Can anyone confirm this is happening?

Can anyone confirm this is happening?

As far as confirmation goes, I now have heard it from 4 non-George Parker sources…

an individual at Ogilvy told me earlier when I called for verification “I am not authorized to discuss any ongoing rightsizing” ….

The fact that I got a “no comment” says much.

As far as confirmation goes, I now have heard it from 4 non-George Parker sources…

an individual at Ogilvy told me earlier when I called for verification “I am not authorized to discuss any ongoing rightsizing” ….

The fact that I got a “no comment” says much.

300-500 layoffs… and climbing…. they have so many people going out the door that they are trying to re-schedule security to cover everyone walking out.

300-500 layoffs… and climbing…. they have so many people going out the door that they are trying to re-schedule security to cover everyone walking out.

300-500? It boggles my mind that these companies really have that many people.

You’re right that the human cost to those that have lost their jobs is worthy of some sympathy. But on the other hand, these folks have the skills to sell themselves better than all the other pitiful job-losers and will get rehired quickly…right?

There is NO WAY that 300 - 500 number is accurate. I’m here, in the thick of it, and have not seen even one person walking out the door with a box. yes, the numbers are large but not that large. i think your sources must be account people, who seem to have taken the hardest hit.

300-500? It boggles my mind that these companies really have that many people.

You’re right that the human cost to those that have lost their jobs is worthy of some sympathy. But on the other hand, these folks have the skills to sell themselves better than all the other pitiful job-losers and will get rehired quickly…right?

There is NO WAY that 300 - 500 number is accurate. I’m here, in the thick of it, and have not seen even one person walking out the door with a box. yes, the numbers are large but not that large. i think your sources must be account people, who seem to have taken the hardest hit.

Red Rover — that is correct the source was from Accounts….

Red Rover — that is correct the source was from Accounts….

boxes are being mailed

boxes are being mailed

Are you kidding me? They are mailing the boxes?

Are you kidding me? They are mailing the boxes?

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This is New York folks… would you rather walk to the train carrying your box then sitting with it on your lap in front of your neighbors for that hour ride home, or appreciate the dignity of having it mailed it to you?

This is New York folks… would you rather walk to the train carrying your box then sitting with it on your lap in front of your neighbors for that hour ride home, or appreciate the dignity of having it mailed it to you?

I don’t know Edward… after someone empties the change box and sends it home empty…. look I think it’s wrong to extreme levels… from what I understand they were not even given the option…..

I don’t know Edward… after someone empties the change box and sends it home empty…. look I think it’s wrong to extreme levels… from what I understand they were not even given the option…..

Eddie’s right. As weird as it might seems, if there were really that many happening at the same time, that’s how you’d do it. In fact, that’s how most very-large-corps do it in general.

Eddie’s right. As weird as it might seems, if there were really that many happening at the same time, that’s how you’d do it. In fact, that’s how most very-large-corps do it in general.

it is about 300…

and you’re right: do you want to struggle with getting your office crap home after being unceremoniously dumped? let them pay to get them to your door…

it is about 300…

and you’re right: do you want to struggle with getting your office crap home after being unceremoniously dumped? let them pay to get them to your door…

To the Founder and fellow bloggers:
I confirm Ogilvy layoffs and all written above…but not only in the US or UK HQ today.
its unfortunately global, by friday 9th late afternoon.
AT

To the Founder and fellow bloggers:
I confirm Ogilvy layoffs and all written above…but not only in the US or UK HQ today.
its unfortunately global, by friday 9th late afternoon.
AT

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