It is very obvious what Lenovo is doing. Most of all, they would like people to leave so that they would not have to give them severance and so that the media would not write about layoffs. That’s why whoever I’m talking to has been under a lot of... — read more
How many people here are polishing their resumes?
Whoever I talk to from colleagues, everyone is actively looking for new jobs and plans to leave here next month. Me too. Nothing could keep me here, not raise, not better benefits... because the atmosphere is terrible. I thought there would be some... — read more
COVID-19 Vaccines
Is anyone hearing rumors of possible vaccine mandates at Lenovo?
Silent layoffs or is the situation a little more stable?
Is it just me or are layoffs less frequent than before? For a while I heard almost every day that someone was laid off. It seems to me like the situation as far as layoffs are concerned is a bit more stable now? At the same time more and more... — read more
Why is favoritism on the rise?
This has crossed every line. Favoritism has always been present here, but now it's happening to such an extent that it leaves no room for hard workers. Hard work seems to have never paid off less. It becomes humiliating for any honest and... — read more
How is the exit process here?
Is there anybody here by any chance who has quit in the past several months or so? I have an opportunity for a new job but it's supposed to start on the 14th, which leaves me with only a week's instead of a two weeks' notice. I'm hoping that Lenovo... — read more
Time to get out
Get Out Now: 7 Signs of Bad Business Leadership 1- The Use of Fear-Based Tactics. ... 2- A Variety of Communication Missteps. ... 3- Interoffice Politics and a Divided Team. ... 4- Next-to-Nothing Results. ... 5- Morale is Low. ... 6- There Is... — read more
Leaving Lenovo is the best decision I ever made!
I left ten weeks ago but it feels more like ten years ago, considering all the improvements in my health and overall life. A long time ago I liked working there but the company has changed drastically. I was constantly stressed out - from being... — read more
Lenovo management doesn't care if we lose employees to competition
Lenovo has been hiring lower paid contractors a lot for the last 9+ years now. Take for example the inside sales team on the PC side. They seem to rotate in 20 or more new contractors (most have less than 5 years of sales experience) every quarter... — read more
Why are bullies protected here?
I’m sick of people injecting tremendous negative energy into our work environment with their subtle bullying. It is amazing to me that such people are not not punished but instead they are progressing at Lenovo. I can only conclude that they are... — read more
How will layoffs affect Lenovo?
I know how getting laid off would affect me - it would bring me a relief, but I am interested in how it would affect Lenovo company as a whole. Would another round of layoffs ultimately bring anything good to this company? Will layoffs slow down... — read more
How do you deal with stress due to uncertainty?
I am almost 50 years old and I am pretty sure that I will be the target for the next layoffs. How do I feel? Not good. Not good at all. My friends try to comfort me that it doesn't have to mean that I will be the target, but I can feel it. I find it... — read more
3 More Weeks - The Ax Man Cometh
It is that time of year again. The layoff cycle will be upon us in the next 3 weeks. Most likely May 25th or May 27th.
Year over year compares
The year over year compares will stink this year Plus an odd numbered year ( no major elections ) will mean extra layoffs this year Update the resume. DCG in the US will be gone By end of summer
Having Lenovo on resume
What are your experiences with looking for a new job and Lenovo on resumes? I've heard from a lot of people that it's not very commendable, or a big plus to have Lenovo on one's resume. I'm just starting to look for a new job and for now and I don't... — read more
Apple in RTP is bad for Lenovo Employees
With the announcement of Apple HQ coming to RTP, it will be bad news for Lenovo employees. Lenovo can't compete with the salaries Apple is going to have. They may lose some people to Apple, but the general tech salaries are going to increase beyond... — read more
WRAL: Article on "Restructuring"
https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/04/15/lenovo-shifting-strategy-reorganizes-to-invest-in-infrastructure-solutions-and-ai/ For anyone with any lick of common sense at Lenovo clearly knows what this means. Those layoff notifications will be going... — read more
Proud to work here?
This is no longer the same company I started working for. I get paid well and I am personally satisfied as far as that is concerned, but good pay doesn’t necessarily equal a happy employee. I used to be really proud when I got a job here and when I... — read more
New fiscal year
Do you expect Lenovo to surpass the best performance in history it achieved in the previous fiscal year? What do you expect in the field of innovative products and solutions, will there be more? Can progress in smart transformation be even greater?... — read more
Is it going to be April?
I'm wondering if the major round of layoffs is scheduled for April? I've heard a few people say it's most likely going to happen next month but they're not high enough to know for sure (unless they have a source I don't know about, which is... — read more
DCG the most toxic place
I have never seen more toxic leaders in one place. It is disappointing as there is such great talent that really believes in the mission, but weekly more and more of those individuals are leaving. You have a culture where it is me first. Who cares... — read more
Who are the favored ones?
In my over 10 years at Lenovo, I have noticed two types of employees that the management (former IBM employees who are now managers, directors, and executive directors at Lenovo) tend to favor: # 1 other former IBM employees and their families AND #... — read more
Article that sums up a lot of what Lenovo upper management does wrong but won't change.
Original article here: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/3-ways-senior-leaders-create-a-toxic-culture?utm_source=pocket-newtab 3 Ways Senior Leaders Create a Toxic Culture Leadership teams risk setting an example that some of the worst... — read more
This can't be a surprise
If layoffs at Lenovo come as a surprise to you, then it's your own fault. Everybody should know by now that layoffs are simply a fact of life here. The best thing you can do is be prepared all the time. Keep your resume updated and make sure you're... — read more
I hate not knowing
I hate being made aware that layoffs are coming but not knowing anything else about what's going to happen. So now I have to worry over the when, how many, and who for who knows how long. I truly wish they'd just drop layoffs on us instead of doing... — read more
kYkY Calls it Reorganizing...insiders call it layoffs
It was nice that he announced it so it was clear. The only questions are when and how many? I expect a lot from the former DCG group. No sympathy for anyone there.
The point of a blacklist?
I've been visiting this forum for a while but what finally made me post was the confession of a person who was put on the blacklist so that he could never work at Lenovo again. I’m thinking, who would want to be re-employed after learning about the... — read more
Layoffs end of February
Layoffs coming at end of February in the US. It never ends!
Stock is poppin’
5 year high! What is going on? Can it continue?
More to come -
So, unfortunately, I have heard that more layoffs are to hit in April. When you get rid of the team that designs your SAP solutions you are no longer going to sell high-end 4 and 8 socket servers. Best of luck everyone and start planning your... — read more
Lenovo DCG layoffs- here we go again
Heard of several layoffs today - in marketing/sales related group. Minor but more to come. Where else can they cut??? Still no quotas out for the DCG team- What is so hard about this? The operations backend is stretched beyond belief- But... — read more
What is secretly happening in the background?
The moral is at all time low. There are secret unannounced promotions, secret retention plans, secret rises, and other measures to keep people from leaving. There is a reason DCG didn’t announce business results objectives for employee... — read more
No doubt more DCG layoffs coming!
I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens before the end of FY21 In March. Hell the sales teams haven’t even gotten quotas yet and no reporting to show attainment as we enter the 3rd month in Q3. WTF is our leadership doing??? Get rid of the highly... — read more
If you get a chance, leave lenovo the first chance you get
Try finding a new job as soon as you can. Layoffs will come again in May 2021 and no one is safe no matter what position you are at. If you think your name will never be called, think again. Layoffs are a tradition at Lenovo.
Layoffs are probably coming. Be prepared and good luck finding a job in this market.
Well, it sure looks like layoffs are coming based on a few well placed questions and lack of transparency in answers from my direct boss. I have a feeling it is time for all of us to get the resume polished and ready.
Something brewing in DCG?
People I haven't heard from in well over a year are all of a sudden reaching out like desperate lemmings. I have received at least 7 connection requests in the last couple of days since the weekend on LI. People not willing to assist when laid off... — read more
Safe from layoffs for now?
Seems like things are going well for Lenovo, does that mean we are safe from layoffs for now?