Just heard this today... All EDS and 3d going to fss. Did anyone else hear this?

In relation to people assuming that cuts could start toay, or at least at some point in April, I was wondering what degree of cuts are we expecting. A big wave like the last one or some layoffs in small portions throughout the company?

Some things not making sense to me about the goings on. In the past we were told to keep a certain ratio of Ford employee to contractor as we would release contractors if belt needs tightening. What I have observed is Ford employees going before... — read more 

So today is the 8th and a date that’s been tossed around as the next round of cuts. Any word?87

Most incomprehensible actions stem from incompetence. Many of my coworkers have cooked up all these conspiracy type theories to explain managements actions or inactions. Yeah of course people want to be able to explain things, but having sat through... — read more 

Felt this is a logical question as there is a certainty to the fact that more changes are in store. Tried to figure out which models they want to put out of production, but still couldn’t find any pattern. I would like to get opinions on which plants... — read more 

Layoffs will continue and stock will go up for a little while making Hatchet-Man the puppet hero. Sadly we who have been tormented by this for half a year have a whole different attitude now even if we don't get laid off. That free overtime you want... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/04/05/ford-stock-has-outperformed-gm-fiat-chrysler-tesla-this-year/3377873002/ Don’t we wish. The article and previous ones by this journalist look suspiciously like regurgitated marketing... — read more 

Looking at the latest (salaried involuntary reduction policy) it no longer states that contractor or purchased services should be let go first before a GSR, so I guess they can outsource all of the work and pay top dollar.

I can maybe understand why they don’t want to be up-front with the workers ( not that I approve that manner) but why make it a death by a thousand cuts and have us live in uncertainty throughout the year? I don’t see any point in this. Wouldn’t it... — read more 

A long time friend who moved from the Motor Company to Ford Credit about 7 years ago said that they were told by their CEO recently in a town hall video that the Ford Motor Credit business centers in North America would not be impacted. Who really... — read more 

April 8 is a week for more layoffs. LL6 in IT and PD will start getting laid off next week.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/04/04/hacketts-ford-coming-into-focus/3277045002/

There are a lot of unknowns, this is why Hackett call it Smart Redesign. Ford has over 11,0000 agency and purchase employees. These employees make 1.5 to 2 times the average Ford GSR employees. Some cuts needs to starts here. Ford does have too many... — read more 

Some items to consider when you get the box and a big burly security dude is waiting impatiently for you to depart Ford World: ~Save your money. For most, getting a job will probably take several months, especially if your salary is fairly high and... — read more 

While walking through the parking lot this morning I saw two new Lincoln Navigators and one new Avaitor in the executive spots. Made me think of the amount of money that must be costing Ford while layoffs are happening or being planned. Any chance... — read more 

If you are thinking you might be on the chopping block, do yourself a favor and read this article. 16 Key Issues In Negotiating An Employment Severance Package... — read more 

Well done Mr Hackett your brilliant reDesign scheme sent a beloved coworker to the hospital today where she is now on a psychiatric hold. Thank you for the torture you have put her through. Thank you for the distress the entire office experienced... — read more 

We had our all hands Wave 4 status meeting todayl LL4s and their manager working on taking out structure. Layoffs at management levels only. GSRs wont be affected except for movement. Everyone will be notified of job status mid May and those... — read more 

Fundamentally flawed reDesign. The Big Brain did not see the root cause of Ford problems. Those who created the problem will not solve the problem just because big Jim gives them a leadership book to read. The same nonsense continues to go on decades... — read more 

Who saw the mini pulse survey? Who responded?

There are several people in the area where I work that are actively tracking and keeping a spreadsheet listing of the people who are being laid off (not for all areas - just our skill team). If its going on here, someone is tracking it in other areas... — read more 

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/not-sure-how-to-proceed-in-today-s-market-gm-announces-merger-with-ford-ar185086.html

When are the cuts going to start happening? GM did it basically all at one time. I was expecting the same for Ford. However, it seems like a trickle. Is it going to happen 2nd quarter? Is the bulk of it going to come from axing Europe? How many in... — read more 

There is an interview with the former CEO of Ford, in which he speaks about his time with the company and current industry trends. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/12/13/former-ford-ceo-speaks-on-his-tenure-at-the-automaker.html A personal impression... — read more 

Haven’t seen ONE reduction in management layer. All LL5+ who were laid off are being backfilled. What gives? Maybe it’s just my department, but I feel like they are lying about what’s going on and majority of cuts will NOT be a reduction in... — read more 

It's the 21st century. Why can't a customer order exactly the car she wants with the features wants at the most competitive price, then have it delivered to your door? 1/3rd of all shoes are ordered online now, so all this nonsense about needing to... — read more 

By drawing out the layoffs, does that avoid issuing a WARN notice? Haven’t there already been significant layoffs, but no notice?

Mister CEO you have a lot of nerve Sir. You have proved you have no clue what this drawn out process is doing to employees mentally and financially. Waiting to be cut or not cut for months on end, then shamefully walked out without fanfare, means... — read more 

It seems that only the big 3, the companies that are the heart and soul of the American automotive industry are laying off, closing plants, and deciding to take their business elsewhere. Isn’t it ironic how people who are working at plants owned by... — read more 

I guess we should feel lucky that for once it's not the plants in the U.S. that are first on the chopping block. I do wish all the luck to the people who will lose their jobs there due to this... — read more 

Female supvs moved to safer slots last year in anticipation of cuts. More experienced and competent Male supvs are at risk while less competent Supvs will survive due to gender bias...

Cuts coming to (FTC) in Purchasing, STA, Finance, IT, & CE.

As I await my turn to get laid off I keep on wondering is the automotive company job market as bad as they say. Any actual experiences in the job hunt? Any opinions about what to do after the cut?

At least they do not beat us anymore: https://america.cgtn.com/2019/03/24/former-ford-executives-found-guilty-for-aiding-in-the-1970s-torture-of-workers

What are typical severence packages for salaried?

For people who keep hoping this is over, it is nowhere near over. More layoffs are coming for sure both in April and May, and there are some indications that it might continue as far as June and July. Basically, all we can do is sit, wait, stress and... — read more 

Hey Mr. Hackett the Hatchet, here's an idea to cut all you ever planned to cut or secretly dreamed of cutting and MORE. You'd be done within a week instead of dragging this out until May or June and everybody would be happy happy happy. Seriously... — read more 

Has anybody heard will there be another wave soon? Is there any indication what locations could be hit? Hard to think they will stop with these layoffs, so the fact that it has been relatively quiet these days only makes me more stressed out.