Pros
FedEx is a global company, so it takes years before major layoffs significantly impact employees. However, layoffs have been ongoing since 2022.
Cons
FedEx suffers from an unnecessary hierarchical structure, with Managing Directors (MDs) acting as taskmasters rather than strategic leaders. They add an extra layer between VPs and managers, often lacking expertise in their assigned teams. Poor execution by executives has led to frequent global layoffs as revenue declines, relying solely on cost-cutting to stay afloat. Nepotism and favoritism result in unqualified executives, causing top talent to leave while remaining employees carry the workload—yet directors and officers take the credit. Low annual appraisals and disappointing bonuses (AIC) further demotivate employees.