Had it working for the auto industry. They don't seem to learn from history. Every 8-10 years, they hire too many then have to go through mass layoffs. It's a cycle and been this way for 30 years. Doesn't management see how this is negatively... — read more 

I wanted to know if there is any layoff that happened or going on now for the contract folks who are on VISA or otherwise.

How is that "putting people first" thing working out for us? What a joke we have become...

I know it is a stressful time but please try to relax and calm your mind. I am in HR and I interview people all the time. When people come in stressed out and nervous because they are so anxious to get a job it shows and it doesn't show well. The job... — read more 

I got a meeting notice in my inbox late last night about a meeting with my manager (not supervisor) today around noon. I see he is having lot of 15 minute discussions with lot of people. Did anybody go through this yet? I am preparing for the worst... — read more 

In 2018 they made over 2 Billion in profit so why the cuts? Vote Bernie.

Everything is really quiet here, so I'm not sure what to think...

Not sure about other locations but here we lost two of our best people while several lazy brown nosers are still here because they are good with the management. I don't even think they are nervous about the rest of the week, they probably know... — read more 

Anyone know how many Purchased Services Employees were let go in Bldg 5??

I thought I read somebody say they were told by their manager they were done with layoffs in their department. Is this true? Asking because we were told no such thing. If managers do notify people when it's over, then I know we can expect more today... — read more 

Sorry if this was posted before, I can't see it. Looks like this can get much, much worse before it gets better. IF it ever gets better. Bigger cuts expected: 23,000 more Ford layoffs needed, analysts say... — read more 

There are several mentions in posts about a 5 year plan to cut 10% each year is still coming. Where is this coming from? If true-ish, will they include more buyouts like the prior two years?

Can somebody give me ONE reason why this couldn't have been done in one day? Just one reason. I know 500 people is a lot, but they are not all in the same place nor department, so it can't be logistical or lack-of-time related reason. And if it's not... — read more 

I'm not sure which creates more stress -- waiting around to find out if I still have a job on Friday this week (knowing a 5 year plan to cut 10% each year is still coming), or being terminated today knowing I need another job but who hires anyone... — read more 

I am proud to work for Ford - 87% Ford is making the necessary changes to compete effectively - 56% In my organization, we are able to get work done with a minimum amount of bureaucracy - 47% Senior management gives a clear picture of the direction... — read more 

Just a few examples below, but it’s disheartening when you hear leadership say one thing to the media then do something totally opposite. Just be honest for once. That’s all we ask for and you’ll still get your $15M check Hack. 1) Giving employees... — read more 

I haven't been able to sleep the whole night. I'm just overwhelmed right now. I can't stop applying to jobs. I can't stop feeling like I let my family down. Anyone else in the same boat?

After yesterday, today is going to be even worse. Not in numbers of laid off people - I have no idea where we are there. What I mean is that after suffering the stress and anxiety of yesterday, with no time to relax the mental strain is only going to... — read more 

Layoffs won’t stop, at least throughout the week, I believe everybody is aware of that. Any word who could be hit today? Any specific locations or a certain type of employees that could be hit the most today?

I empathize with those who are losing their jobs, but folks have to understand this whole industry is facing a cliff. Ford and GM may not even be able to muster the strength to compete in the age of autonomous vehicles. Cutting jobs to keep the ship... — read more 

has your manager brought up at a team meeting that they would not suggest posting on this board

With the voluntary retirements last year I took on more work. Worked to improve and managed workload. Still cannot keep up. HELL WILL FREEZE OVER before I take in any additional work due to these layoffs. I used to hate hearing "not my job" or being... — read more 

Not my post, source below... Not in Germany (based in the UK) but can tell you a bit about the FoE situation. Voluntary separation (including early retirement) was offered last year and apparently it went OK (i.e. enough volunteers) in the UK but... — read more 

Was shocked to receive a package today, since I thought I would be safe since I'm relatively young and not on pension plan. Noticed that a lot of the others in my finance department were the doers rather than the talkers that got packages... — read more 

Seems like marketing is being mostly spared. It’s amazing how times have changed - it used to be more budget was put towards engineering (product/manufacturing) and then IT but it’s now all about marketing. I guess that makes sense in this digital... — read more 

Team leadership, One moment just think before you decide anyone, the guy worked for more than 10 years for a company and out performed, offered ford employment after 3 member ford leadership panel, being top rated and got highest incentive pay being... — read more 

A group of folks I worked with in IT was let go today. So much talent was lost and it’ll be almost impossible to rebuild. We should all ask ourselves if this company is going to be able to make it going forward. If the cuts stop, maybe but if there... — read more 

I was there in 08, and felt relieved after the all clear. Got the all clear today and felt nothing, dead serious, nothing. Anybody feel the same? I don't know if it was all the delays, the BS huddles, etc, but I did not feel relieved, or happy... — read more 

.. and is on the hit list? They will welcome him/her with the gift the first day after he or she is back? Boy would that s--- - getting fired right after a vaction.

Thanks for catching us off guard. They said IT will be in June, and we lost at least 25+ in the LL ranks. One person was even walked out, contrary to the article. So whatever was said was a lie... And don't even get started on Fords cultural training... — read more 

FCA will start hiring 5000 positions for the $2.5 Billion plants in Detroit. Apply online.

Yep. Someone... Ford.... is deleting posts... I just posted about for salary to unionize and within 2 minutes it was gone!

After the smart redesign is over why not give Ford what they deserve. The one thing we as salaried dont do is stick together! Let's get back what we deserve! Not sure if people with less years are aware of this or not... but a long time ago at Ford... — read more 

Kumar's message made it sound like IT would have to wait until June, but I see some in IT are already going through SRD. Are some IT orgs done, or are they just spreading out the pain to see who breaks under the pressure?

I've been at Ford for previous layoffs (e.g., Way Forward), but I sense a big difference this time. In those previous layoffs, it was tough, but those of us who remained generally agreed it was usually the low performers, deadwood, hard to get along... — read more 

Most of the layoffs that I heard about in I.T. (No, we were not spared until next month) were not the "dead weight" you expect to see let go but some of Ford's more talented people. How is that Smart? Ford has people that browse Facebook all day but... — read more