Manager told me today that we need to start coming in a full day 3 days a week instead of 4 hours. I asked if there was an HR policy on hours and manager had no answers except to say this was coming from upper management. The irony is I see many... — read more
Anyone else not even care anymore if they get laid off?
I’m so tired of working here. Already looking for new jobs and waiting for the bonus to hit my deposit so I can leave ASAP….
2024 Layoffs
I’m sure everyone sees the writing on the wall and can smell the toxicity in the air. Employees in the USA will be impacted with layoffs throughout the year. Some of the key dates with large waves of employees begin in Q1, 2024. if you have... — read more
Who’s doing the great walk out 2/3 (after bonus)
There is a lot of banter about “after bonus I am giving notice”. Other than not having a reference for next resume, what are the ramifications of quitting vs. giving 2 weeks notice. Can WF withhold vacation pay outs, stock options, differed comp... — read more
Shoreview MN Downsizing
Cannot confirm, however I heard the document capture teams are being sold off the iron mountain. Does anyone know for sure?
Layoffs will be occurring in 'waves'
I'm aware that based upon the location strategy, there will be layoffs occurring in 'waves' (as they're called) from April 2024 - Oct 2025. Some will be displaced/no backfill, some will be displaced/backfill in core location (no, you don't get to... — read more
Ugh if we get laid off to do we have to get real jobs?
Like jobs where we have to actually work 30+ hours and come in on MLK day and other days that banks take off and no one else does? Also what about my bonus? Will I lose that? That sounds toxic
Oregon Site Closures and Related Impact
Hello all, Like I promised I told you all I'd let you know what's happening and here's the update on the meeting we were called to on short notice (afternoon 1/4) for today 1/9. The long and short of it is: Wells Fargo will be closing all Oregon... — read more
Issue with lump sum severance payout
I am 60 days from when I got approved for lump sum severance payout and only received a portion of it so far. I received only two weeks right after my notice period ended. I just called and the Displacement Rep sounded surprised, then reviewed my... — read more
Anyone know any reporters who would do a fair story
Does anyone know which reporters are worth talking to about exposing fraud with the firm, reporters that actually want to present the facts, not BS from Wells?
Just received a consumer survey for WF
Anyone else? This is on personal email
Any Layoffs Today
This might be the first time in a long time that I don’t see an actual layoff conversation the Tuesday after a payday
Employee Global Survey is not confidential!
Just found out the Employee Global survey we took in August is not confidential as they indicated on the initial survey email. Managers will have access to any employee comments left in the survey. They will not have names associated to them, but if... — read more
Job description changed
My group manages customers in a hub. We are not a customer facing group. Now we must be customer facing inside branches. This is not what we signed up to do. Any other hub affected?
CIB Layoffs?
Does anyone have any info on CIB/CMS layoffs? I can’t seem to get any info on it and well like everyone else, I’m also worried. You never know with wells I guess.
Why do people call it “the firm”
Feels very pretentious like our titles
Question on 401k and annual bonus
Hi I know that the 401k limit was raised to $23k in 2024. I have my deductions set to 10% for the biweekly paychecks (even though they are matching only 6% of it). I see the announcements that typically come about last day to adjust is so and so... — read more
People who take calls on speaker
Fck you. That’s all.
Location strategy to be "firmed up" by April '24
Why am I having trouble believing this? I guess technically, the communication doesn't say that layoffs will end by April, but the grand layoff plan should be finalized by then. Unless the following line means something else: *We expect location... — read more
Relocation
I took a job in the hub. I don’t like in person with customer. Job recently changed to within branch. Any others dealing with this?
How high is a lead BEC
Compare these ranks. Business execution associate Associate Manager Manager Senior BEC Lead BEC Senior manager Senior Lead Bec
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
If the layoffs are slated to be greater than 50 employees at a single location and employers are required to provide 60 days notice, then why are there no WARN notices filed? If I search nationally then I can see one pending for SC, but nothing for... — read more
Lead BECS
Anyone ever feel BECs especially at the Lead to Senior Lead level have an air of arrogance? Why is that?
Town Hall at our site 1/9
A few teams at our contact center site (mostly operations, tech, workforce management) got an invite just yesterday to a town hall with senior leadership at our site. We've never received such short notice for a town hall before. Usually it's a... — read more
Layoffs to resume in February
Usually the Tuesday after payday. However, I'm in HR and was let go this morning. While the decision was made before the holidays, they hung on to me to pick up the work load of all the folks on PTO, but hey at least they didn't make me work a full... — read more
DEI
The DEI initiative is unraveling.
How should I brand myself
I hate my business execution title. Should I brand myself differently when applying so I can leave before getting hit with layoff
Start working on your Rally now
In case of layoff you’ll have a few hundred extra dollars in your HSA. Get every penny you can from this company.
Billings Site
Does anyone have any intel on when the Billings site will be shut down? I am trying to decide if it is worth sticking around for severance.
Looking forward to great job market in 2024
Between anticipated recession and the AI replacement, the job market in 2024 is shaping up to become a nightmare. https://www.newsweek.com/mass-layoffs-happening-2024-hiring-freeze-1855942
Anyone else have “Donation Boxes” appear in their office?
Since mid December, our office has had 4 giant boxes sitting in the hallway with a “Donations” label on them. There are also about 40 plastic bins (the type you’d store Christmas ornaments in) stacked next to them. They have all been completely empty... — read more
Enough is enough
I work with so many passive aggressive and petty people. I would always work fast and respond quickly but you all continued to push. There is no pleasing you. I am done with trying to be cooperative. You have done your fair share of sloppy work... — read more
Wow
Looks like we're going to make it for at least a week in 2024 with no layoffs. Color me shocked.
If you’ve made it thus far and are bonus eligible, is it pretty much guaranteed so long as you’re performing?
Chances of a last wave before bonus and does the 60 day notice maintain your eligibility?
I just wanted a job...
I just wanted a job... Not all the drama, back stabbing, chaos, non leader "Leaders" , inexperienced & abusive middle managers, constant back story of layoffs, outsourcing, etc.
Inconsistently meets requirement
So do managers have to come up with a minimum percentage or quota of inconsistently meets, even if no one on their team is a low performer?
Roanoke VA
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/01/03/wells-fargo-tower-closing-in-downtown-roanoke/