"Hatchet-Man" lives in his own egocentric world where he is the brain, savior of the company, and father figure to us all. His rambling Huddles make me sick. I will give him credit however. At least we hear from him. It might be more of the same... — read more 

I was an agency rep for 20+ yrs and now work for Ford. I’ve literally released hundreds of employees over my career. Want to share my experience. Best day to lay-off workers- Tues. Why? Friday is the worst day. You are helpless. Nothing is open on... — read more 

Does anyone know or have a feeling if buyouts will be offered again in 2019 or in 2020? I was not eligible last year to take the buyout, as I was short 1 year both for age and time with the company. After this past week, I've already told my wife... — read more 

Any notice that the employees laid off are not eligible for rehire? That hasn’t been the case in the past. Is this a way to avoid future contributions to the pension?

Look on line. The Free Press put out an article that an engineering firm wants the Ford Laid off workers for their Pontiac site! Good luck.... I hope everyone gets a better job!

Cannot wait to read the next one.

How are you doing on finding new jobs? Is the job market really as good as they say or is that only referring to low skill, low paying jobs? I'm about to start sending out resumes, so it'd be nice to get at least some kind of a picture of what's... — read more 

We know more is coming in June, at least for us in IT, so after all this stress we get a full week of not having to worry about our jobs before we are back to square one. How generous of Ford to provide us with even that long, right??? I'm starting... — read more 

These layoffs might look good to then in the excel sheet, but life is not an excel sheet. Cost may be cut, but they are willingly losing some of the folks that were the backbone of many operations and that kept this place running. They will be the... — read more 

Usually there are no layoffs on a Friday. Not so sure with what went on this week. So if you know of any, post department, location, and grade (GSR, LL, etc) and the number of people let go.

No longer Ford but follow this blog with interest. Where is Bill Ford? Has he addressed the Company in the last few months-- town hall, video, email? The press is all about Hackett and his thinking. His execution seems terrible. thr

For those of you with a pension coming, what is your formula for obtaining your pension?

The direction management has decided to go is pure folly.

This goes beyond Ford. R&D spending by companies is growing quickly, but it is weighted towards development rather than research... So R&D money is spent on the marginal innovations related to the commercialization of old research than the... — read more 

The leadership themselves admitted the layoffs will continue until June, so that means that, in reality, they could go on for quite some time. What do you think the final headcount of laid off folks will be after all this is over?

They are never over, at least while this leadership is in place and while the company is in this state. I’m talking about the people speculating about weather this wave is over or will layoffs continue throughout the weak. Of course, everyone wants... — read more 

I look at it this way. I worked nearly 20 years for this company, keeping my head down, doing my job. Was intensely friendly to my co workers, helping them if I could. Was calm in the face of adversity, laid back with those working for me. I did NOT... — read more 

Because as much as you dislike them saying layoffs would go all week when they only went through Wednesday or Thursday, you would have really hated it if they said it would only go a few days and it ended up going all week. They were just hedging... — read more 

https://twitter.com/phoebesaid/status/1131586238677487617

If you are looking to buy new and are considering Honda because they offer reliable vehicles in segments Ford will not be competing in check Tamaroff (Southfield). They were over 10% cheaper than my local dealer. There is a Ford connection -- the... — read more 

IF you are <50 and <$130K ish you are 100% safe IT dept is at risk because of some outsourcing discussions with T*S company If you are a minority or colored person you are generally safe H1Bs are safe Agency budget is cut by 20% so expect to see... — read more 

What do people do for medical coverage after being laid off? What's the best option out there?

No more layoffs at my location, we were notified yesterday, yet today I feel as bad as I did the previous several days. I guess I don't really feel like this is truly over - I feel like this is just a temporary reprieve and I'll have to go through... — read more 

I preface this with no real inside knowledge, just the logic seemingly behind the recent moves, but it looked to be focusing mostly on LL's, specifically those who did not have 8, maybe 7, direct reports assigned to them. Those LL's that were let go... — read more 

Many posts deleted, careful what you say. Freedom of speech does not exists here.

Article is specifically aimed at Ford employees - even if advice is rather generic - so I thought people who might have not seen it might like to read it. "Heal Your Layoff Wounds With A Higher Paying Job"... — read more 

SRD almost done, and I haven’t noticed any reduced management layers - I’ve heard about more promotions than lay offs. Also.... Heard some one (an LL) saying that an upper level management (VP) friend is trying to get the LL promoted - because they... — read more 

I haven't heard anybody was laid off today so far. By now, in the previous days, we knew people were being notified. Does this mean it's over? And if it is - and I'm really happy if that's the case - then why did they announce a week long layoffs?... — read more 

Monday: notification to everyone, asking to stay in office till Thursday Tuesday: 'no-job' private meetings with selected folks Wednesday: 'no-job' private meetings with selected folks + finalization + send out 'you-gotta-job' notifications to the... — read more 

I cant believe it has taken this long to see the light. Watching people get screwed out of their pensions they have worked their whole life for, I cant be a part of it. Throughout my time here I have worked my butt off and shown appreciation from... — read more 

My agency colleagues and I were blocked as a whole from Ford system. No badge access, no computer or internet connection. Does anyone know anything about this?

Boy we are hurting so bad we need to lay people off but hey come to our celebration and check out our fancy train station that we are dumping money in. Listen to us tell how we will create thousands of new jobs when this opens up which we highly... — read more 

Agree with the earlier posts that IT was a bloodbath. Several talents were walked out the door. I'm sure they will all be OK. It's the element of surprise which was a k--ler. Now, I heard a few teams have been given an all clear. Is that true? Are we... — read more 

Anyone know what the new levels will look like? Will salary grades and ledership levels be combined?

How is the morale at Ford right now? I am with GM, we had our cuts in Feb, the morale dipped so low I've never seen it this bad (25 years with the company)...

What's your understanding of the criteria used to select people that got laid off?

Today has been terrible for many. I know many managers from LL4 - LL6 (mostly 6) were let go. few GSRs. Two more days in this blood bath. Pure politics. Some of the people who have been shown the door are some of the hardest & brightest workers. The... — read more 

Very light cuts in PD. More promotions than cuts and demotions from what I saw. Reminds me of the 09 Great Recession. Very little at first (then comes Mullally) and 10% every 6 months. Heads up folks. More to come next year when the cash flow slows... — read more