I had a meeting with my L8 (as an L5) the week before fiddelke’s email that in hindsight really suggested they knew what was up and were trying to prepare me for it because it sounds a lot like my lead (L7) is getting let go.

If the decision is already made, then let’s use the next two days to be advisors to our leadership — not bystanders. we are better than the external consulting companies. Why did Target really fail? What are the ground-level truths about where our... — read more 

Where is everyone getting their info about execs let go? I would like to see a whole list as it might give us some idea about where the layoffs are going to be.

Any conversation of layoffs within properties? Hearing quite a bit regarding merch but nothing in this pyramid.

As a shopper of Target, it feels like the real issue is the quality of experience in your stores. Not sure how this gutting/reorg at HQ will solve any of the true problems that exist. The reality is the cleanliness, organization, employee... — read more 

Sounds like many VPs and above have been let go today. Anyone know who that was?

I know everybody is spiraling. I’m up in the middle of the night too, so trust me, I’m not doing great either, but I do have, I wouldn’t say the advantage, but the insight of being laid off twice before, so I have a better idea how this will play... — read more 

I work from NYC and was hired as full time remote. I don't think I will be able to move to Minneapolis. Hoping that there is no RTO mandate for people like me.

Anyone know if officers were able to review and adjust who is impacted? I would assume that’s the lowest level that could have provided guidance. It’s hard to imagine cuts being done without some level of direct knowledge.

Finance already runs super lean and has many lower level analyst spots open. Will it be spread even thinner in the lower positions? Will Sr Managers be mostly affected? I would assume that it isn’t the first to be cut..

At what level knew or contributed to the layoff list beforehand? L8? VP? SVP? President?

What's the rule???????

I have no insider knowledge, this is just my theory for what could happen on Tuesday: F&B reports up separately from other pyramids for pretty much every function (Merch/Planning, IM, Store Ops, etc.). Eliminating that separate reporting structure... — read more 

Who made the call???? Who do you think really made the call on this round: MF, BC, or the board? Or someone else...

Resorting to low attacks bc why not, but did we think we’d be safe when the incoming CEO can’t even tell the abomination that is his horrible balding pattern? Targets doomed if the incoming CEO can’t even see the problems directly in front of him.

Yesterday’s announcement is a devastating, cold reminder: it doesn't matter how hard you work, how much you contribute, or how long you've been here. At the end of the day, we are just lines on a spreadsheet. The only way to change the power dynamic... — read more 

Just wondering if Roundel will be impacted during this layoff. None of our leaders have said a word and it’s complete radio silence.

I genuinely believe Target generated the wrath of too many people, and this caused its downfall, unfortunately innocent people who have not been involved in these terrible decisions end up suffering. As an ex employee, my treatment was absolutely... — read more 

Anyone knows if we have any docs that govern layoffs? A policy or procedure doc? Guideliness? Somewhere? Something that outlines the rules (e.g., severance policy, cobra, placement help, resume building help, etc.) Do you maybe know where I can find... — read more 

It surely feels like one. Good luck all!

Heard some concerns in a short meeting today. I’ll just say EVERYONE 🔝⬆️ was caught off guard smh

Anyone else find it funny that they are using the excuse of making faster decisions to justify the layoffs? To the people at the top, the time it takes to make decisions isn’t the problem, ITS THE DECISIONS THAT YOU ARE MAKING THAT IS THE PROBLEM!!... — read more 

Title is the question

Yesterday’s memo saying “effective Tuesday, 1,800 people will be laid off” hit me hard because of the timing and the lack of clarity. Why announce something like that on a Thursday and then expect everyone to carry on as usual until Tuesday? The... — read more 

Naturally tons of rumors going around. Listing below things I have heard that I feel relatively confident in based on my sources. IM & Planning combining. Potentially leading to middle management cuts? A&A combing with another pyramid, likely... — read more 

The SMS have slowly had their role trickle over to India. Even though they’re low on the totem pole, I’m wondering if they’re on the chopping block since they fall within merch. Or since there are the rumors of a second round in January, if the train... — read more 

If you value any anonymity, you should not be browsing or posting here from your work computer. HR and security teams are monitoring Slack, scanning channels and messages for content related to layoffs, and forcing people to delete messages that... — read more 

Does anyone know if we will we receive any layoff email at midnight or later in the morning on Tuesday?

i heard they take 50%??????? can we defer this for 2026 as i'll have low income that year

Will Target enforce non-compete or non-solicit terms for laid-off TMs in 2025... and are there standard waivers or exceptions by level or function?????

soooo if leadership roles are affected at roughly 3x the rate of ICs, what is the target span-of-control after consolidation

for those impacted in previous cuts, what specific support programs helped most [outplacement, alumni network, internal advocates], and which of those are confirmed for 2025? Were they any good???

What happens if you are laid off while enrolled in one of those Guilded Learning programs paid by Target? Will they still pay for the course?

What are the rules for unvested RSUs? Is that addressed in the severance package?

About a decade ago I was cut together with may dear coleagues - us who were affected found real help from the industry... from networking to resume sharing to landing great next roles... Because there were many good people who stayed inside Target... — read more