Topics regarding layoffs at BD (Becton Dickinson & Co.)

Topics regarding layoffs at BD (Becton Dickinson & Co.)

Where has innovation gone?

No innovation means there is no bright future here. Why is the company failing when it comes to innovation, I don't quite understand? Is it not important to them? Is innovation too much of a risk for them? I don't know, I just know that the situation... — read more 

BD IT became COTY IT

BD recruited CIO from Coty , he fired/ shuffled most of BD IT leaders, installed Coty people. Coty should sue this guy. All Coty associates has form cult and ignore other people: Feels like Coty has acquired IT division , all original BD IT employees... — read more 

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| 3240 views | | 2 replies (last August 13, 2021)
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So many issues at BD currently

There are so many issues I see at the moment with BD. High churn rate at the very top and bottom is one. This is worrisome as the big decisions and real work get carried out at these levels, many Mid level managers I deal with are incompetent but... — read more 

Is long term career a thing of the past?

It seems to me that having a long term career at BD is no longer a realistic option. These days there are too many layoffs and too few promotions that are not based on nepotism. Employees are certainly noticing - our team's attrition rate has been... — read more 

Calm before the storm?

Although I’m safe for now, the atmosphere is quite tense and that’s why I’m constantly looking for new rumors or indications that there will be layoffs soon.

This needs to change

This place is filled with lousy managers who hide their incompetence by intimidating everybody around them. They have no experience and have no idea what they're doing, so the only thing they can do is yell and threaten those of us who are actually... — read more 

Still struggling

I was laid off nearly six months ago and I'm still having trouble coping with it. I've been with this company for 8 years. I was a good employee, always gave 110%. When I learned I was cut I was absolutely devastated. I still am. This is not even... — read more 

BD layoffs in San Diego

No idea how many since we are all basically working remotely. I know MMS R&D got hit.

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| 5220 views | | 8 replies (last October 30, 2020)
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What's getting hit next?

Yes, the answer is yes. Another layoff coming very soon in October. I won't say what business unit but it will impact more than 150 associates. Does anybody who is willing to share know more about this? First whether it's true or not and second... — read more 

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| 4120 views | | 7 replies (last October 13, 2020)
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This is k--ling my productivity

With layoffs now a constant at BD, I notice that my productivity has gone down drastically. My motivation to give it my all is gone. Why would I bother when chances are that if I'm not laid off in the next round, there's always another one and then... — read more 

Who else is expecting an unexpected Fedex

Did BD just show their hand? We have a FedEx account that notifies us of incoming packages. Just got notice of a package coming from BD and am definitely not expecting anything. It will be arriving on the last Friday of September which is usually... — read more 

Layoffs in IT

Seems like 60-70 positions got eliminated in the US yesterday; about 10 more around the world. They're blaming COVID, but a lot of this seems to be that they surprised themselves with their own re-org. Back in March they said they were going to... — read more 

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Alaris class 1 recall ooooowwieee

There was only 1 A team who can face this FDA class one recall and the entire team is gone now. Good luck Alaris enjoy this class 1 MMS trolls from Pyxis.

New CIO / FLKS / Org Changes

keep hearing Org change are coming. Considering all scared and beta folks working here forever, I am really skeptical to get anything out here. But hope to hear from some folks who have higher self esteem. Bonus and raise is already low this year... — read more 

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| 3560 views | | 2 replies (last June 28, 2020)
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Implode from within

It’s been years since I left this pos place. Life has been good. This place is left with scared kitty kats and r3tarded managementS who don’t know how to run the place other than With fear & politics. All I can say now to these guys is... fvk... — read more 

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How does that saying go?

What goes around comes around. Don't like to see anyone lose a job but for some, it's simply a payback for all their good deeds to others.

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| 2221 views | | 2 replies (last September 19, 2019)
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Anyone in Facilities Targeted for Outsourcing

BD will soon be adopting a model of facilities management similar to the one soon to be integrated into Lowes. That model will result in thousands being laid off at Lowe’s. Permanent reductions to increase the bottom line. Maryland will be the first... — read more 

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| 4020 views | | 8 replies (last December 4, 2019)
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BD begging for HR lawsuit?

Is there a common thread that connects all employees who were recently laid off? What happens when all the ole boys retire? What’s the stock price? 6 months from now? The rich will get richer....

Man up and make the move!

I'm so confused over the good talents employees in BD... why don't you just leave this company? you guys have made good fights... specially those who had worked at least 12-15+ years. There are tons of other good companies in SD. You guys know it... — read more 

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Layoffs definitely coming

My sound sources say that MD will indeed have huge cuts. They are doing great keeping a relative lid on what will definitely be coming down in OCT-2019 - Feb 2021. New improvements made in MD will help the company with broader tax breaks. The younger... — read more 

When did this happen?

When did we become the type of company where employees have to fear layoffs on monthly, if not weekly bases? BD used to be a great place to work for... But things have changed so much that it has become nearly unrecognizable. Sad to see what we have... — read more 

Life Sciences Maryland...Everyone Wake Up

Life Sciences Maryland looming pending layoffs-yes. Keeping it hidden very well. The post of Life Sciences Maryland is right on target. People have to recognize that the obligation of the corporate leadership is to the shareholders not employees... — read more 

Life Sciences Maryland. . . Prepare Yourselves

Life Sciences in Maryland will face big time cuts in Fall 2019. Managers from Facilities to IT to you name it first in the upper echelon HR pipeline targeted for reducing costs to increase profits. Although some may believe that they are too... — read more 

Quality org restructuring?

Does anyone have more details of Quality Org restructuring? I know they were some changes at Baltimore and FLakes. Can you share more info if you know what is happening?

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| 1660 views | | 1 reply (July 13, 2019)
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How to know if layoffs are coming to Becton Dickinson

I worked at BD for 22 years and learned that there is only one fool proof way to determine if layoffs are coming. If you have access to the conference room reservation database look for banks of all day reservations by HR. If you see that get ready... — read more 

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