anyone have a clue? mass layoff at PD?

2 other members from Model E software were cut. they were the literal cornerstones of that team. They were the best in that team so how and why were they let go? those 2 alone were responsible for huge improvements on the app. I don't get what the... — read more 

I was let go this morning from modele even with a special skills specification. How long has it taken others who's been in this position to find another job?

Can Ford take someone's pension away? If someone is let go, don't they keep their pension no matter what?

If so, I'm curious who?

Last round of layoffs took longer than 2 days in our area because a few people being laid off were away on vacation. So they could be saying it may take all week to allow for that. Putting this on the top in the hope people will see it and not... — read more 

He has 3 Kids! Sending his job to Mexico! I will not buy a new FORD until last day of my life! I swear on my dad's grave!

Just had an “all clear” with our director where he explicitly stated that the separations for our division is complete. I doubt the “waiting until the end of the day” rumor is likely false. I will not disclose the division, but hopefully yours... — read more 

Almost 1800 available on Cars.com. I would expect more cancellations after families are impacted by layoffs at Ford. Note Ford’s “bright side” comment that they plan on building more Lightings even though they don’t have customers. ... — read more 

In response to our current debacle (more coming for sure), I am telling my family, friends, and anyone who will listen about Ford's Poor Management, Toxic Culture, and Poor Quality Cars and Trucks with the goal of anyone I contact to never buying a... — read more 

Ford Blue was all I knew growing up and it was an dream when I landed a job as a Ford Engineer. But throughout the years that dream slowly turning into nightmare. Workload increasing without proper training. Engineers is about team work to finalize... — read more 

Check the org chart for our DEI group. They didn't get tasked last year and I'm sure they won't this year. They actually have a person who's job title is "DEI awards". Seems critical I guess.

Where do you find Severance package info on Life@Ford? And also where's the info on the company contribution portion of the HSA? They really don't make it easy

Paystubs etc.

OTA has gone through a huge cut already last year.. just wondering if it's in the hit list

If Ford mgt doesn't think they have the right talent or skill set. Why don't they just train immediate personnel how to do what they need done? Makes me believe it is 100% about money and not skills. Or they think current employees are... — read more 

Retired last November after 20 years , before lump sum dropped $250K. Tried to “retire” but our network of Ford ex-pats is too strong. If you want to work there’s big demand out there for you so don’t worry. In my case took a direct, fully remote... — read more 

Ford need’s a salary union to save our jobs. What do you think of the idea of organizing the salary workforce?

Some say that they could've been avoided, but most of my colleagues think that they could not have, unfortunately.

Same cr-p, different year. All I hear about is how people are way to overworked, had half their departments offshored, and have no workplace morale. Gone are the days where it was fun to work for Ford. Now everyone just goes on linkdin to share the... — read more 

In honor and respect for our terminated salary brothers and sisters let us all join in a WEEK of silent quitting, do nothing, say nothing. I plan to quietly sit at my PC, move my mouse, and contemplate working at Ford. Is the pay worth it? F-BF, F-... — read more 

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Ford plans to lay off at least 1,000 salaried employees and contract workers in North America, citing people familiar with the matter.

I'm next for sure. I'm slowly losing access to stuff. Outlook web was throwing 500 errors Now 2 factor Auth won't send to my phone number anymore. GGs! It was an awesome ride you guys. I hope everyone else who survives this cut please transition... — read more 

I was notified today by a manager that I had been laid off. The manager just read a script and said sorry, etc. During the meeting, he asked for my personal email and phone number to send the lay off package with all the information. The private... — read more 

Reminder

I was laid off two years ago and I'm curious if the package is still the same or if they reduced that as well. Let me also tell you that despite being laid off, I'm doing much better now. I work for a smaller company but the work atmosphere is ten... — read more 

Hopefully most of us can figure out a way to retire. Even if a job is found, chances are it will be worse than Ford.

Anyone else having issues joining the global town hall? Was there any announcements there regarding the layoff?

When the strategy is bad, it is impossible to expect that the future will be any better. That's why I'm finally ready to leave this place. Even if I survive these cuts, working here would be like walking on eggs because I would constantly fear... — read more 

In October, circumstances were different. Ford tried to "sweeten the deal." https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/10/31/ford-workers-pep-severance-benefits-package/69605931007/