Topics regarding layoffs at Hertz

Topics regarding layoffs at Hertz

Is Hertz dismantling

I left a couple of yrs ago because of the toxic environment but work for Avis now and we heard that Hertz is starting to dismantle. Is this true?

Cronyism allowed at Hertz

When a CEO hires all their friends, it’s often referred to as nepotism or cronyism, depending on the context: • Nepotism typically refers to favoritism shown to relatives, especially in job hiring. While originally about family, it’s sometimes... — read more 

Let this sink in folks:

In 2022, Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr's total compensation was $182 million. Kathy Marinello's salary in 2019 total compensation of $9.14 million Gil West, appointed in Apr 2024, has a tenure of 1.17 years. total yearly compensation is $35.18M

HR is the main issue

I’m doing my due diligence and casting a wide net in sharing my experience, in hopes that future applicants steer clear of this company. Layoffs are a constant concern—especially for those in management who are more exposed to the company’s... — read more 

Deplorable

They Can’t Get Out of Their Own Way Despite financial struggles, leadership continues to waste money—bringing in more of Gil’s Delta friends to the SLT while departments fall apart. Each new SLT hire adds to the toxicity, all while they hide behind... — read more 

Darker days on the horizon

This company is a textbook example of mismanagement and financial irresponsibility. Despite ongoing financial struggles, leadership continues to spend frivolously—and it’s frankly disturbing to witness. Every few weeks, we’re introduced to yet... — read more 

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They Can’t Get Out of Their Own Way

This company is a textbook example of mismanagement and financial irresponsibility. Despite ongoing financial struggles, leadership continues to spend frivolously—and it’s frankly disturbing to witness. Every few weeks, we’re introduced to yet... — read more 

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New uniforms!

So this is what the executive team is spending their time on!

Henry leading Field Operations down the toilet

COO Henry K drank the Gil Kool-Aid banking on tariffs and car sales to save Hertz. Instead of standing up for the field, he is putting constraints on staffing levels. Field leadership isn't even responsible for their own P&L. Dictated by a COO &... — read more 

New round of airport layoffs?

Has anyone else heard rumors about maybe layoffs happening at airport locations? I've heard it's potentially going to really effect the location management team. I had heard they were doing it by seniority at most locations, but I'm not even sure if... — read more 

Store closures

Looks like Estero wants to close more stores Summer is going to be a bust

Prepare yourselves for more change - Ackman buys stake

Ackman, a long-time supporter of the current administration and its policies, has purchased a significant stake in Hertz through Pershing Square Holdings: Read Hertz CEO’s letter to employees about Bill Ackman’s ‘significant’ stake in the rental... — read more 

Hourly v salary

It’s nice to hear that many hourly employees with only a high school diploma are making more money in this company than management. Who makes this poor decision? Yet-Many management positions require education and experience. This company doesn’t... — read more 

Hertz Dollar sweepstakes

Dollar Car Rental launches a new advertising campaign featuring SNL star Mikey Day as 'The Common Sensei,' a wise teacher character demonstrating the company's common-sense approach to travel and car rentals. The campaign, launching April 7, 2025... — read more 

Senior market sales managers

The company created a position called senior market sales manager in the vast dept. Does no one realize since this happened, the vas sales have plunged?

Tenure needs reallocation of positions

One of the biggest challenges this company faces is a lack of clear direction. There’s a desire to modernize and be forward-thinking, but at the same time, key decisions are still being made by senior leaders whose approaches may be outdated and... — read more 

Trump tariffs

If tariffs are implemented this is the end of car rental industry. I think we close to the disaster.

Data Breach hush hush

Can't keep it a secret much longer. When will they announce the data breach that is being investigated right now. So long Tim Langly Hawthorn. Tim and Ned will stroke each other while Sandipsheet and the best in class Delta leadership take down the... — read more 

Layoff

Is it a gossip or we have a reliable source?

Hertz EV’s

Looks like Hertz EV’s being pushed out of the airport due customer service issues . These EV’s are now being pushed to local Hertz offices which is causing service issues. Upper management is writing up and threatening employees if they rent an EV... — read more 

Layoffs in the forecast

Many layoffs are coming as Senior Leadership has been tasked with downsizing operations payroll by 15% by 06.01.2025. Just uploaded my resume to Indeed this morning

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Layoff, quit, termed, the cycles continue

When employees keep leaving a department, it’s a clear warning sign. You’d expect the company to evaluate the directors and VPs, but instead, they just keep hiring replacements. The cycle continues because people don’t quit jobs—they quit bosses. — read more 

Hertz debt

Hertz owes 9 billion of loans by 2026 and the rest by 2029. Two options default on payments and file for bankruptcy or start cutting more to save more money.

FTC.Gov

Report Hertz! The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to... — read more 

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REAL GLASSDOOR REVIEW w/o COERCION

THIS JOB IS A NIGHTMARE YOU WILL NEVER WAKE UP FROM. I cannot emphasize this enough: DO NOT WORK HERE. This company is not just bad—it’s a soul-devouring abyss of misery and regret. Imagine a place so toxic, so utterly devoid of human decency... — read more 

THE WORST COMPANY TO WORK FOR!

Avoid at All Costs – Absolutely the Worst Place to Work If I could give this company zero stars, I would. Working here was hands-down the most toxic and frustrating experience of my career. Management is completely incompetent, disorganized, and... — read more 

Options are available

Did you know that FMLA protected leave by law, and you can use it for mental health issues such as depression or anxiety? Did you also know that depression and anxiety caused by stress on the job might qualify for workers compensation? I wonder... — read more 

Only if they like you

This company is a joke. You don’t get promoted if your have good results in your current position. You get promoted if the person who has a say so likes you. So don’t bother on working hard for the pennies they shell at you. Just like the... — read more 

Hertz Value verse Debt-Chapter 11

Hertz value is $1.32 billion. Hertz debt $18.9 billion +interest. Considering the company is on a downward decline, if you have stock, it’s time to sell. If you work here, now is the time to find new employment as the spring is when companies are... — read more 

No yearly raise

The cost of living has raised exponentially. Even dollar tree increased in prices. Eggs are $5. Hertz cares about its people. That’s why they haven’t given raises in years and aren’t giving raises this year either. At least now they offer a... — read more 

HLE Recruiter

Disappointed to find out that we are losing our recruiter/tap. Seems like we finally had a good one..... I have had the worst time trying to get ahold of my new tap. They wont respond to me and I've been trying to reach them for days. They haven't... — read more 

Incompetent Human Resources Department

Hertz does not care who they hurt. Have you met the HR department reps? Look at their inept backgrounds on linked in. This is why Hertz is low performing. HUMAN RESOURCES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURE! Stop blaming it on everyone else! Pick up a... — read more 

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