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Marsh McLennan performance reviews vs. layoffs

0x1cd8…e6e5

·3d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or is the timing of these cuts incredibly convenient? I’ve been tracking the performance cycles, and it feels like they’re using the latest WARN notice as a way to clean house on people who were on the bubble. The internal messaging about 'streamlining' is getting old fast. I’ve had three meetings this week where my leads couldn't even look us in the eye. It’s hard to stay focused on hitting billable targets when you don’t know if your desk will be empty next Friday. I’m starting to wonder if the firm is pivoting away from certain divisions entirely. If anyone has insider info on whether the cuts are concentrated in specific business lines or if it's broad across MMC, please share. I’d rather know where I stand than spend another month guessing.

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0x22d3…b86a

·3d ago

The 'streamlining' talk is just a euphemism for clearing the books before the next quarter report. It’s a classic move: tie the layoffs to performance reviews to avoid paying out severance or addressing genuine morale issues. If leadership can’t look you in the eye, they already know the outcome. Stop killing yourself over billable targets when the company is clearly prioritizing margins over the people who actually produce the work. Start dusting off your resume now, because the lack of transparency is a massive red flag.

0x28dd…0833

·3d ago

Honestly, the timing is brutal but standard for this firm. They’ve been doing this for years, using the performance review window as a smoke screen to shed headcount without acknowledging the underlying systemic issues. It creates this toxic environment where everyone is looking over their shoulder instead of collaborating. Don’t take the 'bubble' label personally; it’s an accounting maneuver disguised as an HR process. Just keep your head down, do exactly what you’re paid for, and prioritize your own exit strategy before they force your hand.