At this point, what functionally is the difference between a PBE ("project based employee" or freelancer or permalancer) and a staff employee? The only difference is a lack of benefits. What justification could there still be for misclassifying so... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at ViacomCBS
Bonuses?
Any news about STIP? Are they canceling it like the merit increases were cancelled? Still happening but way below normal? When did CBS bonuses pay out before the merger?
This gets more difficult each day
You ever stop and take a look around you? I used to love working here. But now when I look it’s just difficult to realize how much things have changed. Many here had such passion in their roles and we supported one another whenever possible. But now... — read more
ViacomCBS Layoffs 2021
What do you think will happen in 2021?
There you go - US media layoffs on track for record high in 2020
Media industry layoffs are poised to reach an all-time high in 2020 due in large part to the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research. An... — read more
2020 U.S. Media Sector Layoffs on Track to Reach Record High
Unsurprisingly, “COVID-19” was the most cited reason for layoffs, followed by “market conditions,” “demand downturn” and “closing,” according to... — read more
Media Coverage: Layoffs hit NBCU, AMC Networks, ViacomCBS...
An already difficult year has been made harder for scores of employees as several media organizations are enacting anticipated layoffs designed to... — read more
Media Coverage: ViacomCBS Hit With Another Round Of Layoffs -- Another 100 Jobs Cut
A person familiar with the situation said some 100 staffers are impacted across the combined company, primarily but not entirely in corporate roles and... — read more
How you are contacted
In the past it was a telephone call from your boss Then an email with your package Good luck to all
Back-to-back CBS Town Hall and Bob Live this month
Signaling layoffs at CBS soon? Avoiding holiday pay?
Week Of Nov 16th ViacomCBS Reorg
looks like more kids & family, digital and CP groups will be shifted around - confirmed from EVP/SVP level staff stay safe
Ya hate to see it
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/jacqueline-parkes-mtv-cmo-exit-1234824574/
Is anything happening today?
Meetings are getting cancelled in my department. There was some “stepping down” news yesterday in a different department. Are any layoffs happening this week?
GameSpot Layoffs - main thread
Let's consolidate what we know and publish it for public viewing. Right?
Where Do Bonuses Lie With Merit Announcement?
Now that merit increases are off the table, has there been any discussion on where bonuses lie? Do regular employees still get their bonuses, and as someone mentioned during Bob Live, I’m curious if the C-suite is offering to take a nickel off their... — read more
ViaComCBS laying people off at CNET from October 9-13
A bunch of CNET employees and managers are talking about how ViaComCBS will be laying people off from October 9 through the 13th. Letters are being sent to everyone that they're keeping. If you don't get a letter, you're laid off. This is everyone... — read more
How many were cut last week?
I'm trying to figure out if it was a smaller or a bigger round.
Spongebob 2.0
Let's see what Bob will do in 2021
Any other people laid off today?
I was let go and wondering if any other departments were let go?
Raise Freeze
I hear that CBS employees were notified that there will be no increases this year. Viacom employees have been informed this will be the same for them when their merit increases are due on the first of the year. Has anyone heard anymore information on... — read more
Hearing of layoffs at Nick in Burbank
News is starting to trickle in. Not sure if it's just a couple stragglers or if a new round is starting.
Is there a layoff pattern?
Are layoffs top down (manager followed by workers), bottom up (workers followed by managers), or random?
Unused PTO
Will ViaCBS compensate for unused PTO if laid off? Personal, vacation, and sick days?
Game Over
The Week Old Hollywood Finally, Actually Died The streaming services are in charge, and bringing a ruthless new culture with them. The New York Times / Ben Smith (Archived at http://archive.is/wcuxy ) Aug. 16, 2020, 8:43 p.m. ET For... — read more
blackrock, cnet and simon and schuster up for sale
3 big assets for sale
What is the lay-off process?
If anybody who recently got laid off would like to share insight into any red flags, the process, etc. it would be much appreciated. I know there are other posts specifically about severance, but I’d like to know additional info about the process in... — read more
Out-placement service?
Has anyone used this service provided by LHH? Worth it? It seems like a lot of time wasted to just get someone review my resume. Something tells me that's all it really is, whereas it bills itself as having access to "hidden jobs," whatever that is. — read more
California soaps
Have they moved into Studio city yet ? what about the price is right, has it moved into Studio City ?
VANITY FAIR article about Sumner Redstone death
Very eye opening about how this permalancer business model was set up
VANITY FAIR article
Very eye opening https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/sumner-redstone-viacom-permalance-workers
Any idea how many total people have been laid off this year?
Title says it all. I've been having trouble piecing this information together. Does anyone have a reasonable estimate of how many ViacomCBS workers have been laid off in total this year? I would figure it has to be at least a thousand at this point... — read more
Sumner Redstone
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/sumner-redstone.html No one is going to shed a tear for Sumner?
were layoffs mentioned today ?
any word on layoffs coming up ?
I'm Glad I Left CBS
Used to be my favorite company but now I realize in the end they completely trashed it. Thanks Sheri.
SpongeBob Live Aug 11 2020
Alright boys - It's that time again. It's the Wednesday before earnings and we have a Bob live next week. Do we expect the stock to pop with the word of another round? Do we think it's us peanuts getting laid off or another round of upper cuts.
Severence
Does anyone know what the severence package is?
Next round of layoffs?
Is there any 411 about any future rounds of layoffs? And what division?
742 jobs going away between viacom cbs and showtime
its pretty quiet around here for 742 jobs going away by the end of the year
Broadcast center in NYC, when will it be sold and most employees severed ?
any idea on timeline ?