I haven't heard anything. Could it be yesterday was it?

More this week More in March And then more till June 2020 Then life goes back to "Normal".

ViacomCBS is preparing for the first of two rounds of layoffs, Variety has learned. According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, the first round of cuts, which would affect around 100 people, could take place as early as Feb. 26 —... —  read more 

Why do these team even exist? Such a tiny percent of money is made from marketing & licensed product- how did we ever justify all those executive salaries? Time for a reality Check. Hopefully the underlings that survive can claw their... —  read more 

Tech work streams at Viacom and CBS have already been kicked off with Business, Tech and External partners in the areas of Employee Technologies, Vendor Management, Software Engineering, HR and Financial Systems "Discovery" to create a business case... —  read more 

use that active button or go to https://www.thelayoff.com/viacomcbs?sort=active

CP employees at 1515, Miami and Canada have been let go just now

Consultants are in the 1515 office this week and are meeting with execs to discuss ideas

I heard it would start after Presidents Day. Which it now is. Earnings call is this week as well. Remember not everyone here works at the same location so if you hear or see something say something. If possible keeping the unhelpful comments to a... —  read more 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/02/13/why-many-talented-professionals-in-their-late-30s-40s-and-older-are-not-participating-in-the-so-called-hot-job-market

My current "one job" is technically three jobs, multiplied workload from prior re-orgs. Because of this, I work till 9pm often and I don't see my wife or kids much. So many people are in the same boat. It's ridiculous how this company thinks it... —  read more 

ViacomCBS is preparing for the first of two rounds of layoffs, the first round of cuts, which would affect around 100 people, could take place as early as Feb. 26 — six days after the company issues its quarterly earning report. A second set of cuts... —  read more 

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cbs-diversity-1203493784/ According to sources, five members of CBS’ nine-person corporate diversity team have been let go or have been told that their positions are likely to be eliminated. Among those affected... —  read more 

I know CBS was interested in purchasing the facility even before the merger. I’m hearing that it’s a done deal and they bought it. Anyone else hear that? What do you think that means? Viacom already had one a few blocks away.

Lay offs will affect all lines of business, monumental attempt to produce a clearly understood revenue stream - massive changes coming to all groups. Hope we can hold on to the talent, we have precious months to get it all sorted. Layoffs will be the... —  read more 

I wonder how long until this place sells also.

Is it possible? Any chance they will ask for volunteers?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/cbs-chief-joe-ianniello-exits-early-replaced-by-george-cheeks/ar-BBZwDLD

Layoffs will pick up in April. The state of New York requires employers to notify it when it plans to layoff more than 250 people. ViacomCBS notified the state of New York that it plans to layoff more than 250 people. Check the video. ViacomCBS news... —  read more 

Is it just me or has comments and traffic here been down a lot lately

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.globest.com/2020/01/23/viacomcbs-launches-broadcast-center-sale-plots-staff-consolidation/%3famp=1 Any thoughts?

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/amy-doyle-leave-general-manager-mtv-vh1-1203474123/

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/amy-doyle-leave-general-manager-mtv-vh1-1203474123/

It was first TVC, then possibly Blackrock. What's next?

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nbcuniversal-content-studios-george-cheeks-steps-down-1203467398/amp

Meetings and announcements will be happening...layoffs too?

All has been quite. When do you think the purge will begin?

Will it turn into a flood? https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/344436/viacomcbs-begins-layoffs-starting-small.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-black-rock-new-york-headquarters-be-sold-1260942

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanberr/2019/11/26/here-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-viacom-cbs-merger/ According to this article they are looking at 2000 job loss. No word on when.

Anyone else expecting to come into work Dec 5 with a ViacomCBS branded Buff in their desk?

https://nypost.com/2019/11/11/cbs-executive-to-receive-100-million-package/

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/viacomcbs-exec-shuffle-500-million-synergies-1203400921/ “But it is just the place-setting for the $500 million in synergy savings that ViacomCBS chief Bob Bakish has promised to deliver over the next 12-24... —  read more 

https://www.thewrap.com/kent-alterman-out-at-comedy-centralamid-viacom-cbs-shakeup/

I mean it was time for some fresh perspective anyway and I am not surprised by Kline but I have to say I AM surprised Levy is out. I hope the good people that are left on the ground flourish with these changes. What can I say, I'm an optimist.

Most of the comments seemingly come from Viacom employees. Are there any CBS perspectives?

With the merger to be completed soon will there be lay-offs prior to the holidays?

No activity anywhere? Really?