Did anything happen in iTek today? I haven’t heard of anything there yet.

I am afraid 500 is just not enough to alter things (for better or worse) on a macro scale. 5K in Germany is expected and overdue as we have been losing ground for some time and this ain't stopping - so really, no impact there, that battle and that... — read more 

So hopefully the younger crowd (who were kept in this lay-off) are learning that they should be preparing for a different position outside of Ford when available as Ford obviously throw the senior people (except Executives) overboard in rough seas -... — read more 

I just received a call from my boss. I'm safe for the foreseeable future. I think I'll buy a "I survived Ford's Smart Redesign" T-Shirt.

I understand that the people that got hit are probably in a lot of shock and it’s not my intention to upset them more, but I think that this info could be more then valuable to the ones that are about to be cut. Is the process pretty standard... — read more 

Need the margin especially in a downturn. The thinking is that companies with larger margin can increase varible marketing (incentives) and still show a profit. If Ford's margin is small they cannot match and remain profitable.

I was fortunate enough to take the buyout about 18 months ago after years of seeing such a poorly run business slowly dieing. These types of massive cost saving cuts are usually the last stand before the bottom completely falls out and when you only... — read more 

It is wonderful company to work with... thanks for showing the way to find something better outside.. over all I am happy to take what has been offered and look outside. I have knowledge and skill and I can find 100 jobs outside but the manager who... — read more 

All, Please see link below for latest update 5/21 on Ford layoffs, Wall Street expectations. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2019/05/21/ford-job-cuts-analysts/3754205002/ Respectfully, Phoebe Wall Howard phoward@freepress.com and... — read more 

If your management lease was your only vehicle I recommend you request an experienced driver letter from OGC. Your new insurance carrier will want to see proof that you have been insured to keep your rates reasonable. Just ask to at WHQ garage, they... — read more 

Think we agree that the layoffs are gonna continue throughout the week. How much further can we expect this wave to go on?

Everybody seems to agree that the older, long-time employees are the ones that could have been targeted the most. Does anyone know if that was, in fact, the case today? Were the long-timers mostly hit today?

Not properly training people to have the skills to get jobs outside the industry, only hope is a lifelong career and promised pension and they throw you out. No one should buy these cars.

CAREFUL NOW!

I’m a contractor and it looks like I survived this day. Tomoro, who knows. Just curious if any contractors god struck by layoffs today. We used to be the first on the chopping block, but looks like nobody 's mentioning us today. Any info on this?

I would assume today is in the books and most can wipe the sweat from their brows.

As this horrible day is passing by I can’t seem to figure out where layoffs took place the most and what employees were targeted the most. To be honest, the posting on this board didn’t help me either. Lot of general talk, a lot of opinions... — read more 

Any updates from the business centers?

How is OCIO and Cyber Security holding up? Kept being reassured we were safe, but seeing otherwise all day.

Anyone aware of any agency employees that were laid off?

I imagine most/all FCG's are safe from these layoffs?

That number seems very low. That isn't enough for the targets that Hatchet wants to hit.

Has PDC started lay offs yet? Any updates? Thanks

Any updates from FCSD? I hear cuts this week or in June. I left in 2011, the grass is much greener for me - got a gov job, first year was hard. Good luck.

What makes Boston Consulting experts in deciding how many people lay off? Asking for a friend..

Here’s the thing with Ford. As an employee you gain great corporate experience and training. They then don’t use it. So when you leave you take that knowledge and realize you were actually underpaid and underutilized. The opportunities for... — read more 

Hi folks. Sorry to hear this. I left in 2009 with a buyout because of this. I will tell you life outside of Ford is wonderful. You will accomplish more and make a greater difference. Trust me. I don’t want to work for a company that has to constantly... — read more 

So many are being notified today, who will be left to notify for the rest of the week?

Heard they are just basically reading a script and if a question is asked they are just repeating the script. It seems like politics are winning out as they are letting people go who the management doesn't like and they are keeping others who have no... — read more 

Of the folks who have unfortunately been let go today or for others who have bid farewell to colleagues were any GSR's?

People are still being notified... It really looks like this will be an all day thing... Sadly...

All the people that I've heard that have been let go are LL6+. I've yet to see or hear anything regarding GSRs getting notified that they are being let go. Any info?

I could have sworn there was a thread here once about how severances differ from country to country but for the life of me I can't find it now. Did I just imagine it?

Not that I think much will come of it, but layoffs are all over the news.

Not hearing much so far from there...

Watching people you've worked with for so many years walk out and waiting to see if you are next... This is a horrible feeling.

Do we know yet the average age of laid off employees? Are those over fifty targeted once again?

I survived the GM layoffs, so I know what Ford employees are going through, stay strong and God bless!

This article was posted in another thread, but has some important info. And as the OP said "Those in IT and HR will have to endure this torture till end of June??????????"... — read more