What does it say about a company when an employee with nearly twenty years of service is actively hoping to be laid off? That's the situation I find myself in now. I've given this place my all for almost two decades, and the best outcome I can... — read more 

Moral is so bad and everyone is so miserable that i fight to log on and stay on daily. This has to be intentional by these mo--ns running this place into the ground. Holding out as long as possible because of the pay and the fact so many are... — read more 

America is at a breaking point and we all feel it. My heart goes out to my fellow employees living through these times, lord knows our employer isnt helping things. Pray for peace and less corporate headcount savings.

I keep hearing that some directors are coming to Pittsburgh for some announcements. I know of two manager directors that are coming from the UK and India. A couple of other managers coming from other US locations. Does anyone know whats going on?

Anyone heard about any upcoming oriskany layoffs? Thought everyone was supposed to be gone last year.

What are people getting in the latest rounds?

As a people manager (UK) I have a low paid top performing team member, who is expected to be promoted next week, however her new salary increase looks miserable. If she gets offered a new job external for more money (which she can prob get easily)... — read more 

Has anyone had luck with attorneys to reclaim severance or bonus? If you're interested in speaking to a reporter, reach out to: sabrina.kharrazi@ft.com

Anyone else still not receive their severance offer? Was let go in early December and have still heard nothing. Really frustrating as I can’t stay unemployment until I know what I’m getting.

When investors realize this company was not reborn, but callously dismembered like Hannibal Lector victim leaving nothing but employee ill-will, it will be too late. Eliza is a solution seeking a problem, all gains falsely propped up through a... — read more 

Eliza™—the AI mascot of workforce reduction—just completed her annual performance review, and the results are shocking to absolutely no one. Despite eliminating 400 jobs before lunch and auto‑generating three “We value our people” emails, she was... — read more 

Sending out an email on Dec 22nd that requires action by Dec 31st that impacts your compensation is a communication miss that should result in your immediate termination.

I left the company not long ago, and it was completely my choice. The deciding factor for me was management. It wasn't just my direct manager, the problems with poor performance and a total lack of clear direction went up at least three levels above... — read more 

Ever wonder what it feels like to work inside a corporation that’s shrinking, expanding, consolidating, offshoring, rebranding, cost‑optimizing, culture‑eroding, “thriving together,” recharging, refreshing, and “strategically transforming” all at... — read more 

Other than a lot of buzzwords, what the he-l does it actually mean?

There was a big meeting aboud new practice for delivery combining all SM, SL , RTE and STE across BNy in to one practice...have anyone heard latest on it.

There are so many enablers on my team and so much ridiculous office politics that bad behavior seems encouraged. Previous managers weren’t much better, and overall competence has been lacking. How these people keep getting hired and promoted is... — read more 

If out on maternity leave is your manager required to connect with you to communicate bonus numbers before the payout? Has anyone experienced a similar scenario?

Joined BNY as a senior associate full stack developer in the collateral area in February. My recruiter told me bonuses at that level are around 10%. My VP coworker said she gets 10%. I've seen some posts saying because I got 10 RSUs in... — read more 

Welcome to BNY Mellon, the corporate funhouse where the future is offshored, the present is gaslit, and the past has been quietly escorted out under a PIP engineered by someone who couldn’t explain your job if their bonus depended on it. If you’ve... — read more 

Where do ethical concerns at this firm end up in leadership - seeking a name that isnt RV. There are insidious tactics being applied to domestic employees at this time which will have prolific downstream consequences. There is proof abound certain... — read more 

Does any manager know the bonus numbers this year? More or less the same as last year?

Why even bother wasting PTO? I consistently never take off during this time of year and also never care to do much other than move my mouse.

Now they've graduated to firing people and forcing everybody out without severance by creating a toxic atmosphere that nobody with any options wants to stick around for. Those who were laid off with severance were among the lucky ones, if you ask me. — read more 

What were the ratings exceeds, meets and what else?

I have hit all my goals and performance metrics, and still receive a partial meets. Which put me on a PIP. Is a PIP just a way for the company to let someone go without giving them a package, like they did in the past when it was a layoff? Has... — read more 

It's not by choice, trust me. There are a few good reasons why some of us are still here. The job market is tough right now, so it's not as if it's so easy to leave. Having a job, any job, is a big deal. I also appreciate the health benefits because... — read more 

The ones that may not be happy with their bonus this year will be getting a consolation prize of Monistat 1. Hey, it could be the 7 day version, FFS. How many lived below their means and invested wisely, planning for life circumstances and natural... — read more 

I don't understand what anyone will achieve by reducing work from anywhere days from 10 to 8. Like wtf company will benefit from extra 2 days a year in office work. Like it's not even vacation just wfa. It's just feels like RV personal hate for all... — read more 

do analysts get a bonus? anyone have any insight?

My direct manager got promoted with zero training and no real leadership skills. I was micromanaged on minor tasks, while big project decisions went unchecked. Communication always felt passive-aggressive, and any mistake I made got used against me... — read more 

If you got a bs rating from them altering them, did you file a complaint with hr or anywhere else? Just curious if everyone is going to let them get away with it or hang them out to dry

When are the promotions announced typically? Both with your manager and/or team and then also within your LOB? When is the year end comp (Bonus/Raises) typically announced.

The overall atmosphere, the way teams are managed, and the direction from the top just keep declining. There's no big, single event to point to, but the slow grind of it all is wearing. You notice it in every new policy and in every decision that... — read more 

I had two stints at BNY. My first time around, I worked 25 years. Got laid off shortly before COVID set in. Got hired back a couple years later and worked there for another 5 years in a WFH role. I was let go again about two months ago. Let's... — read more 

Relocation is insanely costly these days, and the chances of keeping your job after uprooting yourself and your family are extremely low. It’s just another attrition tactic. Refusing to relocate plays into leadership’s hands, but going along with it... — read more 

Can anyone explain the current status of this? It is still stated as a working arrangement, but have people on it had to move to 4 days? Also, if you were on agile flex but a people manager, do you have to do 4 days or is agile flex still an option?

Cork, Liverpool, Poole how are you doing? Any updates on when offices expect to close? Are any of you offered BAH contracts or relocation? Wexford employees who are now BAH, did you get a new BAH contract where it says you may have to return to... — read more