"The price of justice is eternal
publicity." Arnold Bennett
| INTEL ANNOUNCES
HEADCOUNT REDUCTION |
"This was a disappointing
quarter." Andrew S. Grove
(Watch out employees, Intel is coming down
with a heavy foot AGAIN)
Liar,
Liar Barrett’s Pants Are On Fire
On March 9, 2001, Intel released a
long internal communiqué about the disappointing first quarter’s
performance and a gloomy future business outlook.
In the midst of all the financial and business gobbledygook they had
buried the following excerpt:
Additionally,
the company expects to reduce headcount by approximately 5,000
people over the next 9 months, predominantly through attrition; There May
be some localized workforce reductions. As such reductions occur, Attempts
will be made to place effected employees in other parts of the Company. The
planned reduction excludes any headcount additions from potential, future acquisitions.
Watch out folks, this is bad news!
We have heard this kind of rhetoric; it is loaded with hidden agendas!
As we have commented in this page, the
last time that we have heard such double-talk from Intel and its fearless
leader was in 1998. Back then Mr.
Barrett and his gang announced and claimed that they’ll reduce the headcount
by 3,000. In 98’s fiasco
initially we estimated that Intel would terminate 6,000 employees.
By the time that Barrett and his managers/thugs were done over 10,000
Intel employees were terminated, over 3X the number of employees which Mr.
Barrett had initially said would be losing their
jobs.
In his February 19, 2001’s memo (see
below) to all Intel employees Mr. Barrett talks about the headcount reduction
but he does not mention that he wants to get rid of 5,000 employees. There is
no doubt that this headcount reduction plan has been planned months in
advance. Deviously he intended to just give part of the bad news, with
the intent of preparing Intel employees for yesterday’s doom and gloom.
Based on Intel’s historical actions
and bad faith intentions we predict that this time they have planned to get
rid of 12-15,000 employees. Barrett
who is pretentiously portrayed as a fearless leader, did not have enough
courage to at least tell his acclaimed “greatest asset” (employees) that
he wants to target 5,000 of them for termination, let alone his real
intention, which is termination of thousands more employees.
As always we depend on you to report
to us, anonymously if you wish, the developments inside Intel during this
crucial time. As in 1998 we
promise you to keep your identity strictly confidential.
Together we can keep the crooked executives of Intel in line and
influence them to be more honest than their corrupt nature would otherwise
allow them to be.
You report, we publish and be assured
that perseverance and patience will pay and together we can prevail over these
evils.
What You Can Expect:
Intel’s main intention is to do a
major cleanup. Therefore,
employees in the following categories need to be on alert and watch their back
constantly:
- Those
of you over age of 40.
- Those
of you who have reached to the top of your pay scale.
- Employees
that have medical conditions which prevent them from working 12 hours per
day.
- Employees
that have family members with severe medical conditions.
- Those
of you who have fallen out of your superior’s favor.
- Those
of you who are two years away from your early retirement time.
- You
need to document any incident and verbal conversation.
You can not afford to wait until it’s too late.
- Your
manager will come to you with a bogus R&R and will accuse you of
having performance problem(s). If
you have always been a good performer and all of sudden they accuse of
being slower than or need improvement, you should immediately realize
that you are targeted and there is no ifs or buts about it.
- Document
your opposition against the IR or CAP that your manager is trying to
blame you with on paper. Address
it to your manager and copy the HR representative and don’t sign the
papers.
- They
will start manipulating your mind with the intention of intimidating you
to submission, force you to leave or build a case against you and
terminate you.
- To
some of you they will offer a 90 days VSP package.
If they have been successful in intimidating you and could
emotionally wear you out, you’ll accept the package and will sign the
voluntary termination papers, which will get them legally off the hook.
- When
under excessive elaborately induced psychological pressure you don’t
realize that you are leaving behind years of dedicated service and
probably hundreds of thousands of dollars in unrealized stock options.
Craig Barrett and Andy Grove and the
other crooked Intel executives have devised this inhumane and devious plan to
brutally target and to mercilessly terminate you just to steal your years of
invested interest in Intel. You’ll
see that they will destroy the career of thousands of innocent employees,
destroy their families and their wealth.
The sad part is that they reward the
above heroic act by giving themselves bigger bonuses at the end of the year.
They are such cowards that they do not tell you and the public the
truth. In fact their action is so
deplorable and disgusting that they do not dare be truthful about it.
You
will be a victim if you allow a bunch of low lives to be the victors.
What Can You Do:
- Always
keep in mind that you have not done anything wrong, and you are just a
victim of the evil plans and greed of Intel executives.
- Stay
calm cool and collected at all times.
They want you to be fearful, nervous, hopeless and helpless.
This is the only way that they can take advantage of you.
- Try
to control your emotions. Stay
peaceful and talk, act and behave realistic and logical.
- Refuse
to be isolated and communicate about your R&R results with others, you
don’t need to be ashamed of it you are just a victim of a corrupt
system.
- Document
fiercely and document some more. Intel
is trying to build a case that you are incompetent so they can terminate
you with impunity. If the
charges that they bring upon you are false and unjust, document it as
such. This way you will build
a case against Intel’s bad faith, cruelty, humiliation, degradation and
intentional infliction of emotional stress. If they dare to terminate you under these conditions
they’ll be legally liable, i.e., only if you have solid documentation.
Do not rely on witnesses unless they are willing to sign a
declaration.
- Do
not react out of fear and for being worrisome. The worst thing that can happen to you is that you lose
your job. If you are
fearfully reactive it’s exactly what Intel wants you to do.
This way they can control you and drive you to the destination that
they want, where they are safe and you would be devastated. You have to
remember that people who can make an employee, co-worker or in general a
human being that miserable are evil. Again there is nothing wrong with you
and you should not blame yourself for anything.
- Be
proactive and take action, initiate and gain control of the situation.
- Send
your resume to us early in the process so we can help you to find a job
just in case the worse case scenario becomes a reality.
- Look
around and talk to others, spread the word around, ask employees in other
buildings and other sites. See
if you are part of a trend and report to us.
- Help
us to coordinate and organize a class action lawsuit.
This is the only way that we can fight and beat this unethical and
vicious monster.
You are safe here
with us; we are here just to help you. If you are still worried and concerned
about your identity you can send any kind of information you like in regular
mail to us in an envelope with no return address.
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If you want to teach Intel’s
executive a lesson that they never forget help us facilitate, coordinate and
organize class action lawsuits against Intel.
Do not sit on the sidelines and watch these evil criminals destroy
people’s lives and get away with it.
We (FACE Intel) are in the best
position to gather the information, communicate with all class action members,
build an indisputable package of evidence, find the most qualified and
powerful law firm (we have several to chose from) and initiate the CLASS
ACTION LAWSUIT(s). This is the
only way to get compensation for the victims, beat the arrogance out of
Intel’s executives and in true sense of the words make “Intel An Employee
Friendly Company” and consequently only then “A Great Place To Work”.
Help Us To Help You!
Is uncle
Barrett telling the truth?
A
Message From Craig Barrett
(This is the exact
message that was distributed worldwide inside Intel on 2-19-01)
"Intel is initiating significant cost-saving
measures in 2001."
"As we said at the beginning of the quarter, market
conditions for the technology industry have deteriorated. At this time, it is
uncertain when we will see improvement. Today we are taking significant
cost-cutting steps designed to help us weather this downturn in our business,
while enabling Intel to continue aggressive investment in its future growth.
"We are not alone in facing difficult economic
conditions. The global slowdown is now forcing many of our competitors and
customers to also initiate significant cost-saving measures.
"We must be serious about reducing expenses while
continuing to channel our resources into the development of new technologies
and products that will position us as a strong and competitive global leader.
It is unclear how long the downturn will last. When the economy recovers, we
must be ready. Continuing our investments in new capacity and technology
research & development can help Intel emerge even stronger than before.
"Accordingly, we must act immediately and look into
all our own organizations for ways to reduce expenses while not affecting core
operations. To provide a framework for these cost-reductions, and to achieve
savings for Intel in the hundreds of millions of dollars, we will take the
following steps
1) "We are modifying the schedule for pay increases
as a result of focal reviews for 2001. Employees grade 10 and below will get
half of their increases in April 2001 (the normal time); we expect the other
half of the increase to be granted in October 2001, depending on a review of
business conditions. Employees grade 11 and above will not receive any
increase until our financial results improve. We will assess the situation in
October.
2) "Exempt employees who have not yet ordered their
PCs under the Intel® Home PC program will be required to wait until 2002 to
place their orders. Additionally, non-exempt employees can volunteer to delay
placing their orders until 2002.
3) "We have taken a goal to reduce discretionary
spending by about 30 percent. That includes spending on such items as travel,
overtime, relocation and consulting costs. Additionally, we will limit
external hiring to about 2% - 3% and reduce headcount through attrition rather
than layoffs. Specific group-level targets will be published separately within
each business unit."
"As we take these steps to reduce short-term
expenses, we also remain committed to rewarding employees over the long term.
I am in the process of taking a proposal to the Board of Directors for some
additional stock option grants. The additional options are related to those
granted since late 1999 with prices above the current market average. Details
will be made available as soon as we have an approved package.
"The cost-savings steps are not pleasant, and the
decision to take them was examined carefully by the Executive Staff. Moreover,
if these measures are to succeed, everyone must do their part to examine every
expense and save wherever possible. This task is not an easy one, but the
strategy will pay off in a strong rebound for Intel as we come out of this
difficult period.
"It's important for all of you to know that
economic downturns are an expected part of doing business. Intel has gone
through difficult periods throughout its history, only to emerge in a position
of strength. If we focus on operational excellence and maintain our resolve to
develop new products and new technologies while providing superb service to
our customers, I have every reason to believe Intel will emerge stronger and
better than ever.
"Thank you for your cooperation."
Intel's
lies about Attrition :
In 1998 Mr. Craig Barrett announced that Intel would
layoff 3,000 employees.
We at FACE Intel guesstimated that
Intel through various means would terminate about 6,000 employees (www.faceintel.com/layoffs.htm).
We have to admit that we were proved to be wrong. Intel actually got rid of
over 10,000 employees.
In 1998 as Intel was brutally
targeting, forcing out or terminating innocent employees, several Intel
executives on multiple occasions, using the national media, shamelessly
claimed that Intel will layoff only 3,000 employees.
All of those Intel employees who lost their jobs, for years were
falsely by Intel put under the impression that “Intel is a great place to
work”. Also they were made to
believe that “Employees are Intel’s greatest assets”.
But when they faced the reality it was too late and too painful.
Mr. Barrett in his black announcement
of 1998 mentioned that Intel would reduce headcount by "Attrition”.
We published the definition of “Attrition”
per the Merriam-Webster dictionary:
-
A reduction in
numbers usually as a result of resignation, retirement or death.
-
The act of
weakening or exhausting by constant harassment, abuse or attack.
Mr. Barrett intentionally implied that
the headcount reduction would be the result of resignation or retirement,
which was totally deceitful and he had a very destructive plan in mind.
By the time that Intel was done with its attrition process in 1998 we
all learned that Mr. Barrett premeditatedly deceived everyone at Intel and the
public outside.
Intel actually used the second meaning
of "Attrition". They
targeted a number of employees, and then used continual harassment
techniques to force out or terminate several thousand of these individuals.
Some of these employees whom were intimidated and beaten down accepted a
Voluntary Separation Package, (VSP) and left Intel.
Employees leaving Intel under such
conditions cannot be counted as attrition, as they were manipulated, enticed
and intimidated into leaving. Out of fear, these employees left Intel after
years of company service. In so doing, these employees left behind numerous
invested interests, these include: stock option packages which only they could
exercise at the rate of 1/5 each year over the next 5 years that they remained
employed by Intel. The dollar value of the VSP that
Intel provided to these employees was miniscule when compared to what they
had given up in unrealized stock options.
In some cases the VSP package was worth 1/100th of what the stock
options value would have been. In other cases the disparity was worse, the
VSP being worth 1/1000 of what would have been realized in stock options
gains.
Stock options at
Intel are always spread out five years into the future and are dangled
like a carrot to entice Intel employees. Therefore,
when
there is a headcount reduction by "Attrition"
per Intel's terms, Intel will always be the Victor
and employees the Victim.
Mr. Barrett’s Intel-wide announcement
(above) of February 19, 2001 is reminiscent of his announcement in 1998.
Again he is using the infamous term of “Attrition”
as a mean to reduce headcount. Could
he mean anything different this time? No,
he cannot! Intel already has started to target and terminate new hires in
their probationary period. In many cases they extend the probation of new
hires, (mostly RCGs) for three months, then get rid of them within that
extended period.
It seems that Mr. Barrett and his
management team sadistically enjoy luring these young souls into Intel's trap
and later make them feel that they are in hell.
These cruel leaders do not care that in the process of satisfying their
own insatiable greed they destroy the careers of these innocent RCGs in their
infancy.
It was only a few months ago that Intel
published the message below to all employees of Intel.
As you see they proudly bragged about its 42nd rank on Fortune
Magazine's list of 100 best companies to work for. Mr. Fackler, Intel's
Worldwide Employee Communications Director, claimed that Fortune Magazine
ranked Intel 42nd because Intel did not "show any signs of cutting back
on their commitment to employees.” Tracy
Koon, Intel's Director of Corporate Affair called Fortune Magazine's ranking:
"a great testimony to our commitment to continuous improvement, and to
our Intel value as a 'great place to work.' We are committed to doing even
better next year."
Then exactly two months later on
February 19, 2001, their fearless leader Mr. Barrett publishes the above
announcement and gives a new meaning to Intel’s most advertised bogus value
"Intel is a great place to work".
As you noticed Mr. Barrett’s announcement is full of cutting back on
their commitment to employees.
If Fortune Magazine’s only criterion
was "not cutting back on commitment to employees" and that is how
they ranked Intel 42nd on its list of 100 best companies to work for,
shouldn’t Fortune Magazine reconsider their decision and rank Intel as 42nd
worst company to work for?
Working Woman Magazine, formerly known
as Working Mothers Magazine every year publishes the list of 100 best
companies for Working Mothers. Intel
has never made the list of 100 best companies to work for of Working
Woman/Mothers Magazine.
You can find the list of this year’s
100 best companies at:
http://www.wwn.com:80/wwn/article.jsp?contentId=4337&ChannelId=208
Working Woman/Mothers Magazine says
“These 100 companies were selected by Working Mother in recognition of their
commitment to work/life balance.” They
also say “The 100 companies that made this year's list are today's leaders
of that ongoing movement toward better benefits, more family and
female-friendly policies, and a healthier, happier American workforce.”
Obviously Working Woman/Mothers
Magazine cannot be fooled and they can better recognize the ongoing
orchestration of Intel’s shenanigans.
Intel
Wins High Marks as One of America's Best Employers
Posted December 19, 2000; WW52
From Gary D. Fackler, Worldwide Employee Communications
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Despite a global softening in demand for technology products, Intel
has received high marks from the editors of Fortune magazine as
being among U.S. companies that "show no signs of cutting back on
their commitment to employees." Fortune ranked Intel 42nd,
an improvement from the company's 1999 ranking of 65th among the
magazine's top 100.
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On
Being a Good Corporate Citizen
In addition to solid rankings as an employer of choice,
Intel consistently ranks highly in its charitable
contributions. Worth magazine ranked the company
12th most generous among companies who contributed to
worthy causes in 1999, based mostly on the company's
education initiatives.
Said the editors, "Most of Intel's charitable
contributions support science and technology education in
the form of scholarships, fellowships and grants to
non-profit organizations and employee volunteer programs.
The company recently launched the Intel Teach to the
Future program, which will train 400,000 teachers in
20 countries to incorporate computers and technology into
school curricula. Intel plans to contribute $100 million
to the program over a three-to-five-year period."
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Intel leaders say they are pleased at the Fortune ranking,
and especially that Intel moved up 23 places in just one year.
Tracy Koon, Intel Director of Corporate Affairs, calls the ranking
"a great testimony to our commitment to continuous improvement,
and to our Intel value as a 'great place to work.' We are committed to
doing even better next year."
In compiling its rankings, Fortune noted that preferred
employers typically have the attitude: "nice perks may help
somewhat in recruiting, but to keep people here we've got to
demonstrate that we offer a culture where they are respected and
treated as adults, one that shows people that we really care about
them."
The rankings were gleaned from surveys of more than 36,000
employees at the 234 candidate companies in Fortune's Great Place to
Work Trust Index. The survey focused on trust in management, employee
pride and camaraderie.
The 100 top-ranked companies represented a wide range of industries
and geographic locales, although California headed the rankings with
21 of the top 100 companies being based there.
Topping this year's list was Dallas, Tex.-based The Container
Store, a retailer of boxes and shelving.
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From
A Current Intel Employee:
To
Face Intel
Commitment, Commitment, Commitment!!! To their employs...
If I hear that word one more time. They don't know what that mean.
Cut backs. They are good when you need them and there's not doubt that
business is down, but why do they get themselves in this position to have to
do this in the first place.
Because when things are good, they go nuts!! They hire 100 a week in every
site when they really don't need the headcount. They spend money in travel etc
that they don't need to spend. It's like my mother use to tell me "put a
little away for a rainy day". We all know they get here sooner or
later. I remember reading the article about Intel being in the top
'great place to work'? How can you get there when 40 some % of the population
have been there less then 2 years. This doesn't indicate, "Best place to
work" to me. I would
expect to see 75 % of the population been there of 10 years or
something. One of the things that I'm sure got them on that list at all
is the benefits. I'm also sure that the fact they announced giving us all
computers
a year ago had something to do with that. What a benefit you say!!
Let me tell you non-intel people...most of us have not yet seen a computer and
it's been one year already. And let me tell you something else: We finally got
to the point of getting them and the very week you were eligible to order
them, they pulled the plug on the program!!! Oh but, if you were smart and
ordered them in the first 3 days of that week you might get one. If you
didn't, and waited because you were working your butt off at the office (for
them), you now have to wait until 2002. Boy!! What a benefit. They
stopped the program right in the middle of the deployment so that some get
them and some don’t!! The way I see that is that this was budgeted for and
planned for over a year and should have had the funds to fund it at any time.
So what happened to that money?
Commitment?
Does that mean they are watching out for the employees that will be put into
the pool because their dept. has closed down (due to reorganizations caused by
this hard times) and there is nowhere for them to go? I know people that
were on their probation and they have let them go for
basically no reason. Oh... they'll give you some Politically correct answer to
that. But they are easy people to "target" and lower their
headcount from. Commitment? Have to ask people to give up their raised
and work harder? But those big bosses got their hundreds of thousands dollar
bonus here in January however. So just what is Commitment to Intel? I've been
there 20 years and I sure don't know.
