Layoff Report

August 30th cuts - anyone impacted?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Just checking in to see how the folks affected by the August 30th layoffs in Milwaukee are doing. 32 people isn't a massive number compared to some of the global shifts, but it’s still 32 livelihoods gutted right before the holiday season kicks into gear. I’m curious if these roles were localized or if they were part of a broader department pivot. It seems like the communication from HR was vague as usual. If you were one of the people impacted, I’m sorry you’re going through this. Have they offered decent severance packages, or are they playing hardball with the tenure requirements? Trying to get a sense of whether the company is still at least trying to keep their reputation intact on the way out, or if it’s just pure cold-calculated corporate churn at this point. Stay strong everyone.

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·3d ago

It is always the same story with Baxter—they preach about their mission and values, but when it comes down to it, you are just a line item on a spreadsheet. I was part of a team affected by a similar reduction a few years back, and the lack of transparency from HR is a standard operating procedure. Don't expect them to clarify whether it’s a localized issue or a wider strategic pivot. They prefer keeping everyone in the dark to minimize the fallout. My advice is to stop looking for answers from leadership and focus entirely on your exit package and networking. These transitions are brutal, but you are better off out of that environment.

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·3d ago

I’m sorry to hear about your team. I went through the same thing at the Deerfield office last year, and I know exactly how hollow the generic 'restructuring' emails feel. From what I’ve gathered talking to people in other departments, these cuts usually aren't just isolated to one location—they are almost always part of a wider cost-cutting directive coming from the top. It feels like they just pick a number and throw darts at an org chart to reach it. Take some time to breathe and gather your thoughts before rushing into the next application. Use the internal connections you have before your access is fully cut off; that was the only thing that helped me land on my feet.