Does anyone know if and if so how managers monitor their remote employees productivity? I know they can see if you're online via Webex, but is there anything in place beyond that?

Heard it from F-150 guy, so you know it’s reliable.

Reflecting on the past few years and all the changes, reshuffles, and choices in personnel, (and I'm talking about management here) it appears that Ford's leadership is set on getting rid of anyone who's smart, reliable, or genuinely concerned about... — read more 

Are there any former Ford employees who were SIRP'd in August 2022 that are still searching for work?

You know this is coming to Ford next: https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3 Dell has had a hybrid working culture in place for more than a decade — long before the pandemic... — read more 

The Italian-American automaker said it is reducing its engineering/technology and software organizations by about 400 U.S. jobs effective March 31, which represents 2% of those jobs worldwide... — read more 

Just received word that Ford is shipping its proving grounds way south. They started with local testing and now are ramping up. Getting approval to pour concrete for testing. Tentatively scheduled for 2026.

Someone high up leaked this. Anyone else hearing anything?

Secret troubles at Ford. More build and hold for a fix. We’re doomed with this strategy. https://youtu.be/ERcetJZp0BM?si=wA5dQ4-qD-_2pq6V

https://fordauthority.com/2024/03/farley-says-ford-pro-wont-save-company-from-chinese-evs/amp/ Funny how he loves them when he's sending jobs to LCCs. But let those countries bring their products here and suddenly he wants protections. Can't have... — read more 

Instead of a fixed amount they will change it to a percentage of your salary.

Ford parking thousands of new vehicles they can't sell in fields, empty lots, anywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF6hDc5ET5M&t=111s

https://www.autospies.com/news/BIG-LAYOFFS-Coming-Tomorrow-At-Stellantis-Company-Institutes-A-MANDATORY-Remote-Work-Day-For-Friday-March-22nd-120652/ WFH in order to participate better...lol. Hammer coming down? Isn't this a common tactic?

https://fortune.com/2024/03/20/amazon-layoffs-performance-review-tech-human-resources-andy-jassy/ In the months before Amazon laid off tens of thousands of workers, it also put a large number of employees on performance improvement plans, known as... — read more 

How are results shared to LL6? Does LL5 see LL6’s Pulse results? What about HR?

F150 guy promised big layoffs this week. How is everyone doing?

FnF clowns all around

Productivity is in the toilet. Bathrooms are disgusting. Food in the cafeteria tastes terrible. Even the coffee machines su-k. Everyone is hacking, coughing and sneezing all the time. I'm spending 30-45 minutes in traffic to and from the office... — read more 

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Wednesday slashed its target for U.S. electric vehicle adoption from 67% by 2032 to as little as 35% after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of... — read more 

Good times.

It would seem we are back to the predominant adages that I have known at Ford in over thirty years. 1/ The beatings will continue until moral improves 2/ For God's sake don't use your own judgement The GSR objectives you just received and must be... — read more 

What if you are a TA and leave without a 2 week notice? Do you get marked as not to rehire? I don’t want to give a notice, but hate to burn a bridge.

Apparently management is counting weekly badge swipes. I have no problem with RTO, but if I am testing a vehicle or otherwise there is no way I will just stop at a building to swipe my badge. This is elementary school baloney and an insult to... — read more 

If I join LDP, what level can I expect to get promoted to (VP?) and how long does it take? What if I say, “No?” Am I permanently off the promotable list? I have friends who were on LDP, but never made it higher than Manager. Why is that?

And I didn't think it possible when I left almost two years ago. The best decision I ever made.

The chief executive officer of rental car company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is resigning after a bet on electric vehicles crumbled. The announcement came Friday after Stephen Scherr ran the company for over two years, according to Fortune magazine. — read more 

I drove through the R&E center recently and the park lots were full, lots of people walking around during lunch. Wonder how many of the big talkers actually quit in protest.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/03/16/national-transportation-safety-board-ford-ev-crash-texas-blue-cruise/73000269007/

Ford sold an average of 200 Mach E in China per month since 2022. So far in 2024 Ford have sold an average of less than 100 Mach E per month. This tells you Ford can't compete in China against other EV companies like BYD NIO TESLA. I highly... — read more 

If Ford could design, test and build quality products, the vehicles would sell themselves.

I just checked the Ford job openings site and it looks like they eliminated most of them. Anyone hear about this?

I came across this video, go to the 17:30 minute mark and watch the exchange. Great story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1vI8yw8kQc Does anyone know the names of the 3 LL1s that left during Alan's times?

Leave Ford and join Stellantis. They are EXPANDING their Quality and Warranty departments here in Auburn Hills.

Anyone else taking note of Ford's and Boeing's problems after Mulally left?

https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/ford-maverick-trucks-recalled-over-fuel-tank-leak/ This. Should. Not. Happen!!!

Plus union bonus bigger than GSR. 90 is the new 100 for personal perf factor. Why? Just to keep morale as low as possible. Oh let’s put out a memo telling them they are getting 6% merits too. Heehee.