Avaya

In September, Avaya begun cutting jobs in its North America, Central America and Latin America offices. The company’s actions are part of significant efforts toward cost-cutting measures of $225 million-$250 million.

Laid off employees took to the site TheLayoff to anonymously voice their concerns.

“The [HR] call I was on barely lasted five minutes and was basically, ‘If you are on this call, you have been affected and today is your last day. HR will send you an email with more info,’ and for us to forward to our personal email as we will be locked out of system today. Still awaiting the HR email,” an anonymous Avaya employee wrote.

Avaya spokespersons said that implementing these measures required careful consideration and difficult choices. The company does not take decisions that impact people lightly.