Sure does seem that a lot of the people laid off were over 50, long-term employees. I know some were told their job was being downgraded. Sure does fit the definition of age discrimination. If an employer says that your job is being eliminated but... — read more 

this is not a meritocracy, we don’t care how hard or how long you have worked here, if we miss our numbers and you happen to fall on the wrong side of the spread sheet, I’m sorry but we cannot guarantee employment…in other words we come to work... — read more 

Ynon, how often does history need to repeat itself before a much needed change is initiated at Mattel? The answer is simple, creativity and ideas flourish in an environment free of dictatorial layers and meetings of hierarchy that stifle and stagnate... — read more 

I'm safe for now but the atmosphere is really awful.

Disappointed but not surprised!

Yes. No MIP to avoid layoffs, yeah right classic move Mattel. Good luck.

And it’s crop of designers lack creativity. fat barbie monster dolls and a major matt mason movie? Bring gramps to the movies to see a live action take on a toy that even did play with. “When I was a kid and wanted a G.I. Joe, my parents would give... — read more 

Worked our arses off, have to put up with more sh-t than ever due to not backfilling roles, but don’t worry we have $$$ to spend on potential share buy back……just not rewarding staff for the hard work. Can’t wait to see what an inflation busting pay... — read more 

https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/love-humor/how-be-elitist-pr--k/ Training for those interested in a promotion at Mattel. Could be an amendment to the handbook for sure.

There is nothing worse than walking through a big box retailer and seeing so little of your companies product on the shelves. It feels even worse when the stock dips once again below $20. Yawn and lickydicky need to be shown the door already. We need... — read more 

Mattel ki---d FP which was the most impressive and popular preschool toy company out there. Remember “One Mattel?” Then they buy American Girl and started ki----g that….now it is doomed with the controversial book teaching kids as young as 3 years... — read more 

C'mon, guys, that was some funny sh-t. I'm now convinced this will turn out to be one of those cult 'so bad it's good' movies that everybody will want to see. Whether you like it or not, this will be a good thing for Mattel and in turn for all of us... — read more 

I vote for either the 60th Anniversary Barbie Dreamhouse or Theranos Edison Machine.

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Economy is bad, but that cannot and should not be an excuse for all the bad moves made by our leadership. Just saying. Hasn't there been too many bad leadership moves already?

Do you predict that there will be Mattel layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I left with an extra ID a few years ago. Is there still an apple discount? at&t? what else do employees have as a corporate discount?

Ynot plays with quarter numbers and his silly comments to take the stock price down. Reason: Private Equity can buy cheap shares of the stock. Ynon has his longest days counted...

We're all mortified Margot. It's not just you.

Is Mattel Buyout after Barbie release 2023?

Let’s face it, the hot wheels big foot racing set is junk. no play value beyond 3 or 4 minutes until junior steps on it and has 2 cars to play with, and the gloria estefan 65th birthday edition barbie? what kid even knows who she is? My guess is even... — read more 

I really don't believe that there is anyone who stayed at Mattel because they love their job here. Is there anyone? I doubt it. Even my manager looks more dissatisfied than ever and I believe he is in the process of looking for better options.

Not talked about, but they are now totally outsourcing AR worldwide to a third party. People who don't work for Mattel responsible for collecting our money and resolving complex payment issues. People who don't care about the company, just making... — read more 

It's turning out to not have been such a bad idea after all.

We know we won't be among the rare ones to come out of this messy economy without major cuts. The question is, when will they start? I'm almost hoping that it happens sooner rather than later while there are still a decent amount of available jobs... — read more 

Instead of trying to keep good employees, Mattel is putting more and more pressure on them to leave. I feel very unwanted in this company and I've started looking for a way out. Actually, I think many feel unwanted here? It's a very ugly... — read more 

My manager constantly pretends that business is doing fine, that Mattel is on an upward trajectory. His job is, among other things, to raise morale, but people feel that "false optimism" and it's a bit annoying. Isn't it more important to ensure... — read more 

When will Disney buy Mattel?

Nice to finally see the company on the rise once again. not sure I understand the whole NFT, but why not? If it works, I say exploit it like workers in a chinese factory!!

Every time we have a recession, Mattel enters the layoff mode. Is this time going to be different? What do you think?

I am in a dilemma whether to accept an offer. The offer is good but the catch is that I would have to move and that is a serious problem for me. Then I start thinking about all the reasons I don't want to be here anymore, there are too many. On... — read more 

I have been working here for more than 12 years. I have experienced everything in this company, but only now, for the first time, I would like to be laid off. I'm sure I'm not the only one? Unfortunately, it seems that Mattel now puts a lot of... — read more 

If the rumor that Mattel has held talks with private-equity firms about a potential sale is true, than I am a little concerned. I don't believe that this could lead to the final deal in the near future, but who knows. Here somehow everything is... — read more 

From the WSJ - Mattel has held talks with private-equity firms about a potential sale, people familiar with the matter said, just a few months after the famed toy company declared its corporate turnaround complete. Mattel has held informal talks with... — read more 

The pandemic craze that helped us recover and frankly - in my opinion - saved the company from going under at the last possible moment is now over. That means that the numbers are about to start going down again and we're going to be the ones to pay... — read more 

https://toybook.com/mattel-promotes-steve-totzke-to-president-and-cco/ Did Ynon finally send sl------l Richard D packing? This is the best news since they hired no-talent RD in 2014. I know nothing about Totzke but he's already 10X better than... — read more 

https://globaltoynews.com/2022/03/23/americas-most-trusted-companies-how-the-toy-industry-fared Twenty-five consumer goods companies made the list; three were toy companies. Hasbro #1, Funko #5, and Mattel #8. As the list only included publicly... — read more 

Mattel is just another company that supervises its employees all day long to make sure they don't work a minute less than 40 hours. However, when an employee has to work longer, Mattel pretends not to see it. These double standards frustrate me the... — read more