Good sources have it that the retention promotions that were being offered at Aerospace Olathe are being canceled by the Site Director as a cost-saving measure.
Interviews came to a screeching halt several weeks ago and very few offers have been made.
The eventual reason stated in Tier meetings will be the new Delta variant lockdowns coming, leading to a repeat RIF like last year. Beyond that, the only warning you will get is when HR shows up in the building again with RIF folders.
It is no coincidence that the mandatory 25% overtime that was announced several weeks ago coincides with the above. Leadership wants to get the biggest bang for their buck (read bonus) before heads roll by the end of the quarter. Prepare yourselves as best as you can.