How is the package?
If you are in the Bay Area and need a job...
Reach out to symon.tran@genentech.com - there are multiple positions available over there at Genentech
Rumor
Think I overheard one of the temp security guards say that he'll be busy through Thursday here in Alpharetta. Can't say what that entails exactly, but take it as you will.
Richmond
I am in Richmond and my team was affected by layoffs. We were only hinted at possible personnel changes as in hiring freezes during the MMS quarterly meeting, and our managers reassured us we were well positioned. As I understand it, McKesson was not... — read more
Physician Services in The Woodland, TX
Any hits there. Good luck!
#Outsourcing and #Offshoring
100+ offshore jobs added in the last six months, and MCK people sent over to train them..... Sad to see the slow death continue. Too bad Paragon leaders are making the same bad mistakes that ki-led Horizon, but not using lessons learned... — read more
Any updates about MPS&A Moon Township?
Is it still quiet?
GV VP
Golden Valley Vice President has been in hiding for three weeks. Instead of his office on first floor, he is now up in his executive office. For those from that office you know what I'm talking about.
2016 LAYOFF FACTS --- Target: 1600 employees - Start and End Date: 3/14 to 3/24
Known Cities Affected: San Francisco (Corporate Functions and Generics), Richmond, Alpharetta, Jacksonville, Forth Worth (McKesson Specialty) High level Executives Canned: SVP of Generics and Head of Sourcing (rumored next) Who Won't Be Affected:... — read more
How do they execute layoffs? A call? A conference with HR? Who's present?
How does the actual act of communicating that you've been laid off happen? Do they call you in a conference room? If yes, who is there? Do you have time to go back to your desk and pick up stuff? What do they tell you? How long does it take? I am... — read more
How are you notified if you're affected?
How are you notified if you're affected by the layoff? Does someone come to your desk?
US Pharma Finance
FP&A tomorrow
Golden Valley starts tomorrow.
Golden Valley starts tomorrow. HR has rooms booked. This is more and deeper than what was communicated even by the VP/GM of MediMart who stated "I wouldn't get my resume ready" and "if you want to buy a house then buy a house, don't let this stop... — read more
Corp IT also affected
Friend from CIT Alpharetta office notified Monday his last day 3-31-16.
McK Westminster March 2016 Layoffs
No layoffs are apparent in Westminster today, so most folks around the office are expecting activity Thursday, as it is known there will be some Directors flying in to be onsite.
IT FINANCE RANT
Our leadership in IT Finance is horrible. Look, we have greater than 90% turnover.... How about over 5 different 'managers' in a bit over 2 years shows the style of this group. ALL leaders come across as confused, they are ineffective. Our motivation... — read more
More layoffs
It looks like more layoffs are starting today... again, no consideration for those who have given many years of service. It's really unfortunate the way they are handling this and it shows little respect for those being laid off and those left... — read more
Genpact
For those who have been laid off, did Genpact come into your facility at all?
MMS accepted million dollars in public funds to add 225 jobs to Richmond area:
Four months ago: http://news.henrico.com/news/press-release-mckesson-medical-surgical-to-expand-henrico-division-hq Today: WTF?!? Hey Virginia thanks for your job growth tax dollars, we can't wait to collect your unemployment funds too!
Get it over with
Looks like it will take a week to do this. Nervous. Richmond, BC
Why questions when there was a WARN notice filed about 150+ Job Custs at MCK Medical-Surgical, Richmond, VA
This was back in January, so 60 days for a WARN, that's it. I am not impacted but we knew this for a while now.
McKesson to invest $157M and create nearly 1,000 jobs in Texas expansion
McKesson to become Irving's largest employer with $157M expansion IRVING (Dallas Business Journal) – San Francisco-based McKesson Corp. yesterday announced plans to spend $157 million on an expansion that will bring around 1,000 new jobs to the... — read more
IWS?
Nothing yet at IWS Richmond, but it's early.
Stay off those floors.
I heard that the 18th Floor and the Vision Center on Monday will be converted to termination stations. Stay off those floors.
What's going on today? Can someone summarize? There is a ton of contusion here?
Some people say it's happening, some folks say it's lies? What's the real scoop? I left in 2015 on my own.
Jacksonville Layoffs
We are waiting in Jacksonville because we know it is going to happen. If you think these are lies then you must not have been here very long or you are drinking a flavor of Kool-Aid I haven't tasted.
GA / Job Cuts
Yep its underway... GA getting layoffs today, not sure the total number for GA yet but we were told ~1600 corp wide for this week.
Monday and Tuesday are Definites
110% sure. Be prepared. Talking point notes are ready.
5th highest paid CEO in the world
The CEO should have his salary cut in half & wouldn't be any layoffs. He is the 5th highest paid CEO in the world... Also they should quit #offshoring because they are screwing up big time.
San Francisco HR team is incompetent with a level of arrogance that would make Napoleon blush
We have known that San Francisco layoffs were coming for months. They refused to fill open reqs there opting instead for Alpharetta (you can pay slave wages in a right to work state). I can tell you one thing: the San Francisco HR team is incompetent... — read more
What Will Be, Will Be!
So many employees are very nervous. Monday seems to be the dreaded day. I am not going to loose sleep over this...