https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/15/gms-2025-ev-production-capacity-target-in-doubt-after-barra-comments.html
Quiet week so far
So yelling layoffs was just a scare?
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in eight states
Companies slated for awards include Blue Bird Body Co., which will receive nearly $80 million to convert a Georgia site previously used to make diesel-powered motor homes to produce electric school buses. Fiat Chrysler will receive nearly $335... — read more
It begins….
Be prepared for an unexpected conversation with your manager and HR representative this week.
Better to be fired or offboard as retired?
Being fired brings the possibility of some severance pay. Leaving as retired gets a prorated teamgm bonus. any thoughts on which is better (assuming lack of RTO compliance is what gets me fired)?
Moody's Predicts 24% Of Office Towers Will Be Vacant By 2026
Work from home for everyone, forever? 3 cheers! You can do your side hustle and get paid by a large corporation??? A new report from Moody's offers yet another grim outlook that the commercial real estate downturn is nowhere near the bottom... — read more
CDK hack upends US auto industry
CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers grappled with a cyber attack-led ongoing software outage on Monday, with some reverting to manual paperwork as car industry technology... — read more
Sounds like here
I guess we're not the only company doing this. https://www.businessinsider.com/silent-lay-offs-quiet-firing-could-backfire-companies-bosses-morale-2024-6
GM self-driving unit Cruise names new CEO as it seeks turnaround
General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise said on Tuesday it has named a former xBox founding engineer as the new CEO of U.S. automaker's troubled self-driving vehicle company. Marc Whitten will take over as chief executive on July 16, Cruise announced... — read more
GM lowers EV production targets amid slow demand, says EVs will show 'variable profit'
Source: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/06/11/gm-electric-vehicles-production-demand/74055964007/ General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and adjusting the timing on its profit... — read more
$6 Billion more in stock buybacks so SLT can cash in
"GM announces a new $6 billion share buyback, now expects to produce as many as 250K EVs this... — read more
What does everyone think of the Ford train station?
Ego trip for Bill? What has MB said about it?
Enjoying the new Windows lock screen image?
go to Settings->Personalization->Lock screen then toggle to the Off position the "Show the lock screen picture on the sign-in screen" value. this will end such images being pushed out to you.
Barra says GM will by 100% EV by 2040. She means it this time. No messing around.
Unless trucks are still selling. Then all bets are off.
anyone see evidence they are collecting our badge scans?
everyone believes they are collecting our scans in out of buildings but for some reason the company is still claiming they aren't. based on feedback you've received from your manager, during your 1-on-1's or whatever, can you tell they gathered your... — read more
Barra says GM employees are happy to be back in the office
Detroit — Since General Motors Co. started requiring in-office work after the pandemic, most employees have recognized the benefits and want to be there, though there is a small minority who continue to object, CEO Mary Barra told the Detroit... — read more
Let go due to violation of RTO
Live extremely far from the office… 500+ miles and was let go for violating policy
Cuts after mid year review.
Please share some info if you are anticipating any cuts before the July long weekend.
No Frickin Air in the Cole Engineering Building
Talk about sharing Body Odor….. I must have sweated off 3 lbs of body weight…. I think I could have cooked an egg and a side of bacon on my desk today(probably could have saved me the large amount of money I spent on on-campus food today). Also, I... — read more
PIPs anymore
Is the company doing PIPs anymore? How is GM finance doing? Has the culture improved or still the same sh---y?
Davison Road Processing Center Laying off Temp Workers
GM laying off temporary employees at Davison Road Processing Center BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - More than 145 temporary workers will soon be out of a job at GM's Davison Road Processing Center. Temporary workers say they will be off of the payroll this... — read more
it's become a witch hunt
am i the only one noticing they are looking for any imperfection in your RTO or performance or specific hours you check in/out of the buildings? after they find something and talk to you about it, next they send you an email "officially" getting your... — read more
Just need the right stuff on your resume...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gm-reportedly-poaching-workers-sacked-002745097.html I wonder if they went looking for AMC execs too back in the day? The Nova did look a lot like a Javelin... Naw, that's studio stuff.
Economy is likely slowing down…
https://apple.news/AQCUbzM4DRL-LS8aghJmzAw I wouldn’t be surprised this quarter GM decides to shave more of its head count…
Looks like some employees are being offered a MSP or PIP (reddit)
https://www.reddit.com/r/GeneralMotors/comments/1cg2wu1/pip_or_msp/
Looks like more workers will be packed into the Warren Campus
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/04/15/gm-to-move-headquarters-from-rencen-to-hudsons-site/73326824007/ Looks like executive offices, finance staff, legal teams, communications and Human Resources get dibs on the... — read more
Pension stolen
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-turner-restore-pensions-delphi-retirees
Serious Question
If GM claims they have money to the investors with record profit but then go on interviews and say they are out of money, why are all the sister vehicles still built? To the diehard members of the GM elite: what's the difference between the... — read more
GM to begin charging Employees for Toilet Paper and Hand Soap use.
Say byby to the Amazon Rain Forest.
Cole Engineering Bathrooms - Home of the Savage Beasts!!!!!!
I seriously think the bathroom staff have gone AWOL……… No human in their sane mind would be able to handle the deathly smells and sights in the GM bathrooms……… I ventured into the dungeon only to hear horrible sounds next to my stall; it sounded... — read more
More Job cuts coming in June
HR already is making another headcount number to be let go due to “performance issues”.
Sinking ship
SLT only cares about their own interests. They will su-k the company dry as they’ve done before. They all protect each other to survive and thrive. If you are not part of the elite club you are meaningless to them. Sheeps will never understand this... — read more
Gm took Government $$$$$ bye, bye workers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HK9EV2XuO4
40th Year of the 1984 Reorganization
One thing about being at GM 30 years: Usually rumors that circulate are true. Starting to hear of another VSP package. Not only internally but a supplier I was talking with yesterday mentioned it as well. Queen Mary will have to do something. 10... — read more
Les Copeland
What is Les Copeland like as a manager? How does he treat his employees? I don't work under him but would be interested in hearing about him.
How ‘bout that All People Meeting!
Not a good hair day, was it… Feels like there are a whole lot of executive retirements to be announced in the coming months - prompted by our investment fund overlords to make room for their oligarch understudies. Watch the industry outsiders... — read more
Mary Barra featured at U of M on 3/18/24. She did not share layoff information here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmUoTGwcJr0
Job market rough for techies
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/03/15/laid-off-techies-struggle-to-find-jobs-with-cuts-at-highest-since-2001.html