In September, the IT Leadership Team (ITLT) and I spoke to you about the decision to source infrastructure operational capabilities for our Americas and Asia sites. During this meeting, we committed to sharing more about the initiative once we had... — read more 

BD did not lay us off on Sept is because they want all of us to transfer to HCL --- BD did not lay us off on Sept is because they want all of us to transfer to HCL, but I don’t think it will ever happen. I will interview with the HCL but I will not... — read more 

I don't work in IT but have worked closely with many in this horrible situation. I know that a lot of people outside the IT department are watching this forum and disappointed in the outsourcing decision. There's no way we'll get the same level of... — read more 

It once was a company that believed in the Becton values. A company that once actually cared for the employees, the employees that built and made BD what it is today. Now, we don’t even recognize it. The new executive “leadership” could not care less... — read more 

It's all about the bottom dollar - some top execs getting a bonus for meeting goals, and then they're gone. All infrastructure will be outrourced to Agile (whoever they are - never heard of them - and I worked for some of the more reputable firms... — read more 

There are laws to help you on this out-sourcing nightmare. For example, if you are over 40.... "For the elderly employee laid off, an important ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has given added protection to older workers. Elderly persons who file... — read more 

They told us they were signing the contract on October 1 and they would tell us who the outsourcing company was and what our job status would be. Guess I shouldn't expect them to tell us the truth about anything, eh?

Dear BD Associates, As we prepare to wrap-up fiscal year 2015 in the coming weeks, we are taking a close look at our business to ensure we are well positioned to continue to succeed in FY16 and over the long term. This ongoing effort – to make... — read more 

It looks like that we have about 30,000 employees as of now, what do you think, 12 months from now - how many employees will BD have? If we assume that 33% will be let go, would it be safe to say that we'll have 20,000 employees and 10,000... — read more 

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This has been handled so poorly. This reorganization mess is a reflection of poor management and has nothing to do with whether or not the employees are engaged or high performers. Certain people ate being targeted with no explanation why. It's all... — read more 

It will be difficult to prove age discrimination by Becton Dickinson and in conjunction with layoffs. Also, you will be asked to sign paper to agree not to sue if you want your severance package. The best thing to do is finding a job before you need... — read more 

I'm currently in the IT department in the Franklin Lakes, NJ facility. There was a round of layoffs yesterday. There is going to be a major reorganization as every aspect of the IT dept will be outsourced. This is confirmed info. Do no apply for IT... — read more 

What's the update?

Seems like that only applies to those in the know and not those who actually know how to do. They outsourced the Service Desk a few years back, what a nightmare and the person responsible for that is still there and being rewarded, while those who... — read more 

I was told almost almost all IT from New Jersey facility will be laid off at the end. It is just a matter of when it might happen to each individual, but the rumor is that it'll happen on next Wednesday for sure (if anything can be called 'for sure... — read more 

MBAs run IT and they have no clue about the real IT works is. If a contracting firm telling them they could save tons of money by out sourcing, they will believe whatever the salesman said. But in reality, as we had seem again and again. This kind of... — read more 

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I heard that we may have reorganization on the IT side and that some groups will be merged. This will impact managers and staff as well. I am not saying BD will have layoffs in 2015 but it looks like a reorg is almost certain. If that happens, make... — read more 

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Why no posts?

November will be interesting

The stock went from 70 to almost 100 bucks - not sure what we are doing wrong, I'd venture to say we run fairly good business here. This are getting more bureaucratic though, I hate all the processes we introduced over last several years, I used to... — read more 

The new generic drug business at BD is doing great, but lots of other areas are stuck with very low growth. Are they still laying people off in some divisions? Any idea which divisions are doing the worst?

EMPTY - WE HAVE ONGOING LAYOFFS, IT'S RATHER TO SAY FIRINGS AS THEY ARE PERFORMANCE BASED

I heard rumors that Becton might be laying off large number of employees in September (2010). Does anyone know more?