"But the actual number of impacted workers is likely higher, as those disclosures, called Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARNs), are only required in cases of plant closures and federally-defined mass layoffs. If it's less than... — read more 

So according to this source, apparently it was 8K people that were broomed aside in the last RA. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/william-a-bill-brown-7241921_ibm-has-reportedly-laid-off-thousands-activity-7245542558485856256-vP7y

This whole concept of silent layoffs that are expected to last through the end of November is driving me crazy.

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Interview+with+Dan+Kotchen%2c+Attorney+for+Plaintiffs+in+the+H+1B+Visa+Trial+Cox+v.+Cognizant+%22&mid=5307E365CEAC8BE941CC5307E365CEAC8BE941CC&FORM=VIRE

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-investigates-allegations-executive-misconduct-172223702.html (Bloomberg) -- International Business Machines Corp. is looking into allegations against its China head after a letter circulating online accused the... — read more 

No clients, no problem. There's nobody to serve when your last remaining "clients" are Wall Street shareholders. https://techstory.in/tech-giants-slash-jobs-august-and-september-witness-major-layoffs/

IBM uses its profit to buy new companies for their profits, giving the illusion of growing profits. Of course this is how IBM ends up over 60 billion dollars in DEBT, but nobody pays attention to that, watch the profits that IBM is BUYING, Wall... — read more 

Chasing buzzwords/hype/memes: "IBM has a program that trains its workers to expand new skills in AI and cybersecurity."... — read more 

I was informed my last day would be 10/17. I understand many others are in the same boat. Management, said it was not performance related. But that the organization had changed direction. I needed to find another position. Fortunately, not long... — read more 

Is there a way of getting promoted outside of jumping to another team (within the same division)?

I am seeing a lot of transition activities, is RA in the cooks? Am I overthinking?

Does anyone know what AK has done well before becoming the CEO? He was running Research and Could. And before the STG manufacturing as the GM. Looks to me he has achieved nothing. Only failures and has only made cuts but built nothing. Of course... — read more 

Looking for genuine advice. I may have an opportunity to come back to Big Blue after a 10 year absence. Was there previously for almost 2 decades. Part of me would love the opportunity to come back (as I used to bleed blue) another part feels like... — read more 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/tips-for-engineers-how-to-save-your-job-from-the-onslaught-of-ai/articleshow/114124444.cms

It seems the first wave passed over. The Systems Group was rather quiet. Is there any news for Power? Power sales is struggling, and it is a surprise they did not wield axes over them.

9/11: https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-take-27-bln-charge-related-transfer-pension-obligations-2024-09-11/ 10/10: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/ibm-stock-gets-street-high-targets-ahead-of-earnings-3655531 Who knew that... — read more 

https://www.latestly.com/technology/silent-layoffs-surge-in-silicon-valley-as-tech-giants-aim-to-avoid-bad-press-adopt-techniques-like-work-from-office-to-trigger-job-cuts-report-6323276.html

They don't even count the latest ("secret") wave at all https://www.ntd.com/us-layoffs-up-53-percent-in-september-from-previous-year_1020923.html

the buzzwords department, too https://siliconangle.com/2024/10/02/kyndryl-launches-new-consulting-services-customers-struggling-copilot-microsoft-365/

https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/24/ibm_layoffs_ai_talent/ https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/18/ibm_job_cuts/ https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/kyndryl_layoffs/

No surprises but IBM got a mention... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/job-losses-mount-in-tech-ibm-cisco-and-microsoft-slash-workforce-amid-market-challenges/ar-AA1rwq3I?ocid=msedgntp&pc=w099&cvid=4073d2a200be4e76ae1943bb0261a0c0&ei=20

"The higher-ups will use alternative words and phrases to cover "unpleasant" situations and decisions. Whatever helps them sleep at night, I guess. But it's a bit creepy to hear the people having it done to them using the exact same... — read more 

How considerate to not even give a timetable. I have a spring in my step every day going to work and expecting it to be the last. Workplace is also full of good vibes. My team is achieving all-time highs. Lovely times all around.

https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/kyndryl_layoffs/

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/mid-career/from-microsoft-to-ibm-tech-layoffs-cross-1-lakh-mark-as-companies-brace-for-more-cuts-ahead/articleshow/113838391.cms

"Public notices filed via WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) letters show that in California alone, IBM laid off 54 employees in Santa Clara County and 57 in San Francisco County"... — read more 

The latest one was the same day as the RA. What is the purpose of all of these ? Just for Alvind to puff his chest out and brag about acquiring smaller companies ? So there’s no money for modest raises or GDP but they’re borrowing money at 7% to... — read more 

My site had the first layoff ever in its 20 year existence and it appears management is preparing for more waves. What does this secret layoff thing mean? You can’t tell anyone you were laid off? Can you apply for u employment?

"While this is entirely logical, in a dystopian way, IBM could not make it happen. Staff leaks claim that Watsonx [IBM’s generative AI offering] isn’t even available to employees to attempt to help automate some meaningless... — read more 

"“I could easily see 30% of that getting replaced by AI and automation over a five-year period,” he said at the time, speaking specifically of back-office roles. With 26,000 employees, 30% translates to roughly 7,800 jobs." ... — read more 

I know a lot of criticism goes to Alvind And rightfully so. However as Chairman and CEO he’s just a puppet of the Investors. I know he’s rude and obnoxious, however let’s not forget about the CFO Jim Kavanaugh He’s a number cruncher. He’s the... — read more 

I just can’t anymore. All the way till November 24th? And we do not yet know how many people will be let go? The last round wasn’t enough? I wouldn’t be worried as much if the tech job market wasn’t a nightmare. Why would anyone think it’s easy to... — read more 

Artificial intelligence replacing workers is 100% a smoke screen. It has been used to get permission from the general public to fire workers and replace them with cheaper workers. AI really stands for ACTUAL INDIANS. These are the workers being hired... — read more 

We paid $34 Billion. They got rich. We got sc--wed. No tangible benefit for our people. Where’s the accountability?

https://fortune.com/2024/09/26/gen-z-tech-jobs-boomer-workers-age-discrimination-complaints/ High tech jobs are increasingly going to young workers at the expense of their older counterparts. By: Sasha Rogelberg September 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM... — read more 

Other than chopping US employee heads and buying expensive and unproductive applications and tools from other companies, what does Alvind do to justify his $20+ million bonus ? Certainly AI from IBM is not the best in the industry, nor the research... — read more 

"Apparently, all impacted employees will be informed by November 2024. The exact number of layoffs is yet to be officially known." https://www.hrkatha.com/news/layoff/is-ibm-quietly-trimming-its-workforce/

https://dallasexpress.com/business-markets/job-openings-at-their-lowest-since-2021-job-seekers-hurting/

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/ht-exclusive-whats-going-on-at-ibm-layoffs-hiring-ai-and-more-101727249879124.html Warning: composed by some clueless chipmunk who inserts buzzwords like "AI" in every sentence.

I know getting laid off from IBM can feel stressful and unstable when it just happens, but in the long run, it’s usually a good thing. Most people I know who were let go over the years ended up landing better jobs with higher pay elsewhere. For most... — read more