Topics regarding layoffs at Five9 Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Five9 Inc.

It's too much

I feel completely overwhelmed here. Management treats every task as critical, so nothing has a real priority. There’s no way to do good work under this kind of pressure, but it doesn’t seem to matter to them. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep... — read more 

Layoffs incoming imminently

Alixpartners has been very hard at work in the background. Be aware. If anyone has additional information feel free to please chime in.

Anyone know why some posts get deleted?

I saw 2 posts (specific to Ajay being horrendous of course) earlier and seems they are gone. Just curious if there are specific entries that say something that would warrant being policed or not.

Ajay Hires His Own

It's not family, so nepotism. But with the lawsuit...the board should be aware that Ajay has been hiring his own. This is not about race. He's hiring people that he knows has no experience in the industry, but only people he's known from past jobs... — read more 

Another layoff

Why is the all hands happening? Does anyone have any thoughts on what they are doing? Probably more layoffs right?

Keep Call Centers in America Act

https://info.siteselectiongroup.com/blog/the-keep-call-centers-in-america-act-a-turning-point#:~:text=The%202025%20Keep%20Call%20Centers,that%20offshore%20customer%20service%20operations. Keep Call Centers in America Act may have a huge impact on... — read more 

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They read our posts

It patiently obvious that the board and or there surrogates read these posts and surveys. When people here decried layoffs for just the proletariat, they appeased the masses by throwing them a few senior execs, all be it the wrong ones and none from... — read more 

Laid off in March and still looking for a job

I’ve made it to final rounds more than once only to be turned down over things that don’t even make sense. It’s wearing me down. I miss my job and I miss my coworkers. And I really miss having a steady paycheck. Being laid off can really mess up your... — read more 

Did new layoffs start?

Rumor has it Five9 started firing folks without severance. The new tactic is fake performance based reviews mentioned earlier?

So...

A lot has changed at Five9 leadership level since i was let go in April. What’s the ground reality? As long as AJ and Panos are around y’all are doomed. Get out while you can. I also see Matty T's friends got promoted. What a sh-tshow. Hehehehe

How many people are actually being replaced by AI?

I’d bet most of these jobs are just being offshored to cheaper labor. Not that it makes much difference, we end up jobless either way, but it’d be nice to know the truth. There’s just too much gaslighting going on.

More layoffs coming despite Mike leaving

I'm sure all of you have noticed that the trend now is to lay people off and replace them with somebody in India or the Philippines. Do yourself a favor, get your resume up to snuff because chances are good, especially if you didn't get the best... — read more 

It's already in the news

Five9, provider of the Intelligent CX Platform, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mike Burkland, has decided to retire from his role as CEO. Burkland will remain in the CEO role until his successor is appointed and then will continue... — read more 

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Mike sends email he is retiring

In a surprise move, Mike sent out an email to everyone in the company today saying that he is retiring. He indicated that the company is searching for a new CEO Here's hopung that we find one that the market loves and their stock surges again!

Mike is out

Can't say I'm surprised. Wonder if that means we really are gearing up for an acquisition

Five9 Stock

The nose diving Five9 stock could best be described by Gordon Gekko, a dog with fleas.

I miss Rowan

During his 4 years tenure, this dude made more good for Five9 than Mike Burkland during the decade.

Fire the CPO

This guy has no idea how to build products to remain competitive. Mark my words this will be the biggest bottleneck towards any growth, market traction etc that we might ever have as a company.

All hands major fumble

Mike is the King of double speak when asked if there were more rifs planned he immediately said NO then immediately followed it with it depends on bookings! He was asked where we were when it came to profitablity goals that would help us avoid future... — read more 

Five9 a recruiter's dream

Was contacted by a recruiter yesterday and chatted with them about what's happening at Five9 and they said that it's a well known fact that most people here are trying to get out because of the unstable situation at the company.

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All Hands for What???

If you could ask Mike/estaff a question at the All Hands, what would it be? Since we can’t even post an anonymous question for the meeting, let’s hear from those that have valid questions and concerns. Maybe someone will see them.

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