Layoffs in ES HR yesterday. Does anyone know how many were let go? Was it only ES HR or were other campuses hit as well? Any info on next round of company wide layoffs?

HR layoffs 8/30 in ES. Anybody know how many? Any info on next company wide round of layoffs?

So ST gets elevated again after missing his numbers and bullying his way around the tower. What a bunch of good old boys: ST, RD, SG and GW all doing well in this crisis.

Couldn’t have been a worse chief franchise management(what?) hire. She was pushed out at Sanrio and if you check the Glassdoor reviews at Saban it couldn’t be any worse. Company never does the homework of checking real references. You think they... — read more 

Crickets & tumbleweeds...

Who hired this do nothing back? This guy was a social butterfly that did absolutely NOTHING in his first tenure in ES other than try to take the credit from the twin tards. Now he’s back like he’s the conquering hero!?? Guess what JS??? You’re back... — read more 

Lil secrets is killing it and doing it right. The revamp of polly is herendous. Polly looks like a 52 yr old housewife. Whoever is responsible for that atrocity should be fired.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucerogers/2018/08/27/richard-d---son-works-to-revitalize-mattel/#19d416ca56c1

Case study on execution. Who did it better? It could be me but Polly product looks terrible. The packaging is awful. Any other opinions or explanations as to what is going on at Mattel? Does anyone on the inside know how it is performing?

Watching TV with my kids I see commercial after commercial for little tikes products that range from innovative boy toy truck play to STEM play tables. on top of trends, showing play value, things that we used to be able to produce. not the watch my... — read more 

A friend told me Mattel started Q3 with around $200 million cash on hand and around $3 billion in debt. Would another down quarter or two potentially wipe us out? Also, when do we need to pay back the money that was lent? I'm starting to feel like... — read more 

Take that nice long breath and decompress and relax knowing that the BS and dread of working in that toxic environment is over. have that extra cup of coffee and sit out on your fire escape, porch or whatever and enjoy the open air. Now take a moment... — read more 

I understand that this is a forum for upset employees/former employees, trolls, and good folk genuinely looking for solid news about potential layoffs, so my apologies if this post isn’t what you are currently looking for on this site. I want to... — read more 

Do these layoffs have anything to do with jobs moving overseas? Should we file for TAA?

Granted this is a generic name (or is it?) but "Mr. smith" is the typical managing up employee who tends to stay under the radar when cuts happen, moves around and does nothing but take credit for others work. There's a similar employee with almost... — read more 

It’s been a great run despite the last few years of inept leadership that sunk a once profitable ship. I will miss our daily interactions and chuckle at the thought of those moving on to ES thinking they’ve found greener pastures. The 2 hour gym... — read more 

There is no way Mattel can come back from where it is right now. There is no way but down for this ship. Don't kid yourselves into believing otherwise. Just pack your bags and move somewhere better before that decision is made for you and it catches... — read more 

TAA has anyone looked into this?

Toy industry soars up 7% in first half of 2018. Meanwhile, our team of nitwit C-Suiters managed to lose over HALF A BILLION DOLLARS in two quarters. WTF? Why are they still collecting a paycheck? How the fijck can they even look us in the... — read more 

Ynot's e-commerce strategy is beginning to come into focus, shop.mattel website is now presenting visitors with the following message. We will continue to help you find the perfect toys and baby gear at your preferred retailer, but will no longer... — read more 

Looking for Sr MM and AMM.

Mattel forgot how to make really cool toys. Where is the creativity and brilliance in toy making? Where is the next Big toy? Where are the toys the kids can’t live without? Where is the magic and excitement? Mattel needs to start making toys kids... — read more 

I always held "Mattel" as the # 1 toy company, with many wonderful brands for all ages. Somewhere along the line things changed. Great talented and dedicated employees were not recognized for their continuous dedication to the company they enjoyed... — read more 

Mattel will try to stabilize it’s overhead then prep to sell off brands while they still have some equity. That will likely be the start of the company filing for bankruptcy protection. They will protect Barbie and hot wheels. FP and Mega aren’t... — read more 

Any updates about when do layoffs start in Europe? maybe after summer vacations in September?

Do not negotiate your severance unless you have a potential claim against the company that you have vetted with a law firm. Reach out to a lawyer and ask them to review your case. Be prepared with a detailed timeline that shows a pattern of... — read more 

For those who got laid off this last round, you probably received your termination packet information in the mail last week (I got mine Friday). There are only 7 days given to review the separation agreement, sign it and return it. However, is it... — read more 

If the Company still needs to reduce headcount...how about offering voluntary early retirement? Pretty sure there would be a lot of interest!

Anyone heard about more happening in November? I’m in an AG store and can’t imagine anything would happen there right before the holidays. I bet whatever position is going it would be in January

Anyone know what was the salary range for a director or VP at the NYC office?

Thank you for 15 great years of employment, i loved my job and most of the people I worked with. The last 5 were not so good, but it all worked out in the end. I'm looking forward to the future.

Get rid of overpaid useless managers. It is the era where Designers should be managing themselves. And if they can't, then get rid of them. There's younger cheaper talent out there. Mattel, the bargain bin of commercial design.

and do nothing but act like quiet little scared sheep as these clueless id--ts up top ruin and dismantle our once-great company, fire good talented people, while they line their pockets from the fire sale? We end not with a bang, but a whimper? This... — read more 

Whatever happened with SM’s Strategic Development group?

ES Design center basically looks like a homeless encampment after a tsunami

GOODBYE.

Somebody else wrote this, but this is a perfect reflection of how bad things are at Mattel now: I feel blessed to have been let go in the latest round. Sure, if it had happened 1-2 years ago, I would have been devastated, but at this point it's a... — read more 

RD is visiting AG this week. Is he coming to deliver the BEST news?

There were layoffs yesterday and expect to see more today. Not huge numbers, but it's happening.