Hey everyone, so I overheard another sr manager today discussing that if anyone had missed out on a raise that they are a target for being laid off. Does anyone else heard anything like this?

While the old time GM management was not great, all these Dell managers are terrible. Maybe they were good at selling PC's but in my experience they don't understand the business and they don't understand the technology. These changes have made GM IT... — read more 

Car prices keep rising rising rising. Cost reductions don't do anything except create chaos. Has any car company really cut the price of a vehicle in your life time? Any cost savings is just absorbed in more bonus money for those who remain. It's... — read more 

Will they finally end the anxiety and pull the trigger today? Or in true cowardice wait to build the suspense? As always post location and as many details as you can.

Today, my manager told everybody in my team to put your vacation in Vacation Tracker Excel Sheet if you plan to take vacation in First Quarter. That proves that layoff are coming up soon. If you plan to take vacation, most likely they will wait for... — read more 

With the cuts beginning Feb. 4 and each Monday thereafter, ask your manager if you can take a vacation day on the 4th, 11th, and 18th. If you "need" to be there, chances are you're on the list. Also, if you come to work and see car services lined up... — read more 

What do you think from your expiernce? Most PMs send fancy spread sheets once a week, BA/RA are the same job, QA manually could be done for minimum wage.

When asked, the manager gives me 99% surety I am okay. Wouldn't the manager know for sure at this point? Has anyone heard 100% assurance? Not sure how managers are supposed to handle when faced with these type of questions. I am sure all managers... — read more 

Several top performers i know that were 100% not being layed off have already found new jobs and quit or plan to quit either way within the next few weeks. Anybody else notice this? Seems the top performers are leaving ( I assume its very easy for... — read more 

It looks like the former CEO/VP of Maven/urban active is gone. The position is TBD on people finder.

There’s a video out on Socrates called Santiago en Vivo with slide that seems to confirm the involuntary separations have been delayed til Feb

I hate to say this but the delays we are seeing in the involuntary separation is typical GM. I know most of us who survived the the downsizing in 2008/9 have already forgotten the “new” GM culture. Promises to be faster, leaner, less bureaucracy has... — read more 

anyone have their teams restructured? Looks to me to be a plan to consolidate people and remove others.

Looks like we will not find out anything new this week either. Our torment continues. I wouldn't be surprised if half of the workforce was on Xanax by the end of this...

Comment with location, department, level of those laid off and estimated time with company. As much info without giving yourself away.

Thumbs up for yes, down for no

Not sure why so many on here complain. We all just need to move on. Whether we are selected or not. Just move on. GMIT is just toxic. We will NEVER be able to influence these leaders in IT. They are beholden to Randy and at his every beckon call... — read more 

Most of the managers are clueless about who on their team has the better skills or who does the most work. They only know which people they like, which isn't the same as most skilled. Odds are the managers favorites will stay and their best employees... — read more 

If you are in IT, then you already know that Mott is anti-cloud, but why the in the world is laying a ton of people off better than using a public cloud to reduce costs? The amount of waste I've seen, and continue to see in IT for infrastructure... — read more 

Being senior doesn't mean your on the chopping block more than junior. Actually its the opposite. Intel currently facing lawsuit: According to an internal document the Journal saw, the average age of employees being laid off in one set of 2,300... — read more 

Don’t wait and Don’t be afraid. Tips for sleeping at night (from those of us who have moved on): . Update your resume now (pull your performance reviews to help remember your accomplishments past 5-10 years . Update your LinkedIn profile. Search jobs... — read more 

I overheard my manger and director discussing into retiring developers in gpsc. They are targeting specific data people who seem to sit around and not do much in terms of innovation. Something about older data modelers. Not sure what data modelers do... — read more 

Can anyone validate?

Did the layoffs that occurred in November/December also include middle and upper managers? FYI I was an engineer with GM for over twenty years before I quit and moved on to another job. Having survived the '08/'09 layoffs I was disappointed that... — read more 

while i was taking visitor pass - as i forgot my badge at home, I saw multiple white color Envelop came by Mail and it had some of the employee name on each of the package. I saw about 40-50 of them. Maybe layoff envelop package ? Location is Austin... — read more 

Do we know for sure that people involuntarily laid off will get any severance at all? Do we know for sure that people involuntarily laid off will get any severance at all? After all, it's not legally required. Maybe the layoffs won't cost GM anything... — read more 

This site is split about 50/50 regarding Team GM Bonus for laid off salaried workers. Does anyone have any concrete proof that those laid off will still receive their bonus??

California jury awards $31M in age discrimination lawsuit June 26, 2018 LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 58-year-old Southern California woman has been awarded $31 million in an age discrimination case against her former employer. Codie Rael of Ontario sued... — read more 

Have you started your 2019 CAP goal plans, or just wait until the dust settles down before you start to draft it?

Not exactly breaking news, but it still shows the scantiness in the minds of our current leadership. To give up even on the possibility that some form of production can be present in places with such a tradition of assembling cars just shows that... — read more 

Am I the only one who is certain that we will not be seeing anything major when it comes to layoffs before the earnings report? There are so many speculations about February 4, February 5, but to me that makes no sense. Whatever the earnings report... — read more 

Post Updates for today 1/22

I just got lay off! I am in Austin North building.

I've seen this name mentioned repeatedly on here and have no clue as to the reference. What did I miss?

No new information on the layoffs, just a reminder that as long as you are a GM Employee you are eligible for the $1,500 Wellness Reward for getting a Physical done. You no longer need to get a doctor to sign the form. I submitted a claim through the... — read more 

They are all setup ready to get you as soon as you come in the door. Good luck everyone.

Honestly, everyone in IT Innovation should be actively interviewing for a new position. Is this really where you want to invest your time in the event that you get through this first round of layoffs? There will be more in 2019 or 2020. Use of the... — read more 

Until layoffs begin, I don't know how GM can stop the rumors. GMIT Austin is a large rumor mill in N/S buildings. Many people are distracted. Colleagues show up late or leave early or both. I don't think much work gets done. And so it is. Work will... — read more 

.....said no one ever.

Let's march all the way to the GM South Building in Austin to demand answers about the Layoff!! Let me know who wants to join!!