Topics regarding layoffs at Avid Technology Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Avid Technology Inc.

Continuous biweekly layoffs after STG

From what I've seen, between 25 and 50 people are getting let go every two to four weeks. Typically, this is at the beginning of the month and mid month. Has anyone else seen these stealth layoffs and will they ever stop? If anything, it seems to... — read more 

Why STG

Can't stop wondering, of all possible buyers, why STG? Price is underwhelming, buyer has no track record in the media industry, is not a bigger player in tech, and most of their previous investments have been sold. Trying to see the upsides, but... — read more 

How many employees do we still have?

The number has been going down with major layoffs constantly but I can't seem to find any info that is fresher than 2018, when it was around 1,500. How low did the upper management managed to get it to since then? I'd be surprised if we were above... — read more 

Wake up!

2021 will be another year which includes multiple layoffs as it is the best defense against bankruptcy and a way for incompetent executives to make huge pay checks. Insider info isn't hard to get. There are a lot of weak links + blabber mouths... — read more 

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| 3780 views | | 2 replies (last November 5, 2021)
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Bloated management

Avid upper management is always so trigger-happy when it comes to layoffs, EXCEPT when management needs cutting. Everybody here knows that our management is bloated. There are many useless positions with so few direct reports that getting rid of half... — read more 

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Four years at Avid Technology

Last week was my fourth anniversary working here. Honestly, I didn't expect I'd last that long. There was one thing that was a constant from day one - and that's layoffs. And if layoffs are not happening, then there's always a threat of layoffs. And... — read more 

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| 3240 views | | 5 replies (last January 12, 2024)
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The company is bigger than it needs to be?

Expect more waves to come. Company still bigger than it can afford (and needs) to be. If your role is non-essential, if you are in an unprofitable group, or if you are not a high performer, look for something else or regret later. I hope you... — read more 

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| 2360 views | | 1 reply (October 27, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17zXCjPX

Just laid off today

Anyone else? I actually liked working for Avid so this is a huge bummer. Have not received the email with my separation package yet... not sure what to expect from HR, etc.

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| 3460 views | | 6 replies (last October 24, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17xppnxh

Layoffs and furloughs?

How many were quietly exited this time, under the excuse of the pandemic? Cancellation of a couple of big deals to blame? Talk of 18 month furlough programs being initiated from Avid HQ?

AVID Technology September 2019 Layoffs Again

They try to do it quietly and off the radar. That doesn’t work. Once again long term employees targeted to benefit the executive team and their self centered desire to cash in on big pay checks and stock options. You should be ashamed of... — read more 

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| 2950 views | | 1 reply (October 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+11AaBmUj

Losing $10m a quarter can't go on forever

Our shares price dropped 36% yesterday. We made $3m profit - but that's before the $13m in interest payments every quarter... So it was a loss of $10m That loan will be the death of Avid The investors saw through Jeff's spin It can't go on... — read more 

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| 2633 views | | 4 replies (last September 27, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+10q8xZ8u

any new news?

just looking for [quote] any new news ? [/quote] from avid

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| 2100 views | | 1 reply (July 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+ZNi8GPF

Layoffs continue. Building consolidation and closure

Layoffs continue. We should change our name to AVID Layoff Technology (since that is the primary business we are in). Watched more great co-workers, people and friends lose their jobs. No value is placed on dedicated and productive employees. It end... — read more 

Anybody left at Avid to step up?

I guess one would have to ask, is there anyone who still works at Avid that would actually care to step up with any ideas, new products, innovative ideas to enhance current product suite, and the actual skill to do it? If so, now would probably be... — read more 

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| 2741 views | | 3 replies (last December 7, 2018)
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The promised turn-around was nothing but a nice story

In April 2017 the executive staff proclaimed the AVID Transformation was complete. As a result profits would come pouring in and the stock would soar (double, triple or quadruple). Even if that happens it will still be a long, long way from the $65... — read more 

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| 3230 views | | 5 replies (last November 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VXyXBCd

Sales down? Beat up your partners

Word is that Avid is putting big time pressure on their worldwide dealers to book equipment orders by the end of the quarter for deals that aren't closed, leaving them holding the can if the deal falls through after quarter end. This may look good... — read more 

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| 2490 views | | 1 reply (June 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+TKTYk9M

This place is a dump

This place is a dump circling the toilet. It is a place of perpetual RE- organizations and layoffs. Never heard of an organization laying off so many productive and loyal employees. All to try and fill the pockets of a small group of executives with... — read more 

Q1 earnings today

Place your bets... Without the Harmonic patent settlement this time, how will Avid fill the void this quarter? If the going is good: NAB was a big boost for Avid If the going is bad: NAB stalled deals in to Q2

And finally ...... has been fired ;)

http://stockelite.com/news/13022-Avid-Technology-Announces-Appointment-of-Jeff-Rosica-as-Chief-Executive-Officer-and-Termination-of-Louis-Hernandez--Jr.

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| 4441 views | | 7 replies (last March 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RVRmb4r

Layoff was pre-NAMM this time

At least 4 people from my team were impacted. NAMM was positive from what I heard. Pro Tools is only 10 years behind other DAWs now. Few more people are on their way out voluntarily or interviewing. Sad.. I am giving it some more time to see what the... — read more 

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| 5170 views | | 9 replies (last March 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RPhwoX9

It's NAMM time, prepare for layoffs

For the last few years, Avid has rolled out a round of layoffs immediately after NAMM. Has anyone heard anything yet on this front? Clench le cheeks on Monday?

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| 2820 views | | 6 replies (last February 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Ro7bf2L

Avid Executive staff dumping stock

So the brilliant "transformation" (which is nothing but B.S. and nonsense) Is complete per loser High maintenance King Luis. Who by the way is putting on a lot of pounds eating at all those nice meals while he travels the world on Avids dime... — read more 

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| 3120 views | | 4 replies (last March 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+QRIVra9

Corporate Marketing? Really?

The lack of respected, talented leadership is decimating what's left of the Marketing organization charged with developing future, forward-thinking strategic plans that will enable our sales pipeline to help grow the business and generate revenue... — read more 

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| 3000 views | | 3 replies (last December 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PZeyF5W

Best of IBC 2017

Things we absolutely adored - the tablet cover raffle; the gorgeous booth babes; the legacy purple booth lighting that makes even garbage appear luminous; Louis' purple honker pocket rag; the booth babes (again); the staff social media hype (let us... — read more 

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| 3480 views | | 4 replies (last January 7, 2018)
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Don't Blame Louis - He Is One Busy Fella!

Too many self-serving priorities - shocker! http://www.enterworks.com/engage/agenda/ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14654722.htm

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Fourth Quarter Staff Reduction - True or False?

There are rumors swirling about a significant RIF on the horizon In quarter 4. Hoping it is just group paranoia that stems from historical actions coming out of the ROI-less fortune spent at IBC including the T&E monies wasted on the small army of... — read more 

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| 3950 views | | 8 replies (last November 21, 2017)
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More Layoffs - Q3 and Q4 of 2017

More layoffs ....... 2017 x 2 and the year isn't even over yet. For the 2nd time in 2017, Goodbye to many, many excellent, hard working, dedicated employees. Again employees with 15, 20+ years targeted and now history. But the executives live large... — read more 

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| 4100 views | | 5 replies (last November 17, 2017)
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