It's evident that Polen and his entourage of accomplices stationed in Switzerland are merely winging it, incessantly scraping pennies without a semblance of strategic direction. Each successive wave of layoffs only serves to jettison seasoned... — read more 

Why is no one talking about the effect Mini-draw will have on those manufacturing tubes?

Last quarter closed out short across several businesses. Leadership is now under pressure this quarter to make up millions through cost-cutting and focus on projects that directly bring in revenues. Several businesses have cut additional costs... — read more 

can anyone confirm that this is the case again?

Revenue didn't meet investors expectations even though BD improved its forecast for 2024 from last earnings call. IDS still in the negative. MDS came in flat. Budget forecasts for 2024 includes $239 million for restructuring costs compared to the... — read more 

If another layoff is coming, how soon do you all think it will come?

I have a feeling that we'll be seeing more cuts than ever before.

If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Becton Di-kinson layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

The worst performining BU this fiscal year. Our leadership doesn't want to listen to us and makes poor decision after poor decision. Are the sell off rumors true?

A BD employee in SLC was informed their last day at BD would be Jan. 2nd of 2024. They were also given info that plants/offices have or will have mass layoffs worldwide. This coming from a current employee that knows this person well. As an ex... — read more 

Just read an article on Medical Design and Outsourcing which went over the SEC filings for BD which includes new reporting requirements around BD's median employee compensation. Polen's total compensation was up 3.6% for 2030 compared to 2022 at... — read more 

Our site in Enniscorthy is eerily quiet. We got a number of visitors from the US lately which was a bit unusual. Things don't look but we don't know much. I'm on the floor, one of the newish employees (2 years in January) so stressed out to lose the... — read more 

I joined BD about 10 months ago and I am not happy with the annual salary increase. Is it always this low?

Did anyone hear about the LTI (long term incentive) stock grants that are typically granted at end of November? Is this part of cost savings initiatives and they forgot to tell the employees?

Segment leadership seems to be facing or may have already faced the axe. Funny enough the Presidents of the segments get to remain. There also are cuts in middle management jobs in functions.

Can somebody please tell me if layoffs are over for now or if we can expect more cuts today?

BD at it again. This is the third layoff this year just before the holidays a nice Christmas present/kick in the butt. Severance is ok, but doing it before the holidays is a very bad blow for any organization. Best of luck to anyone who is still... — read more 

Received ISC reorg email last week regarding two svp roles will be removed. Any ideas when this restructure will impact to downstream?

Our IDS region did very well and still many layoffs, recently added global marketing know nothing about customer pain points. This is not an global company anymore, rather a US-centric stock market focus company.

"If Management wanted to RIF 7% of my department, would I be laid off?" They always say "It's not performance driven". So what is the calculation?

Hello all! Can anyone shed light on the deadline for COBRA and the duration of our current benefits?

Will be announced this afternoon that accounting functions / positions corporate wide will be outsourced to India. Plants will only have 2 people on site. A controller and cost accountant.

150 out of 700 jobs affected. People have been notified yesterday.

Look behind your back because the endless "restructuring" will see another phase in December. A merry Christmas gift from incompetent leadership to those who have dedicated years of their career to BD! Will impact multiple functions and regions. — read more 

Was there any impact/restructuring at Sumter?

Has there been communication to those affected with the selling of surgical?

They may let go off more people if needed, we do know economic crisis will continue next year.

Reduction in Force today (9/27/2023) at the San Diego location of BD. Cal-WARN ACT providing 60 days of advance warning resulted in laid off employees receiving 60 days of pay in lieu of warning.

Layoff season upon us and just like clockwork they happen before the all hands. What a place to work. Avoid working here at all costs. Don't bother working hard they cannot afford to promote you.

End of year restructuring is occurring and the organization is getting impacted. Not too many but some key roles were impacted. Best wishes to everyone in this and coming rounds.

Will there be layoffs at BDB? Things have been quiet this week. Will they really take everyone to the new building?

Rumor is if a couple of high profile projects fail next fiscal year, at least one location may close entirely. Anyone have any ideas?

Typically this is the time of the year they lay off people between now and the town hall next week. Any word on anything?

Announced today that starting next April, they will no longer contribute to the pension. Will be closed and your % that is put into it, will now be put in your 401k as a lump sum. In two years, the lump sum will be 3% for all, no matter how long... — read more 

Today, I submitted my resignation as I have become increasingly unhappy working at BD. Joining this company has proven to be the worst decision I've made. I feel sorry for those working in Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Distribution. The... — read more 

I heard from a reliable source that Wednesday 6/28 there will be a signifigant round of layoffs. Not sure of the size or specific BUs. Good luck everyone!