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Can someone explain to me what Cisco's strategy is?!

During Chambers' time, there was a very clear strategy and vision: to be number one or two in every product line that Cisco sells, combined with a vision to change the way we live, learn, and play. Today, there is no vision or strategy at Cisco. What is important is to maintain profit margins only. Over the past decade, Cisco has lost significant market share in every product line it sells, and in some of them it has long since ceased to be number one or two.


Kluge Interactive Halves Staff Amid Major Layoffs

Kluge Interactive, developer of Synth Riders, confirmed major layoffs. These staff reductions occurred in December and January. CEO Arturo Perez stated the team was cut in half. The studio now employs 50 people, down from 100 last year. Synth Riders revenue is insufficient to support the larger team.

https://www.uploadvr.com/synth-riders-developer-confirms-major-layoffs-in-december-and-january/


Novo Nordisk May See Further Job Reductions

An investment strategist anticipates more layoffs at Novo Nordisk. Lars Hytting of Arthascope made this prediction. He expects approximately 4,500 employees could be affected. This follows a large round of job cuts last fall. Companies often reduce staff when revenue or earnings decline.

https://medwatch.com/News/Pharma___Biotech/article19177967.ece


Sony Pictures Entertainment Reorganizes, Hundreds Laid Off

Sony Pictures Entertainment is undergoing a major operational restructuring. The company will eliminate hundreds of roles across its film, TV, and corporate divisions. These changes are described as strategic for growth, not primarily cost-driven. New focus areas include franchise strategy, anime, and video game adaptations. CEO Ravi Ahuja communicated these organizational shifts in a staff memo.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/sony-entertainment-layoffs-tv-film-1236710554/


Oracle showed true colors early and often. Most (smart) people adapted (or simply left)

20+ year employee here from Support. I'll simply state this - had about 5 solid years out of the company and then you could see the downhill slide. Phased out bonuses and pushed salaried employees to be hourly long before that. 3% raise every 3 years (so effectively 1% a year) that puttered out about 8 years ago when they went to stacked ranking. That was the beginning of the end as only the top 5% - 10% of teams were rewarded and that was with RSUs (presumably to instill loyalty through vesting). Stacked ranking actually would take 16 member teams and only two would get Exceeds or Outstanding. 3 tops. That left 13 team members just bumbling hearing the words "o focal this year".

The deal su-ked for the bulk of employees and even the ones that went above and beyond didn't do well as RSUs became the only reward and raises - kaput. No cost of living increase at all in the highest inflation we've seen in 50 years. It was a raw deal but at that point you just pivot and make it comfortable. I took every advantage over Oracle that they exercised over me. I still did fine on reviews and was still top 20% contributor but that was done with the bare minimum of effort. Oracle wasn't "family" and I never let myself believe it was anything more than transactional. I used the benefits I had liberally and took what was available simply because if you wanted a "reward" it was best to simply decide what that was and execute it oneself. Clearly that didn't mean anything financial but overall it worked out. I wasn't butt hurt when I got the email the other day simply because I had truly checked out about 2012. I just looked at it like a nice 13 year annuity where I gave them minimal effort and they rewarded me with nothing for that effort other than continued employment. I did the math once and based on the time I worked there I actually made less in present day dollars than I did when I started. I didn't never get a true raise but I made less walking out the door than I did walking in. Crazy. Who structures a company like that? I know, many do but not the great ones. Microsoft tried it in the late Balmer years and it failed an an epic manner and they corrected course.

Can you build a successful company and culture like that? Probably not. I think these layoffs ki-l morale of anybody still within Oracle and any new recruits or offers will be very, very cautious about making a move. I truly believe to create something great you have to treat your people great. They did up until about 2003-2004. Gradually it became worse and worse and worse until they have what they have now.

Again, no hard feelings here. I think in my career there I dodged something like 15 layoffs but this truly was the one you didn't want to miss. The people left (on my team at least) to turn the lights off will be miserable as they are now massively understaffed. AI and maybe H1Bs or offshoring may provide some backfill but who knows and who cares. I wish the whole experience was better from start to finish and I could have had a career there I was proud of and ended with something akin to a gold watch, but that was never in the cards at Oracle. I simply bet on the wrong horse but I can honestly say I made the best of it, liked the gig and just never gave more value to Oracle than they gave to me. Again, transactional and you can't miss something you never cared all that much about.


Sony Pictures Entertainment Begins Layoffs, Shifts Focus

Sony Pictures Entertainment has begun layoffs across its motion picture, television, and corporate offices. This move is part of a strategic refocus on growth-oriented strategies. The company aims to strengthen differentiated businesses and ROI drivers. Growth areas include Crunchyroll, other anime, and PlayStation adaptations. Chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja sent a memo to staff regarding these changes.

https://deadline.com/2026/04/sony-pictures-layoffs-refocus-on-growth-1236782963/


Bloated workforce

Qualcomm employs over 52k with little or nothing to show for all that. Why do you guys need so many people to collect license royalties? Companies like Broadcom generate massive revenue/market-cap per employee. You guys are in the same space right?

So what is the problem with Qualcomm being in forever in the toilet?


Nexstar Acquisition Leads to WTHR Layoffs

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna could result in layoffs. WTHR is a television station owned by Tegna. Potential job cuts are expected at WTHR. This development follows the recent company deal. The acquisition impacts operations in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis

https://www.indystar.com/videos/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/04/06/wthr-layoffs-possible-after-nexstar-tegna-deal-indianapolis-deputy-opinion-editor-jacob-stewart/89489868007/


Solventum = Zimmer Biomet 2.0

1.) Hire exec. team of highly compensated "friends" to virtue signal
2.) Create us vs 'them' environment
3.) Have numerous employee indoctrination meetings (receive medals)
4.) Spin-off non core businesses
5.) Quarterly lay-offs of 'them'
6.) Complain that Bryan isn't Chairmen of the Board

Rinse and repeat.


ESPN Prepares for New Round of Layoffs

ESPN will implement another round of layoffs. These job reductions are unrelated to the recent NFL Network merger. Cord-cutting and a potential Disney spin-off are contributing factors. A $100 million YouTube TV dispute also impacted finances. Approximately 30 off-camera positions are expected to be affected.

Bristol, Connecticut

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/layoffs-are-coming-for-espn-again


XOM and something unethical?? !!!!

https://capitalandmain.com/oil-companies-accused-of-massive-accounting-fraud-in-new-mexico.
"Oil companies ExxonMobil, Empire Petroleum and their subsidiaries engaged in accounting fraud that could cost the state nearly $200 million, a lawsuit filed in New Mexico District Court alleges. If successful, plaintiffs say the case could change how old oil and gas assets are sold, leading to fewer orphan wells in the future"


Rogers Takeover of DnA

With the announcement of another Rogers following JS it seems clear like our days are numbered here if you are not of a certain s-x or nationality.. Funny to see them try and get around JS's non compete with Rogers by hiding them in the transformation org. Feels like we should all be looking for a new job ASAP!