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This comes straight from an HR insider. Manditory lump sum pension buyouts are coming within the next 4 weeks in mid to late June. You will be given a lump sum figure and that's it. Ford is getting out of the pension business while they are still... — read more 

What real purpose do they (FordDirect)? That company spends a great deal of Ford’s money and is top heavy in management with most managers lacking proper experience and credentials for their salaries. It’s seems silly to continue funding a subsidiary... — read more 

It's warm and fuzzy to think about a collective, everyone-wins society where you don't have to worry about meeting your own needs and wants as much, but the reality is you need to look out for #1 first. This is proof positive of this very fact.

I’ve been reassigned by feeling less and less secure as the restructure rolls out. Apparently the complete redesign will be complete by august? What does that mean for us in PD

My LL5 has two 15 minute private meetings schedule per day from yesterday (Tuesday) thru Friday, some odd times - like at 6:30 to 7am. I have not been tapped on the shoulder yet, nor am I aware of anyone under him been tapped, either. However, I am... — read more 

I’m just curious, in terms of what language was used.

There is a widely held opinion that the odd numbered # LL could be eliminated with zero impact to the business LL5, LL3, LL1 There is a widely held opinion that the odd numbered # LL could be eliminated with zero impact to the business LL5, LL3, LL1... — read more 

Any way we could find that info out? Can anyone recall what locations reported most layoffs? Chances are that the locations that weren’t hit that much in the last day or two or weren’t hit at all are up next, so that’s where I was going with this... — read more 

I was told today that LL levels are complete as of today but GSR notifications will go until 06/15. Great, up to another 3 weeks of dealing with this... IT (don’t want to get anymore specific).

I imagine it is hard in any case, but how different is it compared to the income you had while working. Job hunting requires a lot of expenses, when do we need to start working if we don’t find a new job and severance is our only income? I would... — read more 

This is a dying industry in the shape that we know it. Electric cars, autonomous, robot cars, or whatever… have very little in common with the cars that we know today, in the context of production, of course. I would advise all the laid off workers... — read more 

Are layoffs gonna continue in the same manner or has yesterday and today been the ;peak days of this wave? Does anyone have any concrete info about tomorrow?

A colleague of mine that basically anticipated his layoff,got cut yesterday. I have known him for years and I have never seen him in so much shock. Even though he practically knew what was coming, he was shocked and surprised in the end. My point is... — read more 

Love those Ford SPIN Scooters? WASTE OF MONEY AND EFFORT. More people let go in pursuit of something no one over 25 years old will buy. Thanks Ford!

Not much in the way of posts regarding SRD happening today - that's a good thing.

IT PDO Sc-apped? LL3, LL4, LL5, LL6, GSR's let go...

Nicely done. Spending unchecked and trying to get into too many things So why are they paid SO much money ? Who is steering the ship ? Working level pays the price

Had it working for the auto industry. They don't seem to learn from history. Every 8-10 years, they hire too many then have to go through mass layoffs. It's a cycle and been this way for 30 years. Doesn't management see how this is negatively... — read more 

I wanted to know if there is any layoff that happened or going on now for the contract folks who are on VISA or otherwise.

How is that "putting people first" thing working out for us? What a joke we have become...

I know it is a stressful time but please try to relax and calm your mind. I am in HR and I interview people all the time. When people come in stressed out and nervous because they are so anxious to get a job it shows and it doesn't show well. The job... — read more 

I got a meeting notice in my inbox late last night about a meeting with my manager (not supervisor) today around noon. I see he is having lot of 15 minute discussions with lot of people. Did anybody go through this yet? I am preparing for the worst... — read more 

In 2018 they made over 2 Billion in profit so why the cuts? Vote Bernie.

Everything is really quiet here, so I'm not sure what to think...

Not sure about other locations but here we lost two of our best people while several lazy brown nosers are still here because they are good with the management. I don't even think they are nervous about the rest of the week, they probably know... — read more 

Anyone know how many Purchased Services Employees were let go in Bldg 5??

I thought I read somebody say they were told by their manager they were done with layoffs in their department. Is this true? Asking because we were told no such thing. If managers do notify people when it's over, then I know we can expect more today... — read more 

Sorry if this was posted before, I can't see it. Looks like this can get much, much worse before it gets better. IF it ever gets better. Bigger cuts expected: 23,000 more Ford layoffs needed, analysts say... — read more 

There are several mentions in posts about a 5 year plan to cut 10% each year is still coming. Where is this coming from? If true-ish, will they include more buyouts like the prior two years?

Can somebody give me ONE reason why this couldn't have been done in one day? Just one reason. I know 500 people is a lot, but they are not all in the same place nor department, so it can't be logistical or lack-of-time related reason. And if it's not... — read more 

I'm not sure which creates more stress -- waiting around to find out if I still have a job on Friday this week (knowing a 5 year plan to cut 10% each year is still coming), or being terminated today knowing I need another job but who hires anyone... — read more 

I am proud to work for Ford - 87% Ford is making the necessary changes to compete effectively - 56% In my organization, we are able to get work done with a minimum amount of bureaucracy - 47% Senior management gives a clear picture of the direction... — read more 

Just a few examples below, but it’s disheartening when you hear leadership say one thing to the media then do something totally opposite. Just be honest for once. That’s all we ask for and you’ll still get your $15M check Hack. 1) Giving employees... — read more 

I haven't been able to sleep the whole night. I'm just overwhelmed right now. I can't stop applying to jobs. I can't stop feeling like I let my family down. Anyone else in the same boat?

After yesterday, today is going to be even worse. Not in numbers of laid off people - I have no idea where we are there. What I mean is that after suffering the stress and anxiety of yesterday, with no time to relax the mental strain is only going to... — read more