Do we know if PBE and Freelance employees are required to RTO in Jan?

As per this article paramount expected to do 1600 plus additional cuts ... — read more 

that's my experience with paramount. and yet, i am still here. my sanity did suffer, often i ask myself was it worth it. i do like my job, the team is awesome but still, it's way too much of a burden from the psychological standpoint. when i look... — read more 

I know they said it would be rare to have it approved, but curious if anyone gave it shot and what the outcome was?

Anyone here planning on quitting come January when RTO goes into effect?

Has anyone heard about DE’s plans for Pluto? I’ve seen rumors here that Plutos days may be numbered… but would it make sense to spend all this time and money converging P+ and Pluto to then just ki-l Pluto? Thank you for your attention to this... — read more 

Any truth to the rumor posted here a few weeks ago that all freelance employees are being let go in one swoop? That can’t be true, can it?

anyone hearing another round of layoffs before Thanksgiving ?

Chris McCarthy being “let go” as co-CEO back in August was probably the first sensible decision Paramount’s made in years. The man’s entire career has been one long masterclass in failing upward. Now he’s probably slinking over to 101 Studios or NBCU... — read more 

if you got let go last week, do you get subsidized cobra for your entire severance period or just through end of year (for example, if severance pay would end in early summer).

Hello - I know most NY folks got WARN $ but anyone in California with the same luck? If so, what office were you in? Based in SF and I did not get WARN apparently they have separated each site and likely have strategically made sure each site was... — read more 

Today italian office announced the layoffs of 35 people (out of 120 FTEs)

anyone have any intel on Phase 2 / timing? Will all remote workers be required to relocate close to an office ? Wondering if any management has been asked to prove the necessity of some of their remote people. Do we think exceptions will be made... — read more 

Being part of a recent round of layoffs has given me a lot to think about — not just about my own career, but about leadership, accountability, and the values that guide organizations. In many cases, it seemed that leadership roles were protected... — read more 

We just lost some of the best people on our team, and it finally hit me that no matter how hard you work or how good you are, the people at the top still see you as replaceable. From now on, I’m done putting work before my family just to feel secure... — read more 

Over the past year, I’ve watched some of the most hardworking and impactful people on my team be let go. At first, I didn’t understand why morale across the organization felt so low... but now I do (sigh) It’s hard to stay motivated when it feels... — read more 

I can handle being laid off. What would really break me is being PIPed and then fired, which is exactly how my old company got rid of people to save money. That’s the reason I left. After having that kind of threat hanging over me for years, a layoff... — read more 

New Paramount Skydance Senior Management (DE/JS) made a big stink of saying that they want to be one and done. The next thing we know this has now turned into another round of 1,000 layoffs. Maybe the next cycle is a focus on International, maybe... — read more 

Does anyone know what changes we can expect come January? PTO, insurance, 401k match? When the remaining 1000 layoffs will happen?

I thought I'd feel great this weekend, make up for lost sleep. I was very much wrong. I still feel like cr-p, I still can't relax, and I still have trouble sleeping. I think this whole thing has been hanging over our heads for so long that it'll take... — read more 

How is morale at the office? My team has lost so many people this year it feels strange to go into the office and have basically no one around. How is everyone doing?

Are badge swipes one of variables used for layoffs?

First off I want to say it’s been great working with everyone here. These past 5 years have certainly blew by with all the ups and downs and I couldn’t have asked for a better team. I was part of this round of layoffs but will be staying until early... — read more 

I’ve been here a few years now and while it has not always been great working at this place, I have grown close to my coworkers. Tomorrow is going to be an awful day. They seem to be okay with it as we have known a long time this was going to happen... — read more 

Judging by the market reaction to David Ellison's layoffs, his plan for Paramount alongside his lack of CEO experience, poor, risky decision making in the past and letting one of the best content creators walk into Universals arms, I think he has two... — read more 

I got notified yesterday... should i talk to a lawyer first or just sign the papers?? what kind of lawyer do i even need for this. How do i know if what they offer is fair or if theyre trynna lowball me. can i get more money or benefits if i wait... — read more 

I was a "lifer" (almost thirty years) who was severed September 2024, and all the wind had left my sails in the turmoil throughout the year or so previous to that. In all my time there, there had never been a worse problem with either leadership... — read more 

Is anyone else still waiting on their final paperwork to sign?

I’ve lost jobs before, but this time it felt particularly offensive and infuriating. I was dedicated, consistently a top performer, and I genuinely liked what I did. I was also lucky to have a great team. For the company to throw away valuable... — read more 

CBS did incur layoffs very few in sports many in news and some in CBS E even union jobs for what's it's worth - and HR here can absolutely correct - management could be gaslighting us to calm down were told no more planned layoffs this year no... — read more 

With how things are going, getting severance might have been the better outcome.

For any of the PBEs that were laid off yesterday, can you share what your pay out is, if any at all? I believe staff is given severance and WARN if they qualify, but I am curious to know if non-renewed contracts are a potential loophole that they are... — read more 

All the best to the valued colleagues who have been laid off. Good luck. It's International's turn now. Given that in many countries layoffs must be communicated a month in advance, when can we expect them? Any date? Thank you very much.

Just wanted to leave a note as this chapter at Paramount wraps up for me. What a wild ride it’s been an absolute privilege to share the chaos, creativity, and caffeine with this team. I’m so proud of what we built together, the impossible deadlines... — read more 

Yes, I survived this round but I think we all know this is far from over. I'm supposed to feel relief, but here I am, already thinking about the next round and still unable to sleep. All I know is that I'll double my efforts to find something else... — read more 

Thoughts?

How have they not been impacted? The dead weight there is next level. Starting with DD. Or did I miss the news?