Thread regarding Viacom Inc. layoffs

Is it over? The board has gone silent.

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How do we know "Velocity team leads" are in the line of fire? I havent heard anything....

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Post ID: @hol+RBffldX

Team,

I know there’s been a lot of news in the past week – over the last year, in fact – about change (or potential change) in this company. I think it’s important to remember that so much of this change, while not always easy, has made us stronger. We’ve brought in new talent, re-energized our brands, rebuilt relationships – both inside these walls and out – and taken many other steps to strengthen and evolve our company for the future.

And, yes, sometimes change means making tough decisions – like today, where we made some changes across the organization. While these changes didn't impact a large percentage of our workforce, I know they were difficult nonetheless. We are saying goodbye to some great team members, some of whom have been here for a long time, and have made an important impact on this organization. We’re so grateful for their contributions, and want to assure you we’re taking many steps to make their transitions easier.

It’s also very important to understand how purposeful our changes have been. It isn’t just about cutting costs – although we want savings, too, and more flexibility to invest in new areas. These moves are really about our continued efforts to create a more agile and efficient organization that can thrive in a time of constant change. I’ll be giving you more context around all of this in our Bob Live on Thursday, and can take any questions you have.

I’m so proud of all we’ve accomplished over the past year, and couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity the change in our industry creates. I want us to be an organization that is energized by reinventing this business, and has the capability and capacity to constantly transform. Let’s continually push ourselves to discover what’s new, and what’s next. Let’s get out of our silos and learn from each other, and create the new faster. Let’s embrace change and possibility.

Thank you for supporting each other through this process, and for your continued focus in driving us forward.

Best,

Bob

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Post ID: @lnb+RBffldX

My VP has left for the day "but will be on email", some Velocity teams are having team wide meetings.

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Post ID: @rdi+RBffldX

Vh1 people are going, production and creative departments

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Post ID: @srm+RBffldX

I believe they are done at 345 at this time but the only confirmation I have is that HR has left the building and is now at 1515.

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Post ID: @ysx+RBffldX

about 12 people in tech that i know of at 345 has laid off and a bunch at nick web team

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Post ID: @bfe+RBffldX

Hey @Philippe's legacy, are the layoffs over at 345?

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Post ID: @osx+RBffldX

They've done 345 and Nick Digital so far, there's more to go

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Post ID: @lgs+RBffldX

Not over. Velocity team leads are in the line of fire as we speak.

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