A few members of our team left abruptly who were close to the senior leaders on our team. We were told their positions will not be backfilled.... Feels like a RIF is coming soon.

Yahoo Finance: "Boston Scientific (BSX) and Abbott (ABT) are appearing on recent near-low screens." - OK, we get it. It's bad. Not sure about layoffs tho...

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Has anyone had experience with employee relations and investigations?

Hey heard that there is a global hiring freeze across abbott? Any idea about it and how long might it last for? Would be good if you could share which division you're in too.

What is the current layoff and RTO situation at Abbott? Is it recommended to join the company at this time or is it common for newcomers to be laid off soon after onboarding?

What are your thoughts about potential Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Can someone tell me what the severance package is? Such as so many weeks per years of service etc.

What is going on here? Very slow, not much work, very little projects? I'd take a layoff!

They are saying it will happen in a month or so. Not sure about the number but software teams are on the line

Abbott Nutrition Facility in Fairfield CA to layoff 200 employees & discontinue its Zone Perfect protein bars. Per the SF Chronicle

Can anyone here post about the casa grande facility work environment? I don’t see any comments regarding that particular facility. Covid layoffs were kind of understandable because things were so unpredictable for a while. But obviously you guys... — read more 

Thoughts? Any Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Some sales and select people were let go before thanksgiving break.

Internal communications that Hybrid/WFH is cancelled for January 2024. Feels like this is more belt tightening; if not enough folks leave, I'd expect a round of layoffs. Polish your resumes and get out while you can, folks.

Cutting deeper in rapid diagnostics in Maine.

Just found out bout some layoffs in another division (diabetics) in Canada. Something to do with restructuring or another. Hope we at AN ain’t going to be impacted.

This thread is for info about potential Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

The manufacturing plant in Michigan is about to start manufacturing again. I hope there are no more issues because we know what's going to happen if it has to close once again (layoffs, in case I was not clear enough). If only we had competent... — read more 

Abbott is nothing but a ruthless corporate machine who cast people to the wind without a thought. Just ask the people in Gurnee, Illinois and Scarborough, Maine if they think Abbott is one of the Top 100 places to work for along with Top 100 Most... — read more 

Nothing but good news!

This is a master thread about Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

According to a New York Times report, Abbott Laboratories — the manufacturer of rapid tests for COVID-19 — told its employees to take apart millions of tests and throw them into garbage bags that were to be thrown away. Shortly afterward, Abbott also... — read more 

https://www.medtechdive.com/news/abbott-lays-off-400-workers-amid-drop-in-demand-for-covid-19-tests/603079/

Abbott laid off over 600 temp staff the week of June 7, 2021 and just started another round of 400+/- layoffs targeting full time permanent employees at both Westbrook ME and Scarborough ME (formerly Alere). They’ve been destroying unsold COVID... — read more 

Heard and know for sure that Abbott just executed another round of layoffs - called restructuring - what? They are flipping printing $$ from that place - seriously? Smells like a way to rid order workers just before they are eligible for their... — read more 

The id–t here ABBOT is clearing posting for the fun of it - go away.

Where is all of this taking our communities and our company?

Post any information you have about the total headcount (I know it changes all the time). How about the main office at Abbott Park?

Has anyone heard about upcoming Layoffs at Abbott?

More lay-off in the pipelines Found that in one of the older threads but it was posted earlier this week. Any chance we can get some more info on it? When are more layoffs coming and what will be hit? Any details would be great, so I know I'm not... — read more 

Here on this board?

Anyone posting on this board?

Abbott has no cut plans but you never know

Post any information about potential or actual Abbot Labs Layoffs in 2019?

From the CafePharma board, Nancy Berce (Queen of Outsourcing) will retire at the end of March. The damage she has done with the Wipro agreement is massive. Whether forced or consentual, there will be changed in information tech coming. Do not know... — read more 

In the beginning I enjoyed working for Abbott but after awhile i realized all this company cared about was the end results. It didn’t matter that you worked long hours day in and day out just to fulfill their expectations that most times were very... — read more 

There are employees at Abbott that do not understand the concept of teamwork. In lieu of succeeding as a team, some would rather let you drown to achieve personal gain. Gossip is rampant, and expect retaliation for any constructive feedback that... — read more 

I wanted to ask you all present here - if you heard about any possible layoffs in Abbott Park.