I was shocked by dolls vp gutting. Some seriously big deals. Who did a lot. What happened?

EXCLUSIVE: Kidscreen has confirmed these staff cuts, which are part of the toyco’s planned brand management business reorg. https://kidscreen.com/2025/11/17/mattel-layoffs-hit-global-brand-teams/

Today I was impacted by layoffs over at Mattel. I'm completely heartbroken bc this was my dream job. It was a privilege working on Hot Wheels, Barney, Thomas & Friends, American Girl, Jurassic World &... — read more 

For the curious former employees, what happened? Who got laid off?

Layoffs starting now

I’ve been at Mattel for under a year and was wondering how firm the company is when it comes to repaying sign-on bonuses. I’m realizing that this might not be the right environment for me.

Exec leadership going to Montreal and East Aurora. Looks like they're finally shutting them down. Let's see how many relocation packages they offer.

For lower pay Mattel employees, we can't afford to get medical treatment with a $3000 dollar deductible. Let all the fat cats pay! You know the ones with a high school diploma, making 80k or more! Which is almost everyone in some departments... — read more 

Offer retirement packages!!!! Had enough abuse! Unethical company lousy uneducated management. You hate us we hate you. Horrendous company. Corrupt!

Major shakeup at the top. Anyone have the deets?

was stuck in a GTO security meeting with a VP, an SD, and a D who were completely clueless about security. Honestly, my 12-year-old knows more than these muppets. I get it, though. They probably got roped into this gig after the CISO and the whole... — read more 

Old ranch hands have heard there is a plan to close the HTC , relocate and Maple Buildings? What is the scuttlebut on the ground? If these properties are going to bye-bye, definitely a new era!

That’s what everybody says now. It’s practically the department slogan. People mutter it in the hallways, joke about it during Zoom calls, even write it on the whiteboard in the conference room only to see some clown sneak in later and write "safe... — read more 

Mattel was named to the top 100 list of Great place to work. 88% of our employees said Mattel is a a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S. based company. Guess this site is trolled by the 12%. Ranked 23 on best work... — read more 

Even just rumors? We’re all walking on eggshells, and it’d be nice to know if something’s coming so we can brace for it. Radio silence just makes it worse.

Hasbro’s CEO warns that toy prices could start to rise in the fall because of tariffs https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/business/hasbro-ceo-tariffs

Is Mattel still using the PLM (project lifecycle management) software?

Not just the management, but also so many regular employees? I’d really like to know. Is it the toxic environment that slowly turns people into the absolute worst versions of themselves, or does this place simply attract a--holes and give them room... — read more 

So with this new "mandatory" RTO mandate stating we have to be in the office 4 days a week, how strictly is that enforced? I see many teams who only were in the office twice a week during non-busy times continue to do so, and teams where they rotate... — read more 

Now that they’re submitted spill your survey responses here - were we all aligned?

Mega layoffs coming soon. Expect the office to be closed and transitioned to a different Mattel location outside of Canada. Good luck to all those in Mega that will be affected. Doubt many will get relocation packages. To those who get one I'm sure... — read more 

You didn't like ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and you certainly didn't like DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), but don't worry, you'll love GIG!... Global Inclusion Guidance! Yay, the company is saved!

I want to see this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfNp9Ni8IG4 Send a link when the whole episode is out. Don’t trust the link ? Search 60 minutes Australia Barbie

What a way to bloviate into people's homes another way to sell cr-ppy toys. Mr fake himself happily pretending to be the professor of play when he himself barely believes any of the fetid drivel that tumbles effortlessly out of his mouth. Got to... — read more 

What I’m getting out of this mtg today: Yeah we had to let a bunch of people go. Look at how much money we waste on bu****it marketing stunts. Did I miss anything?

The scraps: sell-outs and their de-tarded reproductions. Good luck getting rid of high priced garbage, and I’m not talking about your children.

For the love of money, STAHP making toys of outdated material just because you have the time rights. Toy Story is dead. Didn’t you learn anything from Snow White. No one went because we’re sick of the same old cr-p being shoved down our throats. Not... — read more 

Mattel, the toymaker's parent company, declined to confirm the number. Mattel spokesperson Catherine Frymark said the cuts align with the company's Optimizing for Profitable Growth cost savings program, which began in 2024. The cuts occurred about... — read more 

Stock price hit a low of $17.01 today. People will claim tariffs cause the drop, but the underlying reason is no one wants to hang on to the tu-d when the going gets tough. Flight to quality and this ain't it. Watch more layoffs coming for... — read more 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Barbie/comments/1jhdmkr/mattel_laid_off_bill_greening_im_sorry_but_wtf/ Bill's mom just recently passed to add insult to injury.

Why would you want to work for a company in which a layoff is an annual event? The stock hasn't moved from around $20 in over 20 years. Only way VP's and above can get their bonus is to sacrifice their people.

Hey does anyone know how many months of severance they provide during layoffs?

Does anyone know the approximate number let go at Fisher-Price this week?

Layoffs happen every year. We get it. Most laid-off people are in the bottom half of the performance scale or are deemed “non-vital” to the core business. But this year's culling is a bridge too far. I think I will fail at my job now because among... — read more 

What happens in a situation like this? When it's literally impossible to get everything done with the remaining number of people?

Good luck to everyone.

Does anyone have info on how this works? I have no access to info any more and don't want to call HR. Thank you.

Layoffs going down at Fisher-Price. Any word elsewhere?

Now that we’ve all gotten the email, use this post to drop reliable info. I’ll start - which day is each location and who is actually at risk?