I am not sure how accurate the numbers are. It is a number that is floating around. From what I have heard, the decision makers kept this close to the vest which is HIGHLY unusual for Sigma. I don't even think that resource managers knew the... — read more 

How substantiated are the numbers for the additional layoffs I wonder. Have also heard that the packages are generous. The frustrating thing is not knowing who is gone. Some people were told that they were fired today but were given until Friday to... — read more 

The rumor mill is fluttering....Apparently 32 were let go on 7/18 and a few were let go last month. The mill estimates that an addition 75 employees will be affected. If your manager asks you to document your processes or more information about your... — read more 

Layoffs are ongoing this week. It's massive and all of Sigma Aldrich is affected.The parent company (Fluka & Riedel-de Haën)is tightly managing profit targets and since we have issues with sales growth and profitability the only remaining avenue to... — read more