It's categorically not true that only low performers are affected. There's really more than one event going on simultaneously here. Some of this is about cost cutting in metro locations, some of it is department-based based on specific circumstance... — read more 

This layoffs was unrelated to performance, do not listen to both mgmt and fear mongers - It is based on cost reduction , hence 20%+ in NY

Oh, well... Not a surprise that this happened and I’m quite thrilled because the message MS put out and the experience working there was totally different.

It’s happening in NYC right now... The same people who got certificate for loyalty (10 yrs) 2 months ago , have now been walked out.. Two weeks before holiday , classy!

Do you know if recent graduates are being laid off? If yes, what groups and locations?

40% MD’s walked out in tech tomorrow they will walk EDs and VPs security guards on floors this is broader and deeper than anticipated

IT'S HAPPENING. Layoffs have already started, just note some of the MDs are suddenly are not around even though they might still be /n (it is our directory service, for the outsiders). This is a big one and it'll hit across the board, comments are... — read more 

Wonder what to make of the fraudulent trade by junior FX Traders . If the junior ones can hid north of $100 million wonder what the seniors may be up to. Well, I wonder why was this not caught ? What about internal audit. Wonder if they have any... — read more 

Expected in December

Is there going to be any reorg or Morgan Stanley Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

Heard that there was another round of cuts yesterday in ISG. Any idea what size, and what levels?

Just had the announcement one more round lay-off started in Asia and will complete by today. More people affected compare to last Thursday.

Heard there are significant layoffs on Thursday for IT.

Major layoffs are happening in sales and trading. Dozens of people shown the door so far. Not sure how big the final number is exactly, but it looks like it is not a small round. My main question is, does anybody know if all affected employees have... — read more 

https://www.sec.gov/comments/s7-14-18/s71418-4530302-176067.pdf

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Morgan Stanley Layoffs in 2019?

for automated trading and systematic trading, regulators should ask bank perform mode validation on their ALPHA SIGNAL!!! That’s the only way to make sure bank doing things meet regulator requirement and not hurting client interest! How does it... — read more 

If a desk is secretive, then it very likely it is doing something that will bring company economic loss and reputation risk some days

I hear they are trying to be more competitive and get rid of the operations staff...

I can tell you that rumors are flying around about job cuts in NYC.

Many folks are talking about layoffs in NYC.

I got laid off 4 months before I would have been eligible for retiree medical coverage.

What was particularly egregious was being laid off one week before bonus, having just been given a very good performance review. The bonus was to be for the prior year performance - those of us who were laid off for non-performance reasons should... — read more 

Layoffs continued in other area of the company this week - I loved my job and lost it as did others in my division

RIF's should have been made from those higher up on the corporate ladder but they remain and will likely receive very attractive bonuses.

100 to be cut, just wait, it's all over news

http://money.cnn.com/2015/12/08/investing/morgan-stanley-cuts-1200-jobs/

I am so disappointed with how the company is functioning. I have given this company a lot and I was satisfied with the reward that I got. However things have changed now. Managers do not care about the work, coworkers becoming competitive, no bonuses... — read more 

Any layoffs there?

The office I was in was poorly run. The manager didn't want to manage the team or even be in the position, but he wanted to all the perks that went with the job. He would buy personal items and expense them to the company, for example, we did not... — read more 

They need to figure out how to make money again, that's why I left, cannot be committed to an entity that struggles, wants to cut you but expect you to be loyal

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-08/morgan-stanley-takes-150-million-charge-said-to-cut-1-200-jobs http://www.thestreet.com/story/13390447/1/morgan-stanley-ms-stock-down-plans-1-200-job-cuts.html... — read more 

I was affected along with many others.

Just saying - do not buy the official agenda

What is the likelihood of Morgan Stanley layoffs in New York in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.