Has there been any updates on when the STIP/bonus hits? Manager says they haven’t heard a peep from our EVP about It
Paramount job postings
Looks like some are remote. Interesting.
RTO Phase 1- 7 weeks in. Thoughts?
For all of us in Phase 1, curious to hear your thoughts on the experiment thus far after the snack cart honeymoon period has worn off. I for one think it’s worse than expected. For sure my productivity has gone down with my commute and working... — read more
Paramount Back in the Talk: https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-skydance-board-bid-netflix-1236664163/?fbclid=IwdG
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Any news regarding international layoffs?
Has anyone heard anything regarding U.K. layoffs, RTO, pay-outs (similar to the U.S.)? It's been very hush-hush abroad.
Waiting for the upside
It’s been a few weeks since I was laid off, and nothing promising has landed yet. I keep hearing stories about how this is supposed to turn into a fresh start, but right now it’s just applications and silence. Severance buys some time, not peace of... — read more
Paramount Skydance Hires Former Trump White House Lawyer as Head of Global Public Policy
WOW. Where are all the Ellison cheerleaders who were claiming that he was a super woke lib who was going to keep a huge distance from his Uncle Donald? Seems pretty obvious that Davey made some promises (and surely some bribes) when he was at the... — read more
CBS News Considering New Round of Layoffs, Could Affect at Least 15% of Staff
The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff, marking the latest move by editor in chief Bari Weiss as she attempts to... — read more
Sweetening with a pile of Sh*t
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-ellison-adds-new-sweeteners-in-hostile-paramount-megadeal-bid-for-warner-bros-1236501314/ Why not go all the way? What's stopping us from going all out with buying them? I thought we had... — read more
“$6 Billion in Job Cuts” if Paramount Buys Warner Bros. Discovery
Enjoy. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/massive-layoffs-if-paramount-buys-warner-bros-says-netflix-1236500848/
RTO Phase 2 and Remote Employees
Has anyone heard when Phase 2 of RTO will take place? Assuming outer offices will return 5 days and remote employees given a chance to move closer to an office. Do we think management has already been fighting for remote works to be given an... — read more
I'm searching for a new job like crazy
To say this ship is sinking would be an understatement.
Missing the cart people delivering treats
Anyone? Since I have to come in everyday and no one sits in my corner except me (why am I here) at a min having them come by was like ok…. Guess I’m at least here to receive that 😐😂
Area Occupancy Sensors
Has anyone at 1515 noticed the VergeSense occupancy sensors? They are on the floor in corners and look unassuming like a Wi-Fi router but are indeed monitors. Completely ludicrous (in the dictionary definition of the word). Hope the job market picks... — read more
Existing Skydance - will it disappear ?
With all the news about Paramount and their layoffs, the original Skydance has seemed to be left out in the cold. Are all the employees there being folded into Paramount or are they slowly going to be let go? Skydance was mismanaged from inception... — read more
STIP Date / Comms
Has anyone been told their STIP payment or know the date/timeframe?
Are there layoffs planned for this week or march?
I saw a post earlier in here that layoffs were going to happen this week, but I was under the impression it was going to be in march. Does anyone have any updates on that? It looks like a lot of the comments under the post are about NY, but will... — read more
Is STIP still happening? (for laid off employees)
If you were laid off you are able to get stip as part of your severance. Is this still happening? Seems like they’re cutting back on everything financially
Layoffs / RTO Phase 2
Anyone else hearing rumors of layoffs / RTO Phase 2 for next week ahead of all hands mtg on Wednesday?
Uncertainty is unbearable
Between problematic bosses and the constant fear of job cuts, coming to work has become a source of genuine dread for me. I've noticed that rumors change daily, and it doesn't help there's no clear communication to settle anyone's nerves. My team is... — read more
CBS News Seeks Buyouts at ‘Evening News’
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-evening-news-buyouts-bari-weiss-tony-dokoupil-1236643552/
Weiss invoking Cronkite’s name is pure blasphemy
https://apnews.com/article/cbs-news-bari-weiss-01613e8993008e171ecc7fcc1c6b8bda
The Greed Continues
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-01-27/paramount-warner-bros-deal-how-would-it-cut-costs
Check WARN Dashboard for NY… looks bad
These incoming layoffs were posted January 13* 1515 Broadway: 341 affected workers 524 W. 57th (Broadcast Center): 67 Now the question is, when are these going to happen? https://dol.ny.gov/warn-dashboard
Any updates for next month
Has there been any new information about the layoffs that are supposed to happen next month? I'm checking to see if anything has been confirmed yet.
What was in the RTO survey?!
I saw an article pop up in business insider but it’s behind a paywall. Did you answer honestly?!
Any guesses on STIP % this year?
I’ve looked at the financial goals for 2025 STIP from the last proxy report and have been tracking them all year. It seems likely that the year should exceed 100% of all 4 financial goals. But of course with the new regime who knows what will happen... — read more
Has anyone on your team quit since RTO?
Generally curious if people have peaced out since RTO. I know of one person who gave notice after a week back in office. I’m guessing a number of people thought they would be let to in the last round but survived. I can definitely see more people... — read more
This is getting ridiculous
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/david-ellison-european-lobbying-trek-warner-bros-bid-1236632905/
Salary bumps for people stepping into new roles?
So, for people that have now stepped into new roles because of the layoffs and people that left, are we getting salary adjustments? does anyone have any insight on this? or are we just "lucky to have a job" and are supposed to shut up and take it?
Skydance training new AI to replace creatives
Word on the street is, higher ups are actively training new AI agents to replace creative jobs in post production Hold onto your butts
1515 is Empty
So, I drag my a-s into the office every day since Jan 5. Yet since last Wednesday, the building has been pretty much dead. Yeah, there were people on every floor, but it's not full. I was on 27 today, and I spotted 4 people. 4!! So, where are u and... — read more
Unemployment claims blocked due to missing Paramount wage reports
The New York State Department of Labor has confirmed that no wages were reported for my Paramount employment for any quarter in 2025 to any state unemployment system. Employers are generally required to report wages quarterly for unemployment... — read more
DE was impressed by how positive and productive we were this week…
The only thing he should’ve been impressed with was the enormous number of calories I managed to consume worth of free food along with the excessively large amount of chips and cookies and candy and bagels and muffins that I managed to smuggle out... — read more
Ellison’s not giving up on WBD bid
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-skydance-response-warner-bros-discovery-offer-1236625973/
VB is out!
Long life VH.