Layoff Report

Impact of the Jan 17th reduction on the remaining teams

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·9h ago·2 comments

It’s been a rough week around the Milwaukee office. We all saw the WARN notice hit for mid-January, and the mood in the hallways has been absolutely toxic since. It’s hard to stay focused on projects when you’re constantly wondering if you’re next on the chopping block or if your team is about to be gutted. I’ve been trying to keep my head down and just do the work, but management isn’t giving us any clarity on whether this is just the first wave or the end of the cuts. Has anyone heard if they are offering any decent packages for those being let go on the 17th, or is it just the bare minimum? I’ve been looking at the external job boards, and honestly, the market for CPG roles looks pretty brutal right now. I’ve been here long enough to remember when this place felt like a career destination, but now it feels like every quarter brings a new 'restructuring' announcement. If you're affected, make sure you document everything and reach out to your network now before the holiday lull sets in. Thinking of everyone dealing with the stress right now.

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·9h ago

The uncertainty is honestly the worst part of the whole situation. I’ve been through a few of these restructuring phases before, and the silence from leadership only feeds the rumors. My team has effectively stopped collaborating because everyone is guarding their own tasks and trying to prove their individual worth. It’s draining to walk into the office every day feeling like the environment is actively working against your peace of mind. Just focus on your exit strategy and keep your resume updated in case they decide to pull the plug on more departments next month.

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·9h ago

Hang in there. I’ve been hearing whispers through the grapevine that mid-January is just the beginning and that they’re planning to consolidate even further by Q2. It’s completely unfair that they aren't providing any transparency, especially since we’re all supposed to be hitting these aggressive annual targets while waiting for the axe to fall. Honestly, the morale is beyond repair at this point. If you have the capacity to start looking for something else, I would definitely prioritize that over trying to prove loyalty to a company that clearly treats us like replaceable line items.