if you need a job at any company (paycheck) more than they need you, then you better wake up. Get your finances in order, save cash and diversify your investments. If you have any debt, get it paid off ASAP. This applies to agency, PS, direct, etc... — read more 

So if you are agency and let go, but working from home, they don't expect you to drive in and return monitors and laptops? Does your agency rep come pick them up? Any sign that your agencies are working to find you something new?

What's new with my Ford "family?"

Being an agency employee there was always a chance that my employment could end at Ford without any notice. I went into this with that knowledge in mind years ago. I expected nothing in return except a paycheck and perhaps some new skills I could... — read more 

I am surprised how many people I know took the buyout this year. two LL6' and six GSR8's. All of them hired in the wave in the early 90's. I'll bet the average age of the group dropped 5 years. As for additional layoffs, firings, downsizing... — read more 

According to Detroit Free Press Bronco retimed due to supplier issue. Can you say Explorer. Only the beginning of a horrific launch cycle.

Ford on Friday terminated contract and agency employees. As in keeping with large corporate greed, no notice is given, the cut in contract jobs is effective immediately with no notice. Just another Merry Christmas wish from Ford because as Jim... — read more 

Transloc is being sued. Toxic work culture. Lots of unhappy customers. Massive racism among employees. Dozens are leaving. Why isn’t Ford investigating?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/12/05/ford-layoffs-buyouts-salaried-contractors/3839720001/ Appreciate workers who feel comfortable talking on the record or confidentially. Please email phoward@freepress.com or text/call... — read more 

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/justice-department-alleges-facebook-discriminated-american-workers-lawsuit/story?id=74523040&cid=clicksource_4380645_2_heads_hero_live_headlines_hed

I want to bring my cat to work, how do I get this approved. I know the last finance guy brought his dog to work all the time. Will my cat have to wear a mask? Thanks for the advice!

I’ve been with the company for over 15 years. After a few years friends and family would ask me if I plan to retire with the company and I would ALWAYS say “my career is with Ford” and I would say it with such pride. But for the last few years I... — read more 

Does anyone else feel that perhaps Farley was telling Hackett how brilliant his ideas were, how great he was doing, design think is the best answer, etc. etc., even though he knew they were really bad, just so that when Bill finally gave him his shot... — read more 

2021 is going to be a year to remember, or more specifically to forget! What can Ford do? What can any manufacturer do? We need the best minds to help solve the current state of affairs.

"Today's news of layoffs in the sector, either planned or unplanned, is a worrisome sign that shows there is not a clear path to winning here for the... — read more 

Way to go Lions!

I hope my leadership appreciates me working instead of spending quality time with my family.

Will the supervisor position be eliminated in the near future?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/11/24/ford-cmo-farley-deering-linda-cash-sankaran/6404894002/ Taking bets on how long the outsider hires last at Ford....

Why would any company supply Ford Motor? Detroit News article shares that 2/3 of warranty cost is design related and supply base is made to be the scapegoat again. Sweep penalties up front and supplier may get some funds back if they react quickly... — read more 

Do you think there may be small/medium/large Ford Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Ford to revamp Detroit book warehouse into innovation hub The Dearborn, Michigan-based company's foray into Corktown started with its 2018... Join us to explore the upcoming opportunities in the connected vehicle... Ford's Detroit development... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2020/11/19/ford-explorer-ranks-among-lowest-scoring-models-reliability-survey/3770227001/

An acquaintance who is an HR manager at a Tier I Auto told me that she broke one of the HR "codes" by telling me that her company has a designated HR person whose job is to snoop on this website. Apparently the task is to 1) Find information that... — read more 

I wonder did upper mgmt include in their “who will be terminated” formula - how much money the company would lose when family / friends of SRD employees show solidarity and stop buying Ford vehicles as well ...? I bet that might have changed a few... — read more 

Anyone likes to share salary so we know where we position at the company. Base salary, level, years of exp, bonus

Wondering if people are buying or leasing outside the Ford and Lincoln brand?

Is the work easier/harder than Ford? Are the standards higher/lower? Is the culture better?

Here is an idea: Prepare a presentation and invite Farley so he can see reality without the false nonsense from management.

There is a task in our organization to move US jobs to India. Three of our people are losing their jobs in January. Anyone else hearing the same?

Across town, GM had earnings of $4 Billion on revenue of $35.5 Billion. Ford, on the other hand, earned $2.7 Billion on revenue of 37.5 Billion. The GM spinoff Lyft is worth $11 Billion, Ford hasn't been able to create value with technology... — read more