So there’s a lot of activity regarding office closings and people being shifted to full-time work from home positions? Any insiders have any insights? Just normal real estate business savings?

classic GTSO email today. what mo–ns do we have in this company...LMAO

It's fall, also known as Layoff season at ole Broadcom, Sofar layoffs mentioned in these threads for APD, CCX, CE, ESD do i hear CSG next, or will it be DCSG, or WCC, or STB .. Bring out the pumpkin spice lattes, and the line of doom ... it's... —  read more 

During today's townhall, I accidently saw Serge's notes from his share screen. There is a line stated: 80 R&D in Vancouver. He also mentioned APIM have too many peoples in his previous meeting. You know what it imply.

When you give a 2 week notice does Broadcom typically walk you out that day and pay you two weeks or do they typically have you work the 2 weeks? Trying to plan new start date. Does the healthcare insurance coverage go to the end of the month or... —  read more 

Does Broadcom HR follow these posts? Because I’m wondering why HR sets policy that has no teeth? I’ve been working from home every week. My team we all ignore the rotation schedule, just leaving our phones at desk. Had to go in the office the other... —  read more 

Should we away up a pool and take bets on when this gets announced? winner takes all...LMAO. my scenarios are: 1) eliminate completely 2) cut back contribution by 50% 3) change vesting of current contribution from payday to 1x per year... —  read more 

We are fed up and just want out, none of my team wants to work here anymore. You destroyed Symantec just get rid of us already.

Heard that significant layoff at the OSD business unit coming this week. Anyone else knows what is happening? is it going to be one round or more than one?

100% by September. Also no children allowed in office at anytime You heard it here first folks.

Thinking 5% blood across the board going into FY21? Thoughts?

I heard my org blaze meter and apm are moving to Prague. Handoff transition plans will be communicated next month. Anyone hearing the same?

Once upon a time, companies had 5 and 10 year plans. Now things change so fast, it is like a hangover but without the drinking. Death by waves of incessant change.

ESD just experienced new round of layoff, any insight on this?

It seems Octane wants only 3 offices in emea, Prague, Warsaw and I think Uk not sure about the last one. For sure german unions are fighting to avoid the Darmstadt Office closure. Good luck guys.... that was,is and remains a s..it company

next week...

So they are now requiring all US employees to carry corporate phones for contract tracing purposes. I am in the office for my shift this week, our exec spent 2 hrs in the office so far.

or tattletale who exposes his/her own group for "working from home", browsing the internet, running personal commercial businesses, trading stocks on company time.

People keep mentioning more layoffs this week, has there been any more info on that?

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/what-s-the-deal-with-masks?postId=5ecfe526ea75df00175707af NOT!!!!!!

I took the leave of absence and within two weeks being out, got a package at my house saying my position was eliminated and paperwork to sign to get some piddly severance. They said they were going to hold my position till I returned but that was all... —  read more 

Can someone please explain to me the temperature checks when leaving the office? I get the beginning of shift, but why the end? Are there other companies operating this way? Legitimate and curious question regarding post shift check.

Some tech cos have taken this stand

Is group D the RIF group? Will it be our last day when we report ?

as many will be left at home looking for work

North America employees are being forced back into the office, once a week every 4th week. If you cannot do it due to issues with child care, or other personal issues, including lack of mass transit to get to offices, you can take an unpaid leave... —  read more 

I was under the impression that people were being furloughed, but I see many are mentioning severance, which implies layoffs. Can anybody please clarify which one is it?

Looks like there are plans for major layoffs at Broadcom in the works in the next several weeks to a month. And apparently nobody is safe. It's great to know we have one more thing to worry about when things are extra stressful as it is. We'll see... —  read more 

320++ once upon a time to 195$ - is octane having a sound sleep at night after all the hype around shares ... expect layoffs

BIG layoffs (30-40%) by end of April announced for acquired Symantec Enterprise support organization. Existing managers to get the axe. Pity the customers.....REAL Internet security will tank!

Comment in this thread - it'll be the main thread.

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 Irvine?

People are quitting on their own ! Just realised what a horrible acquisition this was for Symantec. No strategy , no vision , no focus on being a cyber security player. It’s all messed up! People are getting better jobs with higher pay . Broadcom... —  read more 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/accenture-makes-another-cybersecurity-deal-as-it-will-buy-symantecs-cybersecurity-business-from-broadcom-2020-01-07 Possibly making CA Siteminder, PAM, PAM SC Accenture Products.

Heard layoffs in WCC. Anyone has info on this?

Broadcom wireless/RF unit has been part of its core business, now that it's for sale, does that mean it's winding down core semiconductor business and shifting strategies ?

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