https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/15/ceo-salary-released-ford-shows-jim-hackett-gets-pay-raise/3156096002/ Kind of sad considering his salary is going to keep increase in the expense of the regular employees.

This was one of the most stressful weeks at Ford since I started working here, and I started working more than a decade ago. It's not just the layoffs, we've had those before. It's the not knowing what's going on, getting no real info from... — read more 

Can confirm Finance and Operations cuts in Ford Land, Ford Credit, FCSD, Corporate Staff, MP&L, M&S, NMPDC. At least 25 Finance LL6/LL5/ and a couple LL4. All indications point to easily over 100+people yesterday in Dearborn with major groups like PD... — read more 

LL4 and LL5 engineers have been let go in buildings, 3, 4, and 5 this week to my direct knowledge (people I knew, or knew of). It's by org and level. If your org has finished the reorganizing, then LL4 and LL5 in that org are being let go starting... — read more 

It's not just Ford, or even just the auto industry. American corporations as a whole are cannibalizing themselves, slashing costs, repurchasing shares of stock, in order to look good in the short term and return as much profit to shareholders as... — read more 

For new folks here, there is a blue "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all...

It seems so far the firings are primarily older white men (and to a degree older white women)? Is this the consensus?

Feel free to speculate in this thread. Conspiracy theories allowed (and welcomed). We all know the official explanation why Ford is cutting (again) but wanted to see how we as a community here can be.

Info from an LL4: criteria for layoff isnt as defined as in previous "right sizings". A lot of it seems to be you are in the wrong position at the wrong time. Seems to be less about performance than it should be...which is why details of the actual... — read more 

Don't believe anything you read here, Most post and not trustworthy and false. Fake NEWS!

Lost a lot of colleagues that I'd consider friends today. Very sad day. Hackett has given the keys to the asylum to the high up inmates to restructure the organization they b--tardized on their way up the ladder. Now holding middle management hostage... — read more 

As a retired white collar engineer that spent approx 40 years working at all big 3 OEMs and lastly at a Japanese OEM ....you can’t cut your way to long term company posterity by just cutting heads. Just the fact that (GM and Ford) has to do this... — read more 

I've been at several companies in my career. Seen many layoffs executed. This is the worst executed layoff I've ever witnessed. People are going in for their annual bonus and merit pay raise discussions and being told "Here's your bonus. Oh and here... — read more 

To all you Ford employees going through the workforce reduction......I wish I had something brilliant to say that would ease your mind, but I don't. Just know that you aren't alone. I just went through the same thing at GM and unfortunately, ended up... — read more 

I just wondered if there's any news about design. I have a friend there that is very worried.

I see people mentioning various places and various departments that were hit with layoffs but nobody is mentioning any numbers of affected folks or positions that are being hit. Any way we can figure out where the layoffs have been done the most, and... — read more 

I work in Colorado Springs office.Have not heard much. I am very scared. Any insights? Hear possible close office to selling, to layoffs

Following weeks will not be fun... "Ford Motor Co. is continuing to cut salaried jobs, the company said Wednesday, a process expected to culminate in the second quarter."... — read more 

We need to be grateful for that, right?

Will we see more layoffs or is it done?

I truly believe that Ford is doing this the right way. Just look how long it took GM to figure out that they need to stop making sedans and a few weeks later started to separate people. Ford has been working on the WHAT and HOW for a long time and... — read more 

Cascading reductions are happening across numerous departments, most appear to be the smaller more manageable areas with less total employees. Groups impacted so far include Ford Credit, Corporate Staffs, M&S, FCSD, Ford Land, MP&L. Multiple reports... — read more 

LL4 & LL5s were hit today. IT folks on edge. PDC also as well. Vehicle safety group re-orging soon

How's that worked out? They've won nothing! And Hackett puffed up Steelcase's stock by having UofM buy Steelcase furniture. Then left for Ford where he's destroying a 115+ yearold company. But not before having Ford buy tons on Steelcase furniture... — read more 

Both lines are quotes from Said Deep in Corp Communications: Quote 1: We're not going to provide any numbers. We will provide details once the process is complete in the second quarter. Quote 2: All I can tell you is there are some separations this... — read more 

For those Ford laid off, I have a question. If you are under 62 and was planning to retire at EOY, and you have a feeling that you are being targeted - would you be better of submitting your retirement papers now? Or does the lay-off allow you to... — read more 

But please remember GMs motto, "we go first". Good luck to all those at Ford. I have friends there, and no one deserves to lose their jobs.

This week is just LL4 and higher with some exceptions where the redesign is further along. The big layoffs come when the next stage is complete. April then May. Remember, it’s a cascade. GSR cuts won’t be for a month or two. Bumped from @Y3IBZfL-ahe... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/13/ford-new-job-cuts-salaried-workers/3149196002/

Yet another round of layoffs hitting Metro Detroit. Saw this layoff box for those impacted. Layoffs -Now Leaving Detroit On The Career Train Express https://digitaltraveler.patternbyetsy.com//listing/681058059/layoffs-now-leaving-detroit-on-the

Can we expect more layoffs at Ford today? Yesterday's numbers seem too low for it to have been completed - at least in my opinion. I'm worried that not only will we see more before the end of the week, but that we are yet to see the bulk of it. I... — read more 

Layoffs are one thing to worry about and what comes after is totally another. I we get cut, we will be facing a bad job market, overflowing with workers and with little demand. Al the major automotive companies are cutting, restructuring, GM already... — read more 

I see people posting from various locations and hardly anyone spoke about how much employees were affected. Is there a chance that we can determine what locations have been hit the most and how many people were laid of at those locations?

I have been Ford salaried employee over 30 years. The pattern repeated for all the salaried layoffs: Step 1 - nudge the highly paid or near retirement out the door Step 2 - hire many young people and have old conduct knowledge transfer and training... — read more 

The latest budget plan (first week of March) shows 30%+ of total salary headcount eliminated in many areas, with layoff waves will continue through May. I think it's outrageous how this is being drawn out so long, all in complete secrecy, so will... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1105611818171580417

Multiple reports on cuts starting today, as expected the media is silent. It looks like LL4 and up are being targeted. Some reports note that some LL5s were let go today. IT has been hit and folks from Accounting and HR are reporting cuts as well... — read more