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HR reductions this week
Ll6, GSR and contract employees in HR find out fates this week. So nerve wracking.
Ford Credit Update
Any update regarding the rumor to sell off of Ford Credit to Barclay's while that finance subsidiary is still turning a decent profit.
Mobility Update
As Ford is working on restoring the historic Michigan Central Station, it is also giving money away to the surrounding community in the form of grants. Ford has committed $2 million over the next four years through the Community Benefits Agreement to... — read more
Organizational Redesign
Crystal clear the company is undergoing an organizational redesign process to create a more dynamic, agile and empowered workforce toward light trucks, SUVs, electric and autonomous vehicles. Plenty of opportunities for everyone, just stay positive... — read more
Morgan Stanley Smart Redesign Review
Analyst Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley is among those who say Ford Motor Co. cannot reach its stated profit goals for "Smart Redesign" by laying off just 7,000 salaried workers total worldwide by August. The company must cut "a further" 23,000 salaried... — read more
Ford #4 best place to work in Michigan
https://www.forbes.com/best-employers-by-state/
References for laid off workers
Anyone else laid off having trouble getting references from Ford? I've had to resort to using co-workers and managers that have left Ford since there is apparently a policy against giving references at Ford. My managers at past companies have had no... — read more
Another Day
Another day another Recall at Ford. Wonder why this company is struggling. I am sure they will blame the people who were let go. Maybe if we would produce a quality product that was innovative that we would not have these issues. But with the... — read more
Lyft takes over Ford GoBike, bye...
https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels
How happy are you at work here at Ford nowadays?
Let's say 1 to 10, 10 being super happy... How do you feel this June...
Future Layoffs
You think they will have offers or just severance?
Is Ford a better organization now than it was 6 months ago?
Now that the dust has settled a bit I gotta ask - do you think we are a better organization now than we were 6 months ago? Has anything positive come out of all the changes and layoffs?
Purchased Vacation
I am being told that my $426 that was taken out every month for 5 months to purchase extra vacation, is not refundable, even though I never used it. Today I get a bill for $426 for July to continue it, why would they be sending me a bill? Are they... — read more
How much is the severance?
I keep hearing managers say how well they took care of separated employees. How much was the severance? What about 5 year, 10 year, 15 year etc employees?
Even after getting SIRP'd - the process draaaaagggs onnnnn...
Geez...why does it take so long to register a separation in the HR and various systems? My last day was 5/31 and NESC still can't see anywhere in the system that I've separated from the company. So this holds up various financial decisions on 401k... — read more
Job security
Can Ford still be considered a company that offers job security? Or has that time long passed?
Question...my cousin was let go...
She had been there 27 years. Can anyone tell me what happens to her pension since she didn't make it to 30 years? Thanks, in advance.
Agency and Purchase Service Employees
Ford spent millions of dollars per year for agency and purchase service employees and no one really cares to look into the savings that can be obtained. Management should be looking into the cost savings for the company, simply by being proactive and... — read more
Everything will be back to normal soon
Everything will be back to normal soon - just as it did in 2008. Honestly I think PD could eliminate another 15% (or more) with minimal loss in performance. There is so much fat/waste at Ford. Walk up and down the aisles in PDC - people are... — read more
IT layoffs done in US, China and Canada!
Jeff Lemmer just sent an email, he said "I am pleased to tell you that Smart Redesign has now concluded for the IT teams in US, Canada and Greater China. All separation notifications are completed for the US, Canada and Greater China.".
Moss all hands
Did anyone watch the Moss all hands meeting on Thursday morning? During the Q&A he made an interesting comment in response to a question about which areas were done with regard to Smart Redesign. He said that he didnt know where all those rumors are... — read more
VW Says No Layoffs in Germany for 10 Years
https://www.ien.com/operations/news/21071785/vw-says-no-layoffs-in-germany-for-10-years
Ford in China Fine/Layoffs
BEIJING — China’s antitrust regulator on Wednesday announced a fine of around $25 million on Ford’s main joint venture in the country, the latest action against an American company amid the widening economic battle between China and the United... — read more
Ford Foundation Layoffs
Also hearing there will be reduction in multiple departments, not sure of the total amount, if folks have additional content regarding the Foundation, please update all of us.
Ford UK Bridgend Plant Closure (1,700 Laid Off)
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/05/ford-to-close-bridgend-engine-plant-in-uk.html
Ford upper level HR employees still at risk of getting fired? Rumors are swirling.
People connected to HR have been fired and walked out. Anyone here have any indication if HR is safe for the next round of layoffs or potentially at significant risk. . Morale is the worst I can remember. .
Things have really calmed down
Should I take this as a good sign? Nothing big or small expected any time soon?
Meltdown
Try to digest this: total car production in the UK was down 45%, year on year, in April. Commercial vehicle exports collapsed 89% (no this is not a mistake, it's a sharp demand drop and Brexit combined). The source is below:... — read more
Robotics
Brush up your robotics skills as we may be changing direction very soon... https://jalopnik.com/ford-is-working-on-package-delivering-robots-that-fold-1834960235 Ford Is Working on Package-Delivering Robots That Fold Up Inside Self-Driving Cars These... — read more
When do the lower managers find out that their teams are being hit by layoffs?
I doubt that they find out early, given that those decisions are made many tears higher, and the lower managers are also hit in one way or another. On the other hand, when layoffs are done managers don’t act surprised and you can tell that they’ve... — read more
lot of consultants on campus
I saw a lot of consultants on campus this week asking for financial records. Does this mean that GM is finally considering merging with Ford?
Arm Chair Managers - Selfish
Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen the new Organisational Charts in the Departments. Arm Chair Managers Aka Bozos, are purely distributing numbers on a spreadsheet to make the span of control work. Instead of cleaning up the place properly, they have... — read more
Autonomous 2021
In conjunction with the City of Tomorrow initiative, the effort to build fully autonomous vehicles by 2021 is the main pillar of Ford Smart Mobility for those who keep questioning: The vehicle will operate without a steering wheel, gas pedal or brake... — read more
Fellow laid off workers
How are you hanging in there? I'm trying to stay positive and keep applying, but these negative feelings keep randomly creeping into my head. I had a couple of phone interviews. Hopefully move onto next round. Just feel so uneasy. Never realized how... — read more
Let's Name All Of Ford Restructuring Plans Over The Years
Anyone remember Ford 2000? What was the name of others? Every CEO seems to have one.
Ford Credit. Layoff updates?
Rumors or facts appreciated.
Discriminated against
I was let go and recently obtained some new information about the changes at Ford Credit. It appears to me that I was replaced by someone younger, with less knowledge, experience, etc. I ave not yet signed the waiver. Would someone please recommend... — read more
This is interesting...
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/28/727637944/who-redefines-burnout-as-a-syndrome-linked-to-chronic-stress-at-work With all the layoffs, uncertainties, stress... Does anybody here not have this syndrome by now? I don't get how it's... — read more