Why isn't our manager the one who gets to decide who gets let go from our team? Who knows better than her who is an asset and who deserves to be let go? People who make these decisions are only guided by numbers and we end up losing great people... — read more 

I'm sending out my resumes but in the meantime I'm wondering if these layoffs are really necessary for CS or if they could have been avoided?

I’ve heard through the grapevine now from multiple sources that managers are getting their numbers & how many need to get cut. Not sure yet on timing, but sounds like after TG3. Most departments impacted, including the BN.

I unfortunately do not get along with my manager and was planning to put in my notice before layoffs were announced. I'm in a department/team that feels ripe for layoffs, and I'm wondering if I could negotiate a higher severance package if I... — read more 

Is there any information available regarding whether they will include vacation and sick time in the severance pay? I'm curious about how they handle accrued time off, and depending on their approach, should I keep my accrued hours or start using... — read more 

According to ExpressVPN, uncertainty and unease about what employees are doing is the primary reason employers are interested in surveillance. In a January 2021 study, 57% of bosses said they don’t trust their employees to work without in-person... — read more 

I'd love to hear your thoughts today, even if it's just a one-word response. What do you think about the possibility of layoffs happening after TG and before RTO, specifically during the first week of September? Do you agree or disagree? #anxious... — read more 

Everything the company has been doing in the past few months has been ki-ling my motivation and I know I'm far from the only one. Many companies have failed because their employees simply didn't care anymore and it looks like we might be next on the... — read more 

The back-to-office backfire: Companies ending WFH perks lose out on top talent, who view flexible work as equivalent to an 8% raise August 6... — read more 

I have seen welcome aboard announcements recently for new hires. Why in the he-l would Schwab be hiring right now in the face of layoffs??

So just wondering. Does anyone have a “total count”

Has anyone heard about any layoffs in SWA or other advice roles? They are projecting that this area of the business will be a long term revenue generator, and have said that advice solutions is going to be their focus for the future. Unless I’m... — read more 

Wouldn’t HR know what groups are being targeted for layoffs? Why is no one from HR speaking up?

https://riabiz.com/a/2020/3/19/under-withering-staff-pressure-walt-bettinger-course-corrects-to-shut-all-schwab-branches-and-to-let-charles-schwab-corp-non-branch-employees-work-from-home

Schwab used to be a wonderful place to work when Chuck ran the company. We knew he cared about us as employees. That made me want to work so much harder for him. Today things are much different. Yes, we are upset about RTO and layoffs but that is not... — read more 

https://fortune.com/2023/03/02/forced-return-office-fueling-rise-labor-unions-careers-gleb-tsipursky/ “It is time for employers to recognize the value of remote work and create hybrid or remote work arrangements with their employees to meet the... — read more 

The environment su-ks. Obviously. I’m an SME for a very specialized niche product in STS, with over 15+ years experience. Honestly after all the talk of layoffs. Some of us feel that our group of onshore developers are safe- due to the nature of... — read more 

I’m wondering if leaders would know by now who is getting cut. Can anyone level 60 or higher confirm?

What’s the max for level 57? Westlake. Also I feel like I’m up there just from what I am seeing other 57/58’s post. Kind of sounds like a crazy conspiracy - but yea.

It is interesting that there are also those who, due to fear of getting laid off, work more than ever, thinking that it will make a difference. I wonder how they manage to focus on work in such a tense atmosphere?

Would it be from direct mgr, MD, etc? Would it be a meeting including others or just a 1 on 1? At my previous job we had a large group meeting with someone from HR who walked us through a power point. But I am guessing it is different here.

My manger starts acting a little secretive after the layoff announcement..he used to include me in all emails and communication from the business partners or technology teams..now all of a sudden he stops doing that..is it his insecurities with the... — read more 

Hello everyone, This post is to encourage everyone who is fearful they will not be able to get a medical exception to keep pursuing this option, even if you've initially received a rejection from your doctor. Did you know that a legitimate, ADA... — read more 

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/why-backdoor-layoffs-can-easily-backfire.aspx

I want some employees who are against remote work to please explain why you have this stance. I get it why people want to work in office but when your are against the rest of us working remotely I don’t get it. Also, I would like to see the ages of... — read more 

Inspired by the other post I saw on here from earlier. My partner and I both work in Marketing and are curious of job level and salary. Thank you in advance.

https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/amazon-exec-says-in-office-work-is-better-research-paints-different-picture

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/point-no-return-australians-fight-right-work-home-permanently-2023-08-01/

Fri Aug 4

Haha! That survey must have taken place earlier in the year…… am I right?! This is laughable.

I'm not hearing of any in my org today

I'm a campus hire from pandemic era so pardon my ignorance but why do we need both President and CEO. What is that President can do but CEO is not able too? isn't that like more than $10m savings right away.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/now-finding-damaging-results-mandated-095555463.html

Did anyone see any Scrum Masters get laid off this week? Yesterday it was explained that a Scrum Master is gone and while it was said that they don't "think" it's related to position eliminations, I'm not convinced as said individual is not a job... — read more 

I have heard that this week's layoffs are separate from those coming, announced 2 weeks ago. This week's were part of the 'original' plan, not this new one. This would explain why they weren't so much management focused.

So I asked direct questions today about the RTO situation. The only thing the email said was “inaccurate timesheets are cause for termination”. All the info on MyHR is about the old (now seeking glorious!) policy. The “deal” supposedly is that if you... — read more 

While I have you guys here, wondering how much people make depending on your level? Sr. Specialist vs manager vs senior manager vs director?

Ah yes. For those level 56-58 that are MD’s Congrats to anyone that bought that bullsh1t!

This is the weirdest layoff approach I have ever seen. Its like a very sloooow hatchet job. We will be dead from anxiety before we can cash the severance.

What happens to u vested RSUs if you are laid off? Do we loose them or do we get them as part of severance package?