Layoff Report

Any rumblings about further cuts after the Lawrence exit?

0x7f73…4468

·1d ago·2 comments

I’ve been with McKesson for a few years now, and the mood lately has been absolutely miserable. Seeing the 135 people let go in Lawrence is just the tip of the iceberg, honestly. The leadership team keeps throwing around words like 'optimization' and 'streamlining,' but we all know that’s just corporate-speak for headcount reduction. I have friends in other departments who are terrified they’re next. Is anyone else hearing rumors about more rounds coming before the end of the year? Management is being incredibly tight-lipped, and the lack of transparency is making it impossible to focus on actual work. I’m starting to update my resume tonight because I don’t trust that my role will be here by Q4. It feels like every month there’s a new 'reorg' that just ends in people being locked out of their laptops. Does anyone have any insight on if they are targeting specific business units or if this is just a general thinning of the herd across the board?

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0x7036…5650

·1d ago

The 'optimization' narrative is getting really old. Everyone knows that when they start talking about streamlining processes, it’s code for a budget axe. Based on what’s trickling down from leadership, I’d be shocked if we didn’t see another round of cuts by Q4. The atmosphere is definitely tense, and the lack of transparency is making it impossible to focus on actual work. Keep your resume updated and stay sharp—the silence from upper management is usually the biggest red flag.

0x28dd…0833

·1d ago

I honestly think people are overreacting a bit. Every major company in this space goes through cycles like this, and while the Lawrence situation is unfortunate, it doesn't necessarily mean a company-wide purge is imminent. I've survived three reorgs here, and the best advice is to just keep your head down and perform. Panic rumors spread faster than actual news in these forums, and most of the time, they’re just based on hearsay. Just focus on your current projects and try to ignore the rumor mill.