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Emerson (Industrials) - Performance reviews and hints of change?

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·40d ago·1 comments
Just had my annual performance review at Emerson Industrials, and while it wasn't a 'bad' review, the feedback was definitely focused on 'streamlining' and 'optimizing operations.' My manager kept bringing up the need to be 'lean' and 'agile,' which sounded like corporate buzzwords for 'cut costs.' There were no specific performance issues highlighted, but the emphasis on efficiency felt like a not-so-subtle hint that changes might be coming down the pipeline. I've seen other posts hinting at restructuring, and this review just added to my unease. Is anyone else in the Industrials division getting similar vibes? Wondering if this is preparation for some kind of workforce reduction or just standard annual feedback with a new corporate spin. Trying to read between the lines here.

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·40d ago

Interesting. I've heard similar buzz from the automation side of Emerson. The 'lean and agile' mantra can definitely be a precursor to restructuring or layoffs, especially if they're looking to consolidate divisions or offload underperforming assets. It's wise to keep an ear to the ground and perhaps start updating that resume, just in case. Hopefully, it's just standard efficiency drives, but the language does raise a yellow flag.