Hey as we all await the dreaded day (Sept 24) I was wondering if anyone from previous layoffs or know from others if there is a possibility of keeping the laptop given for work? I'm trying to find any silver lining here

Are people actually getting 60 days of severance because of WARN?

An advice to everyone on here. Update your resumes and get the heck out of this place. Even if you survive the layoffs, there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. The leadership lacks vision, the company is struggling to compete with the likes of... — read more 

What type of signal does this give the rest of those who are in the dark? Surely people at that level should be in the know of what will happen as we're just a couple of days away from the 9/24 date but they claim they have no idea.

How does the company manage layoffs for employees on US work visas, such as L1, H1B, or F1?

Has anyone's manager/business leader/boss/department head etc. acknowledged the toxic work atmosphere with constant looming layoffs, and how it might be affecting morale? It’s been radio silence from our department head. Haven’t had an all-hands in... — read more 

Does anyone know percentage-wise how much P+ will be impacted either as an org or by division next Tuesday? Different numbers floating around from 50% to a whopping 70%.

We all are in this together and are wary of what is to come, but try to be optimistic of it all and God willing, we all will come out of it stronger.

Divisions under paramount and locations if possible... Thank you and good luck Have any other emails been sent and by whom ?

Today is the day, according to Halley's email

Keep in mind that a company email is not required to post here. In the past few weeks, a few trolls have waddled over here to post inflammatory content. We're not only talking random offensive replies made to incite a response, but claims of being... — read more 

Not that it matters. Layoffs are happening almost every day anyway, just in less noticeable numbers. I’ve started considering it a daily affair since this sh-tshow started. I don’t need chapters to this badly directed drama we have all been... — read more 

Godspeed everyone

1515 broadway is being consolidated down to just a couple floors Lots of tech meetings with Oracles people too. I bet they’re preparing to take over our tech and lay everyone off even after the merger.

Sunday scaries.

Is anyone hearing that this may actually be the date vs. 9/24? Or if not the actual date that something may be happening? Starting hear some chatter but also think the rumor mill is VERY active these days.

Skydance needs to set CBS free when the merger is complete. Moonves fought so hard to keep CBS on its own and was completely sandbagged by Shari. He clearly knew Viacom was a mess and it didnt take long for the common folk to figure that out... — read more 

I'm hoping to be let go so that I can get on with my life and perhaps work in a different field where I'm not repeatedly kicked in the ribs like an abused dog and subjected to a workload not originally in my job description for the same wonderful... — read more 

With the economy in rough shape, it's smart to be cautious. Whatever you do, don't quit until you're certain you’ve locked down a new gig. Make sure to do your homework: read up on the company, check out employee reviews, and ask plenty of questions... — read more 

I know Liza is sweating trying to figure out which journalist she can manipulate into taking a story...

Beside the fact that we have layoffs in phases, which definitely triggered growing tension and anxiety, they are also being conducted in disorderly fashion. Just when you hear that one phase is over, and you have a sigh of relief thinking you are... — read more 

In this and every subsequent layoff, the older you are the higher your chance of being let go. Some younger employees will be added to the mix to avoid being accused of age discrimination, but let's be real, they want to get rid of everybody who... — read more 

Is there any chance of conversion after that? Is there a chance of Paramount backtracking the extension and laying off those who got extended anyway?

These layoffs have been good for nothing but becoming a catalyst to show that this company has always been full of favoritism, nepotism, culture of fear and arrogance at the top. Veterans know this. Newbies are getting to know, and I assume will come... — read more 

I heard the chatter about some more teams being impacted today and next week, is someone able to confirm this?

Any other areas?

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@2oim+1ul6CsEJ

Curious if that is useful in reviewing the paperwork and negotiating anything.

It's hilarious that last week they rescheduled planning until after the planned layoffs. At least we don't have to plan for work we'll never do

Heard that some bad things will happen this or next week impacting FTEs.

The bad thing is that you then find out that there are not so many great opportunities out there. I’m clueless as to what to do if I get axed. I guess a change of career is on the table.

Larry Ellison’s has been a major GOP donor, funnelling significant amounts into super PACs like Opportunity Matters. To give you a sense of the scale, Ellison has reportedly donated $20 million to Opportunity Matters this cycle alone, which is a... — read more 

Shocker. I guess that Caribbean house reno isn't going to finance itself. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/paramount-redstone-reap-180-million-215123916.html

No matter what happens today or in the next few weeks/months, your plan should be to leave as soon as possible. Those who have been paying attention know that there's no future here. It's much better and safer to leave on your own terms than wait to... — read more 

After working here for over 20 years, my passion for this company has been completely destroyed by the toxic, bully, and humiliating environment created by this BS leadership team. I’ve never encountered such bullies who are so lacking in experience... — read more