Lots of rumors around the office right now. America's region not hitting quota for the past 2 months. Premier Farnell taking a large hit on profit (along with layoffs). Somebody in GIS told me there was a hiring freeze. Anybody hear anything about... —  read more 

Thoughts? Any Avnet layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

So, after 23 years with the dame company, approx 13 of which were with Avnet, myself and 50 others from CTL MANUFACTURING (part of the Alpha 3 group, which is owned by Avnet) are being made redundant. No shock in that, that's life, and business... —  read more 

This is a master thread about Avnet Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Please, can somebody in the know at Avnet let us know what happened? We know layoffs have happened but that's it. The company is not providing any info and wherever I try to find any details, there is nothing. I'm not asking for names or anything... —  read more 

This is a generic discussion thread to capture comments about potential Avnet Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

What do you see happening next here?

Do you think layoffs may follow

What's your guess on how many employees the company will have before the end of the year? How about the overall headcount? And headcount at Phoenix?

Yes the lay off are done for now. Director level people signed non confidential agreement on not to disclose who is getting cut. I personally managed IT testing teams, in GDC our offshore development center in GDC, china. All of my team got wiped out... —  read more 

Another massive layoff at Avnet today 3/4/2019 across America’s and Asia regions. Their IT structure will now be manned by InfoSys in its entirety below manager level. The conference given by Max Chan and Aaron Dean was very smug with them even... —  read more 

It looks like the layoffs are over, at least for now. Do we know the exact number of people who were laid off from Avnet this week and which locations were hit the most? Also, if somebody who was laid off is checking this board, can you please share... —  read more 

True or false - info please? Layoffs at corporate in Phoenix.

Is there any news of a Chinese investment fund looking to buy out Avnet and layoff middle management? Was laid off three months ago and now working as an independent contractor, it was the best thing to ever happen to me. Most of my fellow engineers... —  read more 

Is someone able to kindly comment on layoffs in Phoenix.

Any truth to Avnet being up for sale?

What is the likelihood of Avnet layoffs in Phoenix in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Anyone has more info on the planned reorg and layoffs here at Avnet. It is my understanding that the IT group might be affected again and wanted to get any info that might be available. As always, there are many rumors flying around and it's very... —  read more 

Do you have any additional information about the recent layoffs at Avnet?

That's the tally, more will be let go later - Avnet has done this before, so I am not sure why people act so surprised.

i am interviewing for an it position (sap) at avnet and wanted to see if someone can post a word or two regarding how stable that job would be. i know that avnet has some challenges in the marketplace but at the same time i wanted to see what other... —  read more 

Looks like there were more layoffs at Avnet after all, this time in China. Not sure about other locations, but we have confirmation for that at least. Anybody else knows if this was isolated Asia layoff round or if some other locations were hit? And... —  read more 

I've heard some rumors at the office that we might be having more layoffs sometime in April, but the source is not the most reliable one, so I'm hoping maybe somebody here will know if it's true or not? After last month's layoffs, the last thing I... —  read more 

Any updates here on how things are going?

bad atmosphere.... storms a brewing

@"Anonymous, Wednesday 9/19/12 7:49 PM" - what kind of storm are you talking about?

Layoffs are a major issue at this company.

@"Anonymous (Integration), Wednesday 5/15/13 4:51 AM" - what are you basing your statement on - I am in Finance, we never had a layoff

They have layoffs every month, ar you kidding?

who has layoffs every month? what are you talking about?

Avnet used to be a great company to work for - the benefits are shrinking and the pay has not kept up with cost of living increases - still Avenet is better than most of other companies in the same industry

Avnet does have A lot of layoffs. Expects loyalty from employees but is not loyal to employees. Makes big promises of growth to smaller companies, buys them out, then lays off their employees and replaces the employees with ones with lower wages and... —  read more 

Agree with notrustinavnet a hundred percent Avnet will let you go if you are bought

What do we know so far? I hear rumors in the office and on this site that the next round will be significant - nobody has details on what Avent folks will be affected by the July cuts. Anybody has more info?

I recently was fortunate enough to be part of the "Big" Avnet Lay Off. I always went above and beyond to get the job done, it wasn't enough. When they walked me into their big office, all I got was the company line, "Your job is being eliminated" and... —  read more