I was part of the 2015 layoffs, and while I truly sympathize with everyone being impacted (including those whose job becomes that much more difficult by having to do more with less), I wanted to let you know that there is indeed life at Mattel, and... — read more 

Anyone hear about what's going to happen to the finance departments in ES?

RD and the BoD have been VERY naughty. Maybe next year, M-Go! https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm

I was only given a 2 paycheck package so it's an absolute disaster for me.

No more?

All the crap endorsed by the show is insulting, and seems like an open call for trolls who live in their mom's garage to submit ideas. Do the designers there have no pride or dignity? Them d@mned place needs outside help to design toys? Let it sink... — read more 

Anyone?

you get called to a designated area (conference room, etc) and your direct supervisor has a script. “as you know, blah blah blah” then they shut up and the HR rep explains your exit package which at this point is next to nothing. your supervisor sits... — read more 

Layoffs are happening now, worldwide. Around 1,500 people. Some you probably know. Need to save money so we can buy more technology companies and outsource more of our own innovation and products. The 11th floor MBAs need more money to spend on more... — read more 

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out...

Nothing this week I hear, is it next week now?

This site sees plenty of posts from our brothers and sisters here in El Segundo, but we often are left in the dark as to how things are going at the satellite offices and subsidiary brands. Let's get some status reports: Madison, how's it going?... — read more 

Anybody knows what's going on today at Mattel? If there were to be layoffs yesterday and today we should have known by now... Unless I am missiing something, and I am just lucky that my location is not being hit... It looks like the next week... — read more 

Today’s the day folks! we have to wait for the west coast clowns to start their day before the bloodletting begins. Remember, pack your stuff in preparation and that they have NO RIGHT to search your bags. Take what you can and be sure to flip off... — read more 

the new CTO seems to be only hiring his cronnies from DTV. They just sold out to ma-bell, so are we in the same boat? Are they just joining here to gut us and sell us off?

One of the sad things that I learned in this debacle is that Mattel like all other big companies has put the shareholders before the people. It’s one more thing that has contributed to the company’s demise. You can’t do both effectively and let’s... — read more 

Is anyone else hearing the same?

https://investorplace.com/2017/11/mat-stock-merger-lift/#.WhoH6FWnHIU

that would be a truly bad sign. they’ve never done it that close to the holidays. before raises sure. but now? i think folks are safe until after the new year.

Every industry is in full scale decline now. Every single one. So bad that Americans apparently "have better things to do" than go to NFL games. Yeah, right, as if. No, everyone's either being laid off, losing hours, or seeing layoffs and it's... — read more 

Folks, please listen to some balanced people on here. Please go look for other jobs while you still can and the market is good. Mattel still has a name that will get you a job somewhere else. Things will not get better. Margo is not a leader to... — read more 

M-Go would never agree to a buyout. Why would she? She just started here and you think she wants that to be her legacy? Whatever it takes, she's going to turn this sinking ship around.

Rumors of someone in discussions with a cosmetics company on the east coast! Good RiDdance.

Did the GM of Fisher-Price really equate the potential Hasbro buyout with a nuclear holocaust in front of the entire company? Not looking good for you EAers I guess.

Please tell me that's a joke. Check out the comments on Ben Shapiro's FB post.

Good Bye Mattel.... You just might get what you deserve.... Hasbro reportedly makes a takeover bid for struggling rival Mattel http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hasbro-mattel-takeover-20171110-story.html

I see the stock is on the rise today. Did a hedge fund guy buy the dump or buy into it?

"Once upon a time there was a toy company that invented fashion dolls. For many decades they grew the business and children everywhere were happy......and all was good. Then the company became aggressive and began to hurt other competitors with... — read more 

Is there any?

Newer employee here. Hopefully it will not come to pass, but if layoffs are in the works, will they be big? Will they wait till after holiday? What about our friends with temp status? Thanks.

Ever since Mattel took over, our once proud company, brand, culture has been on the decline to the point that I've felt that all hope was lost. But now there is a new hope that we may be liberated by a new master. Oh white knight, please, buy us... — read more 

The tide is irreversible. There will be no resurgence. There will be no resurrection. Barbie will never come back. She will remain a presence but never the shining beacon it once was. It will remain a fond nostalgic artifact of 20th century culture... — read more 

I'm glad I left the company earlier this year, but I'm saddened to watch a great American icon destroy itself, and even more disheartened that so many good people will lose their jobs (and many already have) as the result of terrible decisions made... — read more 

If the investment community is listening... In 2003, Hasbro was in disaster mode. Hasbro promoted Al Verrecchia, a numbers guy, as the new CEO. He was a numbers guy. He was a numbers guy working his way up through finance... In 2004, Lego was nearing... — read more 

Mattel where good ideas never see the light of day and the talent, whatever is left, which is none, is used as scaffolding for the desperate no talent management abusing their powers snd bumbling around like idiots. The place deserves everything its... — read more 

Because it's rotten to the core brands. Tadumcha! Made myself laugh and peed a little. Mommy I want the fat Barbie said no child ever. Mommy I want any Barbie saind no child ever.