Counting the days before we announce a Volkswagen alliance (and we will be second on the totem pole).
IT job openings at Ford
I see constant IT job openings at the company that are being advertised in LinkedIn. Some are in Ford, AV, Credit, and Mobility. Is that because the company is really growing and hiring or is it because of constant turnover due to poor environment... — read more
1,400 or 5%????
I just heard a news bit on WWJ radio that said Ford is eliminating 5% of its salary workforce, or 1,400 people. 5% would be a lot more than 1,400 people, and I am pretty sure I heard what she said correctly. Wondering where the 5% came from.
Timing of VIP
Office cubicle to open concept to no one at office Truly ahead of his time Last act - retire a certain demographic in nice language as my last act Let's hear one more foot ball bench sitting rah rah story before you go. There will be more to... — read more
Job cuts, package confirmed
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/02/ford-jobs-retirement-program-workers/5689608002/ Note: "involuntary separations" are next
Wow.. that huddle
Don't you all wish you had a mansion with a trampoline? What a gloat after having a messenger spread the news of layoffs
And they wonder why we are failing so hard
So of course this is how it always works to find what heads to cut – which is why Ford never gets it right. Step 1.. pull headcount report. Next, eliminate all Ford family members and their special friends from the list. Next, remove all senior... — read more
EMM
Well I guess EMM will be excluded from VIP.
There WILL BE involuntary cuts next year.
Just like in 2018/2019 - first the voluntaries (this year), next make people sweat it out for nealry 6 months in 2021 before making final "decisions" on headcount and org charts. I recall someone in late 2018 or 2019 on this very board said SRD was... — read more
Ford job cuts + context
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/01/report-ford-cut-1000-jobs-north-america-restructuring-plan/3453113001/
Ford VIP 2020
8/25/2020: Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) - New Description The Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) provides a lump-sum cash severance payment and other benefits for eligible employees who elect to, and are approved to, resign from the... — read more
Ford GDIA
dilbert.com/strip/2020-07-26
Ford to Cut 1,000 North America Salaried Jobs Amid Overhaul
(Bloomberg) – Ford Motor Co. is preparing to trim about 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, looking to its home market for savings as part of an $11 billion global restructuring begun two years ago as it projects an operating loss this... — read more
VIP specifically states - Eligible employees will receive an email on September 8, 2020, not before!
VIP Plan
24 hours since announcement and nobody is talking about it? 9 Month pay. Check out on 11/30 or 12/31. It was pulled from lifeatford, but I have a pdf.
Buyout offers coming in the 4th quarter
Heard from a couple of different sources. COVID has already destroyed 2020 earnings, makes sense to take the hit this year in prep for improved 2021 financials.
Rivian is Riviout in Michigan
So I read they are shutting down the Michigan operations and moving it all to Cali. All the Ford expats that thought they were going to cut the hog and a–, lol. Cali is a joke and you will take a hit on your standard of living. No way a fledgling... — read more
Wrangler vrs Bronco
Jeep May offer discounts on Wranglers to stifle Bronco sales. Oh my!
Staff at Train Station
Now that everyone is working from home, what will happen to the "cool" office space in the Train Station that was going to attract all the young talent? Will anyone come to Detroit for that, especially when everyone at Ford seems to strongly prefer... — read more
MUSTANG
I'm hearing that the 7th generation mustang 2023 model with be based off the explorer platform. Has anyone heard plans to move the mustang production to Chicago or another manufacturing facility?
Critical Skills
Ford rolled out a Sabbatical during the initial stages of Covid 19. This plan was available to most employees. Your manager would to approve it in order to participate. I know employees who inquired straight away as it was rolled out and denied... — read more
Bad Review for 2020 F250
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-2020-ford-f-250-super-duty-is-the-worst-full-size-truck-consumer-reports-reviewed/
Data Scientist at Ford
What do y'all do here?
Ford Is Slashing 10,000 Positions And Closing 6 Factories In Europe
Is this correct?
Make Sure The Career Ladder You Are Climbing Is Leaning Against The Right Wall
The Ford wall is looking not so solid. Don't lose sight of your options
Morale of FoMoCo (earlier post represh)
I think all here raised excellent points! @OP+16iRGLZE
Audit / Xray
What’s up with the audit / X-ray ? Another version of SRD layoffs ??
Ford Kuga PHEV deliveries halted due to battery fires
Strong start in the electrification game... Let's see what will occur with the Mach-E... — read more
Autonomous Vehicles Department
How long do you fellas think it's going to stick around for?
Here’s the problem no one has talked about
During Hackett’s awful tenure so many poor personnel decisions were made at levels that really impact the business. This may be irreversible. Those decisions were made to appeal to the various movements over the last three years including very... — read more
Ford Commercial Services layoffs?
I think the rumor is false. Anybody know anything about this group?
Hackett on his success at Ford:
Hackett said. "To a fault. I feel a quiet sense of satisfaction that people hung in there with... — read more
Working 5am to 10pm on zoom meetings???
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/08/06/bill-ford-interview-covid-ceo-change-jim-hackett-jim-farley/3300929001/ If Bill really believes what he said about people working 5am to 10pm and on weekends, he is even less intelligent than... — read more