People seem more enraged, more passionate about cuts and mistakes that are being made. More critical of leaders. Loyalty has completely evaporated. It feels different. What do you think?
The malaise and bleeding will continue until (at the earliest) July 31, 2028
For those of you left behind, narcissist Leahy is going to hang on (at least) until the end of the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad. Good luck keeping the lights on while ducking the ever lowering deck of the CDW tractor! Remember how the company... — read more
What's the timeline?
I'm trying to understand how this works. When someone gets laid off, do they leave that same day or is there a period where they're expected to stay on? New here, if it's not obvious, and nobody on my team was affected this time, but I know it won't... — read more
Why do people think there'll be more layoffs?
I'm not saying there won't be, but I can't find any official info to indicate anything other than we're done. Do people know something I don't or is it just anxiety talking?
Political and Toxic
Came to CDW from elite enterprise tech sales (Oracle, Gartner, Dell, AT&T) thinking the partner side would be a great pivot. It is easily the worst, most disorganized company I’ve ever seen. Complete political mess, overworked staff, underpaid... — read more
After 30 years, we have our independence!
Independence day is special this year. He's gone and the bullying stops. Nice to work withouT hIM !
Why did we lose the good ones?
I've seen two of the most valuable people on our team get shown the door while people who barely do anything keep their jobs. It makes no sense whatsoever. I'm not worried about them finding work elsewhere, but I am worried about what happens to the... — read more
Thank God I already retired from CDW.
When Chris Leahy became CEO it was all downhill after that. Krasny was the best leader ever at CDW.
CDW Medical Insurance - are we covered until the end of July?
Does anyone know if those of us affected by this RIF on July 1st will be covered under the CDW medical insurance through end of July or are we officially without medical insurance now? This would be before COBRA is elected. How does this... — read more
I'll be celebrating the 4th of July without a job
I hate this leadership and I hate this fu--ing company. Thanks for nothing.
You won’t like this, but
These are not layoffs. They are mass firings of low talent hangers-on or irrelevant departmental deadweight that pretty much needed to go and probably wont be missed. Like MD or AR, or your coworker who never quite got it. Why does CDW do it this... — read more
WARN Violation?
CDW let go of roughly 750 employees, with zero prior notice. I know that many are not getting 60 days of pay. Is this a violation of the WARN Act? Or is there some loophole related to remote work and multiple offices that CDW is able to use as a... — read more
Has anyone heard about the pricing to outsource the GSOC?
I heard that was the next group after TS was booted out.
Calling all Laid Off Team Members -- Legal Representation Success?
Opening a thread to provide insights to those who have been impacted by the latest RIF at CDW. By now, we should have received our severance packages and the clock has begun for the review. Very clearly in the documentation, it states "you have been... — read more
I wish I was cut
Half my team's gone. Who's expected to do their work? I'm gonna take a wild guess and say those of us left.
How long before the next round?
Sad thing is, even knowing this round is over I can't truly relax or be happy I survived, since we all know there'll be more before the end of the year. Working with the constant threat of layoffs is not good for our health, mental or physical... — read more
Do you know of anybody in their 20s who's been laid off?
Most of the people I know are 40 or above, and just a few in their 30s. That doesn't sit right with me.
Chris Leahy's "Building for Growth" email
what a joke, she blames a fast-changing "AI-first world" and the need to "invest in high-return opportunities" for wiping out 700+ jobs, but she forgot to mention who those high returns are actually for. Just two months ago, CDW’s board authorized... — read more
Did HR(CWS) provide a template for LI #OpentoWork
I've seen ten posts today and they all ended the same way with even the same emojis used a bullet points. Odd they all have the exact same format. Example below. About me & what I’m looking for: 💼 I’m looking for Account Representative, Account... — read more
If Tom Richards was still alive....
Many of you may not know Tom, he was the CEO before Chris. He was a brilliant guy who focused on winning and judged you on performance and performance alone. Tom was no BS, and had the unique ability to completely destroy you with just one... — read more
Anybody else receive an all-clear?
A friend from EBO said his team's manager gave them an all-clear. Is this company-wide?
Thanks Chris
I was performing, loyal and zero drama. I kept my head down, did my work and made great money for CDW. You? You are not performing, you are not keeping your head down, and you are bleeding cash for CDW. You are a disaster who ruins lives and an... — read more
Hypocrisy
In the present leadership era, apparently it’s perfectly acceptable to drop a bo-b right before a holiday, and then make sure all VPs show out of office for the rest of the day so as not to be bothered by the peasants. Meanwhile, I’m sure they are... — read more
Please don't tell me this had anything to do with performance
I call bullsh-t. This is all about money and nothing else. Why else would they get rid of one of our best performers with impeccable record and decades of experience?
Has everybody already been notified?
Basically, are we safe yet?
Can somebody please share severance info?
Is it the same as the last time? No changes?
Layoffs - What Departments Affected?
If you are reading this, and you received the non-descript meeting invite from Coworker Services, I am so very sorry. Which department(s) are impacted - asking so we can rally around those being laid off.
Today is the day
Any word on the teams affected?
Late to the party like usual
The rest of the tech world is now concerned about AI and its expense. Tokenmaxing is over. Industry is pivoting back to people. But what is CDW telling the street? That they will save 200M by using AI. Not likely, and late. What is CDW telling... — read more
D-Day This Week
Get ready for independence from CDW day. If the past is an indicator of the future, Tuesday or Wednesday will be the day. If your boss or Director is ignoring you, that’s your number one sign to pack it up.
Interns are so naive & cute
Walking around the place with so much positivity and high hopes. None of them have any clue that the rest of us are bitter, angry and mostly dead inside because this company su-ks.
Office closing?
Just heard the Bellevue and Portland offices are being closed at the end of July? Any other offices affected or just those two?
Why are all the 10-25 year Sirius CEs leaving?
Why are there so many Sirius sellers leaving, or left, the company? CDW is hemorrhaging all the 20 year customer relationships? As a CDW seller, I was assigned a lot of these accounts, that came with very high quotas and they don't want to do... — read more
What keeps you here?
CDW isn't what it used to be. Worse culture, worse pay, with constant cuts on top of it. So why do you stay? For me, it's health insurance. That's the only reason.
Career advice for someone nearing 50
I'm approaching 50 and would like to work another 15 years before retiring. Given the current environment, I'm concerned that if I were laid off in my 50s, finding a comparable role could take much longer than it would today. Would you recommend... — read more
What kind of severance is being offered?
Where can I find that info?
Things to Do Before a Layoff
Hopefully there won't be any layoffs in the near future, but there are some things you can do to be prepared in advance in the event you are impacted by a layoff. Do not keep anything personal on your work PC. Usually, when you are laid-off, you... — read more
Force reductions at CDW now on deck
The big list is being finalized as we speak. Get your resumes dusted off, your lawyers dressed up, your data downloaded and your bathing suits on for a nice, forced summer vacation. Much Love, Boston Consulting Group and your Failed Leadership