taking the deal and getting the fu-k out of the sinking ship or waiting for the ax?

There’s absolutely nothing. I don’t know if it’s just bad luck or if the market is really this broken. If anyone has even the smallest positive story, please share. I need to hear that someone out there actually managed to land a decent job, or at... — read more 

Phase 1 - Jan 5 for people assigned to LA and NYC offices Phase 2 - TBA in 2026 for all other employees

It really doesn’t matter if you think you’re safe from layoffs or not, because the job market right now is the worst it has been in years. Employers seem to be taking revenge for the Great Resignation, and that means not only is it tough to find a... — read more 

Does anyone know what we should expect for 2026 under Skydance as far as benefits, RTO, Vacation etc?

PK finally posted after her long vacation a picture of 1515 broadway with the moon man outside (current) on her IG stories. I’m thinking why post that if you’re on your way out? Maybe an indicator she’s not on the way out?

Starting to see some senior level departures on LinkedIn the past 2 days. Just saw the Head of Paramount Research leaving. Saw another one related to Marketing. What are people hearing/seeing?

We were told today RTO will be 5 days in January 2026. Can anyone in HR confirm this? What about remote workers? Will they be required to relocate near a corporate office (i.e. LA or NY) or will exceptions be made for some?

Can anyone in HR confirm that SK will follow what has previously been done regarding severence with layoffs? 2 weeks per year?

A bad sign?

So much convo from numerous topics. From reading sounds like pk is safe and reporting into Rebecca mall? What has everyone else heard?

13-15% will be laid off by November. What parts of Paramount will be cut the most? Curious as to what others are predicting. Best luck to all of you - some of the nicest and most talented people I've ever worked with.

Paramount layoffs are on the cards to help cut down costs and reorganize resources for the next stage in the company's evolution. https://www.thehrdigest.com/merger-manifestations-paramount-layoffs-are-set-to-affect-3000-employees/ The HR... — read more 

Yes, I'm worried about layoffs, but if I'm still here when it's done, I know we'll be facing major changes in how things are done, and I seriously doubt any of them will benefit the employees. I think our work is about to become much harder and... — read more 

https://deadline.com/2025/08/david-bittler-leaving-paramount-evp-corporate-communications-1236497867/

Anyone have info on what RTO will look like aside from it being implemented next year and which divisions will be at which location?

Especially those who simply can’t commute. I’ve been hearing all kinds of rumors, but nothing that sounds completely credible.

If I was an individual contributor it might be easier to focus on the work by day while preparing a job search at night. But I have direct reports looking to me for clarity, people who are worried and hoping for answers, raises, and promotions... — read more 

Is it going to be this coming week?

Were you told it’s optional go work from home tomorrow? What does that mean?

Seeing that the layoffs are coming, a lot of people will be impacted and will be forced to dig into them savings. How much do all of y'all have saved up? I've got next to nothing.

My team. When I joined four years ago, I landed in the best team I’ve ever worked with in my entire career. Not only was there zero toxicity, which is rare enough, but people genuinely had each other’s backs. We weathered countless crises and... — read more 

Knowing layoffs are coming is destroying me mentally. It’s Saturday and I can’t relax. My mind keeps spinning about what’s next. I just wish they would get it over with so we could either focus on work or start looking for something new if we are... — read more 

https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-job-cuts-2-1236495593/

Great. https://nypost.com/2025/08/22/media/paramount-eyes-massive-round-of-job-cuts-in-early-november/

This sounds a bit too much, but then again… 6k is 1/3. That’s the number. That gets the staffing to about 12k which is roughly half of what it was pre covid. That’s a huge reduction. With increasing output and content the goal is double the... — read more 

Severance takes care of that. What worries me is the new owner going full “let’s save as much money as possible” and PIPing people left and right, whether they deserve it or not. It wouldn’t be the first time something like that was done to cut... — read more 

It's been almost two weeks and our group has heard nothing beside the Ellison town hall. We're not even sure who we all technically report to now. Wondering if it's the same in other parts of the company.

Staffers at the unit, now part of Paramount Skydance, are worried about the potential for a new round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the news division, and are also curious about a possible new chapter for “CBS Evening News,”... — read more 

They’ve been piling more and more work on us with each passing month. Every layoff just makes things worse for those left behind. We’d carry the weight if it felt like it was building toward something. But it’s not. Or if it were just temporary. But... — read more 

I hate this period of not knowing so I am trying to get a sense of when these would happen. I know no one knows yet, but does anyone have any guesses or inside information?

Is there a chance it'll all be done in a single day?

Even if I’m not laid off, I’m not staying. I don’t give a damn what they claim about this being a one time thing. I don’t trust them. Management has burned us too many times, so now I always expect the worst. The moment I find something better, I’m... — read more 

Paramount Layoffs Will Be “Painful” But One & Done, Jeff Shell Promises; David Ellison Keeps Timeline Private For Now https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-layoffs-coming-merger-1236485915/

Talk about not being able to read the room. Not surprisingly but clearly knew all the questions in advance. NOTHING about the exact timing of layoffs which they clearly know and have been preparing for over the past year. Instead, got to talk... — read more 

RTO in the future and more layoffs At least Ellison is somewhat nice about it but it’s coming lol

Any one have any clue when they are going to start announcing the new structure and who is reporting into whom?

Wanted to see if what was said in a previously thread is true. Is BET merging departments in the near future?

Communicate the timeline clearly. Dragging this out would only prolong the anxiety and disruption in our lives. A process that stretches on for months, without any of us knowing if or when the axe will fall, is both a disservice and deeply... — read more