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What is the process for yearly performance appraisal and comp adjustments? Timeframe what to expect ?

People at the office have been talking about possible layoffs sometime in May, but I thought Broadcom only does layoffs in March and October. At least that's what I was told (and read here in a few threads.) Did i misunderstand? I'm still new here so... read more

Heard there gonna be layoffs in WCC early March. Found this posted on another thread by @XsNcUZJ-orop . Has anyone heard anything similar? Any truth to this?

https://www.asyousow.org/report/the-100-most-overpaid-ceos-2019#appendix-a-2019

Any ball park number of the multi year equity grants for Principal Engineer in US ?

Normally Broadcom does layoff few in March and mostly in October. Now it is February and there is no sign of layoff actions. That is pretty good news for any employee !!

Can someone please advise on official broadcom severance policy in US ? I hear it’s not written anywhere and no clear answers are given. Is it 2 weeks for every 1 year of salary with a max of 40 weeks? How does it apply for CA folks? Thanks

i read 2x per year but which months do they usually do them in?

Wow, I'm so excited to join the great Broadcom family via the acquisition of CA I can't get enough of that stuff... What I really love is: the great and new managers having a span of control of up to 50 people and more - it's confirmed, you're just a... read more

Hock is able to deliver quarter after quarter. All the employees are pleased with the financial performance and their own financial gains !! Thank you Hock... It also means no need for RIFs ... Be Happy !!

And with the kind of treatment R&D gets from Octane, everything is bound to become liability eventually. How many market leading products were envisioned and launched AFTER deal from acquired companies (Agilent, LSI, PLX, Emulex, erstwhile-Broadcom... read more

It was reported that Volkswagen and Broadcom signed an agreement to settle the dispute over the use of patents out of court. Even though none of the two companies wanted to comment on this it's obvious that an agreement has been reached because all... read more

After 5000+ just termed from the CA acquisition, what should STAY employees expect? They don't know the new comp package details for almost a month. Will new offers include only salary or any bonuses or RSUs if so how much on average? When are newly... read more

Nobody thought that 2000 people getting the axe was worth mentioning I guess. And for those who "survived" all I can say is your survival will be short lived, that is a guarantee. When corporations start chopping heads this severely, there is a... read more

Broadcom announced today that it has officially completed the acquisition of CA Technologies. For those who are interested in the statements of company officials that were made in light of the official announcement of the completion of the... read more

Anyone have insight into the Broadcom Expense Policy? Curious if you all have a per diem or a daily limit? Restrictions on hotels/mileage/rental cars?

Once we join Broadcom - how do we get more involved in the patent trolling efforts? Is there an after work club?

Share any updates you may have about Broadcom Layoffs in 2019 or beyond?

It seems like the authorities in the EU have their sights set on making life harder for the tech companies. The investigation is still in a preliminary phase, but Broadcom can possibly face antitrust charges regarding the sales of chips in hardware... read more

What's Broadcom's Title Hierarchy, top down. Please post if you know. I am not an employee, so a full disclaimer there.

We are so excited to join your company in three weeks. Quarterly layoffs are best shared with fellow communists! I can’t wait to look into those dreamy Octane bedrooms eyes with bags so big he looks like Conor McGregor after a UFC fight. We’ll be... read more

What are your thoughts?

The Vercode BU was acquired by CA in 2016 for $600M. It doesn't deal with mainframes but I heard it's one of the better CA BU's, even if it is not > profitable

With the imminent acquisition how many people will come here in broadcom?

I heard some news that Intel has plans to acquire Broadcom in long term. Can tgat be true??

Does Broadcom issue RSU to retained engineers in acquisition ? What is a typical vesting over 3 year grant ? 10% of base salary ?

Can someone provide details of benefits available for broadcom india employees? About Leaves per year (CL/EL/SL) and how many can be accumulated max? What about meal vouchers? Do they provide sodexo/zeta?? Are there any transportation facilities... read more

Hyderabad employees are asked relocate to Bangalore office. Employees can opt to relocate or leave.

https://www.thelayoff.com/ca +-- or just hit &ca hyperlink

Heard a few folks in some wireless BUs were recently granted additional RSUs, kinda like a pre bonus. Do you know if it’s true?

Any update or any news on what next for CCX after a few bad quarters?

if you are looking to move

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/10/broadcom-co-founder-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-d--g-trafficking-charges.html

How is Broadcom India center. Is it true that Octane shift jobs from India to Malaysia? There is post going on CA page that India center will be closed and jobs will be shifted from India to Malaysia.

Broadcom folks... CA guy here with a question. is it safe to assume that positions in areas like customer service and tech support are destined to be outsourced to India?