#employeerelations

How are exit interviews going today?

by this rate I won't get paid until next year. thanks dell

UK folks are impacted today
Dear friends hope you are ok

I honestly cannot tell if this site is helping me or stressing me out more! I am taking this VSP but stressed my PL will deny it. So until July 15th and we all know for sure, I don’t think I will be able to breathe.

Is anyone else feeling super anxious after accepting the VSP? I know it's ultimately the best choice for my wellbeing, but the decision still feels incredibly stressful as the 7/2 deadline approaches. I'd love to hear from others navigating this!

Does anyone know first hand that was laid off by Centene previously, how long it was before the severance was received? 3 weeks? A month?

I am submitting my VSP today. Nobody is doing anything...leadership out constantly... its joe over. I might be on a generational run right now though... I was lucky and have a final interview for role outside of healthcare... I wont get into the specifics, but I do feel very confident based on all available information, and conversations with the hiring manager. No, its not iron clad, but its enough for me to take the leap and leave. Since I haven't had a bonus the entire time I have worked here.... the VSP would be nice. However, they really don't want anyone to actually be able to take it though. It takes a very particular situation to benefit from the VSP based on all of the restrictions. There is nothing HUMAN about executive's behavior. The lies. The condescending rhetoric. The "transformations." Its bogus and I am over it. I wish everyone the best of luck, truly.

Sometimes, managers facing uncertainty about their own roles may make employee layoff decisions in an effort to protect their position, although the reasons for layoffs are often complex and vary by organization.

From CNBC.com:
Similarly, IBM replaced its HR functions with AI that handled around 94% of routine requests but was unable to meet the other 6%, which included ethical dilemmas. IBM then announced plans to triple its U.S. entry-level hiring across all business units in 2026.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/employers-who-laid-off-workers-for-ai-are-reversing-their-decisions.html

Any word on the teams affected?

Paychex President and CEO John Gibson discussed the current labor market. He shared his insights with 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer. Gibson stated he currently sees no signs of widespread layoffs. He also indicated no signs of an impending recession. His comments reflect a positive outlook on the economic situation.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/06/30/i-see-no-signs-of-layoffs-or-recession-says-paychex-ceo.html

The continued restructuring appears likely to result in significant layoffs. My concern is that experienced leaders with valuable institutional knowledge are being replaced, increasing the risk of poor decision-making and execution. I hope leadership carefully considers the long-term impact on employees, customers, and the business.

6 months?

When FT took back their Customer Service, they left Main Office Services and Customer Operations at FIS. Today, at a BPS Fireside Chat, SVP Ian McCoy and Client Services Manager Sandy Edmunds announced that FT is also taking back MOS and OPs, thereby terminating the ten year contract. Was only able to read the questions in the chat, have not see the recording yet, if there is one. The chat questions involved employees in those functions asking about their futures. The answers were not comforting. Sandy implied that FIS did not understand why the contract was being terminated. It was because they did a sh---y job and impacted FT's relationships with their own clients. She went on to address timing questions by stating that she did not know who the new vendor would be "unless they went behind their backs." That is a stunningly deceptive statement. FIS failed to deliver on every level to meet SLAs or they did a sh---y job whichever anyone prefers. It was shocking to read that. Will see what else can be gleaned unless someone else reading here knows more. Cue up the Mission Impossible theme...

I am based out of St. Paul location in BT business team and was just notified an hour ago. Been with the company for 30 years. They offered 1.5 weeks pay with 26 weeks cap. Any others got notified today?

Microsoft employees who are members of unions represented by the Communications Workers of America spoke out against management and the pending layoffs at the Xbox division today.

https://gamesbeat.com/cwa-represented-workers-at-xbox-criticize-microsoft-management-and-pending-layoffs/

When I tried warning everyone to sell at $270, y’all just told me you were buying more.
I really hope it goes back up for you because I still have $9k in it. But I’m ready to call it a loss.
Stock’s already below $100, we’re getting hit with another round of employee cuts this year (remember the “no more big layoffs” promise?), and Srini keeps bleeding the company dry. Insider selling has been nonstop and the shorts are printing.
Some of us saw this coming months ago. The people who got let go tried to tell you. Now we’re all just watching it burn.
How low we going? $99? $80? Who else is still holding and ready to walk away?

The management keeps promoting people who don't deserve it in any way and they prove how unqualified they are for their position within months. Does that change anything, though? No. I don't have to explain to you how that works out for the rest of us. I hate this place.

I’m curious what conversations are happening across the company. Have your leaders:

• Told you they expect your department to be relatively stable?
• Suggested your area could be significantly impacted?
• Discussed how workload, business need, or performance may factor into future decisions?
• Or are you getting little to no information?

It seems like communication varies dramatically depending on the department, and I’m interested in hearing others’ experiences.

The UK 🇬🇧 is looking like it’s going in the right direction. Share how KD affected your life at bp both the positive and the negative.

With all the restructurings, layoffs, people leaving on their own, we've lost all the knowledgeable managers who cared about both their people and the company (and yes, it's possible). The ones we have left should be shown the door immediately and 3M should try really hard to bring some of those we lost back if this place is to improve in any way.

That genuinely seems to be the plan. I wish I was joking.

Are they actually going to make us wait until August 10th to know if we are still here? That is so far away.

Since this platform is anonymous, are any people leaders willing to share what they know? Just give us what you can without exposing yourself.
How many need to accept VSP to prevent layoffs? Will layoffs hit all business lines?
Seeing post after post about closed-mouthed leaders only adds to the anxiety and frustration.
My direct leader offered some words of encouragement but not much else. Her leader, who usually has lots to say about everything has said nothing worth hearing, just the usual emotionally void attitude and gas lighting us to accept all this as normal.
Leadership is playing numbers games, but these are people's livelihoods. We deserve transparency.

It is BS that we are not provided this information (Separation agreement and general release) so we can make an informed decision. The vsp line is a joke. They pretty much do not answer any questions and refer you back to the question and answered document that was shared.

Look, we know you're monitoring this website. Shoot, it wouldn't be at all surprising if one of your VPs spent half the day refreshing this... or if you paid someone a Store Director's salary to do the same.

So, seriously, just between us: what's your plan?

We all have families, obligations... pets. We're doing our best to support our campuses, support our teams and continue our lives while you keep doing your best to make those things impossible.

So, again...what's your plan?

Asking for a friend.

Rivian Automotive Inc. is launching its R2 SUV deliveries. The company expanded its AT&T 5G partnership for the R2 platform. A new ChargeScape deal integrates Rivian EVs into managed-charging programs. Rivian recently laid off hundreds of service and customer operations staff. Despite these layoffs, Rivian's stock trended up by 6.94%.

https://www.timothysykes.com/news/rivian-automotive-inc-rivn-news-2026_06_29/

iHeartRadio initiated nationwide layoffs affecting Des Moines station KXNO. Several longtime hosts were laid off, prompting host Ken Miller to protest. Trent Condon, who bought his airtime, publicly criticized the corporate layoffs. Condon announced his own departure from KXNO, citing "controversial" comments. Neither iHeartMedia nor KXNO have commented on Condon's exit.

Des Moines, Iowa

https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/iowa-sports-trent-condon-out-kxno-layoffs.html

I worked for Dell for 20 years and I was told that I can't recieve references from management or co workers. Nor can active Dell employees contact me post layoff. Has this happened to others?

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union spoke out against anticipated layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. CWA District 9 vice president Frank Arce confirmed expected job cuts. The union represents over 3,500 Microsoft employees. Microsoft has experienced multiple layoff events since 2022. Union members demand fair severance, internal placement, and protection against AI-driven job losses.

https://gamesbeat.com/cwa-represented-workers-at-xbox-criticize-microsoft-management-and-pending-layoffs/

Seeing how the company has treated our peers that were let go, I can honestly say that I do not care about Verizon and I am at the Director level. Knowing I could be let go at any minute I encourage my teams to be just as indifferent as I am as they could be gone tomorrow too. We are all just here couting our days and cashing our checks while doing the bare minimum until it is our turn. This is the monster Verizon has created which is the vicious cycle that has led to the failure that Verizon is today.

The 8/1/25 email may end up being remembered as one of the most damaging leadership communications in AT&T’s history. Maybe even corporate world history. Not because of one quote, but because of the mindset behind it.

Employees said morale was declining, flexibility mattered, talent was leaving, and five-day RTO was making things worse. Instead of asking why so many people felt the same way, leadership explained why employees were wrong. Feedback was described as “more outliers than we’d like,” and employees were told there “might be a disconnect between you and your current professional choice.”

That response didn’t rebuild trust. It widened the gap between leadership and the workforce.

The issue was never just RTO. It was the message that came with it… when employee feedback conflicts with leadership’s narrative, the feedback not the strategy is what gets questioned.

You can mandate attendance. You can track presence. You can enforce compliance. But you can’t mandate trust, engagement, or belief in the direction of the company and that’s what Stinky is too boneheaded to understand.

Leadership is ultimately measured by results, whether people want to stay, whether top talent wants to join, and whether the company is moving in the right direction. Those are the questions that matter.

Stink is unfit to lead and should resign immediately.

Just for S&Gs, send boss an email, “I’ve deleted the legal hold folders as you’ve directed before turning in my laptop. I think you’ll be safe.”

Well, that's disappointing. Sincerely. Who pushed out next?

Folks, there is no CPM this time for cost cutting

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrkd41n2v9o

Cigna in a year regarding HIH and AI. But like Kumar Galhotra who is the DP Koka equivalent at Ford, they probably will be gone by then with their massive cash payouts.

Got laid off last week after 10 years of work.
My manager joined the regular 1x1 on Tuesday and started reading "the script" . After that, crickets.
My VP, with whom I worked for a number of years, didn't even acknowledge me. So much for all the late night calls and weekend escalations. Not even a private reply to a goodbye email. Meh.

For so many reasons. I actually liked work and thought good company. Worked hard but was ok with that. Now we VSP and your performance doesn’t matter been here 9 years meeting the metric etc great reviews and am now getting the same package as someone who rested on their laurels. So unfair they don’t give a cr-p about us. VSP looks better for them vs layoffs. VSP is u get the extra severance bonus and cobra. Layoff less but maybe just won’t get the extras. Not huge difference. Going with VSP but feeling like I’m signing under duress cuz if we don’t it’s layoffs. The whole thing just su-ks all around

I am sick to my stomach after hearing "more updates to follow in coming weeks" day after day.

While I try hard to not let this BS affect my productivity, it's becoming harder to focus

I see RTO and market based culture really paid off.

On track for back below $20.

Guess Wall-Street isn’t responding as positively to endless layoffs and treating employees like sh-t as they were before.

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