Zebra became very hierarchical at the Director and VP level several years ago. It’s an acute problem now. Seems to be deep reluctance to cull the herd of ineffective Directors and VPs, or do away with layers. For a $6 B company Zebra is... — read more 

I respect what you're trying to do at the top. The strategy isn't the issue. The issue is that your strategy is dying somewhere between the executive floor and the people actually doing the work. Your director and middle management layer is broken... — read more 

Big round today and tomorrow affecting all sites but especially North America after a previous round in December. Robotics BU shut down in December, Machine Vision hit hard today, Software BU coming up, tough times…

Couple of individuals were made redundant in the Czech Republic - most probably new rounds will start next week. Somebody was saying that there is an aim to reduce up to 10% of the workforce till the end of the year

The usual old folks in higher up positions, that make all the money at Zebra, said how important it is to work from the office by wanting you to come into the office 3 days a week. As usual, companies like this pull this stuff to force you to quit as... — read more 

Zebra buying Elo for $1.3B… guess we’re expanding again. On paper it makes sense, but every “synergy” ends up meaning more work, new tools, and maybe a few quiet layoffs. I hope they actually tell us what’s coming instead of the usual buzzword soup... — read more 

Pls post, guys. Where, how many peeps?

Letting more staff go in rounds

It looks like this time it is impacting the management level in NA. Some long-time employees are being impacted. More difficult times ahead.

The first round of RIFs weren’t enough. The US Voluntary Retirement Program wasn’t enough. Over last few days deep cuts made, notably hitting NA and EMEA Sales and Services. Current revenue forecast calls for a full $1 B shortfall versus target for... — read more 

Zebra Technologies is cutting 2% to 3% of its jobs through layoffs and buyouts as it looks to trim costs in the face of post-pandemic headwinds in key markets such as e-commerce and... — read more 

Just heard that Zebra laid off 10% of all employees. And also sent a early retirement package for all 55 and above. Can anyone confirm?

Reductions in force are happening across business units. To be concluded by end of Q2. Several hundred people globally, but heaviest concentration of layoffs will be in NA. Zebra is suffering from down markets for hardware devices. And acquisitions... — read more 

I've heard there were some reductions in severance in the latest round, is this true? I find it hard to believe the company would stoop so low to try and save even more on employees it's laying off, but with so many things (negative) going on lately... — read more 

Lay offs taking place now... More to come in June

Happening now…. Teams are being reduced

Happening today.

Massive layoffs coming to an bloated HR team that was recently over-hired.

HP is buying Poly for 3 billion. Xerox’s market cap is around 3 billion. Hmmm. Looks like HP so very much not interested in xerox. Cash better spent elsewhere. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3654838/hp-to-acquire-poly-for-3-3b.amp.html — read more 

Business technology solutions company Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA) will acquire machine vision components and systems company Matrox Imaging in a deal that is said to expand Zebra’s offering in the automation and vision technology solution... — read more 

I've heard more cuts are coming soon, can anybody confirm this?

Year Founded: 1969 Channel Partners: 10,000+ Number of Employees: ~7,400 Patents: 4,400+ Global Sales 2018: $4.22B USD Global Offices: 100+ in 45 countries Zebra Portfolio: Barcode Printing, Mobile Computing, Data Capture... — read more 

The culture at Zebra is really bad. I spent 3 years there. Would not recommend.

Zebra Technologies sells like thermal bar code label and printers. They are large company with 2,500 employees worldwide. Their stock is pretty stable and revenues goes up. ZT announced in April to buy Motorola Solutions. Motorola Solutions confirmed... — read more 

the project navis nixed - developers (h1b folks) let go - minimal severance up to 3 months. jolly...