Even though RIFs and furloughs are ongoing, I was just informed we hired two College Grads from back East. Start date is Q2. First question why? Second Q is, has anyone told these poor kids "DON'T COME HERE". hard to understand such logic. I can only... — read more 

Merry RIFmas everyone! I know we all will enjoy leftovers of last year's furlough cake this Holiday season! Fantastic place to work!

Any truth to phoniex being the training center of excellence

Lots of speculation out there about who is looking at this site. What can we anonymous posters do to ensure we get Dave's attention? It's a shame thelayoff.com doesn't have some means to tag Honeywell publicly, maybe get the media's attention.

It's time to start this discussion. Post your thoughts here.

The Wall Street Journal wants a “substantial number” of newsroom employees to take a buyout, editor-in-chief Gerard Baker announced to his staff in a memo sent to WSJ staff Friday morning. According to Politico, Ed Finn—the president of Barron’s... — read more 

My spouse was headhunted to Honeywell nearly 20 years ago from Hewlett Packard. We hated leaving HP, we were both working there when it was a great company and our time there left us with lifelong friends and great memories. Nearing 20 years with... — read more 

It's pretty obvious to me that this is not about collaboration. It's about finding reasons to fire people. So I'm playing the game. They can RIF me if they want but fire? I'm not going out like that. But I'm very curious about enforcement.

Didn't Honeywell design the new HQ building to only have desk space for about 80% of expected HQ workers? The reason was many normally work from home OR visit other locations so why build work locations for them? Additionally, desk space was all... — read more 

I am referring specifically to the one that announced a RIF for band 3 positions and above and as well as for volunteers by 8/29.

My cobra costs for my wife and I are $1000 a month just for the medical part. Looks like HW contributed about 70% when I was working.

Now we get to see how bad they're gonna screw us this time...

Very recently, an update was rolled out to out computers. Probably still not there on some. They are running McAfee DLP (data loss prevention). Look it up. It scans everything and watches what you do with any content considered sensitive. It will try... — read more 

The RIF email contained a link to the Honeywell policy on the topic, but I could not find information on severance. I have also searched internal documents and found no further information. Is Honeywell severance a standard package? Does improve with... — read more 

Another example of how NOT to run an aerospace company: http://fortune.com/2016/10/21/bombardier-7500-jobs-layoffs/ After that huge Canadian government bail out they're still laying off. "Ottawa is under pressure from the Quebec government, which... — read more 

Does anyone know if this new November 1, 2016 RIF will be the last one before the 26 week severance package is changed? There was rumor of this last time but wanted any updates. Also, does anyone know if they are going to change the pension plans in... — read more 

Deal would combine two of the aerospace industry’s biggest suppliers Rockwell Collins Inc. is in advanced talks to buy B/E Aerospace Inc., in a deal that would unite two of the global aerospace industry’s biggest suppliers. A deal would value B/E... — read more 

http://www.filedropper.com/2016-10-22121318

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jmaureenhenderson/2016/10/21/if-you-read-one-of-these-five-phrases-in-a-company-review-dont-apply-there

Please confirm if the class action lawsuit brought against Honeywell International for a variety of wrongful employee terminations is fact. It does not sound good for the company's future !

Does anyone have an update on our Mockingly (aka brave lady that asked the question during town hall)? Would really like to know that she is still employed and has not been put on PIP. Would also like HER to know how grateful we are that she did... — read more 

Does anyone have any idea who this is affecting this round? (Indirect, direct, band 3 or band 4) there are rumours around supervisors wIth less than 5 people. At this point I have no clue! Don't understand a company who pulls this, "We are going to... — read more 

"Both layoffs and furloughs can create behavioral issues and costs, and you could argue that furloughs are tougher in some ways. But one fact remains: Layoffs are much more disruptive to an organization in both the short and the long term. Even... — read more 

http://www.startribune.com/honeywell-ends-telecommuting-option/397929641/

What can be expected? Thoughts?

And the $50 Bravo Award goes to the lady with a question: She asked why employees are being punished by the ban on WFH and increased dental. Cote responded with asking if her colleagues made her ask the question because she was the bravest or most... — read more 

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSFWN1CR0XJ?type=companyNews I thought the number in aero was around 600 (according to posts around here). ACS was hit harder than aero?

Manufacturing & Engineering: Azcentral.com this morning (Friday, 10.21), says small number of employees will be affected in Manufacturing & Engineering. (Small number?). They're making it sound trivial. One person being let go is one too many (unless... — read more 

I am not sure if i continue to stay and wait out till things get better or i go to another industry. I honestly wanted to stay for another 10 yrs. I am already here for 10 yrs. i enjoyed working with people at HW ; I have a very good manager and so... — read more 

"I have clarified with HR that even though we will all be in the office 40 hours a week, for salaried employees, this does not prohibit you from working outside of your core hours at home as your work load or the business dictates." YEAH RIGHT! Make... — read more 

Why won't those sadistic idiots just do one big cut and get it over with? This slow torture of three layoffs, furloughs, reduced benefit, threat of salary cuts, all in one year is not healthy for anyone, especially in the morale department, and most... — read more 

I've heard rumors around: Vacation policy Sick day policy Severance policy Want to see what others are hearing.

This is about a week old: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/rockwell-collins-cutting-workforce-by-2-to-3-percent-20161014 The actions they are taking seem a lot less cruel than what goes on at Honeywell. Plus Honeywell has been in a... — read more 

WAY TO GO!!! PERFECT!!! Asked what everyone wants to ask. And to Dave's snarky response on whether your colleagues thought you were the best to ask the question or were the most expendable, report that bastard to HR.

I can save you from wasting an hour of your life that you'll never get back. Here are the talking points: -slow growth economy -tough decisions, layoffs -uncertain future/election cycle -doom and gloom -2017 not any better -blah blah blah -need to... — read more 

Would all of us applying for RIF send a strong message to Aero? In essence it be as if no one volunteered and make them choose folks the old fashion way. Just a thought that is gaining steam

Coincidence? Anyone want to guess how bad the Q3 results are going to be? We saw an 8% dip when they reduced guidance on the 7th. Interesting to see the uptick in volume after the RIF email went out to employees... — read more