Let's say 1 to 10, 10 being super happy... How do you feel this June...

You think they will have offers or just severance?

Now that the dust has settled a bit I gotta ask - do you think we are a better organization now than we were 6 months ago? Has anything positive come out of all the changes and layoffs?

I am being told that my $426 that was taken out every month for 5 months to purchase extra vacation, is not refundable, even though I never used it. Today I get a bill for $426 for July to continue it, why would they be sending me a bill? Are they... — read more 

I keep hearing managers say how well they took care of separated employees. How much was the severance? What about 5 year, 10 year, 15 year etc employees?

Geez...why does it take so long to register a separation in the HR and various systems? My last day was 5/31 and NESC still can't see anywhere in the system that I've separated from the company. So this holds up various financial decisions on 401k... — read more 

Can Ford still be considered a company that offers job security? Or has that time long passed?

She had been there 27 years. Can anyone tell me what happens to her pension since she didn't make it to 30 years? Thanks, in advance.

Ford spent millions of dollars per year for agency and purchase service employees and no one really cares to look into the savings that can be obtained. Management should be looking into the cost savings for the company, simply by being proactive and... — read more 

Everything will be back to normal soon - just as it did in 2008. Honestly I think PD could eliminate another 15% (or more) with minimal loss in performance. There is so much fat/waste at Ford. Walk up and down the aisles in PDC - people are... — read more 

Jeff Lemmer just sent an email, he said "I am pleased to tell you that Smart Redesign has now concluded for the IT teams in US, Canada and Greater China. All separation notifications are completed for the US, Canada and Greater China.".

Did anyone watch the Moss all hands meeting on Thursday morning? During the Q&A he made an interesting comment in response to a question about which areas were done with regard to Smart Redesign. He said that he didnt know where all those rumors are... — read more 

https://www.ien.com/operations/news/21071785/vw-says-no-layoffs-in-germany-for-10-years

BEIJING — China’s antitrust regulator on Wednesday announced a fine of around $25 million on Ford’s main joint venture in the country, the latest action against an American company amid the widening economic battle between China and the United... — read more 

Also hearing there will be reduction in multiple departments, not sure of the total amount, if folks have additional content regarding the Foundation, please update all of us.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/05/ford-to-close-bridgend-engine-plant-in-uk.html

People connected to HR have been fired and walked out. Anyone here have any indication if HR is safe for the next round of layoffs or potentially at significant risk. . Morale is the worst I can remember. .

Should I take this as a good sign? Nothing big or small expected any time soon?

Try to digest this: total car production in the UK was down 45%, year on year, in April. Commercial vehicle exports collapsed 89% (no this is not a mistake, it's a sharp demand drop and Brexit combined). The source is below:... — read more 

Brush up your robotics skills as we may be changing direction very soon... https://jalopnik.com/ford-is-working-on-package-delivering-robots-that-fold-1834960235 Ford Is Working on Package-Delivering Robots That Fold Up Inside Self-Driving Cars These... — read more 

I doubt that they find out early, given that those decisions are made many tears higher, and the lower managers are also hit in one way or another. On the other hand, when layoffs are done managers don’t act surprised and you can tell that they’ve... — read more 

I saw a lot of consultants on campus this week asking for financial records. Does this mean that GM is finally considering merging with Ford?

Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen the new Organisational Charts in the Departments. Arm Chair Managers Aka Bozos, are purely distributing numbers on a spreadsheet to make the span of control work. Instead of cleaning up the place properly, they have... — read more 

In conjunction with the City of Tomorrow initiative, the effort to build fully autonomous vehicles by 2021 is the main pillar of Ford Smart Mobility for those who keep questioning: The vehicle will operate without a steering wheel, gas pedal or brake... — read more 

How are you hanging in there? I'm trying to stay positive and keep applying, but these negative feelings keep randomly creeping into my head. I had a couple of phone interviews. Hopefully move onto next round. Just feel so uneasy. Never realized how... — read more 

Anyone remember Ford 2000? What was the name of others? Every CEO seems to have one.

Rumors or facts appreciated.

I was let go and recently obtained some new information about the changes at Ford Credit. It appears to me that I was replaced by someone younger, with less knowledge, experience, etc. I ave not yet signed the waiver. Would someone please recommend... — read more 

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/28/727637944/who-redefines-burnout-as-a-syndrome-linked-to-chronic-stress-at-work With all the layoffs, uncertainties, stress... Does anybody here not have this syndrome by now? I don't get how it's... — read more 

So...I can't speak for the rest of IT in general, but if you are in IT Operations, it is unlikely, close to impossible, that any other layoffs are coming. Multiple leadership sources in both ITO and OCIO have stated layoffs are DONE. For ITO, the... — read more 

Make no mistake, all this was about was entrenching a new cast of Bozos into management. At the end of the day it looks like they promoted just as many as they walked out the door. Now they have tons of open positions on the new org charts that they... — read more 

Did anyone notice starting Tuesday of last week the endless stories in the local news about hawks at the train station, things found in the wall at the train station, Ford focusing on masonry at the train station.....and on and on? Looks like the PR... — read more 

You will probably find that after you are retired the "Enroll in Retiree Health Benefits" will be missing from your home page at My Ford benefits.com. You will have to call NESC where a person you are showing as "terminated" and not retired. You will... — read more 

None of us in the auto industry are safe, everybody should know this by now. And everybody should know that available jobs are also shrinking. So why not take some time to learn new skills? You might not feel like learning anything new right now, but... — read more 

Just to let some of you know, especially the less fortunate, several jobs are posted for immediate hire on the website. Please pass the news, below are a few of many: Staff Account Marketing Manager Research Director HR Manager Individual Giving... — read more 

Layoffs or Survival? I have been asking myself this question over the last few weeks! Seeing what I see now, I think it’s survival. I have seen many LL6+ with years of service and talents been let go through the doors and at the same time promotions... — read more 

I mean, what’s the company even gonna look like after this i over? How is it going to function? Are we gonna work under the same conditions? Don’t know about you but givet the changes the company is going through , I wouldn’t think of surviving the... — read more 

Has anyone heard if June 18th is the next day of job cuts happening? Will it done the same way (get a meeting notice, have someone stop by your desk and ask 'Do you have a minute?' and then in a flash, a career is over? Has anyone heard what kinds of... — read more 

When General Motors announced its layoffs in 2018 and 2019, its stock price spiked. Do you believe the same will happen, or not?