After the company shuts down for good, what are the chances of the pension fund remaining strong enough to service all pension commitments?

Frankly assumed this was shut down after the abject failure of Bose AR, which was the stated basis for Bose Ventures - https://www.finsmes.com/2018/03/bose-launches-bose-ventures-to-invest-up-to-50m.html. Looking further online, it appears Ventures... —  read more 

Dropped the ball on Pro. One of the oldest product divisions, and together with ASD, one of the divisions that has historically bailed the company out in years when home entertainment, headsets, and other divisions lost. Selling off Pro is huge. Pro... —  read more 

Morale is down Very heavy workload with recent layoff. 3. No career growth at all 4. Poor management Have lost the sense of belonging to Bose and sadly work... —  read more 

When you stop innovating and rely on your name and past glory to carry you forward, you can't be surprised when the results are disappointing. This will continue to happen as long as we have management that thinks that innovation is too expensive and... —  read more 

Is Maresca still chairman of the board? If so, why? Hasn't he done enough damage already? Repeatedly pushing for unrealistic growth, leading to big layoffs. After one time, he should have reconsidered the growth fantasy. Second time, he should have... —  read more 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/05/03/business/layoffs-hit-bose-company-focuses-its-most-popular-products/ Evolving comment section interesting too

So who's buying the Professional Products Division?

Bose became a very depressing place. It's unbearable to be in any Bose Building these days. The memories of how it used to be in past; that’s all that is left when you are inside R&D. I am sure there are more layoffs coming and a lot of people will... —  read more 

The harder we work the more they abuse us and take advantage of us. No matter how hard we work and how much we do, we're always expected to do more. When will it be enough? I think most of us are on the verge of complete burnout. I know I'm not the... —  read more 

Heard this from some bose guys. Another round in July. Good Luck to the remaining ones in bose.

I stopped by to see if things have changed since I left a year ago, and it's rather obvious that everything is exactly the same. Too bad, I was hoping things would change for the better for my former coworkers. I hated a lot of things while working... —  read more 

the title says it all

Nobody is safe at Bose anymore. Over the last several years I have seen people let go who I would never in a million years expect to see being shown the door. Good people who have been with the company for many years. Some of the hardest working... —  read more 

Management Office politics Toxic work culture Nepotism Cronyism No clear path to career progression New hires who have no idea what they're doing No transparency The list goes on and on. Now that I think about it, it'd be... —  read more 

I can deal with layoffs. They happen. I don't think any company with a sizable workforce can completely escape layoffs. What I can't deal with is the uncertainty that follows. The fear of more to come since we are rarely told anything is omnipresent... —  read more 

So, as the dust clears, how many laid-off employees? How many employees are left?

Based on the people they let go, especially in technology leadership, it’s clear that “better sound (products) though research,” still etched in the CC entry hall is all but a distant memory. Drastic times require drastic steps, but without a... —  read more 

How did merit increases and bonuses look for FY2021?

hi all. what do you think about the new partnerships that our ceo mentioned today? are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel?

Do you think we'll bounce back?

Hello Folks. Finally decided to leave Bose to Apple. Will be joining their wearables division. Seeing Bose selling Military and Pro divisions that generated profit, that's not a good sign. So better to leave Bose at this point. Best of luck guys on... —  read more 

The layoffs are inevitable when Bose decided to stop supplying resellers that had been selling Bose products for decades. They dropped almost all independent resellers, even ones that did millions in revenue. Cutting revenue streams like that is a... —  read more 

With the shutdown of health and more, rumor has it Boston Landing to close, take the lumps on the lease, and save money?

I was one of the folks who got affected last week and I applied to lots of companies the day I came to know that I am let go. Today, got positive feedback from a company that I attended interviews last week. Working on the final number now. Bose is... —  read more 

I don't care about waiting for severance and similar cr-p. I don't want to end up without a job and with no viable option right then and there. No severance is worth that. It's always easier to find a job when you already have one and it certainly... —  read more 

I don't think the upper management has really thought this through. Think about it, they've decided on major layoffs when every company is having trouble hiring. This is good for us since those affected will have no problems finding new jobs, but... —  read more 

How many are going to be laid off total, which departments have been and are yet to be hit, when will it be over (somebody mentioned Thursday but I've also heard that it might spill into next week)? I hate how little transparency there is from Bose... —  read more 

This is going to suck this time here at Bose. I have been at this company for almost 22 years and this it the worst I have ever seen it. I think the company is so miss guided in its direction and its values, and the company encourages growth and at... —  read more 

Anyone knows what percentage it would be?

Employees who are respected and treated like they make a difference will go out of their way to truly make a difference. Employees who are treated badly and like they're nothing but a cost will not try half as hard. The better you treat us, the... —  read more 

I saw the writing on the wall and left Bose a few years ago. It was the right move for me - better company, large increase in compensation, endless growth opportunities, etc (not even comparable to what Bose offers). I know of a handful of very... —  read more 

Bose was once known for making speakers for people who like to listen to music. Now, Bose is advertising hearing aids. Bose has "retired" from speakers and music, which is an indication continuing decline in the future. As the talent leaves, the... —  read more 

I believe i was saving alot of my time earlier whf and also at the same time being more productive All the other companies are providing more flexibility as employees return to office but sadly not ours

Yet again, Bose is out of step with the times, industry, and competitive reality, and those employees that brought it through the last 2 years. It's a booming hiring market out there, moving on.

Somebody told me he thinks the reason there hasn't been a major layoff lately is that people are being let go in small batches all the time. So instead of one big round, we get hundreds of micro-rounds with the same result in the end. Is this true? I... —  read more 

So many people are leaving, it’s becoming a dizzying exodus. Hard to tell if it’s strictly voluntary? And now Lila want to force people, people who’ve been highly effective working from home, back into the office 3 days per week? It almost feels as... —  read more 

Apple recently announced “new bi- directional hearing aids” operable via MFi I can’t wait for Bose leadership to convince themselves that it’s no big deal and not a threat. I guess many in that group will be axed by the young, fresh-faced... —  read more 

With FY20 Q4 closing, has anyone heard any updates on how we performed especially during Christmas selling season? Also, anyone heard any new layoff rumors or are we in the clear for now?