Thread regarding DXC Technology layoffs

lol actually reminds me a little of Edward from League of Gentlemen

Is it just me or does he look like a Thunderbirds puppet with all the funny hand movements? Some sort of muppet anyway!

Spartans? I did that. What a pile of shyte

How does capitalism handle greed, dishonesty, lack of ethics ?

I'm looking for some genuine answers as to who could be really said to be held responsible in this con game of layoffs

It's literally the exact same playbook he used at CSC and is now using at DXC. One trick pony who has ended up ruining thousands of people's lives while raking in millions of dollars in his pockets. Shameful.

Here is a video from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOOXbVz4CU

Listen from 5:09 to 6:06 to learn about agressive cost cutting.

Is there a link to the video which is not hidden behind a firewall? Those of us that have got the boot want to see what the fuss is all about. Surely it would be on Youtube?

I missed out on the Spartans training crap.

If you still believe the B.S you may have Stockholm syndrome. Please seek assistance.

@3nwx I'm not sure DXC management are clever enough to position DXC to sell to a competitor, but I do think that is where it will end up.

They are betting the farm on being able to sell digital transformation stuff whilst cutting costs to shore up the profit margins. If they can sell more digital stuff then great, the company grows revenue and Wall Street is content. If that doesn't work there will be yet more WFRs as the company tries in vain to cut their way to prosperity. THAT'S when a lesser value DXC will be picked up by a competitor.

I believe DXC's vision is to position itself to sell to a competitor once it has finished pruning the payroll. Combine that with no true leadership and a high level of fear that you are going to be WFR'd, and I don't see how DXC gets any new business of significant value.

Before I left I saw three hardworking over achievers dumped on the same day. if you think you'll survive based on working harder you sir, are a moron.

Looked at the video now - I am also surprised about the comments from a few colleagues at the bottom of the page - oh my god! Only 1 honnest comment.

how can you still say : "I am so proud to be DXC "??? or "Good message, Mike" (???) I am really disconnecting from it all. The sooner I am out the better. All is "fake news"

isn't this the guy that took a bonus of 40 mil USD for the merge?

and now they are doing WFR to cover that big bonuses all board members received :))

@3qdn You missed him saying that "People are our most important asset" and that DXC are investing in people because we all get to do Spartans...

I watched the video, but had to give up after 5 minutes. (Surprised I got that far) I am sure he had a smirk on his face as he was explaining WFR's. Did he mention all that money he made from the merger??

Here is the much talked about link for Mike Lawrie's speech: https://my.dxc.com/news/2017/july/thriving-on-change--together.html

I live 'down under' and most of the views shared in this thread are very much similar to what is felt in our countries.

@OnplH9L-2rug Video is on the front page at my.dxc.com

Is there anywhere we can see this talk? Does anyone have the link or can point me to it. after this interesting tread I am really eager to look at it, even if only to laugh at a executive wearing 2 watches... what a show off. For the rest I am really waiting for the announcements of the WFR's in our region. Hope to be out of this mess very quickly and would like to volunteer asap!

@OnplH9L-2wwm, congratulations! Yes, has nothing to do with utilization, under performance. People are subject to WFRs are due to higher salary. At my account, they are getting rid of "regular" employees and hire "contractors". This will help the top to achieve "savings" goal faster- no benefits cost for the "contractor". They can let go of the "contractor" without having to pay severence.

To @OnplH9L-2bxp, @OnplH9L-2jtn, thank you for the most sensible comments on this thread ...

I was a statistic that was WFR'd in June after 20+ years of service. Despite busting my guts for the company and having worked many long hours for no additional compensation I was delighted to be made involuntarily redundant. After a 3 week break I was back in employment for a competitor but with a 35% pay rise.

Why was I selected for a WFR? Clearly being an expensive employee was one factor but more importantly my utilisation in LDSM was stated as being under 60% whereas in reality my actual utilisation was around 110% and my management dithered for so long to update LDSM until it was too late. My replacement was a graduate with less than 12 months experience but more importantly he is a cheaper resource. The person will struggle for a while with the customer who is very demanding, but that is no longer my problem!

Now that I am out of DXC my blood pressure has returned to normal levels, I have less BS to deal with, less BS emails from management and better work-life balance. There is life outside of DXC.

If any of you imagine that by doing ANYTHING you can save yourself from the WFR bullet then you are sadly mistaken.

I see people on here talking about colleagues or areas who do nothing and how their own hard work and dedication to the customer and the business is what will see them remain.

It won't.

If only layoffs were about performance or value to the business it would make sense, but its not.

The target is to have 100,000 employees by end of FY19. Doesn't matter which of the 80,000 get cut between now and then, although the likely targets are anyone earning more money than the lowest paid equivalent somewhere else in the world.

It also matters not one jot that you believe your American or European employee is more technically capable and able than their equivalent third world colleague.

This is the sad fact here, there is only one logic - reduce the payroll bill.

' Im doubtful that this organization actually "respect" reasonable limits what one will do or not do.'

This company, like it's predecessor respects no one but the share holder! Not its staff, not its customers not it's creditors, not anyone! I hope all of you that need to stay because you have to manage to achieve your aims in the short to medium term, but be assured there is no long term future, it's there for all to see. Talk about Lions led by Donkeys!

There is a fundamental difference between bending over backwards vs strong work ethic. Strong work ethics prepared you for the next opportunity. Im doubtful that this organization actually "respect" reasonable limits what one will do or not do.

It clearly the jobs are being moved offshore without any regards for what the employees will do or not. The message is loud and clear... we (leadership) don't give it a sh$$t what values you bring to this organization... the "survivors" either kiss as$$ or lay low to avoid to be the target of WFRs...

HardA$$, your message is a little harsh but the content is quite accurate. My observation is the people that bend over backwards to be a company player are the first ones selected for layoffs. The management seems to respect employees who place reasonable limits on what they will (and will not) do.

The dude is a manipulator and deceiver; the human equivalent of stealth and camouflage in the animal kingdom. You need to understand that this is not a fluke... it is by deliberate choice that the BoD installs people like this to manipulate the masses. They intimate the weak and insecure into working extra hours and sacrifing their family time and health out of fear for their jobs. I cannot sympathize for these sheep... they bring calamity upon themselves because the predators ALWAYS detect who has no spine. Good news is that the competent, the strong, the confident always survive. Bullies leave this crowd alone because they know this is where the real work gets done. I know many of you will flame away ok this, but it does no good the shoot the messenger.

Pause the video. On his left wrist expensive looking men's traditional watch. Right wrist is an Apple Watch. Why would anyone wear two watches ...

I also noticed his ear tips are flaming red, an involuntary body sign of lying. Another sign of lying making strange false sympathetic statements. Kind of like his statements about those laid off ... thanks for all you did, now hit the road. He doesn't feel bad about it at all. I don't trust him.

Two watch theory - 1. One is a time watch 2. Heart monitoring device..

Just a thought ...

Two watches? Could one be a fit bit?

I put in as much effort to care for him as he does for me - zero.

Why is he wearing 2 watches? So he can layoff people twice as fast? And his chin is exactly like our logo, I can't unsee it.

Hard A$$, I'm not sure if you are a "lifer" at DXC or from EDS or HP or CSC. It is quiet apparent that you probably have not had to endure the economy impacts in the real IT world. I think the statement you made is rather condescending towards XXZ.

I think the message XXZ tried to convey is - would be nice to let employees know so they can plan their life if subject to WFR.

if you for a minute believe you could hold a company "hostage" so you can make it a "forever@" job, I wish you all the best to be the "survivor@". Some of us actually have been through the battle fields and are in touch with the reality in the "outside" IT . world...WFR never about how good, bad your true capabilities are. It's about the quickest path the top can meet the reduction goal. Just because you "managed" to keep a job for now, nothing is forever...

I agree with 1tih on this. xxz gained nothing by providing 'extra' service except providing DXC (and others) justification for their abuse. Companies will continue to belittle and disrespect employees as long as the employees lay down and take it. And the reality that xxz has been laid off multiple times does not indicate 'professionalism'; rather the characteristics of an amateur. Reserve the Professional titles for those of us who know how to keep a job.

@OnplH9L-xxz - You are a professional and did your job as such until the day you were shown the door, and even after you were pushed through it. Exactly what did that get you? A raise, bonus, or recognition ex post facto? An "atta boy" from your new employer? Believing that "you did a good job" does not pay the bills when they are due.

Sorry if this sounds like I'm bagging on you, but this is exactly the type of loyalty and hard work which companies think is OWED them by the very people they treat like sh--. Unless they're made to see that this isn't going to be tolerated, they'll only keep pushing for that extra inch as long as workers don't push back.

I have to admit, you're a bigger person than I would be in that situation. Though, not necessarily the better off for it.

Yes I was , he finally talked about the layoffs and at least recognized that a lot of people who were let go , did hard work for the company.

But I would like to see more details on whom is on the chopping block, not knowing is hard to plan your life.

I know I am a professional and I have been told at other jobs about layoffs (out sourcing) and when my last day would be. I was being paid to do a job and I did it up to and excluding my last day on the job (actually I let people call me after my last day so I could help).