Following the latest round of redundancies and the suspension of our bonus, I think the CEO needs to be congratulated for successfully demotivating the entire workforce and destroying any prospect of us becoming more efficient. At the Christmas party... — read more 

Question for the unfortunate survivors - what’s keeping you here? Is it the chance of massive rewards when the exit from Permira comes good? Maybe you feel like you’re at the cutting edge if something great? Maybe you love the fact that you can keep... — read more 

Now that I read some of your terrible experiences on this forum, I'm happy that I didn't accept the offer here at the time. If I may ask, what kind of package did the affected employees receive?

I am under constant stress thinking whether there will be more.

Basically, I don't care about this company anymore, I'm looking for a way to exit, but when I look back I can't even explain to myself how this place, which used to be really great, has become almost a case study on how to destroy a successful... — read more 

I am very disappointed with how the cuts were communicated here. If the leadership does not care enough to treat the employees who are affected with respect and compassion, then they should care how badly communicated layoffs affect the morale of... — read more 

It's not only the bonus that has been frozen!

I no longer believe that giving your best can save your job. Actually, does anyone believe that hard work is still valued here?

If you are interested in taking a leading role in your situation, rather than a passive one - then get to work on your CV, confide in someone trustworthy, apply for jobs, evaluate your potential, and take charge of your situation.

There are tremendous lessons to learn now. Don't pass up this opportunity to learn, observe, analyze, be creative, and even vibrant. It's up to you, not 'them', to determine your own unique response to this. Best wishes!

Everyone is talking about cuts and morale is very low. Certainly no one should feel safe but rather prepare to hear the bad news, but who do you think will be the main target?

It looks like it can only get worse here. What should we expect by the end of this year?

The atmosphere is very bad and the uncertainty is huge. Has it ever been as tense as it is now? I haven't been here long enough to know. If you already haven't, I think everyone should start looking for new opportunities. My advice is don't... — read more 

It’s starting tomorrow. Good luck everyone.

I can no longer think of anything that I do not dislike here. It's definitely time for me to leave.

Redundancies have been happening quietly over the year with no announcement or leaving do, people just disappear like a Hong Kong dissident. Now speeding up with four “retiring” and work moving to India. Bonus delayed so redundant engineers then... — read more 

I’ve seen a couple threads on a certain executives departure over the past two weeks that were removed within 24 hours of being posted. Neither of the threads mentioned the person by name. Does “the layoff” site allow companies to request threads... — read more 

And the only one that really needs to go is Bilbo Baggins himself. Talk about Bag End.

I see many status changes in Linkedin...

In light of not being able to sell stuff, Synamedia’s resource management plan is to reduce headcount in any region not named “India”. This will allow them to manage costs and keep the business alive until they can happen upon a product they may be... — read more 

Singapore office - decimated - sales down to one person. Basically no one else left. Tumbleweed... India - Sales leaving in droves or being "let go". Down to basically one salesman. Most engineers gone. Only a vague R&D skeleton left - clueless for... — read more 

I left in 2019 and from what I remember, morale was in the dumpster. That's one of the main reasons why I opted to leave. I highly doubt that things have changed for the better since then but I'm hoping that the unlikely has happened for the sake of... — read more 

A super, awesome, lovely, gathering of Tech-Chimps spotted in Vegas today at the Synamedia booth. MANY bald heads in tech-chimp Ciscoesque outfits - cr-p jeans, shiny shoes, open necked shirts with t-shirt showing at the neck, "sports" jackets... — read more 

Synamedia's target salary increases this year were 1.5% for US/UK, 2% for IL and 5% for IN. In a normal year these targets would be considered offensively low but with inflation rates being what they are this year it means you're making less money... — read more 

Toxic work environment? Outdated technology? Incompetent management? Something else? For me it's managers who are left to do whatever they want without any consequences. Bullying, yelling at employees, taking credit for work that's not... — read more 

As ugly as it sounds, Synamedia has no need for quality workers. Why would this company need quality workers? What leadership vision requires quality workers to implement it? There is no such vision. It is difficult for some to accept the truth... — read more 

The implosion has started. The last round of layoffs inspired a follow-on exodus of talent. We can’t even hold on to talent in India where engineers are leaving for new roles paying between 40 to 100% more. To make matters worse - the first... — read more 

I just landed a position that pays 20% more and offers better benefits without ever intending to leave. I just listened to a friend who convinced me to keep applying for jobs just to keep my eye on what's out there and to keep my interviewing skills... — read more 

So - after almost three years this is the big idea... one size fits all. No more custom products. Abandoning your our biggest customers. This is The CISCO Plan 2.0 Hey - why not call it Product + Custom? What utter cobblers. Read Paul Sangria's... — read more 

Here the employees are blamed for everything. Numerous times I heard the manager blame one of my colleagues for something that he is personally responsible. It's impossible that none of us are good enough for this company except for the manager... — read more 

And remote access too ... why are they not turning these off now? "Sistema operates leading broadband pay-TV service Stream TV and Comcor TV is Moscow’s leading cable operator, with the service branded Akado"

Laying off a large number of employees was a huge mistake especially because there were many of the best and most loyal employees among those laid off. It’s sad to see Synamedia now paying the price for it.

The boss is not really the boss right? I mean - he is not going to stick he neck out for anyone - right ?

Now I'm starting to get worried. Going this long without layoffs means we might be looking at something major soon. I've been here long enough to know that any period of calm is never good news for employees. Call me paranoid if you want, but make... — read more 

Good to see Paul and Bijal in IL this week. The message is clear - if the executive team has resumed their junkets, money is no longer an issue. They’re responsible stewards of the company’s money. We can stop worrying about future LRs. — read more 

Will the redundancies and move to India continue and if so, do you think this will be a 6 monthly or annual cull ?

This is slowly becoming a company for those who are not so much skilled but are very good at pretending. The way the most talented employees are treated here is unheard of. They literally do everything to make a person doubt their competencies and... — read more 

For all you nay-sayers and negative Nellies, I ask, ‘have you not heard of the Apire event?’ This will be an “action-packed”, exciting event that will prove all you doubters wrong. What could be more exciting than the Chief People Officer having... — read more 

Tension can be cut with a kn--e. The atmosphere has never been worse and when I say that I think I am very objective. I just wonder if there is any part of this company that is still healthy? I doubt it. The most telling thing about the company is... — read more