I mention something, and I get the cold shoulder immediately. I just want to see if I'm being underpaid.

This morning's memo from SK is effectively confirmation of everything we have been discussing. In corporate communications, an executive letter like this is called a "Pre-Announcement Framework." When a CEO writes a long, weirdly emotional... — read more 

Wait until employees find out that IT was directed to remotely scan ALL laptop computers, looking for any software that could be used to appear the user is active online. Typically used to simulate the mouse is in use, a comprehensive report has... — read more 

They always expect us to be loyal, to give our best, to stay for years and build our careers here. But when it comes time to invest in us, we're just an expense to be minimized. Experienced people get cut or have their raises capped so the company... — read more 

It’s officially time to panic. The company continues down a death spiral. Management is getting desperate. They have no answers, except get rid of people. This will be their revenge tour for the poor survey results.

Canon global is artificially propping up the stock value with huge buybacks at the end of May and throughout June. They did the exact same in the 2 months right before the RIF bloodbath in early July 2024. If CUSA leadership is planning another... — read more 

Weeks ago, they sent out an email stating the results would be provided, but of course, nada to date. This is the hallmark of a very dishonest, disorganized, non-transparent company. This survey was originally distributed last fall? (it was so... — read more 

My manager, who can't stand me for some reason, has been working overtime to find faults with my work, so I'm guessing there's a PIP in my future. In my last company, PIP meant you might as well leave right away. Is it the same here? Should I start... — read more 

No promotions for people who are already here. No balance between work and life. No chance to move into a different role internally. What we do have is plenty of favoritism toward friends and family.

Just the new division?

I heard from several people Friday that the new division is doing a 30% reduction in force very soon

A hidden camera was set up in the conference room, here’s how it went down. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q8R5AhT4_uo

Does the power structure in this company understand that forcing people into the office on Thursday next week after having Memorial Day off feels like a punishment for having the audacity to acknowledge a federal holiday? I know they don't care but... — read more 

I heard we are switching back to Microsoft 365 since Google is not streamlined, adds more steps, and prevents simple tasks. Has anyone heard this too?

Somebody posted under the Gas Prices thread that a memo went out regarding a change in the WFH schedule for Burlington due to insufficient parking for CFS employees. I did not get this message. Can anybody confirm this? What is the change and when... — read more 

I used to love working here. Now I hate it, and I can't pinpoint when the shift happened.

The company probably paid an additional surcharge to the consulting firm to heavily alter the results and put a positive spin on management perception. Don’t believe the results to be shared.

Recently a number of colleagues received performance letters that clearly state they need to be 100% for Q2 or they could be subject to termination based on their performance. Do you think this is a way for MO to downsize the company without having... — read more 

The losing streak continues as the results for April were beyond subpar. What happens in sports when a team stinks up the joint? The coach, and sometimes management, gets fired. It’s time for Japan to wake up and get rid of the jamokes running... — read more 

Ok, gas is now officially $5.00 a gallon in the Midwest, even worse in some places, and energy costs are rising too. It's time for upper management to make a smart decision, stop with this "collaboration" nonsense, and start letting people work from... — read more 

In the past few months, I’ve noticed a significant increase of emails being sent by employees to other departments for “assistance”. They make no effort to elaborate on the issue or explain why they cannot handle the request themselves. It’s the... — read more 

All I have to say is - thank you for the free hour on this beautiful spring day. What a joke and useless line up of BS from KO and clowns.

Now that the Tariff refund portal is open for the as-deemed unconstitutional, "Liberation Day / Reciprocal Tariffs" from a year ago, Canon USA will be fully eligible for likely hundreds of millions in refunds for all the imports from Japan. We know... — read more 

I thought the employee appreciation day in HQ was so well done, I really enjoyed hearing about all the award winners. The food trucks were an added bonus to bad it’s only once a year. Would be nice to see people smile like that once a quarter. Plus I... — read more 

AC not working in Burlington everyone is complaining, its so miserable. We're all jammed into these smaller rooms I'm sure all the body heat is not helping. How about let us leave an hr early instead of having this 1 hr social hr!!! The A side is... — read more 

The nightmare that is Google!

From what I understand, there are currently no plans for any immediate layoffs. Is that correct?

Who is going to take the heat and lose their job for such a shortsighted decision, Short-term savings, long-term losses, penny wise, dollar foolish or buying cheap leads to losing money (Yasumono-gai no zeni-ushinai) learn that phrase!

Record high revenue, destroyed budgeted expectations, kicking butt and taking names. APRIL FOOLS!!!!!

More enjoyable: Getting a root canal without novocaine. More trustworthy: Eating a tuna fish sandwich sitting out in the desert sun all day. Your turn.

I see all of these posts and comments about how terrible it is to work for this company. I’ve been with CUSA for over 20 years and seen both the positives and negatives throughout the years. I agree that we are in possibly (probably) the toughest... — read more 

What are the current betting odds that the April 15th all-company is to explain another mass layoff early in the month circa the mid-July 2024 “bloodbath”? Still no WARN notices I can find, but the timing right after Q1 and corporate jobs... — read more 

2%?! WThey are pushing people to leave. We essentially just took a pay cut with inflation.

So this was just a “let’s sell you on AI” meeting? This spin is infuriating. Don’t pi-s on my leg and tell me it’s raining. AI already took jobs. Just because they were taken first doesn’t mean AI didn’t replace them. In a way I guess it’s true... — read more 

What the heck was that? A kickoff neatly three months into the year? It’s hard to take a company seriously that preaches productivity when they waste a half-hour showing slides of updated organizational charts since the big layoff. It was the... — read more 

Canon Middle East, Central & North Africa, the UK, and South Africa are facing massive layoffs. After 13 years with the company, this is something I have never seen before. The new HQ leadership is pushing for maximum profit, and the result is a wave... — read more 

April 1 is right around the corner. It's coming just after a gloom 1st quarter, a senseless new organization and the same BS games we are all involved in. What are we hearing or thinking regarding more changes or layoffs for HQ?

Many employees today are feeling the pressure of rising living costs. Housing, groceries, and transportation expenses continue to climb, and commuting to work has become an increasingly heavy financial burden for many families. For this reason, I... — read more 

Canon USA’s transition to Google will end up being one of the most regrettable decisions of Sammy’s tenor. If you are like me, you did your best to prepare but nothing could prepare you for the drastic change that was put upon us on Monday. I... — read more