https://autos.yahoo.com/gm-hit-102-6-million-152500503.html
I can only expect more work
Our manager does not care that his expectations are unrealistic. Just from the beginning of the year until now, the amount of my work and responsibilities have doubled. What's your situation like? I fear that the amount of work will increase even... — read more
Not good
I wonder if our leaders can see the relation between the drastic drop in productivity and the way this company is managed lately. What do you think, do they even care about that? It should be easy to notice that people are under a lot of stress and... — read more
GM delays return-to-office mandate after employee backlash
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/27/gm-delays-return-to-office-mandate-after-employee-backlash.html
Work Appropriately Follow up
“Our plan was always, and still is, to collaboratively design the solution that best balances the needs of the enterprise with the needs of each of you. The solution will ……… be designed by the people leaders who know their organizations best. “ what... — read more
I'm afraid it's passive layoffs for remote employees
Sounds very close to what tesla did... Asked to return or quit now. Later did 10% layoff... I mean I can't think a single rational reason why GM wants return to work for everyone. Is it not working? If so then did GM gave sometime to improve for... — read more
Not a good look GM
Funny how GM’s executive director Tam Golden was quick to comment on Tesla’s Elon Musk Return to Work policy. Elon was very up front about layoffs. GM is trying to avoid negative press and the cost of laying people off. Recently GM went on a hiring... — read more
GM adds custom sound to Cadillac Lyriq
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/26/gm-electric-vehicle-sounds-acoustic-alert-system/69512098007/
Remember when GM was a great company?
When management knew what it was doing and the culture was not toxic? When we didn't have to worry about layoffs all the time and we got proper raises and could advance in our career if we put in the work? When we only had to do one job for the pay... — read more
All Workers Must RTO (Return to Office) By End of 2022.
Apparently, this was a company-wide directive sent out late today. days per week in the office. 3 days per week in the office
When did you start hating your job?
I think there are fewer and fewer people who actually still love their job here. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for that. I am urgently looking for a way out.
Keeping skills sharp
I thought that I would have a lot of opportunities to learn new things at GM. However, I am not satisfied with how much I managed to upgrade my skillset here. There were simply no such opportunities for me. Since I think that keeping your... — read more
EV Infrastructure is the necessary foundation. Buyers of EV will follow.
Thought to trade in my Chevy Colorado for an EV. Immediately ceased, as I realized I wouldn’t be able to travel from FL to MI without charging problems. No thanks for now.
The host referenced Barra's previous EV targets and asked if she can still say that GM will be No. 1 in EVs by 2025.
Rather than simply saying yes, or reiterating her previous comments about topping Tesla to take the lead, Barra sort of talked around the question.
GM’s Ohio Ultium Plant Workers Seeking Union Representation
Good luck to those seeking their fair share. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/09/gms-ohio-ultium-plant-workers-seeking-union-representation/
By 2025, GM will sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. than Tesla, the global sales leader.
Article from July 18, 2022. Interview with Mary Barra. https://apnews.com/article/general-motors-ceo-mary-barra-3f1a6d9b9f99ce06a8b89d8843b68be3
US EV Adoption Through The Roof
https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/ev-adoption-us
Hiring for firing is the way yo avoid AGE DISCRIMINATION.
I was hired in 2022. Now I am worried I may be the last in first out if at all a layoff happens. Ford just fired newbies just to avoid age discrimination charges.
IF THINGS ARE SO SAFE AT GENERAL MOTORS
Why do I see so many forceful excuses for why that is? It seems like when General Motors managers want to FORCE you believe something that you really don’t.
WE ARE SAFE AND STRONG. NO WORRIES
https://www.google.com/amp/s/gmauthority.com/blog/2022/08/no-layoffs-planned-gm-says/amp/
Deadlines have become unreasonable
I am exhausted and on the verge of burnout. Expectations are huge. Deadlines have become unreasonable and I don't know how much longer I will be able to sustain this pace of work. Is it just my feeling, or in the past few years that I've been... — read more
"Demand is exceptionally strong"
https://youtu.be/0GJVllRPORQ "Demand is still outstripping what we can produce." ~ Mary B So there you go. Stop worrying! If people are buying, you are safe.
Bloodbath at Ford
I have friends who work at Ford and the current situation there is critical. Should we be worried too? I sincerely hope that there won't be such big cuts here.
Devotion to company
I used to work with people who were really devoted to this company. They are now in some other companies. Today it seems that there is almost no one who is really devoted to GM?
Trying to keep my job
Despite everything, despite all the issues this company has, I love my job here. I have worked in other companies in the industry, but for now, here is still the best for me so I care about keeping my job. Do you believe that it is possible to... — read more
More to come?
Of course, no one knows for sure, but do you think that after the announcement of these layoffs at Bedford Casting Operations, more will follow?
General Motors announces layoffs at Bedford Casting Operations
General Motors Bedford Casting Operations informed employees Tuesday that 35 seniority, represented employees will be laid... — read more
I hope that no one will be laid off
Some colleagues assure me that there will be no cuts here, at least not in the foreseeable future. Maybe I'm worrying too much, but it seems too naive to think that GM won't have any more cuts? I wish they were right, but still... is there any... — read more
Is there anyone who has almost no work to do?
Lack of work is a big red flag if you ask me. Is there anyone else who has less and less work, who is less and less busy?
I don't believe in "sharp recovery"
Honestly, I thought that the financial results would be even worse. Is there anyone here who believes in something like sharp recovery? I doubt it. The question though is will there be layoffs, I hope not, but I am preparing.
GM Stock Falls, But General Motors Predicts 'Sharp' Recovery After Q2 Earnings Tank 42%
But on Tuesday, GM signaled it's prepared for things to get worse. "We have also modeled many downturn scenarios and we are prepared to take deliberate action when and if necessary," Barra wrote in the letter to... — read more
There is some truth in every rumor
I try not to take rumors seriously, however, lately I have been hearing speculations from many people that there could be cuts here. Of course it could, no one is safe and that goes without saying, however, what is the probability that there will... — read more
GM is far behind Tesla in electric vehicle sales. CEO Mary Barra has bet the company that will change
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/24/why-ceo-mary-barra-is-confident-gm-can-beat-tesla-in-electric-vehicles.html
What are the safest/least safe positions?
It's a bit worrying news that Ford is laying off 8,000 people and many are rightfully wondering if we're next. One should always be prepared. I'm interested in what you think, which positions are the safest, and which could most likely become... — read more
Layoffs are coming
Layoffs are eminent at GM too. Vehicles are not selling. Get ready for The Great Recession #2. Money is not circulating into the economy, because everyone is at home buying PJ’s, comfy clothes and food. No gas, daycare, oil changes, work clothes and... — read more
It's time to leave this entire industry
There isn't even job security at Tesla anymore, which is supposed to be the thing of the future. It's time to make a major change.
Let's help Ford Workers, they are about to go through a massive layoff similar to the one we did in February 2019
Post what you think will happen to them and how to prepare for the cuts. I'll post a link on their board so they know we are sharing experiences. Bloomberg just announced that they are planning 8000 layoffs to save money to finance transition to... — read more
Conspiracy: GM destroys the streetcar
After hours fun read: https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_conspiracy