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CBRE Group Layoffs 2024

Do you think there may be small/medium/large CBRE Group layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

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Was employed by CBRE back in 2023 as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to enhance the workforce skill set with regards to Elec/Mech skill set.
Outlined from day 1 that I had completed 2391 way back in 1999 but had never used it due to different Job roles, changing jobs etc (skill fade after 20yrs not using 2391). That was not a problem when accepting the position as retraining would be an option.
Spent next 3 months carrying out a "power consumption project" and after completing project 2 days before my 3 months probationary period was completed I was laid off with the Manager stating " You are not what we are looking for". Wish I had kept the sheet of A4 which stated which areas I was conducting the tests in and had the costs in overtime that it was going to cost their Electrician to carry out the works I had completed.
Used and Abused! CBRE? Huh!

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Post ID: @1vvg+1qkPcWor

More stock buybacks! All you people that got laid off, this is where your salary goes to:

https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/capital-markets/cbre-approves-5b-stock-buyback-says-stock-undervalued-despite-40-rally-126934

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Post ID: @5lhyb+1qkPcWor

Pay attention to this Gen Z and Gen Alpha ... You're falling into a trap if you decide to go here and you will get cut without warning.

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Post ID: @3Ayaz+1qkPcWor

Was laid off in June with no notice after working more than 10 years ..outside job market is not that great..bad timing

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Post ID: @3qgzn+1qkPcWor

If you are a CBRE employee who has been laid off, please contact me at 970-497-6667. I am a local journalist working on a story.

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Post ID: @2Spqh+1qkPcWor

Layed off today with zero notice. I'm in marketing within Advisory/brokerage side. I too was sent a surprise Zoom meeting request from my manager first thing in the morning. When I noticed a strange HR person was also invited I knew I was being let go. They are graciously letting me stick around to use the computer for job hunting for a couple weeks. 20 years with this company and this is my reward. CRE is in deep do----o.

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Post ID: @2Saxi+1qkPcWor

LAID OFF TODAY. COMPLETELY DEVASTATED. I WAS WORKING ON AMAZON ACCOUNTS AND PLACEMENTS. THIS CAME OUT OF THE BLUE. UPDATE YOUR RESUMES NOW. THERE IS AN INTERNAL MEMO OF A MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OCCURING BY FALL 2024. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

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Post ID: @2zpbz+1qkPcWor

Laid off today. HR rep gave my manager a script to read explaining the lay off in vague terms and stating I was terminated immediately as she sat there awkwardly nodding

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Post ID: @2qkug+1qkPcWor

Hearing about one more wave coming next month, y’all start applying and be safe.

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Post ID: @2lvoy+1qkPcWor

Laid off this morning too

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Post ID: @2lgxh+1qkPcWor

Layoff was a scheduled zoom meeting in the morning with my manager. Knew I was dead in the water when it was my manager and another person I had never seen before (turns out she was HR). I had a good relationship with the manager. All this woman could say is your job has been eliminated. Would not answer any follow-up questions like what was the criteria for choosing me, etc. It was really a pathetic way to handle any employee.

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Post ID: @2kgih+1qkPcWor

Yea. was laid off in July 2023, they gave me two weeks, only because they needed me to finish what I was working on. Ungrateful F**KS didn't even provide a severance for employees that have been there for 5 and 7 years. Sc--w you Kristin Repp and Bob Sulantic.

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Post ID: @2keyv+1qkPcWor

For those laid off how did it happen? Did they call out of the blue or was a meeting set up? I have so much anxiety about this!

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Post ID: @2krav+1qkPcWor

I heard that every product team in GWS laid off atleast 1 person from every team.

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Post ID: @2kcjl+1qkPcWor

Confirmed. I was just laid off today. I was told Friday would be my last day. Literally only 4 days notice.

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Post ID: @2idrv+1qkPcWor

There are definitely more coming by end of Q2 (according to an email I saw). Just not sure which areas will be impacted.

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Post ID: @2exha+1qkPcWor

Confirmed. Bodies have been flying out the door at the executive level and non-executives are next.

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Post ID: @20clu+1qkPcWor

Its coming - big restructure of the CBRE GWS business and particularly at functional level - we're all sat waiting for the news and updating resumes - not a good place and no comms from leaders or management - really really poor and avoid unless your on a client site - zero job security

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Post ID: @1Tfsj+1qkPcWor

You’ll be seeing more of this, so start looking for a new job now! Amidst $150MM in Additional Cost-Cutting, CBRE Spends $630MM in Stock Buybacks in 2023 to Appease Investors & Management. In the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate, adaptability and strategic foresight are paramount. Source: https://news.theregistryps.com/amidst-150mm-in-additional-cost-cutting-cbre-spends-630mm-in-stock-buybacks-in-2023-to-appease-investors-management/

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Post ID: @1Idne+1qkPcWor

Sorry, autocorrect. I MEANT I was laid off Friday, I was a talent sourcer for CBRE.

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Post ID: @1Bofw+1qkPcWor

I got laid off Friday, was a talent sourced for CBRE. I heard more layoffs for this group is on the way. Pipelines are drying up.

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Post ID: @1Bilf+1qkPcWor

layoffs started a few weeks ago, more to come.

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Post ID: @Twca+1qkPcWor

More to come in 2024 for sure. Leave if you have better options

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Post ID: @Nygn+1qkPcWor

There should be a type of severance package offered?

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Post ID: @mndd+1qkPcWor

That company sold your salary out to shareholders and investors, this headline was 2 months ago. Its not even a joke that your just a number their, they'd axe you all if they had to.

"Amidst $150MM in Additional Cost-Cutting, CBRE Spends $630MM in Stock Buybacks in 2023 to Appease Investors & Management."

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Post ID: @modo+1qkPcWor

Yep. Laid off two days ago. Others as well

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Post ID: @ksvc+1qkPcWor

I’ve only heard timing is uncertain but to expect more changes. That can be taken a few different ways.

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