I know VH has one foot out the door, but it was definitely disappointing to hear the shift from earlier conversations where he said they were amplifying our concerns about RTO (and even had an internal task force working on possible... — read more 

Interesting they mentioned the possibility of promotions in January, but nothing about merit increases… unless I missed that?

Anyone who speculated that Lex Loofah would end up at 101 Productions so he could continue sponging off Taylor Sheridan was close, but apparently not quite on the money. Kind of appalling that NBCU is going to pay him to continue riding Sheridan's... — read more 

Will there be more layoffs in Berlin and other parts of international? It is a good time to get rid of employees with high salaries and perm contracts due to Ironclad laws in Germany like how it was done in Milan. Otherwise the Ellisons will have to... — read more 

You keep playing with this sh-t, and I will start using AdNauseam. Others too. We will see who wins when this whole stupid obnoxious ads economy collapses. You have to understand. I’d love to support you. But these ads are not just supporting you -... — read more 

Is there a potential date for the next round of cuts? I was told by a trusted HR source that if your team was impacted in October you would NOT be affected again. So do we know what teams/departments are left?

On the list, what does it mean # impacted or # not impacted ?? If there is the #1 on “not impacted”, does that mean they are getting let go, but not immediately? Or they weren’t informed yet? Or they are staying past November?

I’m trying to connect with other employees (former or current) who’ve noticed what seems like a pattern of POC being disproportionately impacted by recent layoffs. Rather than rely on rumors or surface-level reporting, I want to collect real data... — read more 

Does anyone know if you can collect unemployment if you have been given severance?

Seeing that long timers were pushed out makes it clear how little this place cares. Some of these folks built their whole careers there. They could’ve offered early retirement or a way to leave on their own terms, but they didn’t. It’s a rough way to... — read more 

Does anyone have any information on 5 day RTO dates for international offices? Are they also going to offer a buyout the same way the US did?

If you are located in an office like Burbank that did not get the warn notice and you are let go before 12/31, have you tried to negotiate with HR to get a higher severance? Were you successful?

Is the marketing department and BET + Complete done ? I don't know what to believe at this point.I have been told that the next round the remaining people in marketing will be let go. I lost a lot of people on the BET+ side to buyouts and layoffs... — read more 

I have a gut feeling that we'll have difficult time recovering. The whole industry. I have 30 years of experience and I saw a ton of change, a ton of challenging, pivoting, reinventing. But now it feels different, Hollywood is in a complete disaray... — read more 

Let's talk about the possibility, consequences and impact, timing, possible stumbliing blocks, people, layoffs, pay, locations, etc.

Paramount told staff they must return to the office five days a week starting in January and offered a voluntary severance package to employees at vice president level and below who did not want to comply. Around 600 people, mainly in Los... — read more 

WTF was that? Ridiculous

Hi all, Before we return to the office (RTO) full time in Los Angeles and New York on January 5, we wanted to provide a few key updates. First, individual workspace seating assignments will be shared by mid-December. In general, most teams will... — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/paramount-skydance-leaked-memo-rto-logistics-5-days-david-ellison-2025-11

. I was grossly underpaid but being single w/no kids and having that leven of comfort knowing your job inside out, I decided to stay and never seek opportunites elsewhere. Sadly my mother got sick w/dementia around 2019 and I was forced to step away... — read more 

Now they’ve sold Telefe, do you think they’ll cut the P+ teams in Argentina?

So international is in addition to the 2k us jobs?

1,000 Layoffs on 10/29 600 Buyouts 1,600 Personnel no longer on the books once Telefe and Chile TV network sold Talk of 2,000 total Layoffs Here's what would be great to know...just so all are aligned and working off the same page. We know that the... — read more 

Do we know if PBE and Freelance employees are required to RTO in Jan?

As per this article paramount expected to do 1600 plus additional cuts ... — read more 

that's my experience with paramount. and yet, i am still here. my sanity did suffer, often i ask myself was it worth it. i do like my job, the team is awesome but still, it's way too much of a burden from the psychological standpoint. when i look... — read more 

I know they said it would be rare to have it approved, but curious if anyone gave it shot and what the outcome was?

Anyone here planning on quitting come January when RTO goes into effect?

Has anyone heard about DE’s plans for Pluto? I’ve seen rumors here that Plutos days may be numbered… but would it make sense to spend all this time and money converging P+ and Pluto to then just ki-l Pluto? Thank you for your attention to this... — read more 

Any truth to the rumor posted here a few weeks ago that all freelance employees are being let go in one swoop? That can’t be true, can it?

anyone hearing another round of layoffs before Thanksgiving ?

Chris McCarthy being “let go” as co-CEO back in August was probably the first sensible decision Paramount’s made in years. The man’s entire career has been one long masterclass in failing upward. Now he’s probably slinking over to 101 Studios or NBCU... — read more 

if you got let go last week, do you get subsidized cobra for your entire severance period or just through end of year (for example, if severance pay would end in early summer).

Hello - I know most NY folks got WARN $ but anyone in California with the same luck? If so, what office were you in? Based in SF and I did not get WARN apparently they have separated each site and likely have strategically made sure each site was... — read more 

Today italian office announced the layoffs of 35 people (out of 120 FTEs)

anyone have any intel on Phase 2 / timing? Will all remote workers be required to relocate close to an office ? Wondering if any management has been asked to prove the necessity of some of their remote people. Do we think exceptions will be made... — read more 

Being part of a recent round of layoffs has given me a lot to think about — not just about my own career, but about leadership, accountability, and the values that guide organizations. In many cases, it seemed that leadership roles were protected... — read more