Have seen a couple of posts eluding to layoffs at Weber Shandwick this week. Can anyone confirm? If so, what groups & locations were impacted?

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No, those posts have alluded me.

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Sorry, realized my typo too late to edit. It’s Friday, my brain is mush.

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I wouldn’t go anywhere near Weber right now. I cannot figure out what the hell they’re doing bringing in unworthy leadership from Edelman, cutting strong talent and what you’re not hearing are the many people who being reduced for 100% schedules to 60% schedules. The place is a hot mess. Everyone is on edge. Are they trying to recreate Edelman? But why? The P&L model sucks. The client roster is no better. Who is dictating the orders — IPG? Mark my words — these new Edel leaders in Chicago will continue to screw things up and the most senior c suite at WS will be out. IPG is doing something funky here.

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Indefinite.

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Yes I saw someone I know who worked at Weber posted they were laid off and looking for work on linkedin

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What office? Which department ?

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Yes.

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I recently started an interview process with Weber, would anyone who works there suggest I be weary? Are more layoffs likely?

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Leave it to an Edelman to bring the snark. 😉🫶

I’m sure market leads were given a number to cut so they did. They’ll keep hiring regardless.

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Where were the posts? Here on fishbowl?

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I only know that people in NYC and Chicago were let go. Not sure what positions, but I’m assuming more senior roles.

Some who were laid off were CX and it was this week.

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