“I recognize the weight of this news, particularly as it follows the organizational changes we made last year,” Anagnost wrote. “I want to be clear that this will not become an annual process at Autodesk and these changes are not driven by the external environment or an effort to replace people with AI.”
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/sf-autodesk-ceo-layoffs-21309689.php
@b3 Andrew Eggnog isn't a bouncer he's a weak leader who looks to cuts to prop up the bottom line. There's no magic in that. Time for him to be replaced.
@OP Andrew Eggnog is on record saying sales people make too much money. That's rich given his package. Starboard should replace him sooner rather than later. The non-stop price increases on the install base aren't sustainable.
What is the severance the severance package we offer? No info anywhere for the US benefits.
Anagnost looks like a bouncer - He was hired to kick you all out so he is just doing his job.
Autodesk Reduces Workforce by 1,000 in Global Restructuring
Autodesk announced it will lay off 1,000 employees worldwide. This represents about 7% of its total workforce. The company is completing a multiyear sales organization restructuring. Roughly 10% of these job cuts will impact San Francisco workers. Autodesk anticipates $160 million in costs, mainly for severance payments.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/autodesk-layoffs-san-francisco-21309967.php
San Francisco, California