The entire IT Delivery Business Desk is being laid off globally, and we've been told that only a handful of positions will be available for affected employees to apply for. This is devastating. Many of us could soon be out of work despite years of dedication, hard work, and loyalty to Marriott.
It makes you wonder what happened to Marriott's core value of putting people first. Does that commitment still mean anything? Does Tony recognize the contributions and sacrifices of long-serving employees, or has the bottom line become the only priority?
What's most disappointing is how easily people's lives can be turned upside down. We're not just numbers on a spreadsheet. We're employees with families, mortgages, bills, and responsibilities. We've given years of our lives to this company, believing that loyalty and commitment meant something.
If Marriott truly believes in putting people first, this is the moment to prove it. Values should be reflected in how a company treats its people during difficult times, not just in corporate presentations and slogans.