So to the corporate leadership of AT&T… I think the overwhelming majority of employees don’t have any issue with RTO. For those whose jobs really dictate they be in office and working collaborating with others five days also no issues but of course... — read more
5 day RTO: has any C-suite addressed how they are going to handle over-capacity
In these town hall meetings or communication from chain-of-command supervisors addressed how overcapacity at our hub and satellite offices will be handled? Working at either Alpharetta or Lennox locations in Atlanta, we are already playing Hunger... — read more
AT&T CEO John Stankey’s biggest corporate reversal in history rejects former boss Randall Stephenson
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/17/att-ceo-stankeys-biggest-corporate-reversal-in-history-rejects-stephenson.html
Public Sector Town Hall today
With Zee H. said he doesn’t know why employee survey results have not been released yet. Yeah right. The results pointed the finger back at C Suite so they are covering it up. five day RTO starts in January 2025 for FTO people. Discussed... — read more
What is the worst mistake T leadership made?
There are so many to choose from, but for me, it's got to be the disastrous acquisition of Time Warner. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing good came out of it.
Where do you stand on automation?
Is it a way to do more and there’s plenty of work to go around, it’s the future so get on board or get run over, or do you fight it at every turn knowing the end result means you are no longer required?
Starbucks tells workers to quit or come into the office
https://apple.news/AAOQubqkoRA-IUBLYsbGhsg
Will the last ATT employee in St Louis
Please take your downtown headquarters building with you.
Riddle me this:
I like the game of chess but I'm not very good at it because I cannot think 4, 5, or 6 moves ahead in anything. Is it possible, remotely possible, for the architects of the combination of RTO and HUB designations to have forseen the majority of... — read more
Using AT&T insurance even after new job
If I get laid off, and get a new job in a month.. can I continue using insurance from AT&T until it runs out then switch to the new company's insurance?
AT&T announces $1 billion fiber deal with Corning
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-announces-1-billion-fiber-132430597.html
How many days for virtual workers?
If we change to 5 days a week in office, do the virtual workers have to go to office more than the 1 day month originally assigned?
I hate my job
I hate this company and everything about it. I hate being stuck here due to a cr-ppy job market. The only thing I like is that there are always layoffs so there's always a chance that I'll be able to walk away with severance. That's it. That's the... — read more
With the Stank on his way out, McSelfish must support 5 days in office
Which means there is no positive outlook on the future here. Just more of the same old cr-p.
What’s wrong with the culture?
Stankey and others keep saying it’s lack of young talent. Do you think the current actions of the company are attracting young talent or running it away? Do you think young people are being retained by recent actions? I graduated TDP 2 years ago and... — read more
2024 Employee Survey
I wonder when the Employee Survey will come out?
The VP Report
Does anyone know what the report had that John S got? For instance, does anyone know the results like what percentage of employees worked under 4 hours in office?
Thanks Coffee Badgers
I hope the coffee badgers and the 10-2 people are happy- they've managed to get us all moved back to 8 hour office 5 days. I am very bitter that instead of managing the people that took advantage all of us are being punished. On my three days, i am... — read more
St. Louis
While ATT continues it exit from St Louis will they please take their downtown eyesore with them? Use the building as signage into Busch Stadium to advertise that ATT is not a good corporate citizen.
Hidden benefit of 5 days in office.
All of the people in my org who were working to automate our jobs are being affected. These people were the special 10% given permission to work from home because they weren’t near a hub like the rest of us. Now they don’t want to report 5 days a... — read more
St louis Hub relocating. Anybody know which groups are affected? See Link
Anybody know which groups are affected? I know they just moved some Earth City folks to the downtown... — read more
AT&T relocating some jobs from St. Louis to other markets
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/att-relocating-some-jobs-from-st-louis-to-other-markets/
AT&T and Verizon cut 5,100 more jobs as AI fears grow
https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/at&t-and-verizon-cut-5,100-jobs-as-ai-fears-grow-
RTO 1/1/25 and 8 hours in office
Regarding this comment in other thread. “ They have implemented new software to track connected hours, hours connected in the office vs hours connected outside the office, etc.” Does anyone know what they are using to track this? Is this what all... — read more
AT&T Exit Interview
You have the opportunity to leave constructive comments during your exit interview. What would be your summary of your experience while working at AT&T?
Relocating to a Hub
I've been at a designated hub location for almost 7 years and was not directly impacted. I know I would leave if told to relocate even if my relocation expense was covered by the company. There would still be too much uncertainty. Are there a... — read more
AT&T Employees failing to report to assigned location
Should AT&T employees refusing to report to their assigned work location receive severance pay, or instead be terminated outright with loss of all benefits?
Retail store
I am an employee of this company working on the landline side of the company. Recently I was in a Retail Store with my wife upgrading my iPhone. The sales rep was awesome in her job for sure. So after deciding our devices etc she stated she would be... — read more
So if I live in Waycross, GA and my “office” is in Atlanta almost 4 hours away one way, what would the RTO suggest I do?
I would like real answers from already affected people, not just guesses or opinions.
Was ATT targeted?
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE FBI AND CISA ON PRC ACTIVITY TARGETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS The U.S. Government is investigating the unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the Peoples Republic of... — read more
Empty Office Fridays - Ending Soon
Very few employees are in my hub office this afterboon. It is like this every week. Mondays and Fridays are going to look very different next year.
More rumors about downsizing to 60 000 or less
If this is true, then it’s definitely time to look for other opportunities. I mean, if you haven’t started already. Not that the target number is shocking or anything. It’s all about dividends and bonuses for as long as there’s party. What will... — read more
Will HR modify the severance packages in 2025?
Will HR change the severance to a much smaller amount in 2025?
Question about PTO when resigning
For management, is your remaining PTO for the year paid out or is it lost?
OH YEAH
Atlas roll out in the WEST. How bad is it?
FTO vs. NFTO
Anyone know what the difference is between an NFTO and FTO indicator? I've only seen this on moose calendars but I just know mine has changed. Curious if there is a list of what all the indicators mean somewhere.
Thank You RTO
Laptop and Emails closing down early and not opening back up until Monday Morning. What a feeling it is to not care about this place or the tool sheds that run it. I have deadlines to be sure, but this guy right here will not be working on MY... — read more
The angst is unnecessary
I've been doing 5 days in the office for about 10 months. These 5 days were not mandated, and I do take advantage of WFH when I need to. I wasn't thrilled with returning, but for me it wasn't a huge deal. I live roughly 5 minutes away from my office... — read more
I'm more worried about layoffs
Do I want to RTO? He-l no. But between that and being laid off, sadly, I'd take RTO. I am happy for those of you who can afford to lose your job over this. I'm glad you have an option of not complying and risking it all. I don't have that option. So... — read more