How many people work at the company? How about the headquarters at Richardson?

review time, time to be told how replaceable you are. do a great job all year and get your M. While all of the Veeps and directors get the E & O. Remember M does not = Meets —Its really means Mediocre. Anyone else doing your job could do just as... —  read more 

What is up with this data breach? Did everyone get the letter or just those affected? Anyone know anything?

The lay-off is coming. Everyone needs to be looking. Where is Kosta and his leadership gone? He is allowing his minions like Greg and Darren ruin this company and run in ground. Several big players leaving fossil because the leaders have no idea what... —  read more 

This thread is for info about potential Fossil Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

Heard a tremendous amount of toilet flushing right after the earnings call. Some people didn’t make It and sh– their pants in their office. Robert’s office is a disaster. Leadership is everything. Poor leadership and execution leads to poor results... —  read more 

Another huge global layoff round is already in preparation. Good luck to all out there still.

The ship is taking on water. Survival mode.

Another round of pink slips in the U.K. About 20 finished today. Mainly customer-facing. Customer Service will be handled out of Guatemala in the future.

Huge Layoff in Europe is ongoing. They shut down the polish and swedish office... German headquarters face layoffs from 20-25% of the whole staff. Thats what they made out of the company. Idiocracy at it‘s best —  read more 

At a certain point of time we should ask our self if it's still the best for the company to union CEO and chairman position in one old Dino. A bit more control would be good for the money invested. —  read more 

Tomorrow’s earnings report is going to be a disaster. I will be on the 3rd floor with a soup pot on my head to protect myself from the inevitable fallout. I’ll also be passing out diapers to VPs., so that they don’t have to run to bathroom to do... —  read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4249987-fossil-lack-brand-identity-threatens-company Fossil lacks brand identity and poor marketing —  read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4241727-fossil-dead-shares-will-end-worth-nothing Is anyone still hanging on? —  read more 

Notice to VP's take care of your management team or they won't take care of you.

The layoffs have started. IT is already passing out packets...more to come I'm sure.

UK shopping chain House of Fraser couldn't reach agreement with Fossil on their continuing contract for Watch Station concessions in some 50 store locations. All concessions now shuttered, resulting in hundreds of UK Fossil Folk being made redundant.

I've heard rumors that layoffs will be coming in Mid January. Any truth to this?

This is a master thread about Fossil Layoffs in 2019?

https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Donald/comments/9qnty6/trumps_deputies_are_ending_obamacreated/?st=JNLTG5A8&sh=d3e8703c —  read more 

Please pay attention, things are getting worse and worse, just look at the numbers. The executive lineup is sticking their heads in the sand and this will not end well for the worker. You need to look into the dynamics in the marketplace and you'll... —  read more 

Layoff are happening at Fossil in the last 2 weeks Andy H - VP of IT Wholesale was let go and 4 others were let go in the last 2 weeks. Some people just got a phone call from HR and notify not to come back to the office to get their personal items... —  read more 

Pretty quiet here. Im so happy to see that FOSL stock has jumped based upon great financials from Q4. I continue to cheer the company on from a distance and I would encourage others to do the same. No sense in trolling Fossil as a former employee... —  read more 

Recent headlines suggest our stock is moving upward because of a rumor that Fossil might get purchased by a third party. In my opinion, the only reason leadership would sellout would be for a quick payday. They get paid, we get laid-off. A new owner... —  read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/news/3324000-fossil-group-jumps-speculation-private-buyout

Fossil still outsource most of its IT Jobs to Infosys still after Ed departure. Don't forget Ed's right hand man, Robert, who now runs E-commerce hasn't done much since he left. Good example of bad leaders and people with no vision. Selling the same... —  read more 

It’s quite easy, all workers at Fossil, and every other company for that matter, are “Temporary.” If you don’t believe that then you are naive. The days of companies actually caring about their employees is over, especially for a public company whose... —  read more 

Good leaders make all the difference during times like this and the good ones will be honest with their people. Bad leaders are nothing more than a factory that creates bitter current and ex-employees. Individuals are expected to give notice if they... —  read more 

Questions asked to my Magic 8 Ball: Statement: Hello Magic 8 Ball. Well, you stated not long ago that our stock would fall to $5 and here we are. I must say that your prediction is a few months past the specific date, but I'll cut you some slack. No... —  read more 

When will store closings be announced?

The stock is crashing on Q3 Profit Loss, not as bad as expected but a lot of this was already priced in. Our global retail comps are about 6% down, this is a very bad sign and things will just accelerate from here. There is nothing in the pipeline... —  read more 

Oh dear Jesus, our earnings are going to be announced on 11/7! I fear this one will be the worst one yet! Marking my calendar to remind me to wear my protective gear and Army helmet starting that day and through the following two weeks. I predict the... —  read more 

I need to ask you a few things should be quick… Are there going to be layoffs, who will be affected by the job cuts, if yes where and when will cuts take place. How about employees in Richardson.

Some folks in APAC were hit 3 weeks ago, and no mentions of it made on the forum. Perhaps fear is silencing the talk. Small group of Richardson photography team also hit too. Many others throughout Company voluntarily left over the last 5 months to... —  read more 

There's some real irony there. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-infosys-ceo-idUSKCN1AY0DH —  read more 

Folks to be fair even though we all know that IT management s--- in this organization in ALL levels, especially at regional level, however the down fall of the company is not caused by IT alone for sure. The lack of self knowledge of Fossil as... —  read more 

As reported today, "Fossil has a number of launches coming, with products that have increased functionality and other benefits, according to Chief Executive Kosta Kartsotis. The company is keeping hope alive for the latter part of the year."