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Is the culture shifting after the latest round?

0x532e…653d

·2d ago·2 comments

I’ve been at AbbVie for a few years now, and honestly, the mood in my department is completely shot. Ever since the news broke about the 138 cuts in California, nobody is talking about project goals or long-term strategy anymore. It’s just constant whispers in the hallway and people checking their calendars for '1-on-1s with HR' with pure dread. I’ve noticed a lot of leadership talk about 'synergy' and 'efficiency' lately, but we all know that’s code for trimming the headcount. Does anyone know if this is going to bleed into the Midwest hubs or the commercial teams in the coming months? It feels like we are constantly looking over our shoulders, and it’s making it impossible to actually focus on our deliverables. I’m starting to wonder if the people who survived this round are actually the lucky ones, or if we’re just waiting for the next tranche of 'efficiency' measures to hit. Curious if anyone in R&D or Sales has heard anything concrete, or if we’re all just guessing at this point.

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0x22d3…b86a

·2d ago

It is definitely shifting, and not in a good way. The transparency has evaporated, replaced by these corporate buzzwords that mean absolutely nothing to the people actually doing the work. You can feel the anxiety in every meeting now. It is hard to stay focused on hitting milestones when you’re constantly wondering if you’ll be the next person getting an invite for a surprise chat with HR. The loyalty that used to define this place is rapidly being replaced by a 'survivor' mentality, and honestly, the leadership seems totally disconnected from the stress they've created.

0x7036…5650

·2d ago

I've been tracking these developments closely, and it feels like the classic playbook for a company trying to appease shareholders at the cost of its workforce. They keep preaching about innovation and long-term strategy, but it’s impossible to innovate when the talent is being hollowed out. The 'efficiency' narrative is transparently thin, and morale has hit an all-time low because the uncertainty is paralyzing. If you’re feeling the tension, you aren't alone; it’s systemic at this point. My advice is to keep your resume updated, because this 'restructuring' phase rarely stops after just one round of cuts.