Layoff Report

580 head count cut today—who got hit?

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·24d ago·2 comments

Just saw the official numbers drop regarding the 580 roles impacted today. It feels like the floor just fell out from under us. I’ve been hearing rumblings about restructuring for months, but seeing that specific number makes it feel so much more clinical and cold. I’m currently safe, but the morale in my department is absolute garbage right now. Leadership held a brief call that felt like it was scripted by a PR firm, offering zero clarity on whether this is the end of the cuts or if there's a rolling phase two coming later this quarter. If you’re reading this and you were part of the 580, I’m genuinely sorry. For the rest of us left behind, how is everyone handling the 'do more with less' talk? It feels like we are being set up to fail.

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·24d ago

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It is absolutely brutal how these corporations handle mass layoffs. The scripted calls are the worst part—they treat us like line items on a spreadsheet rather than people with families. My department also lost some long-term talent today, and the silence in the office is deafening. Take care of yourself, and if you have any exit resources or severance info, please look into them immediately. Don't trust that this is the end of the cuts, just focus on keeping your own head above water for now.

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·24d ago

Honestly, are we surprised? The writing has been on the wall for a long time. While it sucks for everyone involved, these companies prioritize shareholders over employees every single time. Stop waiting for clarity from leadership because they will never give it to you. Use this as the push you need to update your resume and start looking elsewhere. Loyalty to a company like Zimmer Biomet is a one-way street, and today’s news is just a reminder that you need to be looking out for your own interests before the next round of 'restructuring' hits.