#morale

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Ongoing rolling layoffs are being executed without a clear audit of role impact or transition planning. The result is predictable: critical responsibilities are disappearing, remaining teams are absorbing gaps, and service quality is starting to degrade to the point of tipping. All company stakeholders should be paying close attention.

This pattern of cost cutting is undermining operational continuity and institutional knowledge.

For leadership—especially at the CEO level—this should be a visibility issue. If the intent is long-term efficiency, the current execution is creating the opposite: higher risk, lower resilience, and avoidable disruption for both employees and customers.

When directly questioned... certain executive leadership directly contradicts the CEOs 's thoughts and concerns on the matter and openly states they don't care. This to me says the CEO is not the one in charge anymore.

Employees who have brought in millions in revenue with decades of tenure are tossed to the side all so one executive in charge of cost cutting can get his bonus and show how many people he got rid of.

I personally remember a time when the CEO of this company looked at us as people. He once saw that we could be their very own family...thier daughters, sons, sisters, and brothers but at some point he handed over the reigns and decided to let his legacy be the destruction and upending of so many lives.

This last round of layoffs were brutal across the company and the area I work in got hit hard. I have mixed feelings as I still have my job (mostly care about health insurance) but the workload has doubled. I am close to retirement so I don't care too much if I get laid off. If this gets any worse, I will leave in a year to 18 months.

Sadly, I have lost trust in our Senior Leadership

• They want us all to come into work but if you look, most of them all work from their homes that are not in the Dallas area. Somehow its OK for them.
• They have shifted so many jobs to Poland and India but all the Executive Leadership jobs are in the US.
• They rarely promote team members in the US except for their Executive team.
• They don't allow any travel for the rest of us but they travel for "connecting with people". They barely connect with anyone in the US. They live in their ELT ivory tower.
• There is 0 value for your loyalty.

Has our CHRO actually ever worked anywhere, ever?

The completely empty vacuous statement…ignores the utter despair of operational teams right now

I picked up extra work, helped other teams, and stayed late when it was needed, and in the end none of it seemed to matter. The people making the layoff calls clearly had no clue who was actually doing the work. That’s the frustrating part, when what you put in and what you get out don’t match at all.

Ready for another round?

Over 300 people have already left since the September 29 announcement, projects are scarce, meaningful work even scarcer and the long-term outlook for Canada couldn’t be clearer. Naturally, this seems like the perfect moment to proceed with the ranking cycle.

For those unfamiliar with the tradition: everyone gets ranked against colleagues worldwide, the curve must be filled and a pre-determined slice of the population will inevitably land in the “Needs Significant Improvement” category because nothing says modern leadership like deciding in advance how many underperformers you need.

From there the process is beautifully efficient: a helpful Performance Improvement Plan, a quiet exit and the reassurance that this isn’t a layoff just the system working exactly as designed.

Given the current morale and the steady stream of departures, the timing is almost poetic. If anything, the exercise should help clarify priorities for the few remaining optimists.

After all, when the future of the business in Canada looks this bright, someone will surely be eager to relocate to Edmonton and help keep the Strathcona refinery dream alive.

It's Saturday and all I can think about is layoffs. And it's been like this for months. I hate Oracle for this. I used to be able to enjoy life. A job shouldn't take that away from me, but here we are.

Once a giant now a mouse

The company you once were, it's no longer there.

Good luck with all those corporate creeps you insist to keep, while pushing real PEOPLE out

Due to the ever-so-relatable surge in global oil prices—and their entirely rational influence on corporate philosophy—Paramount will be transitioning employees and “eligible deputized staffers” to remote work, in a bold effort to conserve fuel and, where possible, coherence.

As we stride confidently into our next merger (and its inevitable sequel), leadership encourages everyone to remain focused, synergized, and deeply appreciative. After all, nothing fuels great storytelling like an ambient mix of layoffs, strategic redundancies, and morale that exists primarily as a concept.

A brief reminder on workplace etiquette: any individual observed leaving the office five minutes early will, of course, be subject to our standard disciplinary pathways—either ceremonially burned at the stake in the town square of Slack, or, more commonly, politely and vigorously chastised behind their backs by a carefully assembled menagerie of conflict-averse executives.

Let’s also remember: the office is where work happens—except when it doesn’t. Annual reviews have been streamlined into a more efficient delivery system known as “you’ll hear from us,” so no need to trouble yourselves with preparation.

In the meantime, please enjoy the complimentary snacks while they remain part of our shared reality, maintain a positive attitude, and avoid dwelling on contradictions.

All hands on deck—giddy up.

What was that all about? Is it because it's EIP payday? Angry about the In-Office stuff? So many employees were MIA today and it really su-ked for all of us who actually did our job. Unreal.

Tough times are ahead. Again. I'm training myself to use every moment away from work for myself, to stop carrying it with me all the time. I can't influence what's going to happen, so I can at least try to enjoy what precious free time I have. Good luck to everyone next week. Be good to yourself.

Too many old timers in powerful positions just playing game of chess with their resources, shameful. Destroying lives.

I'm watching team after team get carved up and wondering when this becomes unsustainable. They keep cutting deeper, and everyone left is just expected to absorb the rest. No one's asking if the work still gets done, or who's going to be around to do it. I keep waiting for the breaking point, but maybe we're already there and nobody's willing to say it.

Unreal so sad the site is in disarray and big management couldn’t care less.

Big cuts in Calgary and the field came and went. Some folks were put on four months working notice after close of the Keyera transaction close- which is supposedly going to be April 1 2026. Excellent morale destroyer! Way to go Wi---e!!!

The most productive, most liked because she's always helping others, the most knowledgeable person on our team, the person who made our manager look good was laid off. So tell me, if all of that didn't save her, then what's there to do to be safe? The answer is simple, nothing.

I stopped caring about this job a long time ago. At this point, the only thing I want from them is a severance check. This company isn't worth my stress, my sleep, or my health. They don't get to take that from me too.

I can’t say I’m happy about it, just relieved I still have a job. Two people on my team were let go.

Do not waste employees time if you have nothing new to share!
Heard the same ideas again with AI in every sentence in Nancy’s org All Hands.
Did not dare to answer most liked questions on the slido.. trying to paint rosy picture when in reality, nothing is rosy.

Officially hit rock bottom at morale and motivation here. Wanted to know how muc htime I have before I hit depression.

There was a time when leadership here actually cared about people over profits. I was proud to be part of it. Then things shifted and the cuts started coming, one after another, cold and methodical. The message is clear now. People don't matter. Only the money does.

More frontier people started this week. Some of these people are downright id--ts. Why they’re here and how they have made it this far with titles like “senior director” make no sense. More vest wearing finance bros part of the chain.

Is there any truth to this? This is roughly 10% of the workforce. Heard it was AI related (same as other companies are saying - fire thousands of people to invest in AI).
There is now even a freeze for hiring contractors.
Makes me sick working here.

How are we all okay with this?

To be honest id welcome getting released from this pressure cooker, a truly horrible place to work

Gone are the days of corporate leaders like him. Sad

I've worked with some inept clowns, at some inept companies, but I've never seen people so high up in any organisation, who couldn't organise a four year old's birthday party, until now.

You have lost any influence over any staff, aside from the hardcore backside kissing crew, and we all know who they are. It's so bad that people don't even fear being laid off, because they have lived under the constant threat of it for years.

Don't worry though, the cheapest offshore staff, who have no experience or skills will save you, I'm sure.

Let's hope someone does a basic maths qualification before the next quarter's numbers.

I was bored and curious so thought I’d see how active other company employees are on this site. I managed to get through about 95% of the other company boards and I can tell you that Nike is far and away the most active company on the LayOffs. Not sure what that says about us, but at least we are winning in something! Win as a Team!

I think a lot of people feel constrained right now, and morale has taken a hit. That’s likely a big reason participation on this site is declining.

But make no mistake there has been a clear drop in participation here, and it’s hard to ignore the timing alongside Dell’s RTO push. Dell has the handcuffs on a little tighter than usual.

And I'm proud I finally reached that stage. Cisco is not worth one iota of my dedication, and even less of my anxiety and stress. Coming home and not allowing work to spill over into every facet of your life is pure bliss.

Most of the time when we are in the office everyone is just talking about the layoffs or speculating. Quite literally every single project we have worked on over the last 6 months has been halted, changed, changed again, and re-structured. So it’s hard to develop and close business when the target keeps moving. F*ck it. Genuinely hard to work in these types of conditions of constant fear and changes. I refuse to accept the whole “well that’s just Oracle!” Yes, changes at massive companies like this are inevitable. He-l - I used to work at another major competitor. This is not my first rodeo. But THIS level of volatility is breathtaking and staggering! I feel guilty that my productivity has slowed down, but not really.

Skilled, experienced, two were veterans. Feels like they're targeting the ones we actually need. Apparently being good at your job is now a liability.

I've been with Nike for over ten years. Nothing but a downward spiral of varying speed. I've yet to see a real opening for progression, or a payoff for hard work. I gave up a while ago. I'm just waiting for my number to come up. I'm fully aware of how bad it's been out there, and it's getting worse. But I just can't do this anymore.

Seems crazy. But it's Fiserv. If true, survivors are sc--wed. Some teams are already on life support.

It’s a sad sight but that’s corp America for you…..the more things change the more they stay the same.

Absolutely disgusting how detached these crooks are. While continuing to RA skilled resources to execute cheaper labor arbitrage and force rank 15-20% of the employees as poor performers to pay out ZERO GDP/Raises. The Execs all received 40-50% YoY Compensation increases ... let the peasants eat cake [pizza party] Source: 2025 Shareholder Proxy Stmnt:
Arvind: 2023 Comp $20.4M, 2024 - $25.1M, 2025 - $37.99M 51.4% YoY Raise
Kavanaugh: 2023 Comp $11.7M, 2024 - $13.0M, 2025 - $18.8M 44.6% YoY Raise
R. Thomas: 2023 Comp $10.3M, 2024 - $12.3M, 2025 - $17.5M 42.3% YoY Raise
G. Cohn: 2023 Comp $9.5M, 2024 - $10.8M, 2025 - $16.2M 50.0% YoY Raise

Pay ratio
The ratio of the Chairman, President and CEO’s annual total compensation to that of the median employee’s annual total compensation is 765:1 .

Can anyone share signs I should be seeing if I’m being targeted by my leader for a push out? I’ve been feeling like I’m receiving disparate treatment and I don’t know if it’s real or perceived because of the chaos in the company right now.

Crown Castle was something once beautiful and admired, now placed on a shelf with a price tag that no one bothers to read. The brightest jewels that once gave it life and purpose have long since been taken away and discarded, leaving only a dull, hollow relic behind of non-functional leadership. What remains is a picked over company run by desperate figures who claw at whatever crumbs they can find and cling to their pathetic power, each fighting not out of ambition, but out of fear of having nothing left.

The old guard still lingers, the good old boys those who once basked in power and comfort, now wandering the dim corridors in search of someone weaker to blame, someone to sacrifice so they can feel important for just a little longer. Each decision they make feels like another boot pressing down on another neck, another story ending before it ever had a chance.

Inside this fading Castle, the air is thick with disappointment and decay. Whispers of dishonesty echo through the halls, and trust is a forgotten language. It’s a place where hope packs its bags quietly, slipping out the side door while the last embers of dignity flicker and go dark.

Can we discuss the peculiar behavior of people in the office? What’s the deal with this numb, personalityless, smart-a-s, arrogant new type of behavior? I find many people in the office absolutely cringe-worthy. While some are quite normal, a significant number are simply bizarre. It’s like observing a child with Asperger’s syndrome in the office. Have people lost their personalities? If you can sit at a desk and make snarky comments while appearing completely serious about them, yet make no effort to connect with your coworkers, what exactly are you doing in the office? It seems like these individuals could be outsourced in a heartbeat, as we clearly don’t require their interpersonal, softer skills or collaboration. Is everyone so risk-averse that they can’t exhibit a bit of common sense? I may not be an outgoing personality and I tend to keep to myself most of the time, but for the love of all that’s holy, there’s something seriously wrong with you if you can go to a place with a thousand other people, say nothing to anyone, sit at your desk for eight hours, only getting up to use the restroom or have lunch. No one even smiles in the hallway anymore.