Info from an LL4: criteria for layoff isnt as defined as in previous "right sizings". A lot of it seems to be you are in the wrong position at the wrong time. Seems to be less about performance than it should be...which is why details of the actual... — read more 

Don't believe anything you read here, Most post and not trustworthy and false. Fake NEWS!

Lost a lot of colleagues that I'd consider friends today. Very sad day. Hackett has given the keys to the asylum to the high up inmates to restructure the organization they b--tardized on their way up the ladder. Now holding middle management hostage... — read more 

As a retired white collar engineer that spent approx 40 years working at all big 3 OEMs and lastly at a Japanese OEM ....you can’t cut your way to long term company posterity by just cutting heads. Just the fact that (GM and Ford) has to do this... — read more 

I've been at several companies in my career. Seen many layoffs executed. This is the worst executed layoff I've ever witnessed. People are going in for their annual bonus and merit pay raise discussions and being told "Here's your bonus. Oh and here... — read more 

To all you Ford employees going through the workforce reduction......I wish I had something brilliant to say that would ease your mind, but I don't. Just know that you aren't alone. I just went through the same thing at GM and unfortunately, ended up... — read more 

I just wondered if there's any news about design. I have a friend there that is very worried.

I see people mentioning various places and various departments that were hit with layoffs but nobody is mentioning any numbers of affected folks or positions that are being hit. Any way we can figure out where the layoffs have been done the most, and... — read more 

I work in Colorado Springs office.Have not heard much. I am very scared. Any insights? Hear possible close office to selling, to layoffs

Following weeks will not be fun... "Ford Motor Co. is continuing to cut salaried jobs, the company said Wednesday, a process expected to culminate in the second quarter."... — read more 

We need to be grateful for that, right?

Will we see more layoffs or is it done?

I truly believe that Ford is doing this the right way. Just look how long it took GM to figure out that they need to stop making sedans and a few weeks later started to separate people. Ford has been working on the WHAT and HOW for a long time and... — read more 

Cascading reductions are happening across numerous departments, most appear to be the smaller more manageable areas with less total employees. Groups impacted so far include Ford Credit, Corporate Staffs, M&S, FCSD, Ford Land, MP&L. Multiple reports... — read more 

LL4 & LL5s were hit today. IT folks on edge. PDC also as well. Vehicle safety group re-orging soon

How's that worked out? They've won nothing! And Hackett puffed up Steelcase's stock by having UofM buy Steelcase furniture. Then left for Ford where he's destroying a 115+ yearold company. But not before having Ford buy tons on Steelcase furniture... — read more 

Both lines are quotes from Said Deep in Corp Communications: Quote 1: We're not going to provide any numbers. We will provide details once the process is complete in the second quarter. Quote 2: All I can tell you is there are some separations this... — read more 

For those Ford laid off, I have a question. If you are under 62 and was planning to retire at EOY, and you have a feeling that you are being targeted - would you be better of submitting your retirement papers now? Or does the lay-off allow you to... — read more 

But please remember GMs motto, "we go first". Good luck to all those at Ford. I have friends there, and no one deserves to lose their jobs.

This week is just LL4 and higher with some exceptions where the redesign is further along. The big layoffs come when the next stage is complete. April then May. Remember, it’s a cascade. GSR cuts won’t be for a month or two. Bumped from @Y3IBZfL-ahe... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/13/ford-new-job-cuts-salaried-workers/3149196002/

Yet another round of layoffs hitting Metro Detroit. Saw this layoff box for those impacted. Layoffs -Now Leaving Detroit On The Career Train Express https://digitaltraveler.patternbyetsy.com//listing/681058059/layoffs-now-leaving-detroit-on-the

Can we expect more layoffs at Ford today? Yesterday's numbers seem too low for it to have been completed - at least in my opinion. I'm worried that not only will we see more before the end of the week, but that we are yet to see the bulk of it. I... — read more 

Layoffs are one thing to worry about and what comes after is totally another. I we get cut, we will be facing a bad job market, overflowing with workers and with little demand. Al the major automotive companies are cutting, restructuring, GM already... — read more 

I see people posting from various locations and hardly anyone spoke about how much employees were affected. Is there a chance that we can determine what locations have been hit the most and how many people were laid of at those locations?

I have been Ford salaried employee over 30 years. The pattern repeated for all the salaried layoffs: Step 1 - nudge the highly paid or near retirement out the door Step 2 - hire many young people and have old conduct knowledge transfer and training... — read more 

The latest budget plan (first week of March) shows 30%+ of total salary headcount eliminated in many areas, with layoff waves will continue through May. I think it's outrageous how this is being drawn out so long, all in complete secrecy, so will... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1105611818171580417

Multiple reports on cuts starting today, as expected the media is silent. It looks like LL4 and up are being targeted. Some reports note that some LL5s were let go today. IT has been hit and folks from Accounting and HR are reporting cuts as well... — read more 

Look at the conference room bookings, you cannot find any available one. Directors and Managers meeting, something is cooking big time. I am in Building 4.

Lots of activities and meetings going on in the research org.

While IT Upper Management is over in Shanghai. How convenient.

Actually some US layoffs are starting this week as AICP is given out. For departments such as Quality where the reorganization has been finalized, those who are staying will get their role in the new org and their AICP payout amount in a meeting with... — read more 

I'm just glad I got out last year, took the 9 month pkg, and lump sum retirement pkg. God I feel for those of you still with the motor company as well as Ford Credit. I left in Sept 2018 and this garbage started trickling out in October. Six months... — read more 

For me the bigger question is when rather then will there be. In other words I don’t buy this story about US locations not being hit. So, my question is when, and what US locations could be potentially impacted?

Lastest rumor is possible sell off of Ford Credit to Barclay's while that finance subsidiary is still turning a decent profit. Recent VP (VP of Business Center Staffing ironically enough) hired from Barclay's, is touring Ford Credit locations during... — read more 

Email just came out confirming there will be reductions. Says this will be completed "by mid-year." Not very specific.

There seems to be a lot of urgency within my group over the last few weeks to get projects done as quickly as possible. Really not sure if someone knows something is coming soon, or it's just a general effort to look as good as possible. Jimmy boy... — read more