Thread regarding Qualcomm Inc. layoffs

Layoff 101

For those of you who are worried about lists, I highly doubt if they exists yet!. This is not how you do a sizable layoff, it is too difficult to create a list in advance containing thousand of names without it leaking all over the press and internet.

Real work will start once there is an official announcement. Power to be will announce % impacted, when will they do it and how it will be handled (transitional services etc) but don't expect HR to start knocking on your door on Thursday. Layoff are rarely based on performance ratings and mostly have to do with where they feel like they can cut people. In other words it is very likely that a 3 rating will survive and a 5 will be dispatched.

Disclaimer : I have no inside knowledge, and have no idea how big or little the number will be. All of the above is based on what I have seen during my tour of duty at other companies.

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Post ID: @OP+CBcSmKz

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Been there - wrong.

Please pick Me - right

wait and see. i would wager money and win but....

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Post ID: @vtE+CBcSmKz

And then sometimes the HR and manager get laid off right after helping with the layoff. true story.

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Post ID: @vte+CBcSmKz

Yep from prior experience I can confirm there is always a list, aggregated from vps all over. Usually these things go like this

  • axe entire group (may keep 1% super star). everyone blindsided

  • use the opportunity to axe low performers too (always the case) and/or

  • across the board cut of some % per group, % not the same for all

to achieve it, a "rank and yank" list is made even before final % is finalized. first level managers usually too low in food chain to influence, may not even be aware initially

also, physical layoff happen over number of days, logistics, HR only work to 4:30 and need a lunch break too you know

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Post ID: @Rww+CBcSmKz

Yeah, no that's not even close to true. Lists are created well in advance. Sometimes they don't know how far down the list they will go, but the lists exist.

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