I’ve decided to stop working and see how long it takes before they ask me to do some work again. I work in Model e.

Lots of us just call into random meetings so it shows us as being busy in a meeting. Now, Ford has new AI software to see if participants are actually contributing.

Fire me. Don't fire me. Promote me. Demote me. Treat me like a king/queen. Treat me like trash. I could care less, just give me my paycheck and bonus. I'm done worrying when the shoe will drop!

It looks like each desk will have a badge sensor so that time ratio at versus away from the desk can be measured. Reports will be sent weekly to LL4 and action will be taken as needed.

LOL saw a guy bring in a folding lap table like you would eat breakfast in bed with. Plopped down in the hallway near a plug and worked. The LL5 walked by and just stepped over his legs. Maybe this is the new office seating. Fire code, what fire... — read more 

Just found out that they are actively detecting if you try to badge in for others, you and whomever you are badging in for will be caught and fired. You've been warned.

263 are going to be laid off.

Yes, that’s correct. If I take the 177,000 employees we had in 2023, subtract the 46,000 layoffs that have been announced on this website, they must have hired 40,000 to get back to 171,000 current employees. It’s not all bad news folks — read more 

I got my 3 badge swipes for the week. No possible way I can be on a cut list with so many other workers that won't meet the magical 3 swipes. I'm taking it easy till next Tuesday when the cycle repeats.

Look, if you like Ford but hate the current regime and strategy you are being forced to take the blame for, well then you should leave for 1-2 years. On a few occasions there are people who have literally come back 1-3 levels higher than what they... — read more 

It's very easy for rumors to fly and/or let anxiety get the best of us. Please get off this forum and take care of your mental health!

In light of recent layoffs expected related to badge swipe data, I’m not sure if I should work from home for those 5 days , even thought I’ve been consistently coming into office for over a year

If you miss a day then you are TOAST!! The data is being analyzed by data scientists and reported to LL3 and above.

According to Chat GPT, Ford stock has shown modest growth especially under Jim. Is that really true? Feels like it’s been bad.

Asking for a friend.

I feel like this always get brushed aside in conversation: what other industries exist in Metro Detroit that pay well? I understand the dislike for RTO but it amazes me the number of people who brazenly just don't care and welcome impending... — read more 

This is the mentality Jim wanted with the hopes he can break us. Who hurt him? Why is he like this. Is it working?

HR is concocting a plan to do a massive device return and badge return in person. Here is how it’s going to go: You report to your center of gravity once it’s announced 15 min emails will go out within 1-2 weeks It’s all she wrote... — read more 

God the lowdown from someone in HR that cuts are coming in September after the return to work. Just like sheep being herded into the barn, the sla-ghter is coming. Brace yourselves.

Working through an offer to join Software group there and wondering if it’s more the same?

You can feel it in the air, you can sense it in the anxiety of colleagues. This is the big one folks. Look to your left, look to your right. Come September many of these folks will be gone...on the unemployment line, at the food banks, losing their... — read more 

I recall a time we hit the start of a year motivated to just kick butt, and I truly miss those days a lot. Is it a culture thing or a CEO thing? Where has my company gone?

When benchmarking against Toyota, what car or truck stands up? The bronco? 150? Nothing? Truly wondering why we have customers if we cannot match up to our competition.

Is quality really a top priority? And if yes, who is accountable? There is a growing resentment among the GSRs that they are being blamed as if systemic quality issues are their fault. Its clear the blame needs to be pointed at Doug, Kumar, Jones... — read more 

Ford CEO Jim Farley credits the company's dealership model for strong electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the first half of 2025. Dealer input led to adjustments in sales promotions, such as adding lease options to the "From America, For... — read more 

Soft layoffs and retirements. Where there is smoke there is a layoff, right? Sure feels that way. I imagine they can do some more after mid year reviews. If not, they will use that talent assessment they put on the cascade for objectives. There is... — read more 

Keep hearing about Headquarters gone and PDC going away. So what’s the plan? People do not know and they are supposed to figure it out.

Obviously it’s going to impact low level jobs at Ford? What constitutes low level and replaceable for AI? I am thinking customer service agents, Accounting, Finance, and maybe sprinkle in some tech folks. Any thoughts here?

What do we think the severance package will be? And can you get hired back later on?

What was different about Ford in the 90’s because I hear a lot about the good ole days. Let us hear about it.

How much was lost on the previous one? Sales were record high, but will Jim get his bonus?

Who is taking bets? Give the model E news, feel like it’s coming with 5-1 odds? Anyone place their fan duel bet?

Anyone excited?

Did you?

Many in IT got laid off this week and the others (LL5+) given two weeks to "retire".

The new Ford Motor Company. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-exec-declares-engines-no-longer-matter-enter-outsourcing-and-china/ar-AA1H2gbc

It is hard earned money so can't buy out of sympathy. It is very simple... Build a high quality vehicle and I will buy it.

I recently bought a new Toyota 4Runner. The design is eye catching. The details and vehicle quality is top of my expectation. This is what I call a newly redisign. Check it... — read more 

Did they layoff a lot of csrs or was it just the regular everything was sc--wed up problem from auto debits in Canada not processing over the weekend to the regular everyday cr-p?

Oh-ho-ho! Sounds like the Europeans are having a bit of a vehicular identity crisis, huh? You’ve got the Brits sipping tea in the driver’s seat going, “Well, the engine makes a curious noise, doesn’t it, Nigel?” Meanwhile, the Germans are standing... — read more