Layoffs on the horizon for sure. Managers have been asked to identify their most vital team members over the past couple of weeks.
I heard before that managers have no input when it comes to layoffs. Has this changed?
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@1ej Manager as in “leader” or true manager level? In my dept, 2025 decisions were made at the SVP level, this round levels as low as Sr. Director were consulted, at least in a roundabout way. Maybe not given an opportunity to contribute to the “lists” but at least asked for general input. I don’t think anyone at the true”Manager” level would have much say.
i was a manger and i was never consulted on who will be gone during the 2025 Fall layoffs.
A lot of dead weight at Corporate
@bk maybe you ain't vital.
Last time laid off manager-level got severance plus warn 90 days and their full stip. Anyone know if director-level got the same package - 16+ weeks depending on tenure plus warn 90 days plus stip? Trying to plan even though my team is probably as lean as it can get - we’ve hired freelancers and coordinators to fill gaps left from the 2025 layoffs.
@h6 OpenLine and the Survey is the way to go.
@d9 perhaps some EVPs should be let go too. I know a few. Here’s a tip…use OpenLine. It works wonders.
@ep They are referring to “vital” as in vital to business continuity, not necessarily the most spectacular employees, but the question is more “ who can we get rid of without totally sc--wing ourselves?”
@dv Only a few employees at the company are truly vital. Almost everyone is replaceable.
@bk maybe you’re not a vital team member
Source: trust me bro.
This is a bunch of BS. Not saying layoffs aren't coming but maybe chill with the fearmongering pal.
Usually it's only the EVPs who get to choose the names instead of the managers who actually work with and know the people who are impacted.
I'm a manager, and I wasn't asked to identify any vital team members.
Haven't heard of any layoffs or name submissions.
I’m not a manager but in the past my managers only knew a couple of days ahead. I imagine it might have to do how high up the chain the manager although not certain
@OP I'm a manager but I haven't heard anything regarding layoffs. Do you know what departments are being hit right now?