Whether you know it or not, these layoffs have been happening for YEARS in smaller groups of 20-30 at a time. They've disguised them as 'a reorg'. It's not announced or communicated across the company. You won't know unless you know someone that's been laid off. It has nothing to do with position, salary, knowledge, etc. They are very careful and they will lay off people in every age group because they don't want a lawsuit. When they do these 'small' layoffs they don't have to report it to the SEC so it won't hit the news causing a stock price reduction.
If your in EMEA, I do know some guys that got an attorney and they got their severance doubled. You've got options that are better than the US in that respect. Use them.
The fact that its been indicated here that they are laying off hundreds on one call would suggest they now are not trying to save face. It's over and it has been since the rebranding. They pushed out and laid off most of the very good people. They've laid off their 'credibility'. Current customers are done and they are not coming back. They were concerned years ago when this all started.
This is a complete reboot or shutdown and a perfect write-off for Hitachi Limited.
Well said, @zwp+17woctGF.