Michelin promotes itself as a company that never does layoffs, but the reality is quite different. Instead of openly communicating workforce reductions, employees are being discreetly forced to resign.
HR informs employees—often without any prior notice—that their position has been “dissolved,” “made redundant,” or is “no longer required.” When asked for documentation explaining why the position is being removed, HR refuses to provide anything official.
To make matters worse, employees are pressured to submit their resignation citing “personal reasons” instead of the actual reason — that their role has been eliminated. The entire process is designed to make it look like a voluntary exit rather than a layoff.
This practice appears to be supported by both local HR and higher management, including managers from France. It’s a disappointing and unethical way to handle workforce changes, especially for a company that publicly claims to uphold respect, transparency, and long-term employment values.
