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| schestowitz[TR3] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kng5kdgt#replies | Apr 09 17:51 |
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| schestowitz[TR3] | " | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Precisely - total worldwide headcount is irrelevant and actually misleading. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Since 2022 IBM has laid off nearly 30k people from the US which had a headcount of around 60k then. But because of constant acquisitions, they keep replenishing the population before laying off older employees in new rounds. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | It is hard to know what the current headcount is because of this but while it is true they have laid off 50% of the US workforce since 2022 due to constant purchases, the headcount still remains over 30k or even higher. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | But never ever use their worldwide population in any calculation unless you want to be lied to. It literally means the opposite of what they pretend. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | 50 minutes ago by Anonymous | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Post ID: @t9+1kng5kdgt | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | +4 | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | @q5 when did he promise no layoffs | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | 3 hours ago by Anonymous | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Post ID: @sw+1kng5kdgt | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | +4 | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Even if the headcount remains stable, you need to pay attention to offshoring and SW acquisitions as they impact legacy employees in NA and Northern Europe | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Example 1 = If IBM buys a SW company with 2k worth of employees and has a layoff or offshore of 2k of legacy employees what happened? Net headcount is flat but 2 k of legacy employees were shown the door (SW employees come on board and legacy employees are shown the door) | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Example 2 = If IBM offshores 2k worth of employees but hires 2k worth of Indian employees what happened? Net headcount is flat but 2k of legacy employees were shown the door and IBM saved money on salaries | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | NOW let’s look at IBM history. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | In 2024 worldwide headcount went down 12k even with SW acquisitions and offshoring taking place | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | In 2025 worldwide headcount went down 6k even with SW acquisitions and offshoring taking place | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | In 2026 IBM has already pre-announced 7k worth of layoffs are going to happen (eg expect 2026 restructuring expenses to be the same as 2025) | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Given the above “fact” it says legacy employees are going to get hit yet again. | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | So where do legacy employees live? YEP NA and Northern Europe | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Net net IBM headcount will decrease 6-8k in 2026 with IBM NA and Northern Europe legacy employees absorbing the cuts | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | 3 hours ago by Anonymous | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Post ID: @sq+1kng5kdgt | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | +4 | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | @qq oh, really ? then take a look at this article from MSN and say that IBM is still hiring like crazy (in India, of course) | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/big-tech-s-hiring-bo-m-is-over-2-charts-show-where-its-workforce-stands-now/ar-AA20pCmo?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d9eb2c794c5744d2e2dd2e03fe1d9abb&ei=29 | Apr 09 17:51 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | " | Apr 09 17:51 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-MSN | Apr 09 17:53 | |
| schestowitz[TR3] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1knqepgw1#replies | Apr 09 17:53 |
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| schestowitz[TR3] | " | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | I believe all states unemployment agencies know that IBM is constantly laying off people that is should be no problem collecting unless you quit. Mean while polish up your resume and get it out there. | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | 8 hours ago by Anonymous | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Post ID: @c5+1knqepgw1 | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | +1 | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | @b8 everyone in my state is safe no need to worry about RA | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | 12 hours ago by Anonymous | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Post ID: @bb+1knqepgw1 | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | +3 | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Yes, you can typically get New York State unemployment insurance if fired for failing to successfully complete a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | From the NY State website: "You may be eligible for benefits if your employer discharged or fired you because you could not meet their performance or production standards, or their qualifications for the job" | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | https://www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-assistance | Apr 09 17:53 |
| schestowitz[TR3] | Suggest you check with the state where you will file for Unemployment. The answer is probably on their website in the FAQs | Apr 09 17:53 |
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| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.ny.gov | Get Unemployment Assistance | The State of New York | Apr 09 17:53 | |
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