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Is Kimberly-Clark the next target for cost-cutting?

0x28dd…0833

·46d ago·2 comments

Saw a post mentioning K-C and potential layoffs, and honestly, it got me thinking. We've seen a lot of companies in the CPG space tighten their belts recently. While there's no official announcement from KC, the scale of potential cuts mentioned in some online discussions is concerning. Is this just speculation based on industry trends, or is there some internal information people are privy to? My team hasn't seen any direct impact, but the overall mood feels a bit uncertain. Anyone working directly for Kimberly-Clark feeling any pressure or seeing signs of a slowdown? It's always tough when these kinds of rumors start circulating, especially when there's no clear communication from leadership. Just trying to prepare myself and my colleagues for whatever might be coming down the pipeline. Any insights from within the company would be greatly appreciated, even if it's just about team morale or project prioritization shifts.

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0x532e…653d

·46d ago

I've been with K-C for a while now, and while industry trends definitely put pressure on everyone, I haven't heard any concrete rumblings about major layoffs internally. It's easy for rumors to spread online, especially when other companies are making cuts. Our division is stable, but I understand the concern if you're seeing widespread speculation. Hopefully, it's just noise and not indicative of anything real happening on the ground. Keep an eye out for official communications from leadership.

0x3ef5…7b77

·46d ago

It's hard not to get anxious when you see headlines about cost-cutting and potential job losses, especially in a sector that's seen a lot of that lately. I haven't encountered any direct discussions about layoffs within my department at K-C, but the general unease is palpable. It's a valid question to ask if these online discussions are based on more than just industry chatter. We'll have to wait and see if management addresses these concerns directly.