Do you think that they are going to announce the reorganization immediately after the two weeks scheduled for layoffs, and what will be de essence of the reorg for the ones who get to stay? Are teams going to change, departments? Is it possible that... — read more
401k
What happens to the employer contribution part of the 401k after a layoff here?
Could they reduce the number?
With results being what they are, what are the chances GM leadership will decide to reduce the number of people being laid off?
Might be usefull...
Plus, the article references our layoffs, so there's that... https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-before-and-after-being-laid-off-1832365683
What's with all the secrecy?
What did they do this time to scare managers into not telling us anything? Even the guys who are usually chatty and reassuring are either nowhere to be found or refusing to answer any questions. Certainly makes me wonder what this whole secrecy is... — read more
Is it over in Georgia?
Does anyone know if it’s really over in Georgia? Conference rooms are available now but we haven’t hear anything from our manager. We know about teams that got the "all clear" but we haven’t received any f*g update.
Quiet before the storm?
I haven't heard of any layoffs today yet. Should we rejoice or consider this just the quiet before the storm? It's hard to guess where we are at with layoffs when there is no official number of how many people have been shown the door so far. It... — read more
The leadership should hold the champagne on ice
The numbers may be good but, In my opinion, they are a result of many outside factors rather than some ”brilliant” strategy that was implemented by MB and her leadership. I imagine the severe cost-cutting had its influence on the numbers as well... — read more
Salary bonus?
UAW workers getting$10,750, what does that mean for salary workers? Do salary workers get profit sharing or it just bonus?
Question
If someone got excellent/bad performance review, does it matter in bonus payment if they are laid off? I'd also like to know this, if anybody has any ideas or even better actual info.
Market Share in long term funk-say bub-bye!
Temporary incentive induced bump up in 2017... — read more
How do we know we are safe?
I've heard read that we shouldn't let our guard down unless we've heard from our managers that we are done with layoffs. We haven't had any news from management, but we also didn't have any layoffs since Monday, so I'm not sure what to think? Is it... — read more
Wednesday Layoffs
Anything happening anywhere this morning? Please keep us all posted if you can. Thanks.
Chair thrown?
I heard that someone threw a chair through a window and it was on the news, but can't find the story. Disclaimer - I don't work for GM but feel for everyone there!
Penny pinchers
Well, I got let go on Monday. I was one of the first in my old group to go, seems like a lot who used to work in ops were fired even after the restructuring. GM is being a b--ch with my pay, because I was promised 6 month raises in the new college... — read more
CAD Designers let go?
I only know of 1 CAD NX designer let go at the VEC Has any one heard of any others being let go? Or are they going to axe them ate a later date?
GM releases 4Q earnings
Full-year 2018 results: EPS-diluted of $5.58 and EPS-diluted-adjusted of $6.54 Full-year income of $8.1 billion and EBIT-adjusted of $11.8 billion Full-year EBIT-adjusted margin of 8.0 percent North America EBIT-adjusted of $10.8 billion China equity... — read more
Executives kids still employed!!??
I see higher-level executives kids, who were hired because their daddy's work there, are still employed. I've worked with two of them and they have been worthless. GM is still the "club".
State of Union - GM?
I didn't watch the State of the Union. Any mention of the GM debacle?
Lost Expertise
GM is losing the expertise that took a very long time to assemble and act like there will be no repercussions to letting these dedicated employees go. This will have a devistating result that may not be seen short term ..... but the long term... — read more
Etiquette for contacting Laid Off Employees
Hi, I'm a supplier wondering what the etiquette to contact a laid off employee that I worked with very closely. Several of the people I have work with were let go and I wanted to let them know that I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate it... — read more
No Layoff today at Warren, Pontiac or Detroit?
They asked people to work from home, can they lay people off when they are at home?
Do we expect any major layoffs today?
I am in Austin and I think we are done. Do we expect any major layoffs today? If yes, where and what groups.
Changed opinions
A lot of people seem to have a changed opinion about getting laid off after they heard they would still get team GM and severance. I wish there was a way GM made it possible to work with employees less than 12 years who wanted to leave. A lot of... — read more
This has been said before, but...
...it's always good to have a reminder that this is NOT the end. Yes. Take a minute to feel it, as human you/we are human. Then think about next steps with a clearer mind as to what you need to do. Review and SIGN YOUR PACKET DOCS being 1! (Get your... — read more
Other Job Options Do Exist
I am recently (January) ex-GM IT and I found a great job with a company that is far removed from the automotive industry, although they are probably just as susceptible to downturns in the economy, as most jobs seem to be these days. My skills... — read more
TRACK employees.
If Mary is trying to build GM for the future it doesn't make sense for her to include brand new TRACK employees. These folks are normally the cream of the crop at their respective colleges. These are the folks that will lead GM into the new designs... — read more
Got a powertrain?
Anyone think Mary or Mark draw the torque curves for Corvette 6.2 L V8 vs. Chevy Volt electric powertrain? Maybe lack of automotive engineering knowledge? I think top execs at competitors could do it. Just saying ...
What are the companies hiring in Phoenix
Guys any cues on which companies to apply for IT job in Phoenix
Cost of these SWAT teams across North America?
Wonder what the cost is of these swat teams is across north America. Cost of Directors time ($$$$$), HR time ($$$) and security time ($$). Would be interesting to know THAT total figure.
Sustainable Workplaced
Any word on when it will happen is Sustainable Workplaces?
How to return items left behind by people laid off?
A coworker of mine was laid off on Monday and I know they were very upset and weren't able to collect all their personal things before being walked out. Are we allowed to return their personal items or does hr have a process?
H1B holders
After letting go of contractors, why weren't H1Bs targeted? Do they not the cost company money with sponsorship? Genuine curiosity, not trying to be a jerk about it. I don't know how that all works.
help GM with there lay-off process
A lot of people seem to have a changed opinion about getting laid off after they heard they would still get team GM and severance. I wish there was a way GM made it possible to work with employees less than 12 years who wanted to leave. A lot of... — read more
Criteria for selecting
How are they deciding? There doesn't seem to be a common theme. It seems beyond than just skills and past performances.
Genius Move: GM creates 1000 jobs in Flint
GM adding 1,000 jobs at Flint to build heavy duty trucks -- https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/02/05/gm-2020-silverado-heavy-duty-unveiling/2772257002/
Anyone's group got axed twice?
Manager said he does not know when it is end.... My group got hit yesterday morning (Engineering in GPS). I was worried about the whole HR army will come back to my group again!!