rate reset ? I have IRS segment rates for June and the mortality rate for 2023 just need the formula to complete the calculations. Thanks

Does anyone know what the policy is for a retirement cake? My 30th I got to invite 6-8 to lunch. Like $200 worth. 200x8000=$1.6M I wonder if they accounted for that savings?

Do you expect to see packages for retirement eligible employees first? I’m 27 years in and just turned 60. Will likely go if 6 months or more is offered. If not, I will likely see how things play out. I was going to stay another couple years, but... — read more 

I have at least 8000 reasons this doesn’t make sense. Self aggrandizing leadership wins the day. Ford CEO Jim Farley has been on a roll in terms of accumulating accolades from various organizations in recent months, including being named... — read more 

Is it true?

Ford taking more money from the government while promising job creation. From deadlinedetroit “The long-abandoned Michigan Central Station in Detroit's Corktown is undergoing a major renovation. Now, to compliment that, the city of Detroit is... — read more 

Asking for a friend. GM? Stellantis? Tesla? Rivian? Lordstown? Nissan? Toyota? Honda? Whats the best bet?

If you have been helping India get your jobs, count yourself in the 8K bucket. Don't think for once F will be keeping you.