The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers, dealing a blow to a key element of the White House’s plan to address the pandemic as cases resulting from the Omicron... — read more 

anyone else get a HR survey request for the unvax'd within the company?

What do you think is the reason? Is Bny having difficulties filling job reqs because they aren’t remote based?

If your team is understaffed due to people leaving and you have been left for more work, I suggest you ask for a raise or low key threat to leave. 20k bumps have been give to people for staying and still getting overtime…

From Bloomberg news today: Jamie Dimon issued a warning to the vaccine holdouts among JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s staff in New York. “To go to the office you have to be vaxxed and if you aren’t going to get vaxxed you won’t be able to work in that... — read more 

I hope I get the package and then finally some well deserved relief.

Since this site is about layoffs… what’s happening? Last year there were layoffs the 2nd week of January. Any rumors, whisperings odd meetings scheduled for tomorrow?

Citigroup will terminate unvaccinated workers by Jan. 31, a first among Wall Street banks https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/07/citigroup-is-the-first-major-wall-street-bank-to-terminate-unvaccinated-workers.html

When I worked for BNY we had to use external headhunters to attempt to hire anyone remotely qualified. Since I've left BNY HR called me in attempts to set up an interview and didnt realize I was a former employee. The worst HR department I've ever... — read more 

Fox Business news story. Citibank will terminate all non vaxed employees by January 14th

This is new to me. I have been working here for a long time and I have never been under so much pressure as now. Why so much micromanagement? Control and monitoring everything only reduces productivity. Or perhaps that's their goal? To have employees... — read more 

So discriminating against unvaccinated employees isn’t included? Apparently the line that says ‘employment practices are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and appropriate job related standards’ doesn’t apply to the unvaxxed. Guess... — read more 

Do I still get it? I had a full year service last year.

If you expect to see your skills and work ethics appreciated here, think again. BNY Mellon only rewards yes-men and yes-women who do nothing but are experts in brownnosing. If you have no issues with that, you'll do great here. But if you have... — read more 

Crowley has lost his entire firm. So many resignations these past 6 months and even more coming as soon as bonuses hit. If he was a coach they would have cut him by game 2. The fact this has gotten as bad as it is is scary.

Anyone with any information regarding this years routine January layoffs please share as soon as possible.

Since layoffs is the main topic if this site what’s the word on current layofffs? It’s been very quiet in that regard. Just been a lot of posting here about vaccine etc that are getting really off tooic

So many here really have to develop a thicker skin ASAP. The things some of you are complaining about are nothing but a fact of life. This is a job. You do this in exchange for money that helps you survive. Nobody loves their job, other than a... — read more 

Daily notices of someone in the office infected with the Rona. No way I'm coming back to that petri dish anytime soon.

Well it's that time of the year again for this cr---y company if you can even call it a company. Are you on pins and needles wondering if you will make the cut or get cut? Next week will be a year for me and though it was difficult after so many... — read more 

This company is out to grind us up but it also expects - or better yet, demands - our unwavering loyalty. All that while laying us off constantly and treating those who are being let go like dirt. So why in the world should I or anybody else stay... — read more 

Since we all have been working from home for months and the company isn’t flexible with remotely working from a foreign country, I was wondering if any of you pushed their luck and moved abroad without letting anyone know.

Too many people love to blame the bank for all of their problems when they're the ones who are in control of their lives and they're the ones who choose to stay. There are plenty of available jobs right now. If you're unhappy with your current one... — read more 

Getting let go was probably the best thing that happened for me. I quickly found a new job for a lot for money. The culture and stress is so much better. My manager actually knows me and appreciates my work. I recently completed my first performance... — read more 

Just curious who here is having to work on New Year’s Eve? Even though the CEO said we have been given an extra pod holiday, I’m being told that I’ll need to work that day.

Greed has been steering this ship for years. Until that changes, we'll continue to be treated like a cost to be cut and not an asset. And that's why so many employees don't care anymore and will continue to give their minimum. If going above and... — read more 

I have witnessed many of my colleagues leaving BNY Mellon just because of the manager. Better said, because of the inexplicable animosity of their manager towards them. How many more great employees will leave just because they are not among the... — read more 

https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/banking/article256865882.html

I’m curious what anyone has been hearing about this year’s bonus and merit raises. I have some coworkers who believe they’re going to be good this year after almost everyone got no merit last year.

My colleagues are mostly leaving because of higher pay, however, I would be happy to work for less just not to be under so much stress. The amount of work and the pressure have become unbearable. I have to leave. I don't need childish advice to... — read more 

Let's start this year by doing everything right. By hiring actual experts in each role and making sure their managers at least know what their jobs are. Let's promote people based on meritocracy and what's good for the bank. Get rid of the useless... — read more 

What are your New Year’s Resolutions for BNYM and related topics? Moving up? Stay the course? Moving out? Happy with banking?

So many people seem stuck on looking for a new job at another bank. The majority of jobs can be done at other companies in other industries, you don't have to limit yourselves. Let's say you’re in finance. Apply for openings in the finance department... — read more 

I would love to believe what someone here has said that people 55 and older can easily get picked up elsewhere. I'm not so sure about that. That's why I'm afraid of the layoffs that are being talked about more and more. Do most people really think... — read more 

People, every one of you has a set of skills and talents that you need to decide if you're willing to tolerate abuse while getting paid for their use here or taking them somewhere else where pay will come abuse-free. It's all on you. I don't know one... — read more 

Short title says it all. Absolute vile place.

I started back earlier this year and cannot do this anymore.. plus it's no longer in my interest.. I've found a role that's in my interest and company. If I put in my 2 weeks, could my manager decide to let me go earlier? or should I not put in the... — read more 

I changed roles back in June (moved up a salary grade), didn’t receive any training, then my manager and her manager left a few months ago. The group is being run by a consultant. I’ve never worked in such an unorganized role with no structure. I’m... — read more