Another obnoxious occurrence in EA. Half the "assigned" spots are empty and yet the company pays to have them numbered each year. Maybe they should just leave them all open as the only ones that will be left will be upper management. There will be... — read more
Canadian office closing?
Layoffs in canada office - is it closing?
Director IT - PMO - Mattel Global Information Technology (GIT)
The Director, IT Program Management is responsible for managing a portfolio of IT projects, including providing project-specific support, as required. These project cover a full range on projects including enterprise transformational IT projects ($10... — read more
Thank you for your service, and goodbye!
Standard parting words.... except for VPs, SVPs, EVPs... They can't let go! I wonder, I f they were so smart why can't they find anything outside of Mattel? Why are we keeping the ones who failed at Barbie, Mh, FP, MaxSteel, Boomco and so many... — read more
Q2 Results
No one seems to be talking about our latest Quarterly Report. Yet another Y/Y decline. How many months in a row is this? Sugar coat it away, but let's look at how these small losses ad up over time. Compare the current results with 5 years ago, 10... — read more
Rumblings
I am hearing rumblings of another round of layoffs @ the end of July. 10 heads at NYC expected & 30ish in EA. Anyone else hearing this?
Super Twink stars in yet another video for a product that we will have in back stock for years!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srzspdB-VWo such a waste of resources and money. Who buys this crap?
Jurassic Park?
Curious as to what Mattel had to do to get the Jurassic License from Hasbro. Did Hasbro want to let it go? Or, did NBCU really prefer Mattel's ability to do dinosaurs. Thanks.
No holiday party!?
The only thing to look forward to had been taken away. This place has turned into a utter joke of a company.
First robo barbie flops now fat barbie is sinking like the titanic.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/barbies-got-a-new-body--and-now-mattel-is-tackling-her-other-big-image-problem/2016/07/12/9615b1ae-483c-11e6-90a8-fb84201e0645_story.html Pathetic, and clueless as per the norm with Mattel.
I sit on pee, Now she don't trust
Firstly, I am a concern husband and as soon as I solicit some helpful advise here, I will delete my account and stop invading you ladies privacy. I know my wife take a lot of advice from this site, and she trust the information concerning our baby... — read more
BOHICA!
Bend over, here it comes again! Just when you thought you could enjoy a nice relaxing summer vacation, more layoffs are right around the corner. Mattel's fireworks did NOT end on July 4th. Keep your resume updated and start your LinkedIn/GlassDoor... — read more
What happened to the crop dusting MP thread?
methinks more people in matthell read this site than they admit.
As per usual, Mattel drops the ball and then kicks it down the street.
http://www.businessinsider.com/a-husband-fixed-barbie-to-look-more-like-his-game-developer-wife-2016-6
Will the Brexit affect Thomas sales?
Considering how far FP has diluted the brand and the sales not being the juggernaut they expected, could this cause us more of a headache?
it's up to us
Stop looking to Sinclair or Dickson or any of management for answers about your future. They don't care. Neither does anyone in "charge" of anything. We are in a "what's in it for me" period. Do you think Trump really cares about us? Maybe Bernie... — read more
"As we work to drive continuous cost improvement... ...we routinely take steps to ensure we have the best and most efficient shared services.
Efficient?! Yes, keep sending jobs to Asia. Last one left turn out the lights http://www.buffalonews.com/business/fisher-price-plans-layoff-of-up-to-75-in-east-aurora-20160622
Fast & Furious: Can we not screw this up!
“The collection is truly innovative and will bring the ‘Fast & Furious’ experience to a new level of interaction, allowing fans to play out their favorite movie scenes with dynamic modern designs and industry-first toy features,” said Susie... — read more
Now more than ever we need leadership that knows how to lead.
We've had enough inept hot air hullabaloo! It's time for leadership that can create a real plan for growth and start implementing selflessly. It's amazing how far we've digressed...
It's Hard to Care Anymore
Mattel is the only thing more screwed up than this country. Both are too big, too unwieldy, have ridiculous policies and put too much power in the hands of a few grandstanding people who are utterly disconnected and out of touch with reality. Both... — read more
False Economy: Firing Longtime Employees
Hey Mattel Mis-Management: https://www.ivyexec.com/executive-insights/2016/firing-longtime-employee/
Socks
I never wear socks or T shirts to work
Why your BDO doesn't matter.
Your BDO doesn't matter because there is no unified vision at the top. Sinclair and Dickson are at odds about their priorities. Sinclair wants to be a penny pincher and Dickson wants a fashion show. This doesn't tell you what the company's direction... — read more
Down and Out
Besides blowing Disney Princess contracts and jabbering useless clichés, what does Down the Clown do for 8 hours a day? Where does he go? Top secret, eyes only master strategy meetings? Is he actually the most hated guy in the DC? Make that DtC for... — read more
9 Things That Make Good Employees Quit
I hope Mattel management takes a look at this article on Huffington Post, Mattel is guilty of all 9 things! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-travis-bradberry/9-things-that-make-good-e_b_8870074.html
So, why are we still at the mercy of "brick-n-mortar?"
A simple formula would apply if we were to use some common sense! Take our x-factory cost plus the cost of direct shipping to our consumer and we could retail our products for less than brick-n-mortar. We are a company entrenched in the way we do... — read more
Class Action Lawsuit
Mattel gets away with all sorts of illegal crap during layoffs, age discrimination and more. Position eliminated, my ass Yet everyone just accepts it because they feel afraid and alone sitting there when HR "works their magic" (Can anyone share a... — read more
No More Pepsi Cronies!
Sinclair's useless Pepsi Pal Gros has got to go too. HR policy sets the whole tone & culture for a company. Zero changes since this overpaid C-Suiter came aboard, HR only protects upper management and does nothing to help the employees who are the... — read more
Cast your vote: "Dickson and Sinclair must go"?
A enthusiastic "Yes" from me for the first vote. Alright everyone, cast your vote and keep a running tally.
Reinvest, cut the dividend! It's time Board, stop being such greedy cowards! Grow some balls, let's get this company growing again!
Don't give us anymore bullshit! Yes the stock will fall and we will piss off the investment community. So, it's the least we can can do to salvage our company. Consider it karma for all the sacrifices those laid off made for us! It has done nothing... — read more
Who is left in the NYC office at this point?
Is clueless Vinnie still running the show or did he find another job already? Seemed like his days were numbered last time I was in NYC for Toy Fair. Did they restock the shelves with more mindless drones or are they still laying off people left &... — read more
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day To all the moms who have been struggling because either their husband or themselves were laid off due to the incompetence of the upper management at Mattel. I am sure some very nice jewelry will be given in the households of the... — read more