If anyone here is providing information or screenshots to James Faris at Business Insider, be cautious! I’ve heard from my VP who knows the identity of one of the informants that they’re watching them and waiting for them to slip up again. I'm told... — read more 

Is that now official?

Paramount Global has had its credit rating downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings due to concerns about the large amount of debt it will take on after acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. The planned $110 billion deal would leave the combined... — read more 

Everyone from my group who got laid off has already landed somewhere new. Pretty quick turnaround. Maybe there's hope out there after all.

Checking in on the global RTO rollout: I’d love to hear from colleagues in the UK and EU offices. Has your local leadership confirmed a specific Phase 2 start date yet or are local labor regulations still being navigated? It would be great to compare... — read more 

Does anyone have any genuine insights into whether or not the second round of layoffs will still be happening soon? Or could they be on hold for now until the WB merger is finalised? Doesn’t look like convergence will be ready as planned either.

Can someone explain the new STIP policy? Former employee here looking to collect their bonus.

Predictions for the next few months: Phase 2: oh now we are sure we want to incentivize buyouts (if we were not b4) New hiring to replace opt outs and quitters: they are gonna scrutinize these with eye on filling gaps with wbd employees where they... — read more 

https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/business/hbo-max-paramount-set-to-be-combined-into-one-streaming-service-after-hollywood-merger/ 6 billion in cost cuts

Read here that a tiny group might get to stay remote, at their manager's discretion. Any real criteria behind it, or just who you know?

Am I the only one thinking about this? Is anyone else concerned we have to go into the office every single day… in time square…. After ellisons buddy Trump started a war with Iran….. commute in the busy subways to the office IN TIME SQUARE…. so now... — read more 

That's all I have to say. I'm so dissapointed in this sh---y company.

https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-superior-netflix-four-days-1236674011/

VPs and above are not going into the office while others are forced to go in 5x a week. These “leaders” have excuses like they’re at an offsite or their car keeps breaking down. There is even a VP who takes a flight from Florida each week to go into... — read more 

Anything worth sharing here?

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Has there been any updates on when the STIP/bonus hits? Manager says they haven’t heard a peep from our EVP about It

Looks like some are remote. Interesting.

For all of us in Phase 1, curious to hear your thoughts on the experiment thus far after the snack cart honeymoon period has worn off. I for one think it’s worse than expected. For sure my productivity has gone down with my commute and working... — read more 

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Has anyone heard anything regarding U.K. layoffs, RTO, pay-outs (similar to the U.S.)? It's been very hush-hush abroad.

It’s been a few weeks since I was laid off, and nothing promising has landed yet. I keep hearing stories about how this is supposed to turn into a fresh start, but right now it’s just applications and silence. Severance buys some time, not peace of... — read more 

WOW. Where are all the Ellison cheerleaders who were claiming that he was a super woke lib who was going to keep a huge distance from his Uncle Donald? Seems pretty obvious that Davey made some promises (and surely some bribes) when he was at the... — read more 

The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff, marking the latest move by editor in chief Bari Weiss as she attempts to... — read more 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-ellison-adds-new-sweeteners-in-hostile-paramount-megadeal-bid-for-warner-bros-1236501314/ Why not go all the way? What's stopping us from going all out with buying them? I thought we had... — read more 

Enjoy. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/massive-layoffs-if-paramount-buys-warner-bros-says-netflix-1236500848/

Has anyone heard when Phase 2 of RTO will take place? Assuming outer offices will return 5 days and remote employees given a chance to move closer to an office. Do we think management has already been fighting for remote works to be given an... — read more 

To say this ship is sinking would be an understatement.

Anyone? Since I have to come in everyday and no one sits in my corner except me (why am I here) at a min having them come by was like ok…. Guess I’m at least here to receive that 😐😂

Has anyone at 1515 noticed the VergeSense occupancy sensors? They are on the floor in corners and look unassuming like a Wi-Fi router but are indeed monitors. Completely ludicrous (in the dictionary definition of the word). Hope the job market picks... — read more 

With all the news about Paramount and their layoffs, the original Skydance has seemed to be left out in the cold. Are all the employees there being folded into Paramount or are they slowly going to be let go? Skydance was mismanaged from inception... — read more 

Has anyone been told their STIP payment or know the date/timeframe?

I saw a post earlier in here that layoffs were going to happen this week, but I was under the impression it was going to be in march. Does anyone have any updates on that? It looks like a lot of the comments under the post are about NY, but will... — read more 

If you were laid off you are able to get stip as part of your severance. Is this still happening? Seems like they’re cutting back on everything financially

Anyone else hearing rumors of layoffs / RTO Phase 2 for next week ahead of all hands mtg on Wednesday?

Between problematic bosses and the constant fear of job cuts, coming to work has become a source of genuine dread for me. I've noticed that rumors change daily, and it doesn't help there's no clear communication to settle anyone's nerves. My team is... — read more 

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-evening-news-buyouts-bari-weiss-tony-dokoupil-1236643552/

https://apnews.com/article/cbs-news-bari-weiss-01613e8993008e171ecc7fcc1c6b8bda

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-01-27/paramount-warner-bros-deal-how-would-it-cut-costs

These incoming layoffs were posted January 13* 1515 Broadway: 341 affected workers 524 W. 57th (Broadcast Center): 67 Now the question is, when are these going to happen? https://dol.ny.gov/warn-dashboard