This is a generic discussion thread to capture comments about potential Johnson & Johnson layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Dumpster fire

The rumored number is 200

WARN was filed in NJ for 231 layoffs. Cut will become effective on December 27th.

This is the second round of layoffs this year. Ridiculous. They’ve been doing them in Q1 and Q4 every year except the year that Covid was bad. If last year was so great and everyone got bigger bonuses than usual, why all the mass layoffs only a few... — read more 

It seems that in some depts numbers have been really high. Good luck to all of us.

I'm new here so I don't know how things work yet. Do people with under a year at J&J get severance or not if affected? Also, does anybody know if the company lays off based on who joined the last? I left a decent job to join J&J, so to say I'm... — read more 

There’s been a lot of rumors about a big round of layoffs coming in October. Based on what people are reporting, and the fact that two of my colleagues were let go yesterday, I assume the dreaded round already started. Do we have a faintest clue... — read more 

Anybody have any insight they’d like to share?

Even after consumer outfit Kenvue split from Johnson & Johnson one year ago, the company has been performing certain services for the pharma and medtech giant as part of a transition process. Now, as that arrangement comes to a close, Kenvue is... — read more 

Do we have any idea how many were hit?

In a filing with the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Johnson & Johnson consumer health spinoff Kenvue said it will eliminate 51 positions at its temporary base in Skillman throughout the first half of the year... — read more 

Share any updates you may have about Johnson & Johnson layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Tough times at depuy warsaw. Over produced at direction of management. Allegedly inventory for next 500 days. Production all but stopped at warsaw plant. I smell layoffs in the air. management claims computer error caused overproduction to the tune... — read more 

https://www.careers.jnj.com/re-ignite Wow. After 2.5 years of working from home, I completely my home remodeling projects for the entire house. Thank you J&J. This is the best strategy for the workers of all the years I have worked at there. I... — read more 

Announced yesterday that parts of Depuy Synthes to be ditched. Rumors seem to be coming true about Duato’s vision of the new J&J to be mainly pharma. Ethicon doing poorly. Re-org happening there too. Get ready everyone! More job cuts coming in the... — read more 

Have heard rumors this is happening. Again. I guess the gutting in March wasn’t enough. Can anyone confirm?

J&J to pay $8.9 billion: https://www.reuters.com/legal/jj-unit-goes-bankrupt-second-time-pursue-89-bln-talc-settlement-2023-04-04/

I was informed yesterday of "restructuring" of Johnson & Johnson's MedTech company. My job is gone, as well as the majority of the people on a software development project that was ongoing for over 2-3 years and involved people from all over America... — read more 

J&J is cutting 57 positions in its consumer branch in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, according to a local Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice. ... — read more 

Heard there will be a shake up in MedTech, many projects frozen, on hold currently, no 2023 budgets locked in place yet, etc. Exactly. Don't take my word for it, but I think cuts at MedTech are inevitable. The only question is how far are we from... — read more 

It's good to know that the courts are not buying the company's bullsh-t and are blocking the bankruptcy attempts. And yes, I know if we lose tens of thousands of talc lawsuits there will be layoffs, but I don't care, to be honest. These people... — read more 

Post any information about potential or actual Johnson & Johnson layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

J&J is going through layoff now. What organisations are impacted?

Will the new name for consumer group of J&J pay off?

Amazon is interested in buying the consumer group. JNJ Exec's went to have communication meeting at Skillman offices and were blindsided by the questions from audience, seems employees know. JNJ has stopped or delayed a number of major projects... — read more 

https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/johnson-johnson-to-shutter-east-lampeter-twp-plant-december-closure-for-greenfield-facility/article_ea446610-9103-11ec-844b-2f2fca5d9138.html Reichel would not disclose the size of the... — read more 

Good luck with Darius on the board. The only way he knowns how to grow a company is by slashing costs. This means layoffs and furloughs are now part of J&Js regular operating process. Recommend you read the Honeywell posts to see what is in store... — read more 

https://www.drucker.institute/2021-drucker-institute-company-ranking/

The atmosphere is very bad and I cannot rule out becoming a layoff target. Therefore I'm wondering how generous the company is with their severance packages?

I'm worried the split will be used as an excuse to cut a bunch of us under the excuse of restructuring. I'm in Fort Washington and I was never before worried about my job but I have to admit, this has me staying up at night. Hopefully, we'll know... — read more 

Make a prediction and tell us what you think about Johnson & Johnson layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

What's the starting pay for manufacturing technician position?

Not sure there'll be any layoffs any time soon, but in case there are what can we expect in the way of severance? Will the usual package be reduced due to the pandemic?

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to Johnson & Johnson Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

In the beginning JnJ executive management assured us there would be no workforce reductions or layoffs after the acquisition. The question, "Will there be a workforce reduction?" kept coming up at each department and/or town hall meeting and the... — read more 

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Axe fell today for several people. Supposedly 6 R&D, perhaps more coming. Spine is a joke.

What's the cumulative employee count for the entire company? How many, out of that number work at New Brunswick?