Hackett just sent an email letting us know that GDIA founder Paul Ballew is electing to retire and asked us to wish him well. Rumor has it that GDIA will be slimmed down considerably. Nice that top management is allowed to retire, we're supposed to... — read more 

Informal poll at work today. Team demographics 66% over 55; 3% 40s; 31% under 30. 45% stated if offered a package today, they would take it. 25% stated they hope they get laid off as they are tired of the stress and planned to retire in 1-2 years... — read more 

Our supervisor informed us that substantial cuts are coming in April for GEE.

Very sad state to work in and still be productive. Nice leadership!

Sadly, they are not the people who will be laid off, judging by what we have seen so far. Ford has so many useless managers who have no idea what they're doing and who only got where they are because they know the right people. Getting rid of them... — read more 

So quiet, like crickets chirping!

Think about it, when we ad the potential number of cuts at Ford to the number of the workers laid off at GM, the number of laid off people hits the number that is more than enough to fill the headcount of a whole automotive company. Good luck finding... — read more 

I think it's important to do the math and not listen to the reassurances of middle and upper management. North America will lose 5-10k people. By the end of Q2. Ford won't get to that number by just laying off middle management and contractors. I... — read more 

Ford is expected to lay off between 25,000 and 50,000 workers around the world this quarter! If you already worked over 30 and 40 years, you should be ready to bail at moments notice Where exactly did the "up to 50,000" number come from? The highest... — read more 

Good People who gave several decades of their life to Ford left un-ceremoniously on a days notice. No formal communication sent thanking them and acknowledging their contributions. Rest of us come to know about their termination after they are gone... — read more 

I find it to be a little hypocritical to view the layoffs as just a problem of an individual. I understand the free market and the right of a company to take their business elsewhere, but when layoffs are done in regions such as Michigan, where the... — read more 

Ford Credit employees had a video from their CEO this week where he said the North American Ford Credit business centres will not be impacted by the final phase of Hackett's Smart Redesign. Is that true or more lies from the home office to calm... — read more 

Who knew that selling McDonald's employees a 45K SUV on 8 yr lease wouldn't work? Car bubble as bad or worse than 2008 housing bubble. Record car sales had NOTHING to do with a "Booming Economy" and everything to do with lending people money who have... — read more 

Of course, not in this way and not in the manner that they were performed in, but could we really expect anything else? The industry is changing and automotive companies are in demand for a different kind of workers. I think I don’t even have to... — read more 

As someone who has advised auto workers and salaried personnel over the years, some observations I'll share with you. ~Auto salaries and wages are the highest wages you'll probably earn the rest of your life. Make changes in your lifestyle now. ~If... — read more 

1/2 hour after the video there were 3 comments all about the euro people let go....5 min later comments section was blank. Sounds like Facebook???? Sensorship!

In department meeting today we were told our layoffs would be cascaded week of April 8th and compete by end of April. Does anybody know if this refers just to one department or if it applies to all those that will be affected by layoffs? Does it mean... — read more 

I've been looking at media coverage of GM layoffs and ours, and to say the two do not compare would be an understatement. GM layoffs were everywhere - they caused such an outrage that even politicians from both sides came out to condemn them. And yet... — read more 

It is more about “total compensation” than salary. Those who have the Ford pension are more of a target than those with a higher base pay and no pension. It is very common for the younger more newly hired to have a higher salary than long term... — read more 

I worked for many years for all the big 3 and finally for Japanese OEM. So I can make the comparison...yes the big 3 usually make either poor future product planning decisions or poor execution of designs and hence in desperation take the short term... — read more 

We know Ford wants to cut total of 5,000 employees in Germany and another 1,150 in the UK - does anybody know why we don't have an exact number for the US yet? We are left guessing not only how many have been laid off so far, but how many more we can... — read more 

Any place that would actually welcome people with 20+ years of experience? I can't find any at the moment...

It’s a shame that employees that are the heart and soul of this company are paying the price for poor decisions of the leadership. I get that is maybe the easiest way for them, they cut costs and at the same time try to do the same with a lower... — read more 

Since Tuesday is usually the most usual layoff day in addition to Thursday - don't ask me why I read it somewhere and I can't remember now - are we going to see the continuation of cuts at Ford today? I wish we could get at least one week to relax... — read more 

Unlike previous downsizing based on HR rules and employee performance this event has an ugly undertone. Take a breath be honest and look at who's being let go. Class action anyone?

If so, which groups? Concerned for former colleagues (glad I recently departed in retrospect).

LL5. LL6 and GSR level layoffs will begin first week of April, and will happen organization by organization as reorgs are finalized. As Ford switches to electric and hybrid powertrains, some engine programs will see heavier cuts than others. People... — read more 

Since I’m seeing a lot of salaries thrown around feel free to see how you compare to your peers. Glassdoor is all over the palce, so this may help. It is illegal to prevent sharing of salaries so no worries there. You can round numbers so things... — read more 

This one got posted a month ago, I am reposting it to bump it (source @XNGqTYM ) I often times see people post about the "media" or "news" when commenting about auto industry layoffs. People need to realize that the media will not "bite the hand that... — read more 

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The fake "Recovery" fueled by loose credit and the lowest interest rates in recorded history has finally run out of steam. People are financing cars over 7-8 years now, even with rock bottom interest rates. What does that tell you? Well, most Ford... — read more 

A family member is an engineer in engine components working on future models. I as many others out here are worried about our friends and family employed by Ford. Any chance this group might be ok or expect smaller cuts? Prayers to all going thru... — read more 

Ford wants to appear as a kind benevolent SE Michigan USA company. Bill wants to have the appearance of the good guy. Hackett wouldn’t be doing anything that the Ford family didn’t sanction. The leadership at the company is very poor and continues to... — read more 

Did the layoffs continue today? I was afraid of Monday but there were no layoffs at my location today. In fact, it was a bit too quiet, if you ask me. If they didn’t happen today, when can we expect the layoffs to continue?

Did the company offer anyone to relocate as an alternative to being cut? Other companies tend to do that but I haven’t seen that in my surroundings. I single, without kids, no mortgage, so having to relocate for me is not a big problem, even more, a... — read more 

Just curious, I heard mixed news regarding the contract Employees in PD Engineering working on the future programs. Any information in regards to this? Thank you in advance

Why did they needed to do this in this way. I feel for the european colleagues but why did they need to imply that the layoffs are gonna be done overseas, which makes American workers more or less safe. Hate to say this but it turns out that it would... — read more 

Start looking now and Be careful of where you blast your resume to. Tailor your resume specifically to each position you apply to. Use the exact same spelling and phrasing as in the job posting requirements as autobots filter resumes. Only apply to... — read more 

It is only for show. There are 323 external Ford job postings at present, many newly posted. The stock price has not moved. The analysts all know it is bluster and BS. When the round of layoffs is over Hatchet will send an email rallying the troops... — read more 

Yes, changing from selling cars to not selling cars. Changing from giving you a job to giving you the boot out the door. The fear of admitting the industry and economy as a whole is tanking is palpable. It's called a Recession, whether your nightly... — read more