https://www.bcg.com/publications/2016/people-organization-new-approach-organization-design.aspx

First it was the imports, then it was the jap plants relocating in the USA. Now with market share a sliver of what it once was us car .... huh ... manufacturers are done. This is only the beginning.

Through this stupid redesign Ford employees have been dragged through a hell of emotional distress for over 6 months. I have never seen Ford employees in this much stressed in my life. I can't believe that HR and Legal have not done anything to stop... — read more 

Our LL5’s have their Tuesday morning booked from 6-11 as private appointments. LL6’s will be told their fait Tuesday and on Wednesday it will be the GSR’s. Personally, I feel that this will continue over the next several years on a much smaller... — read more 

I work in PD as a GSR. The last week has been nothing but rumors, and management has done diddle to lock it down. I was with Ford in 08 and no one knew the day, it just happened. This has been so long and drawn out that it stinks to high heaven. I... — read more 

Some Layoff Advice Saw this on GM's board, some may find it useful: Prepare for Layoffs Checklist Link: @WsOTLa9 https://www.thelayoff.com/t/WsOTLa9 How to cope with layoff anxiety – medical or psychological or cognitive coping strategies? Link:... — read more 

It all starts next week from Tuesday on through Friday in several buildings

What type of severance is being given? I have less than 10 years.

The 21st is just a date. Everyone knows their PR rating. 99% that got low rating are gone. So prepare accordingly and enjoy your substantial severance. Consider yourselves lucky. The employees I feel bad for are those not in the low PR rating... — read more 

GDIA needed more SRD at LL4 level, but this is Ford, and that's never going to happen

I’d have to say way to go destroying the morale of the company and causing us all intense anxiety. I used to take pride in working for Ford, but I have none left after the way we’ve been treated the last few weeks.

WTF are we supposed to do today and Monday? Does anything even matter? I say Monday is Bring Your Dog to Work Day. They do it for kids, but what about people whose pets are their kids? What else can I do to make it through Monday? Spike my coffee?... — read more 

May 21 is only the end of the SRD. As part of the SRD being in place these cuts will happen on a yearly basis. Most people already know who they are. Want to know why? Check your LL/GSR PR rating. Low rated are gone next week. Rinse and repeat next... — read more 

Several sources shared that the focus of SRD was never GSR and that the only GSR who will be let go are those doing work that will literally be totally stopped. In one IT org (OCIO), 20 percent reduction of workforce, but 98 percent of that total is... — read more 

I understand the need to save money through cost cutting, but how is it a good business strategy to get rid of your best performers? Because let's get real - people who are being laid off outside of plant closures are those who have been here the... — read more 

Over the last 2 years, there has been voluntarily packages offered to reduce headcount. Mgmnt expected the "old timers" to accept and take the packages offered, however, it was the young recent college grads that took the package. They benefited by... — read more 

By dragging it on they hope some will just leave in the interim and Ford won’t have to pay them a severance, just another cost-cutting, morale-destroying move to save money. These guys are ruthless! Next week is so bad I’ve heard the managers doing... — read more 

It's like ascending the first hill of a roller coaster while wearing a blindfold. Clacka clacka clacka clacka clacka...

I would hazard a good guess that Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales, UK is due to close probably within the next 18 months. We were told last week that volume for the new Dragon engine, of which we have just 125k installed capacity (which is paltry... — read more 

What a way to inflict the maximum amount of pain on the worker. In my book, this is a prime example of mismanagement and executive negligence. Just venting a bit - I hope all is over soon!

https://blog.careerminds.com/severance-agreements-with-employees-over-40

I heard all ford land is getting layoff?? Who is cutting the grass and cleaning the bathrooms?

I’m sure everybody agrees that there will be more plant closures sooner rather than later. What I'm asking is are there any rumors about specific locations closing in the near future and what locations are we talking about?

What are your thoughts?

I am hearing that the May layoffs will be management only, and there will be another phase in June for GSRs and agency. Can anyone confirm?

Any reports of any layoffs in IT or schedule?

I work in PD. My LL4 has always had an open calendar for the past 3+ years. As of yesterday, he had about 40+ private appointments (each 20 minutes long) for next week. As of today, he has the entire days of 21st, 22nd, 23rd blocked off of his... — read more 

How has being laid off affected your position on buying and recommending Ford to other people? I really want to tell everybody to stay away, but then I remember all of my friends who still work here and I just decide to keep quite. How are other... — read more 

Don’t want to be taken the wrong way. I only want to underline the fact that laid off plant workers have little to look forward to after being laid off, especially the long timers. Working in the automotive industry mean working in a specialized and... — read more 

I survived the 1998, 2003, and 2008 reductions. 2008 was the worst. When it was done, more than half of PDC was dark and you may not see anyone in the halls when walking between locations in PDC. Those left behind (still had Ford jobs) had huge... — read more 

I have empathy for lose who will soon be on the street looking inward. Having worked as a purchased services employee at Ford up to two weeks ago I saw this one coming as soon as Ford announced the restructuring. Thankfully, my IT experience outside... — read more 

This isn’t a post designed to rub the salt into the wound of the ones that we let go. On the contrary, my heart goes out to them. My point is that the situation at the company has come to the point where the people that managed to avoid the layoffs... — read more 

LL4 HAS THE WHOLE DAY BLOCKED OUT "NO MEETINGS" FOR MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY.

Long time Ford Credit colleague says they were told a month back that the Business Centers will not be impacted. Meanwhile HR here in Dearborn are busy bees working on Ford Credit realignment too. It's not just IT and Engineers my friends. Ford... — read more 

as a consultant or even as a contract employee? Anyone have recent (layoff) experience within Ford?

Purpose of the package is to have you sign your rights away. Can’t sue, can’t collect unemployment, can’t even go to arbitration. When they present package you won’t even know who else was chosen. Give it a day and find out who was chosen.. Was there... — read more 

There is a widely held opinion that the odd numbered # LL could be eliminated with zero impact to the business LL5, LL3, LL1 This is definitely true in the technical areas such as engineering , mobility, analytics and IT. The people in these areas... — read more 

Where is the thread on Ford Smart Redesign? Why was it removed? It was listed under https://www.thelayoff.com/t/Z1QcbmA or @Z1QcbmA and now it's deleted? Does Ford have ability to remove things here? If yes, why the Redesign thread???

I was hoping to get some first-hand experiences if there are folks on this board that managed to get a new job at another automotive company. We keep hearing how the market is tough, logic dictates that there are a lot of ox automotive workers on the... — read more 

Once again The Onion nails it.