I’m especially sorry for those for whom it’s a real blow. Once you are back on your feet, and I hope it will be very soon, you’ll be relieved that you left this company behind. It’s taken the wrong direction a while ago, and it will only get worse... — read more
Did we lose even more experience with these cuts?
Each time we lose some of the most knowledgeable people, so I have to wonder if the same thing happened again. It's a stupid strategy to save money by cutting your most valuable workers, but I guess that's what we get with completely incompetent... — read more
Definitely layoffs at SD HQ today.
I was notified this morning, no idea how big the layoffs are yet. Pretty normal severance, nothing special.
Layoffs Started in APAC
Looks like Singapore have seen layoffs in R&D and Commercial. Will it now work its was around the globe?
Another layoff at Illumina today
Illumina is doing another reorg and layoff today. I was one of many. They are sending indirect jobs to India mainly. Desperate attempts to reduce costs.
Thursday layoffs
How is tomorrow looking? What can we expect?
WARN Notices???
Are there any reasons why we cannot see any WARN notices on the State's site?
Any idea about today's numbers and areas affected?
Rumors put together imply quite a number of people being laid off. Europe is also hit. Any clue as to how long this may last, and if any areas are safe?
Just want to document this for the historical purposes and people doing the research on the company
As of January 2023, Illumina reported having approximately 10,200 full-time employees, 60 part-time employees, and 1,400 contingent workers. Over the past year, the company reduced its workforce by about 12%, bringing the total number of employees... — read more
Will we see layoffs this month?
There was a round last January. Will there be another round this month?
Toxic work environment
Illumina is the place to be if you prefer: to always worry about getting laid off to see people get laid off while management increases the workload for people who don’t get laid off that management yells at you for not keeping up with the... — read more
Trying to fill my job
So just got a message on LinkedIn requesting interview questions to fill jobs in supply chain. Sure, I will provide this so you can interview ans then lay me off! So toxic!!
Any clue about layoffs in the US?
I see that mainly Europe Marketing was affected (quite a bit, it seems). Anything going on in the US?
Marketing teams everywhere have been slashed
What that may mean for the rest of us? Cuts have had the major reorg scope. It must affect other operations as well. Or at least it may be pointing towards some major changes coming in the other areas. Probably none of them would be good for us... — read more
I heard layoffs are happening today
Anyone know anything? I heard about a PM director being cut.
I won't shed a tear if this happens
I think folks that are undergoing a leadership change are at risk for a RIF. R&D is probably safe. There are way too many Directors here some with only 1 report. The org will be more flat going forward. In all honesty, there is some fat in this... — read more
GRAIL SEC-10 Filing
Does anyone know how would this potentially affect our Illumina stock? Poll: Are you holding or selling your Illumina stock?
Transfer Departments?
Anyone transfer departments? Engineer looking to transfer to another engineering role. Is it worth going through the trouble at this company, generally speaking?
Potential layoffs?
Anyone hear any rumors? Earnings call is later today…
I hope you're all being honest on your iPulse
It'll be a bit sickening if everything is coming up roses
Must-read: Former Illumina employee's candid feedback!
Noticed this last night - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vamsi-gadireddy-bizanlaytics_early-saturday-lying-awake-for-hours-staring-activity-7174760822995374080-Jc_b?trk=public_profile "Early Saturday, lying awake for hours staring at the ceiling... — read more
Severance packages
Does anyone know how long they are waiting to get their severance package? Getting close to my 30 days after signing the agreement.
More reorg
More leaving
No RSU’s this year then
Seems that the annual equity grant is skipping a cycle and no one will get any additional RSU grants this year. Clearly all happening in secret/stealth, not exactly demonstrating the values of “We are Open” and curiously timed after the iPulse has... — read more
Open Mic: What's One Thing You Want Your Manager to Listen To?
I would say this one - https://youtu.be/RyTQ5-SQYTo?si=Hro6ygiNNwCh6chu
Do we need to worry about another round?
For groups not impacted this month? Maybe as part of the next chapter?
Who decides who to laid off?
Why are we always losing some of our most experienced and knowledgeable employees to layoffs? Even if some of the managers at Illumina aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, I find it hard to believe they'd intentionally let go of their best... — read more
Was anyone laid off after being promoted recently?
Or are those people safe?
I don't buy it's over
Maybe once Friday is done I will, but until then, my guard is still up.
Arrays will be next?
Alex has ben saying this for months: Illumina should and probably will divest the array business. How likely do you think that actually is? At some point arrays will be gone, that is for sure, but I thought that would be years from now...
Why wasn't this on WARN?
Just looked at WARN notices in California and Illumina didn't have any for 2024. I thought they had to give 60 days notice before giving the employee notice?
Layoffs are definitely done for now
I was afraid there'd be more cuts today, but I think we can say with certainty now that it's over. At least for this round. We all know it's never fully over when it comes to cuts at Illumina.