Here is a freshly compiled list... Layoffs first, Freezes second and Hiring third... Layoffs so far: ============ xx% IBM 20% UBER 17% LYFT 40% JUUL 25% Tripadvisor 20% Zipcar 13% Patreon 20% GoPro 45% Eventbrite 44%... — read more 

Other parts of IBM were affected by Thursday’s announcement, according to employee posts in an online forum, including its Watson artificial-intelligence unit. It was a priority for Mr. Krishna’s predecessor, Ginni Rometty, but delivered... — read more 

Got the axe today. While reading the information supplied it seems like the terms around signing the exit agreement could put claiming unemployment at risk. At thoughts (based in facts or experience)? Have never been through this before and I feel... — read more 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibm-announces-layoffs-the-first-under-new-ceo-2020-05-21 International Business Machines Corp. is cutting an unspecified number of jobs in the first major workforce reduction under new Chief Executive Officer... — read more 

Word from a Raleigh Site exec is 20,000 affected in the United States At end of 2019 IBM had about 50,000 U.S. employees. 40% whacked in United States - That's big!

"One IBM staffer of The Register’s acquaintance described the action as a further “pivot” towards the cloud, and that their role in the off-prem side of the business left them feeling well-positioned." I know of at least three people who were laid... — read more 

Word from a Raleigh Site Exec is 20,000 U.S. employees were cut. My understanding is U.S. headcount at end of 2019 was around 50,000 So that means about 40% of U.S. workforce affected. Ouch!

I've read about RAs at various locations, but it seems like Silicon Valley Lab is not impacted by RAs. Interesting.

First, I'm fully empathetic for everyone who took the hit today. I'm truly sorry. This may or may not help folks, but after being with IBM for 38 years my best advice is to try not to take it personally - it's not - and instead decide to either try... — read more 

I've consolidated about 70 individual statements regarding the RA - I sc-aped data from this thread: @OP+154KgwW3 (IBM Layoffs in Progress (May 2020)) - https://www.thelayoff.com/t/154KgwW3?page=1 GBS in US w 38 years. Same package as everyone... — read more 

multiple designers, all part of the movement to create change in the company have been laid off. same as everyone else, no rhyme or reason, didn't matter if you were a high performer or not...really seems like a budgetary move

Laid off after five years with IBM. I was an information developer with Systems in Austin, Texas. The problem with IBM is not product, it's culture. There's nothing unifying the IBM workforce except for bad PowerPoint projects and unanswered Slack... — read more 

Since someone asked, layoff package for US based employees is: I get to work until Jun 22 (30 days notice), after I stop working I get 3 months full salary. I also get 12 months of my IBM health insurance at my current rates, after that I get 12... — read more 

IBM to cut thousands in coronavirus fallout: Report CEO has promised 5% dividend Layoffs at International Business Machines were likely to affect thousands of North American workers, Bloomberg reported Thursday. IBM’s job cuts were spread... — read more 

Not seeing many (if any) sales RA's. I'm in AI Applications and haven't heard of anyone that got the boot today. If it's not this round, I'm sure we should be expecting it in the 2nd round in August just like last year.

Band 7 Senior Consultant I have been on a 45+hr a week project since last July came in as a CBDer out of college in 2015. Just passed my CISSP a few months ago and some AWS certs. This really came out of nowhere.

Source URL below... IBM Is Latest Tech Giant to Cut Jobs in Midst of Pandemic By Olivia Carville Thousands of IBM workers in North America likely affected Newly unemployed staff fear finding another job in a recession International... — read more 

Thoughts & Eistimates? What do you think? How many jobs were eliminated in the USA? How about globally?

Income inequality Profit over environment Hypocritical claims of transparency Empty customer service Reactive, not proactive Failure to communicate You can't commoditize labor- people are not robots- people have built and run, and now... — read more 

I’ve been on my project for five months last week I was discussing my promotion to SC with my manager today at 4:30 I found out I need to turn in my laptop tomorrow. My team is shocked to say the least they have given me great feedback and were... — read more 

Business up > beat chest, claim leadership, $20M bonus payout Business down > cut resources, claim leadership, $20M bonus payout

I have worked for IBM for over 35 years, the past 25 on Db2 for z/OS development. My last day in June 22nd. I was caught off guard in the moment but have always known this day could come anytime. IBM has been very good to me - very good - and... — read more 

For new folks here, there is an "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...

By Allison Levitsky – Tech Industry Reporter, Silicon Valley Business Journal May 21, 2020, 3:11pm PDT Updated May 21, 2020, 3:14pm PDT IBM Corp. has conducted a round of personnel cuts, two laid-off employees told the Business... — read more 

I’m in the South Bay.

I'm luckier than most, because, I can transition into Retirement. What concerns me is not only the Highly Technical IBM Employee's let go; but for the Services we all provide our IBM Customers. Does it make sense to R.A. Employee's, when our... — read more 

It's NOT easy to start a job search, especially if you've been at a position here at IBM for 10+ years. I left the companyover a year ago, but I keep tabs on this company because I've got a lot of friends that still work here, and I'm concerned for... — read more 

So many Airbnb posting so many BS humbled and honored nonsense on LinkedIn after being RIF’d. Anyone at IBM going to follow that logic hoping to score a job at a FAANG? Guessing it’s not working so well for those d$ck bags

Almost 39 years here. Named Best of IBM a couple of times within the past 5 years. Never a poor performance rating... But that doesn't matter. My age does. To make sure there isn't an age discrimination uproar they offered most of us... — read more 

This had to be prepared over many months.

I commented on here a couple months ago then left for a better job very end of Feb. I’m not a fan of polishing the brass on the titanic. I mentioned how Ginni gutted the company all the way to the bank with nothing but lies and a canyon of... — read more 

This is from the main RA thread: Hello, I'm a reporter with Bloomberg News. I would be interested in speaking to anyone who has been impacted in this last round of layoffs at IBM. My email address is ocarville1@bloomberg.net. Thanks.

Does IBM control this site? Why are posts being deleted???

It's not as deep as some other groups but still... If you've been affected chime in...

In the public sector with positive feedback. Joined last summer out of college been fully utilized the entire time.

I worked marketing in the MSC and was laid of/RA'd today as well. Real kick in the gut and super sh–ty all around. I can only hope IBM gets some negative PR about this.

Was about to hit my 1 year of employment as a software dev in IGF. Got the message today that i'm laid off. I'm in my 20s and was an intern prior to my hire. Was told this decision was not based on performance.

I'm hearing that this is only round 1 and that more layoffs are on the way. Has anyone else heard anything like this ?

And the last couple of layoffs Canada was largely spared when compared today hits in the US. This is probably due to laws that better protect workers which tents to drive higher severance costs for IBM. If you're in Canada and got hit today would... — read more 

My heart goes out to those impacted by today's RA's. Real bad timing. Has Systems (Power, Storage) been impacted at all? There is life beyond IBM, believe me.