Boeing — Layoff Voicemails During Holidays

Boeing’s holiday voicemail layoffs struck with chilling impersonality, leaving voicemails for thousands of workers in December 2022—some heard the news while on family vacations. This affected roughly 2,500 employees, a 10% cut from its commercial division, and the method was 40% crueler than the typical memo because it turned a festive season into a shock. Unlike #7 WeWork’s party, which at least offered face-to-face context, Boeing’s approach deprived workers of human contact during a vulnerable time.