#layoffs

I had a meeting with my L8 (as an L5) the week before fiddelke’s email that in hindsight really suggested they knew what was up and were trying to prepare me for it because it sounds a lot like my lead (L7) is getting let go.

We can’t possibly have another level up while riffing at the same time…can we?

Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/23/target-layoffs-corporate-jobs-sales-slump.html

I know everybody is spiraling. I’m up in the middle of the night too, so trust me, I’m not doing great either, but I do have, I wouldn’t say the advantage, but the insight of being laid off twice before, so I have a better idea how this will play out. There are two things I know for sure from personal experience, and also from the experience of a few friends who’ve been through something similar.

1. If you’re laid off, you’ll feel awful. It’ll be like a punch in the gut, and it might take days or even weeks to process the anger, disappointment, fear of the unknown, and all the other emotions.

2. After it’s all said and done, you’ll be okay. You’ll shake it off, start making plans, and before you know it, you’ll have a new job. Both times I was employed again within three months, and the severance was more than enough to get me and my family through it.

And before anyone mentions the job market, I was first laid off in 2008, and trust me, this job market is golden compared to that.

My point is, yes, it won’t be pretty if you’re laid off, but it won’t be the end of the world either. Keep that in mind over the next few days, because losing hope in the future can destroy you mentally in the long run, even if you don’t end up being laid off.

For those that work at Gartner they know that if you are put on a plan for success then that means you are being quietly being shown the door. It’s impossible to complete that formal program under the current economic environment. There is a push from leadership to meet metrics, but how can anyone do that when Gartner consulting has a terrible pipeline at the moment and an even worse one going into 2026. Things will get better but they will get much worse before that. Leadership is sitting on their thrones making impossible demands of staff whilst taking no accountability and providing no support to the people who have dedicated themselves to providing exceptional client work. I wish Gartner would stop pretending that things are great and be transparent and let people know that there are more layoffs to come. So disappointed at the company. They are ruthless.

How are these generally handled during reduction in force? Are they prorated?

The absurd gifts and celebrities for the holiday gala can't overtake the news...we still aren't paying vendors even after a 600 million bucks cash infusion..With sales down so drastic it may be time to throw in the towel..

Gotta wonder why only union workers?

https://www.kctv5.com/2025/10/24/furloughs-loom-1600-honeywell-employees-kansas-city-amid-government-shutdown/

The OC has been raiding various budgets related to nukes, including for his golden jet from Quatar. Could there be more?

Anyone know if officers were able to review and adjust who is impacted? I would assume that’s the lowest level that could have provided guidance. It’s hard to imagine cuts being done without some level of direct knowledge.

T is finished. No way back

HPOM was started to standardize the product organizations and make them more lean. There are constant talks about “too many product managers” in most areas. Does anyone know when the next phase of HPOM to lay off most product managers will start?

Finance already runs super lean and has many lower level analyst spots open. Will it be spread even thinner in the lower positions? Will Sr Managers be mostly affected? I would assume that it isn’t the first to be cut..

Merry Thanksgiving and happy f*** you to all the aero employees about to get laid off.
Its going to be a sad holiday season for 20% of aero this year

Stock at the lowest levels at management continues to abuse employees with rampant racism in abundance

This last leadership in action call with JF was pretty comical. They had the usually "woke" testimonials from the usual suspects. Talked about wanting to build a "culture" at State Farm but were also basically bragging about all the people they have run off or in their words this was "not for them". Happy for them that they moved on. LOL! You can tell these are clueless re--rds living in Bloomington that don't fight the traffic, crime, and ghetto workforce that we all have to tolerate. That is the "culture" we have now. JF and his cronies are putzsss! The day this company shuts the doors the better of we the world will be.

Adding insult to injury, got the benefits open enrollment flyer today on the mail.

At what level knew or contributed to the layoff list beforehand? L8? VP? SVP? President?

what is going on? is there a big layoff coming?

According to HR sources, we expect another wave coming week in Europe. I don't have details on countries.

Lyondellbasell has terminated roughly 85% of its IT (or Digital buzzword) staff (originally announced as 100 employees but real numbers are around 300+) that had 8+ years..with the company in an effort by an ex-Shell fool named Kayoor to outsource American jobs to TCS outsourcing Indian shared services, keeping only Senior leadership and dozens of 'directors' that are solely responsible for saving their own jobs ' and not the ones performing the actual work for the company.
Claiming they want to industrialize utilizing AI , these individuals have adopted an old model of cheaper, less experienced and less knowledgeable workers hoping they can recoup money lost due to a CEO thats agenda was to make a plastics ccompany not develop plastic.
Lyondellbasell is circling the toilet bowl.

Yesterday’s announcement is a devastating, cold reminder: it doesn't matter how hard you work, how much you contribute, or how long you've been here. At the end of the day, we are just lines on a spreadsheet. The only way to change the power dynamic is to have a real, collective, and legally recognized voice at the table.

That's what a union is.

It’s not about "us vs. them." It's about having a binding contract that guarantees:

• Clear, fair, and seniority-based layoff procedures.
• The right to bargain over severance packages.
• A real say in the working conditions that impact our lives.
• Protection against the "at-will" system that leaves us completely vulnerable.

If we don't have a seat at the table, we will always be on the menu. This is the moment. This is the wake-up call.

This isn't about hope anymore. It's about leverage. If not now, when?

Just wondering if Roundel will be impacted during this layoff. None of our leaders have said a word and it’s complete radio silence.

Hey you nice man, are you still there to count disappearing employees?

Anyone knows if we have any docs that govern layoffs? A policy or procedure doc? Guideliness? Somewhere? Something that outlines the rules (e.g., severance policy, cobra, placement help, resume building help, etc.) Do you maybe know where I can find the darn thing as internal searches are not returning anything. Copilot crashed when I asked even though I know I should not search for it as they are probably monitoring it.

Any tips would help.

There has been some chatter that layoffs might be Mon/Tues/Wed next week given the sheer size of the layoffs so just remember this does not define you nor is this your fault. Sending positive vibes and thoughts to everyone.

It surely feels like one. Good luck all!

Just want to see what the guideliness are rules are. I am not asking for this to be leaked but if you can point me where to look at internally I'll find it myself. I dont want to ask HR or my mgr.

When does health insurance end for those let go on 11/6

Heard some concerns in a short meeting today. I’ll just say EVERYONE 🔝⬆️ was caught off guard smh

Anyone else find it funny that they are using the excuse of making faster decisions to justify the layoffs? To the people at the top, the time it takes to make decisions isn’t the problem, ITS THE DECISIONS THAT YOU ARE MAKING THAT IS THE PROBLEM!! Dei, pride, every decision they make has been wrong! But they get to stay and we get to suffer lol.

Change of plan. Ford is pulling out of trying to make the F150 EV that they can't sell. Wall Street liked the announcement and Ford stock is up today. This is good for Ford.

Layoffs will start soon. Great cost reduction plan. Ford already lost $1.4 billions in Q3 for Model E.

Overheard two managers talking about upcoming layoffs the first Monday of November. Didn’t hear the whole conversation but heard WFH staff in Oriskany and Dallas. The list has been finalized and positions are being filled in Pittsburgh and Houston. Good luck everyone.

Hello
Are severance packages paid in one lump sum or bi weekly like a pay check?

Title is the question

Yesterday’s memo saying “effective Tuesday, 1,800 people will be laid off” hit me hard because of the timing and the lack of clarity.

Why announce something like that on a Thursday and then expect everyone to carry on as usual until Tuesday? The uncertainty is exhausting. It affects morale, focus, and the trust we have in leadership. And to do this right before the holidays feels especially disheartening. We work here. We contribute. We care. We deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.

I truly believe this could have been handled differently. Private conversations with impacted team members, or at least a clearer timeline, would have shown care and transparency. Providing support for those waiting and acknowledging what this means for real people and their families would have gone a long way.

To everyone still showing up and doing their best right now: you matter. Your work matters. This moment is difficult, but you are showing strength and professionalism that leadership should be proud of.

There is a lot of uncertainty about which departments will be impacted, and I honestly do not know what will happen. Many are wondering if the Service Delivery Enablement umbrella, including TES Operations, Resource and Ops Enablement, Workforce Management, Project Management, Global Business Integrations, and Quality, are safe. Much of this work is being shifted to TII, but there are already challenges with execution that are not being discussed openly. TII is being given a pass because they are more cost-effective on paper, yet the true cost is being felt by the people who built the systems, processes, and culture that keep this company running. It is painful to watch valuable knowledge and commitment being replaced by cost-saving metrics.

We deserve better communication, empathy, and honesty. And for now, all we can do is continue to support each other and take pride in how we show up in the middle of so much uncertainty.

Naturally tons of rumors going around. Listing below things I have heard that I feel relatively confident in based on my sources.

• IM & Planning combining. Potentially leading to middle management cuts?
• A&A combing with another pyramid, likely home?
• F&B and E&B combining.
• L8+ have been told to relocate to Minneapolis. Already hearing some will not be returning to company.

General Numbers (from WSJ & internal)

• 1,000 layoffs, 800 job posting eliminations
• 80% of layoffs will come from US HQ
• Leaders will have 3x impact vs individual contributors.
• Would lead to estimated 600 leader layoffs, 200 ICs.

Hearing layoffs all the way from EVP down to L5. Top of pay range relative to level likely highest risk.

Assumptions are merch will be hit hardest, with likely impacts to planning as well as support roles for all functions.

Curious on the validity of all of these rumors. Like I said, I feel pretty confident in them but curious to what everyone else is hearing.