Mattel only made money in the last few years because American Girl did. Now one lousy year and no job is safe. The employees who have been with the company the longest are now targeted for dismissal. First it was Voluntary Retirement sign up which... — read more 

Mattel's stock has lost over 50% of its value in 14 months. This should register as a milestone for the BOD. Will they finally act and clean house at the top or continue to keep the course? Unfortunately more layoffs are probably their best plan.

at a time. Wouldn't want to be a female manager director or VP in that group or I would know my days would be numbered. Guys, it's not 1950

Here are some open positions: Designer Dolls & Playsets - Culver City, CA, Fashion Doll Designer - Culver City, CA, Jr_Designer - Culver City, CA, Packaging Designer - Malibu, CA, Costume Designer - Poway, CA - Principals Only - for more details... — read more 

Every major company here in LA has a poisonous culture driven by ultra egocentric executives. No executive anywhere in the world has a bigger ego trip than a typical LA executive, this culture percolates into middle management and grunt ranks. If... — read more 

I feel bad for those who are unhappy with the way things are. But unfortunately it isn't anything new or uncommon. For another example of corporate greed just look to some of the comments employees of Dreamworks are making on this site about their... — read more 

I saw this in a previous post: http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN_Report_070114_032015.pdf (Do a search on "Mattel") After searching it says that 128 people are slated for layoff on 3/25. Please check for yourselves.

I think the creative toy is the future and the Mega purchase wasn't just blocks. Besides at least they tried something different for once. It was actually making an effort to venture into a new category. Most of the backward thinking processes that... — read more 

I left a little over 10 years ago and I could never be happier. Never second guessed my decision and never once considered going back. Unless you're in love with El Segundo for some strange reason there are a lot of other and better opportunities out... — read more 

http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN_Report_070114_032015.pdf (Do a search on "Mattel")

We have forgotten the "ABC's" of making toys!

I got let go despite the fact that I dedicated my LIFE to this place, so I'm gonna go ahead and speak my mind about this ridiculously self serving company full of blowhards whose only interest is to line their own pockets. The same company that one... — read more 

For Mattel, the acquisition of Mega Bloks brings nothing good. You ask 100 people what LEGO is and 100 people what Mega Bloks is? Yes, exactly, Mega Bloks what??? If Mattel had bought mega 5 years ago, that might have meant a bit but now with 8 other... — read more 

I left a few years back. I hope that things are going to get better. It's a great company.

I wonder when a three year old last asked, what's the margin, and is it hitting the price point?

A great read for anyone who doesn't want to subscribe to SA to read it: Summary Mattel’s employees are becoming increasingly disgruntled according to sites like TheLayoff.com and Glassdoor.com. Bryan Stockton is back as a consultant, making more... — read more 

Twinkle twinkle fading star Mattel how did you fall so far? CPG tricks just don't work - And those bosses play like jerks. Now prepare your resume, You will see a brighter day.

Just asking, I was checking the execs out now, if you and I would to start a lemonade stand we'd end up with a better website. Just saying, I know it's not related to layoffs but had to ask. Can we find someone in IT to make it look professional?

I heard that there may possibly be an announcement next week from uncle Alan Kaye. Has anyone else heard anything? Does anyone know what it could be about? Could he be disclosing his achievements in retaining talent? Maybe another SVP announcement?... — read more 

People are doing scandalous things to keep their jobs. They need to be exposed. Stop thinking it's ok to act the way she does. If I say more this thread will be deleted in seconds.

When people were happy, we were successful. As employees became more and more disgruntled, financial situation reflected this. Happy people work hard, make good products that sell. Miserable people with the same old white male leadership don't help... — read more 

That's pretty cool, we can spit on the company that pays us and feeds us.

That's pretty cool, we can spit on the company that pays us and feeds us.

So... Fifteen years and then "hey, you got a second - why don't you come to my office" says the (new) CEO. This was a short time after our company went through one of those wonderful acquisitions that are in vogue lately. A lot of my comrades saw the... — read more 

how is it possible that the SVPs who "ran" the businesses are still there? cota? mazzocco? swisher? who headed up PLM? goodman? and we just hold on to the likes of zalzman to do what exactly?

Whoever authored that bit of genius should get a promotion or at least a bump in their severance package

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Check it out at Seeking Alpha.com. - Mattel trouble in Toyland - http://seekingalpha.com/article/3014786-mattel-trouble-in-toyland Any comments in bad taste or inappropriate will originate from our senior mgmt. from this point on to sabotage the... — read more 

As we know, the temporary employees are some of the hardest working employees in the company. In an effort to cut money, they are ending ALL temp contracts. Surely to make room for more VP's. Some managers are working hard to place temps in permanent... — read more 

Leadership wants idiots to post ridiculous comments about clothing and sexual orientation as it will make this board unvaluable and also change peoples views of the actual layoff/leadership comments. Keep the posts focused on hammering leadership and... — read more 

I would like to apply for a position with Mattel but I am straight. Do you think I stand a chance here? Thank you!

Please people. Mattel has followed the same pattern explained in the book by Jim Collins, How the Mighty Fall. First step is hubris. People up and down the ranks have been thinking for years they were unassailable in their number 1 position. The... — read more 

Somebody find out how Tim Kilpin's son Jordan survived the ES layoff. Are you kidding me? Maybe Stockton can get his wife, kids & dog on the payroll for a cool million each too. It's Thunderdome, anything goes. No rules, just wrong.

I know reporters at the WSJ and LA Times and am going to give them this site to read. You all should do the same! Maybe through the power of social media we could actually affect change in some way. Not just here but at all the companies where the... — read more 

Not only has this guy been hiring his friends into management positions since he started, traveling to asia dozens of times a year on Mattel, but he's also hiring his agency friends (with personal kick backs, no doubt). Hello?! Is the MLT that... — read more