The manufacturing plant in Michigan is about to start manufacturing again. I hope there are no more issues because we know what's going to happen if it has to close once again (layoffs, in case I was not clear enough). If only we had competent... —  read more 

Abbott is nothing but a ruthless corporate machine who cast people to the wind without a thought. Just ask the people in Gurnee, Illinois and Scarborough, Maine if they think Abbott is one of the Top 100 places to work for along with Top 100 Most... —  read more 

Nothing but good news!

This is a master thread about Abbot Labs layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

According to a New York Times report, Abbott Laboratories — the manufacturer of rapid tests for COVID-19 — told its employees to take apart millions of tests and throw them into garbage bags that were to be thrown away. Shortly afterward, Abbott also... —  read more 

https://www.medtechdive.com/news/abbott-lays-off-400-workers-amid-drop-in-demand-for-covid-19-tests/603079/

Abbott laid off over 600 temp staff the week of June 7, 2021 and just started another round of 400+/- layoffs targeting full time permanent employees at both Westbrook ME and Scarborough ME (formerly Alere). They’ve been destroying unsold COVID... —  read more 

Heard and know for sure that Abbott just executed another round of layoffs - called restructuring - what? They are flipping printing $$ from that place - seriously? Smells like a way to rid order workers just before they are eligible for their... —  read more 

The id–t here ABBOT is clearing posting for the fun of it - go away.

Where is all of this taking our communities and our company?

Post any information you have about the total headcount (I know it changes all the time). How about the main office at Abbott Park?

Has anyone heard about upcoming Layoffs at Abbott?

More lay-off in the pipelines Found that in one of the older threads but it was posted earlier this week. Any chance we can get some more info on it? When are more layoffs coming and what will be hit? Any details would be great, so I know I'm not... —  read more 

Here on this board?

Anyone posting on this board?

Abbott has no cut plans but you never know

Post any information about potential or actual Abbot Labs Layoffs in 2019?

From the CafePharma board, Nancy Berce (Queen of Outsourcing) will retire at the end of March. The damage she has done with the Wipro agreement is massive. Whether forced or consentual, there will be changed in information tech coming. Do not know... —  read more 

In the beginning I enjoyed working for Abbott but after awhile i realized all this company cared about was the end results. It didn’t matter that you worked long hours day in and day out just to fulfill their expectations that most times were very... —  read more 

There are employees at Abbott that do not understand the concept of teamwork. In lieu of succeeding as a team, some would rather let you drown to achieve personal gain. Gossip is rampant, and expect retaliation for any constructive feedback that... —  read more 

I wanted to ask you all present here - if you heard about any possible layoffs in Abbott Park.

IT jobs may go to Wipro or just OUT. With the St. Jude IT staff incoming as well, they will have to shed these skilled workers and keep the H1-B visa staff in India. Wipro is indeed taking over all controls, believing that the more control = better... —  read more 

Abott is shutting down Ibis Biosciences.

Please post if you have more details about redundancies (HBU). Thank you!

To improve moral, honor & reward all employees regularly, bring back our beloved employee bonus program that SJM took away but kept it for the management only. Also, further invest in your employees which are your greatest asset. Or, so you say. And... —  read more 

I know that people are concerned - don’t be - but I heard from someone pretty high up in our corporate office that they planned layoffs but that plan was abandoned, so we are safe here in Abbott Park.

That's the rumor, I left in 2015 so I cannot tell you about 2016 and 2017 layoffs but that's the rumor I am hearing as of Aug 2016

NY Times highlighted Abbott downsized... —  read more 

Now, we have 180 folks gone, and Wipro will be taking over, they will for sure load the staff with super cheap #H1B visa holder, indentured servants who just work and ask no questions. Perforect. We were told about the cuts on Feb. 22 the last day on... —  read more 

From the start Abbott Vascular strategically inserted native Irish employees in key positions at their Menlo Park site. Once their product is stabilized, bye-bye to that American manufacturing facility and the American workers' jobs, hello to Ireland... —  read more 

Do you think that IT and Marketing might be affected by Abbott Labs Alere Merger Layoffs 2016? How confident are you?

What is the likelihood of Abbot Labs layoffs in Abbott Park in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Abbott Nutrition laid off 20 employees at it's Columbus, OH, Stelzer Road facility. These positions were in the R&D laboratories.

Anybody has more info here?

after the layoffs were announced, management here said practically nothing about them. IT is being outsourced to another company. Can elements of R&D and manufacturing be far behind?

I did not see much talk about Abbott layoffs on Cafe Pharma as well, for whatever reason there is not much folks discussing it - however, 2014 will turn out to be a huge layoff year for us.

Cuts are happening all the time, downsizing is here to stay. Moving jobs overseas and finding efficiency in the process (maybe). Vascular used to be great but now it's all going down hill. I think Abbott had around 5000 employees, now we have less... —  read more 

I heard many rumors about the cuts in Q1 - anyone with Abbott who can confirm this.