I haven’t had much chance to grow here. I don't think I lost five years here, I'm happy with how much I was paid for my work, but as far as career growth is concerned, I can't say too many positives about that. Maybe it's just me? Perhaps for... —  read more 

Lots of layoffs starting... tried to warn everyone. Good luck! When will y'all realize Cox doesn't give an F about any of you?

Would you go back to Cox Automotive if you were laid off? Laid off in 2020 under "Covid" and have been contacted about other jobs in different departments. Just curious if this ever ends well or will it be another every year or so worry to be part of... —  read more 

I'm being forced out and there's nothing I can do about it. I'm being bullied, lied to, and my every move is being watched. I'd go to HR to report this but I know there's no use. I know of people who approached HR before and had nothing to show for... —  read more 

Cox automotive has the most arrogant “POS” as the VP of product for the DDS environment. A sheep in wolves clothing. Then the VP for software, is just ignorant. He is over his head and doesn’t realize his own ignorance to the DDS environment. ... —  read more 

So, Cox is mandating vaccine cards be uploaded by 10/18 or you get a 2 week notice of termination... What will be the impact?

I haven't. This is not that type of company. Despite all my commitment and engagement, hard work, giving 120 percent of myself, this company treated me the same as those who never even tried to work hard. When I talk to colleagues who got laid off... —  read more 

I kind of got used to having major layoffs once or twice a year that I'm now confused and apprehensive about the fact that we've had no big rounds for a while. I'd like to believe this is a good thing but I can't help but worry about a new... —  read more 

cox automotive they are a joke, only a matter of time before all the big automotive companies have their own tech, and competing products, like car max finishing acquiring edmonds... everyone at cox surprised and hurt their biggest dealer client is... —  read more 

You want to know why? Because of the way it treats its employees. Companies that make sure to treat their employees right, to show them that they make a difference will have employees who'll try as hard as they can to actually make a difference... —  read more 

Been hearing we can expect a major round of layoffs before the month is over. Not sure how reliable the info is, so if anybody knows if is this true or not, please let me know. This is not the time to add unnecessary stress to my plate if there's no... —  read more 

They typically have rounds of layoffs multiple times a year depending on the business unit.They are notorious for trying new things that don’t work, throw at a wall see what sticks. Always developing new departments, creating new positions, shuffling... —  read more 

Fairly new employee here and I came across this site by accident. Read some of the posts and it started to worry me. Does anyone think we will be okay going into the New Year? I’ve never experienced a layoff before and not sure what to expect if one... —  read more 

Hearing rumors there will be more furloughs and layoffs soon with covid upticks and talks of big lock downs again? Will this ever end? Anyone have thoughts on this?

Coming soon to a Cox Automotive department near you! Will it be you this time? Get ready! Hope you over "quota", not that it matters, they'll still chop your legs off right before the holidays over quota or not. Its all about who's ego you've been... —  read more 

I saw a whole team get laid off in the last few months to have most of the same jobs posted again with slightly different titles. Very frustrating. Seems to be most people impacted were 10+ years with the pensions. Is this true? Is there any... —  read more 

In about 45 days or so there will be another massive round of layoffs coming. Anyone who escaped the last one shouldn't be too comfortable. This time will they plan to eliminate or drastically reduce the majority of severance packages especially for... —  read more 

Cox announced the closing of Xtime’s California office. Some employees will continue to work from home while others will be let go by 2021. Anyone know which departments got laid off?

Layoffs at Cox Automotive happen so regularly that the automotive media has now stopped covering them... it’s not news anymore.

Did anyone have their furlough extended? Was to be up to 16 weeks. But wondering how it works if you received 30 day lay off notice, but the 30 days is after the the end of furlough. Do you get paid those last days/weeks between furlough 16 weeks and... —  read more 

New thread to share INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS ONLY ON UPCOMING CHANGES. PLEASE. Thanks :)

Anybody know if they are trying to close Irvine offices? The KBB offices. Many have been laid off there and I wonder if they're going to move to another location. Or they shifting work to Texas and Georgia employees? Maybe remaining employees... —  read more 

Can someone tell me what 401k and bonus is like? For software engineering. Thank you.

Massive layoffs starting very soon, if not already. Effecting the majority of the companies.

Yup 275 people booted last week. Thats just the start. There is many many many people NOT coming back from furlough. Manheim specifically only 25-30% of the people on furlough will be coming back. Im sure it's the same at most BU. maybe 3-4,000 of... —  read more 

The word came down Tuesday that Cox Auto has laid off its entire contractor workforce. At least that is what my boss told me. I happen to know 2 employees who are contractors and are still working for them, so either a few strings were pulled to... —  read more 

Looks like my company has inherited your former CIO - Michael Noel. Any feedback on what kind of person this is? Seems like he's bounced around a lot after failing in some places. So need to know what kind of plan he'll bring here to our very... —  read more 

Does the 6 reports to criteria include agency resources? In IT many managers may only on 2-3 ford employees, but have an additional 5 or more agency employees.

If you like being on edge about another waive if layoffs every 6-9 months because of restructuring and profit loss, this is the place for you. The people upstairs like to throw darts at a board to determine their next move. Leadership changes... —  read more 

Looks like a round of layoffs soon at NextGear Capital. I think I'll survive it...I hope!

It's been three weeks now of my "vacation". I wake up whenever I feel like it. And the best part is not having to go to that abysmal place anymore. I was perfectly fine with spending the rest of my working years there, but since I was laid off I feel... —  read more 

When Chip Perry was CEO of AutoTrader he used to call us, the employees, the "secret sauce", but Chip was the secret ingredient in that sauce, and once they drove him out it went down hill fast. Back then you could just walk into his office or talk... —  read more 

In their missive regarding plans to downsize starting with voluntary retirements to cutting consultants to then and lastly pulling employees, it didn't seem to go down that way. As i was cleaning out my desk, I noticed all the Indians from the... —  read more 

Used to be an awesome place to work, especially the NY FNI division. Then Mark Oneil sold us out, gave control of IT to Burlington, who knew nothing about running a "secure platform" then sells us out again to Cox only to have a failing Autotrader... —  read more