For those that are affected, look at your unvested HSA (or whatever it is called). That account is held in escrow until you are laid off. It is extremely rare for anyone that is let go to have a vested balance. Mine was about $29k when laid off. My... —  read more 

Layoffs will always occur in months that end on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. It makes the accounting easier. That means even December is game if the 31st is on a Saturday Bonus hint: Layoffs occur after elections not before. No company wants... —  read more 

Lenovo, one of the Triangle’s largest tech employers, confirmed Monday that companywide job cuts will affect its local workforce. Postings on the online message board TheLayoff.com suggest job cuts at Lenovo began late last week. The PC computer... —  read more 

https://wraltechwire.com/2022/12/09/blindsided-lenovo-confirms-layoffs-but-denies-report-of-10-cuts/?amp=1

It's happening today, a lot of experienced and good, quality people are being affected.

10% reduction being rumoured

It is meaningless to be a dedicated employee here, considering that it is precisely those who are the most dedicated - the least valued. When I leave Lenovo, the main reason will be the terrible management. Isn't that the biggest reason why many... —  read more 

In a piece published over the weekend: https://www.theepochtimes.com/chinese-internet-trolls-business-is-patriotism_4138557.html an analysis reports that Lenovo continues “not shy away from its deep Chinese military ties” an remains a serious... —  read more 

PC Shipments Plunge Nearly 20%, Steepest Drop in More Than 20 Years Wall Street Journal It is going to be a tough year for Lenovo Get the resume ready

I'm unsure how much more of the constant news of hiring freezes and layoffs in tech I can take without going bonkers. I know things like this happen occasionally but I don't remember that it was ever this bad for so many companies - including the... —  read more 

I know profit is important, but when you're willing to go after profit at all costs then the company is going to suffer and ultimately fail. When they put profit above knowledge and experience by laying off some of the best and most senior employees... —  read more 

I love my job, but I don't love it so much that I constantly work overtime to get everything done. The manager does not care that his expectations are unrealistic, because he has probably never tried to do such a large amount of work by himself... —  read more 

Layoffs coming, Mark my words.

So did others get a higher raise percentage than usual due to inflation? I only got 3.5% so was expecting higher. Just seeing if that seems standard or if it's because my manager allocated the majority to all of his best buddies on the team.

So not sure if I am the only one that notice this but it seems to me Lenovo only cares to make more money and that’s all they talk about. Nothing about work life balance or providing employees with perks. I only been here for couple months but I... —  read more 

The place is a toxic mess that promotes bu-t kissing and yes-maning over the sharing of new ideas or offering suggestions that could result in improvements to current processes. We could be doing so much better with competent management in charge but... —  read more 

The workload is really huge and i have to find ways to cope with it. I am under tremendous stress and I am thinking of leaving as soon as I get a better offer. Maybe this overload is just a way for Lenovo to get rid of long-term employees? But... —  read more 

Anyone recently joined Lenovo and seriously regretting your choice? The large workload, the lack of process, anyone thinking of joining Lenovo, be careful they just push you in the deep end. Please tell me I am not the only one feeling this way

Wow this company feels so disorganized with no governance in place.. I recently joined and I am questioning my decision. Anyone feels this way?

It's hard to stay motivated with all the things that have been happening lately. It's not just the layoffs, but that's certainly part of it. The culture shift, political plays, and the lack of career progression are among the main issues that are... —  read more 

Layoffs in July and September this year. US. Don’t ask division. If you have ask then Yes. Good luck. Somebody provided a hint of coming layoffs in another thread but gave no concrete details. Is there any chance somebody can confirm this and... —  read more 

Either Taiwan is getting pressured by China to not pull out their business or these companies simply do not care and prefer profit over bloodshed. The former is more acceptable but there have been other Taiwan companies that have pulled out of... —  read more 

I've been considering leaving Lenovo for over a year but I always found a reason to stay. Not anymore. I refuse to work for a company that profits from genocide one day longer than I have to. I've been looking for the past few weeks and I already... —  read more 

https://som.yale.edu/story/2022/over-400-companies-have-withdrawn-russia-some-remain

If you have a better way to describe Lenovo, go ahead, but I think those four words sum it up rather nicely.

I just read this article on the diversity and inclusion initiative: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3651048/lenovo-diversity-inclusion-tech-employees.html and the question arises as to whether Lenovo has become inclusive for all but those... —  read more 

Old article from Harvard Business Review that confirms what we already know: we don't need half the management we have. Even that is probably too much. https://hbr.org/2016/09/excess-management-is-costing-the-us-3-trillion-per-year

There are growing expectations from employees at Lenovo. Employees must always meet their goals. But what about the company? Does it seem to me or does this company have no clear long term strategy with clearly defined ways to achieve its future... —  read more 

When will Lenovo be returning to office or will it be flexible for remote?

Do you ever wonder what happened to change things so drastically and land us where we are now?

From my personal experience, yes, it is true, it's a sweatshop here, workload is often unrealistic, deadlines are getting shorter, favoritism is very present, etc., but I managed to ignore it all and was only interested in upgrading my skillset as... —  read more 

We used to know where this company was going, what the long-term goals were, how to achieve those goals, etc. Does leadership now seem to you as if they have completely lost their direction? Nobody cares what will happen to this company in 10... —  read more 

The attrition that is causing the rest of us to get burnt out because we have too much work to do for one person? I would like to know since I'm not noticing any moves made in that direction. Do they think things can go on like this forever? There'll... —  read more 

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Why are there rumors about layoffs before the end of the year? Has Lenovo ever laid off people so close to the holidays?

As a contractor to the Federal Government, the NA Site Committee has decided we must comply with this Executive Order. Given the continued disruption caused by the pandemic and similar policies enacted by major US employers, Lenovo is requiring all... —  read more 

When I think it can't get any worse, Lenovo surprises me. I was really hoping that things would start to get better, but despite all my hopes, this place is doomed. Unfortunately. I think Lenovo could have done a lot better.