The last thread on the first page of this board was made 7 days ago, last post 6 days ago. Every other health insurer’s page? The last thread on the first page was made weeks or months ago. That’s because Optum is on purpose stressing you out and... — read more
Many in IT impacted?
Hi All, Based in the EU so haven't heard too much yet. Have many of my IT colleagues been impacted? No doubt, we're next - i think people are just hanging in for their cheque, horrible place to work now.
How?
How does an executive assistant become a learning advisor in GOA?
Exit interviews?
For those laid off, did anyone get an exit interview? I was ISP'D and was not asked for an exit interview. I find that strange for a large company.
Aero Olathe payroll error 12-12-25
Many employees got a email from payroll dept saying they were over paid. But yet , the email didn’t give the specific details where the error was. Email says to fill out Red ticket. No response from ask Red. Here’s the funny part , if you don’t sign... — read more
Ford vs. GM vs. Stellantis
How does employee satisfaction compare at these three companies. I managed to take a peak at the GM thread, and there aren't many posts compared to Ford's. Could it be there's less to complain about? I always thought it was worse there.
Management are political pawns
Well if you are in management now at Dell you are just a political pawn. They’ve totally incapacitated you to make decisions on your own and actually drive any innovation. If you can get out you should, I don’t know anyone who just likes to make... — read more
The Sprint doom-loop
I have said it before and I will say it again, anything that Sprint touches fails in the end. Look out T-Mobile legacy employees... I give you 5 more years before Sprint pulls T-Mobile USA into bankruptcy. Sprint and everything Sprint was and is... — read more
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI partnership
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/insight/disney-to-license-characters-for-openai-s-sora-video-tool/gm-EB36748885?gemSnapshotKey=EB36748885-snapshot-7&uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgntpruby&pc=HCTS&cvid=693eebed635442f199c250fee07f6e8c&ei=14
A beautiful thing defiled
I have been laid off. I started in 2008. The CEO when I started was Lowell McAcadam. I did not pay much attention at the time as to who was CEO. However, I did know the man who sat in the cube next to me (name withheld). He was an elderly man... — read more
big bonuses coming next year?
Is intel going to reward employee with big bonuses next year with so many positive news recently ?
I wish it was me
I'm honestly low-key sad I wasn't laid off. I don't relish not having a job, but I look forward even less to staying here and having to deal with this company's cr-p and more never-ending cuts. I swear, layoffs sound like a better option. At least... — read more
Promotions
Heard from my manager that promotions aren’t happening this round. Is that true?
Too Many Chiefs, Too Many Indians
Whats wrong with Omnissa and Tech as a whole.
Good time for a union drive
More cuts are coming in February and probably for a year after plus salaries at MEG were higher. Seems like one of you guys should call Unifor? Even if they do fire you then you can negotiate a better package for retaliation. Just can't talk about it... — read more
Christmas layoff?
Wonder if the clowns are planning a Christmas layoff?
U.S. Bank up for sale?
Very common for companies to try and reduce costs with layoffs so I do get the reasoning behind that. However, with that said it now seems with this unnecessary RTO, mandatory low performance ratings, and a variety of other items such as a large... — read more
Set up for failure…
Is anyone else’s department setting insane expectations to the point where you feel like they are doing this so they have “cause” to fire people to avoid an actual layoff?
Time to sell Consulting?
Tech has the knowledge, no need for Consulting
FIS lost their biggest client: Franklin Templeton Investments Transfer Agent
FIS lost the FT TA contract, their largest which includes Customer Service because they could not successfully provide the kind of service that FT financial professionals and their shareholders were used to receiving. FIS platforms su-k, the rollout... — read more
FIS is laying off their Human Resources Dept, called The People Office
If laying off HR is part of the senior leadership strategy, how are the human resources at FIS supposed to respond. Need help with a leave of absence request, problem with your pay, being harrassed by a colleague or supervisor? Yeah, no. Evidently... — read more
Severance
I called the folks handling the severance payout to ask how the severance would be distributed, one lump sum with last paycheck or seperate checks. They said seperate checks but severance is hitting 30 days after your last check. Has anyone else... — read more
Happy?
Following the long and painful reorg process this year, are you ready to engage in exciting fulfilling work within our new improved corporate structure next year?... — read more
Midpoint Question
I'm new this past yr to conocophillips and a coworker told me that he doesn't get raises because he is beyond his midpoint. Is this true or is he whinning?
Layoff fatigue
Anyone else just feeling exhausted and like there's no job security at this company after quarterly layoffs for almost two years now?
Soooo d-mb…go ahead and spin this
So we buy WB, for $80b, sell for $40b, then watch a bidding war for it as it gets resold? Thats what you people call a genius leader. Board won’t do anything cause it’s filled with other flunkies who weren’t popular with the worker bees. If you have... — read more
I'd think twice before using Miami Valley Hospital if you or a loved one is sick
The main Miami Valley Hospital campus including the South campus does a overall poor job in delivering health care. I recently had a family member admitted to both campuses and was shocked what I witnessed there. A lot of the Nurses, including RNs... — read more
Reorg Thoughts
This reorg was handled so poorly. From the way it was announced to some really hardworking and talented people who ended up losing their roles. PepsiCo made it clear you are only a number, there was no effort to condense the workforce through... — read more
serious question
is our new ceo any better than our last one
Did Verizon remove trade in credits from laid off employee accounts?
I just checked my bill and noticed that all of my trade in credits have been removed from my account. I’m a laid off employee and was curious if this was normal?
Verizon Price Wars.
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/verizon-s-new-wireless-rates-spark-price-war-worries
DEI managers are clueless
They're everywhere in this company. They've ruined Unity by hiding their inability to lead. They're sacrificing hard working people to cover the as--s of those too inept to do their job. Way to ruin families Unity. Maybe you should have TRULY... — read more
VERIZON SOLD OFF FiOS HQ D/FW AIRPORT 2000.
COULD HAVE OPEREATED IN TEXAS BUT JOBS GIVEN TO CWA EAST COAST PUKE WAY BACK IN 2000. VERIZON LOST 4.5 TO 5 BILLION ON OATH. CEO WALKS FREE. LOCK SOME OF THESE FU----S UP.
Are there anymore layoffs happening in 2025?
I am in Payment Operations, and we had a big ISO release this year, even got a Manager Spotlight award last week (but who cares about these anymore)... however I have reduced work load since mid November and no one is talking about what is coming in... — read more
lots of new Capital One job openings Fake?
I took one of those Capital One job test. 4 questions in 1 hour and a few minutes. There is no way you can complete it. At the question 3, everything starts scrambling itself. they collect some confidential data like last 4 of SSN and ID with... — read more
The Epilogue
So some took it as overdue discipline, others as the familiar cost of order when order is measured mainly in expense… and many simply waited for the next email to tell them what their years would count for…
Is it true T 2025 Severance is changing with a Tiered System (1 Month Lev 1 Mgr ?)
Past Severance Patterns AT&T's severance offerings have varied based on employee classification, years of service, and location. Here's what the data shows: Management Employees (Non-Bargained) Standard Package: Previously capped at six months of... — read more
Quarterly Layoffs in ORCL
400 million spent to be spent on layoffs each Quarter this FY?
The quiet part of the recent layoffs
These workforce cuts are creating a deeper problem that isn't being discussed. We haven't been attracting top-tier talent for a long time because the word is out about how things work here. By letting some of our most capable people go and filling... — read more
The Wireline Museum
As a stranger things fan it’s awesome to work in the COs and see all the equipment from the EIGHTIES still in place and running. I can imagine how cool it must have been to be alive in that time and how shiny that SLC-96/DMS-100 was back then. As an... — read more
The recent wave of early retirements
It feels like every other week, someone else is announcing their early retirement. While I understand the desire to move on from Honeywell, the timing and number of people leaving has me puzzled. The typical workplace frustrations don't seem to fully... — read more
PCA layoffs demand a look at economic policies
The loss of 200 jobs at the Packing Corporation of America is a significant blow for Walla Walla County, where many PCA workers... — read more
Stealth Layoffs.
A coworker claimed their boss recommended looking for a new role. Can’t say the BU or team as that would create a problem for me. Curious if others have experienced this?
What happened to all the experienced staff?
Has anyone else noticed there are hardly any senior people left on the teams? Now most people have ten years of experience at most. I think the last round of layoffs and restructuring pushed a lot of the veteran employees out. Without them, there's... — read more
When are these changes being announced?
When will these rumors start to get announced? Can’t wait to do performance review next week just to then tell my remote team their pay band changed…ugh.
I miss the great effort and teams we built just 5 short years ago.....
Before, we were one team. Its true. When the rubber hits the road, just about everyone was concerned about pitching in and making the bank better. When I was laid off, I can share, some of my coworkers reached out. They were concerned. It was... — read more
Exertis confirms layoffs
The UK technology distributor has informed staff of plans that could reduce headcount from approximately 1,200 employees to around 130, subject to... — read more
HyVee financial troubles
HyVee must be in some financial trouble if they are cutting programs to save money for the company. HyVee is a billion dollar company and they are try to save cost by getting rid of employees benefits. Tell me you are not in financial trouble... — read more
I thought we were done with layoffs for a while
I guess I was wrong.
Tennessee layoffs topped 8,500 in 2025, a nearly 19% increase from 2024.
Tennessee is projected to see more than 8,500 layoffs in 2025, nearly a 19% increase compared to 2024. The forecast points to a growing trend of job cuts statewide, without naming any specific companies. Instead, it highlights a broader impact on... — read more
Re-org at Strategy & Transformation. Head of UX Design dismissed!
Head of UX Design at Strategy & Transformation was dismissed this week. Role terminated immediately. He clearly won’t be missed considering his reputation and poor legacy. What other senior roles at S&T were impacted this week?
Incoming changes
All future home office hires will be within commutable range. 4 days a week starting June 2026. Previously grandfathered home-office arrangements will end (minus those granted under ADA). Associates on campus are expected to be ON campus and... — read more
Bonus, Bonus, what will it be??....
Wow! Some concerned about bonus! Let me tell you, I was displaced on 9/30/25. I don't get a bonus. I don't get anything really. And to be clear, I thought like you OP! Yep, so some got laid off, but we are here doing all the work now. I guess that... — read more
Wells Fargo plans to eliminate over 100 positions around Sacramento.
Wells Fargo plans to eliminate 114 positions in Sacramento County, citing cost reductions and expanded use of artificial intelligence. Employees at the Arden Arcade location were notified this week, and the layoffs will begin in... — read more
The illusion of inclusion.
I received an email, same as all you, asking for ideas. A similar email was sent by Hans. I also gave sincere feedback during Pulse. Multiple submissions in Ideas at Work. For over a decade, I have tenured ideas. Also for over a decade, I have... — read more
Follett Aspen
You've all heard the old saying in the world of IT - "Go native or go home"? How does that apply to Follett Aspen?
Charlie…how many more layoffs?
This needs to be stop. Can you be more transparent and honest? Just asking.
HOT OFF THE PRESS
For those who have questions or wondered about your coworkers in the Philippines : well here is some info. Once they are hired it is near impossible to fire them. They have extreme rights. The country is employee friendly so if a company wants to... — read more
Monday 12/15
Chatter about a big announcement. Anyone got any deets?
Absence Dashboard
Are you able to see your PTO on Absence Dashboard ? Looks like they cut the access and no longer see the PTO balance. Wanted to get a proof before Dec 19th
How do you get promoted?
Can someone walk me through how to get promoted at HQ? I have been here 4 years and can’t seem to figure out how to move up. Do you have to have a certain kind of personality?
Can we PIP Andy already?
Pivot assignment: make Amazon stock price reach $350/share in the middle of 2026 without doing further layoffs (forced or RTO/silent).
US transfer question regarding pay
If I were to transfer from a higher cost location like NY to a lower one like Charlotte or Tampa , would my pay be lower for the exact same role? And has anyone ever transferred in the US and dealt with the HR paperwork? Seems like a headache
Permian Gains Will Sustain U.S. Oil Production Through 2030
The Permian Basin is projected to sustain U.S. oil production through 2030. However, some experts believe that the basin could peak within the next twelve months, indicating a potential decline in production. Additionally, it has been noted that the... — read more
Foodservice/away from home cuts?
Any cuts in away from home commercial org? Or is that pending the GTM and supply chain stuff mentioned in the new release? If so that will happen end of next year?
Intel Chips in Russian Missles
Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Dives as Concerns About Missile Chips, Deals Mount - TipRanks.com https://share.google/Br2RqxZrvDymaaPXs
Voldemort and Grindelwald world
It feels like the Voldemort (Mr H) and Grindelwald (Mr. Witty still in the background?) are either very disconnected or have evil agenda to drive this company to the ground. How can any leader (even the unqualified ones) can do so much damage to the... — read more
Many of us got pink slips for our 10th anniversary of employment
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thsaueressig_lifeatsap-aboutlastnight-activity-7403741236563525633-KudA?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAEmtbsBBBAWXB1HC2S9E_QzRPgjtBVkXSU&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link
Ford should stop hiring people on Visas
Cvs is flooded with visa holders while Americans are loosing jobs and homes. This is insane.
End date for LCC
Feb 6 it’s over. Better be getting your resume together
Circularity and Sourcing, A New Xerox Sustainability Initiative?
All the data collection that supports the initiative is an ongoing matrix submitted for supplier governance reason. Nothing changes with the data. And suddenly they are being reused and presented as a new initiative. This is not any reinvention! Just... — read more