Wow just wow. These buffoons running our dumpster fire must be embarrassed to say the least. Their xross town rival in kickin' em in the... — read more
What happened at today's huddle?
I missed it..
FORD Pension ( Lumpsum Update).
Does anyone know the percent impact to the lumpsum with the 150 basis point interest rate cut in 2020? Updates should have been in the system by now.
The latest episode if The Hunger Games begins
And with the latest "voluntary cuts" with the predictable 'involuntary' – because regardless of what they say, they will do it ... the Hunger Games have begun again. With a day the backstabbing, refusal to share info or productively work together... — read more
Severance details
If 1,400 salaried workers don't accept the "invitation," then "involuntary" cuts begin ... https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/08/ford-motor-company-severance-packages/5738184002/
Today's September 8th - where are the VIP invitation emails?
After all, who wants to miss a VIP Party? Will either of the JIm's be there, or maybe Big Bad BIlly Boy himself might make an appaerance?? Inquiring minds want to know!
50 to 60 year old lives matter
Hey Ford Motor Company.....50 to 60 year old lives matter too!
Yo!! Stop Playin' Wit Me!! Who did this? 293 employees at both Louisville-based plants affected.
Oh, Lord. Who did this? https://www.wlky.com/article/ford-to-layoff-nearly-300-employees-at-both-louisville-plants/33944107
GM, Honda to form North American auto alliance
Counting the days before we announce a Volkswagen alliance (and we will be second on the totem pole).
IT job openings at Ford
I see constant IT job openings at the company that are being advertised in LinkedIn. Some are in Ford, AV, Credit, and Mobility. Is that because the company is really growing and hiring or is it because of constant turnover due to poor environment... — read more
1,400 or 5%????
I just heard a news bit on WWJ radio that said Ford is eliminating 5% of its salary workforce, or 1,400 people. 5% would be a lot more than 1,400 people, and I am pretty sure I heard what she said correctly. Wondering where the 5% came from.
Timing of VIP
Office cubicle to open concept to no one at office Truly ahead of his time Last act - retire a certain demographic in nice language as my last act Let's hear one more foot ball bench sitting rah rah story before you go. There will be more to... — read more
Job cuts, package confirmed
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/02/ford-jobs-retirement-program-workers/5689608002/ Note: "involuntary separations" are next
Wow.. that huddle
Don't you all wish you had a mansion with a trampoline? What a gloat after having a messenger spread the news of layoffs
And they wonder why we are failing so hard
So of course this is how it always works to find what heads to cut – which is why Ford never gets it right. Step 1.. pull headcount report. Next, eliminate all Ford family members and their special friends from the list. Next, remove all senior... — read more
EMM
Well I guess EMM will be excluded from VIP.
There WILL BE involuntary cuts next year.
Just like in 2018/2019 - first the voluntaries (this year), next make people sweat it out for nealry 6 months in 2021 before making final "decisions" on headcount and org charts. I recall someone in late 2018 or 2019 on this very board said SRD was... — read more
Ford job cuts + context
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/01/report-ford-cut-1000-jobs-north-america-restructuring-plan/3453113001/
Ford VIP 2020
8/25/2020: Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) - New Description The Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) provides a lump-sum cash severance payment and other benefits for eligible employees who elect to, and are approved to, resign from the... — read more
Ford GDIA
dilbert.com/strip/2020-07-26
Ford to Cut 1,000 North America Salaried Jobs Amid Overhaul
(Bloomberg) – Ford Motor Co. is preparing to trim about 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, looking to its home market for savings as part of an $11 billion global restructuring begun two years ago as it projects an operating loss this... — read more
VIP specifically states - Eligible employees will receive an email on September 8, 2020, not before!
VIP Plan
24 hours since announcement and nobody is talking about it? 9 Month pay. Check out on 11/30 or 12/31. It was pulled from lifeatford, but I have a pdf.
Buyout offers coming in the 4th quarter
Heard from a couple of different sources. COVID has already destroyed 2020 earnings, makes sense to take the hit this year in prep for improved 2021 financials.
Rivian is Riviout in Michigan
So I read they are shutting down the Michigan operations and moving it all to Cali. All the Ford expats that thought they were going to cut the hog and a–, lol. Cali is a joke and you will take a hit on your standard of living. No way a fledgling... — read more
Wrangler vrs Bronco
Jeep May offer discounts on Wranglers to stifle Bronco sales. Oh my!
Staff at Train Station
Now that everyone is working from home, what will happen to the "cool" office space in the Train Station that was going to attract all the young talent? Will anyone come to Detroit for that, especially when everyone at Ford seems to strongly prefer... — read more
MUSTANG
I'm hearing that the 7th generation mustang 2023 model with be based off the explorer platform. Has anyone heard plans to move the mustang production to Chicago or another manufacturing facility?
Critical Skills
Ford rolled out a Sabbatical during the initial stages of Covid 19. This plan was available to most employees. Your manager would to approve it in order to participate. I know employees who inquired straight away as it was rolled out and denied... — read more
Bad Review for 2020 F250
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-2020-ford-f-250-super-duty-is-the-worst-full-size-truck-consumer-reports-reviewed/
Data Scientist at Ford
What do y'all do here?
Ford Is Slashing 10,000 Positions And Closing 6 Factories In Europe
Is this correct?
Make Sure The Career Ladder You Are Climbing Is Leaning Against The Right Wall
The Ford wall is looking not so solid. Don't lose sight of your options