They are not the only target, but from what I can see so far they seem to make up the majority of those who are affected. Which is especially despicable on Ford's part. Trying to save money on some of the most loyal employees who've been here the longest. Loyalty used to mean something here, but I guess that's no longer the case.
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Loyalty and Capability are two different things.
Unfortunately, several folks who have both traits were still axed.
PS: undeniably, a bunch of people who are old and not so old are absolutely reluctant to progress and change. Would be nice if more of such people were pushed out rather than just the age factor.
Corporate leaders never mix emotions with business (unless it’s their family and friends).
As a person who has recently joined the organization;
I noticed that the younger employees who are are willing to work twice as much for their compensation are pushed to learn from the older employees who have been working with the organization for 20+ years. The older employees are respected but are often considering a financial burden by most leaders. Some leaders go to the extent of promising young folks a great success if they are willing to work beyond their compensation to show their bosses some savings.
Not trying to be a racist, but I have personally seen a few Asian faces that are just dumped with work and I feel bad for them when they share their stuff about their visas that are locked in by their employers who pay them way less than averages.
The older employees who had few months or years to retirement didn’t deserve this. Older employees have the capability to paint a picture to their next generations and protect them from believing “employer cares”.
Theoretically, anyone laid off should receive a pro-rated amount of their AICP target. What's the over / under that FMC actually pays out?
I've had a target on my back for @ 4 years. Shortly after SRD, my team got moved under a manager that Never once met with her new team members to understand their work. She never met with me to discuss major issues and the work that I did. She told my LL6 at the time to get rid of me. But he told her no I was a major asset. Then she got moved to another dept and I was SOOOO happy. Work life was back to normal.
A year later she became my Director. As soon as that happened, I knew my time was limited. I'm not surprised I was released, and am glad that black cloud of a nasty liar is no longer a part of my every day work life. It's easy for people to say that I should have left a long time ago, but when you work for a company for so many years, and you think positive things will eventually happen (immediate management were great to work with), you stay. I will be fine, and I hope those that also got released will find positivity in their future.
It is a shame people can't get a decent retirement acknowledgement, not even a card, after years of service. It is also a shame that younger employees had to be sacrificed as an offset. A voluntary offer would have been much smoother. And no, voluntary offers weren't last year. Many people let go were not given voluntary offers.
I don't wish ill or hardship on the ones laid off... But, I would like a chance at finding a decent deal on a far north lower cabin/cottage, they might let go to downsize for my home.
@nnl+1imyClas "...Wondering who made the decision to have this type of surprise attack layoff in the name of FORD MOTOR COMPANY."
Probably the same guy you wrote in your own words that you perceived as caring -- Bill Ford.
Or do you actually still perceive the company as your family and this was just a huge surprise to him --- he just never heard of any upcoming job cuts?????
The voluntary program was in 2021.
@nnl+1imyClas Since the SRD in 2019, the company is targeting older folks with pension, no matter the performance or knowledge.
This layoff was different ...no voluntary options offered...and without that choice what you have here is a lot of wonderful talented valued and admired people out the door without any traditional retirement party to show them the love we as regular everyday workers had for them. It's lacks honor and dignity for the human beings who put their entire soul into their work (that's how we do it at Ford). This is the first time I'm seeing this kind of layoff at Ford and I've seen quite a few downsizings over the years. Voluntary options give people dignity to choose. It's harsh to be part of a downsizing in any event, but removing dignity and class about it this time, makes it appear the classy days of the caring FORD have gone away. We see messages about caring for the customer and we take that to heart. We believe in it. Heart and Soul. But we need to care about the people who work here as well. Heart and Soul too! I hope Bill Ford, who I perceive as caring, realizes this was not the best look for FORD, a cold, boot out the door layoff of some of our great great superperforming people who carried passion for this company all their years here. Superperformers got the same BOOT that underperformers received. And BTW all Ford employees are CUSTOMERS as well. We work at FORD, we buy FORD. We all have FORDS and LINCOLNS in our driveways, in our extended families, etc. I know some of those cut this round (people where I work), and they were super performing anchors in the FORD community, admired and valued by all. The kind of people that brings tears to your eyes that they are Poof - gone! Wondering who made the decision to have this type of surprise attack layoff in the name of FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
Ford is required to tell everyone that was let go to Not sign anything until reviewed by your lawyer. Check out the eeoc.gov site and search for age discrimination.
Look at all the recalls--- it is a lack of institutional knowledge!! I retired in 2017 after a long career. Disparage the old folks, but I could figure out and solve an issue in half an hour where it would take a newbie days (or they may not even recognize it as a problem or maybe just ignore it.)
@qsb Yes. People over 60 can code. We’ve been doing it since before you were born. They key is to keep learning and embrace new tech. Take advantage of the training opportunities that are available through Ford and elsewhere. Use your PowerUp time. If you don’t do this, you will be obsolete before your time.
@uwr+1imyClas were you writing software yourself? at 60+?
I learned in 2008. I can not even spell Loyalty anymore.
Resume + me + resume +learning + can I get a job fast + how do I look ...
I do that Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year.
That is what works . I can careless about a product or any company, since I am one phone call away to be let go.
If you don't work like this you are stupid! Sorry but that is the truth.
Loyalty at Ford is Zilch.
I knew I had a target on my back for a while now. I had over 20 years, GRP and nearing "retirement". When I got the call on Monday, I wasn't even remotely surprised. The only thing I was surprised about was that I made it as long as I did. In my, former, dept. Ford didn't even bother with a fig leaf. Of the 4 that got booted, everyone, including myself, was 54 or older. While I'm certainly not happy about getting the boot, I'm not at all sorry to be gone. Ford has simply ceased to be a decent place to work and absolutely does not care about you at all. Life goes on and so will I.
I don't know. A lot of the "old" folks seem to be riding it out and not attempting to help the company. I saw this all the time in IT. Fight any change, fight new management, they seemed fine just riding their paychecks into retirement. These are the folks that needed to be cut years ago, because it was an acceptable thing to do. Been here 20 years, but not providing value to anyone (customers or Ford) why do we keep them?
Once upon a time I believed loyalty existed until I saw more than a few examples of how it didn't matter. Its all about the money and the longer you have been here the more you make so the more attractive it is to get rid of you. Sprinkle in a few younger folks so you can't get sued for age discrimination and they are good.