New CHRO. This will be the person making all the “hard” HR decisions but of course with Rick asking for it. Are there any old guards left?

Been ready to get out for a while. Have a 2nd interview with another company soon and things have been going well. Job matches my experience, I’ve gotten along well with the hiring folks, and it’s a significant pay increase/better experience for my... — read more 

They have a well thoughtout hybrid program, the 3-2 program. They like it. They want us to commit to this so we all come into a vibrant and fun office experience. We will think about our program in mid January, and convert us to to a RTO fiver... — read more 

Directors seem to be the layer we are having the issue with us relaying constructive criticism to the EC. They are the ones retaliating

Why do we keep managers who don’t lead or offer anything of value? It’s frustrating to see how many so-called managers only check on people without contributing anything meaningful themselves. Imagine how much smoother things would run if we cut... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mOWFBip0Wc

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. First year as a contractor, going on year four as an FTE - Grade 58 in STS.

Good luck to those wanting to stay,and good luck to those hoping to get laid off. Either way, we are in crazy times. Take very good care of yourself, and family and friends.

Anyone get redirected to a completely unrelated site upon clicking one of the threads?

I'm hearing reports from different teams that HR is actively running badge swipe details and specifically calling out non-compliance related to RTO. Anyone else hear about this happening with your team? It's unbelievable to me that random employees... — read more 

Wish you had the flexibility to leave at your lunch time and work the rest of the day at home.

Rick has said, in at least 2 Town Halls I attended, that there are "no plans" to change the RTO policy in 2025. He was egged on by Walt in the initial TX townhall in relation to an Amazon RTO question on if we were following suit. I am not sure I... — read more 

There are ppl here saying schwab won't push RTO-5 in January. It's unlikely due to notice needed. But my understanding is that they are working diligently to firm up desks and assignments. Is that going to expedite that plan if RTO-5 is required in... — read more 

Serious question. I know some people will not like to hear this but it must be said. Why do we still need H-1B employees in the US? I agree at one point the US did need people in tech who know how to code. US citizens have since caught up with the... — read more 

Rick Wurster, the freshly crowned CEO of Schwab, is clearly the savior we’ve all been waiting for. With an uncanny ability to solve decades of financial and cultural decay overnight, Rick is undoubtedly going to turn things around with a snap of his... — read more 

Not sure why he's assigned Comms people to come on this forum to pump up his pathetic ego, but I'm not buying it. How about showing with actions that you actually value the employees? I wonder what it would take for Schwab to fire his pathetic a-s... — read more 

While Walt is certainly a great guy, I love the new approach of hearing from Rick and more messaging from him. Definitely gives that personal touch and excited for what is to come under his leadership! While people hate on this board, I thought I... — read more 

Calling all Schwabbies to stand united with me on boycotting the Glint survey to demand change. We all know that there hasn’t been any positive changes implemented from our poor survey feedback. In fact, rather than listen to us they decided to use... — read more 

Around the water cooler someone mentioned head of HR lives and works out of Bahamas. Lists her as telecommute in Dallas but with Eastern time zone. Can anyone confirm?

Unless you are all geared and ready to claw, manipulate, push and overrun up the ladder, that is. If you are here just to work and not interested in climbing up, five years is the maximum before you become so overworked, exhausted and burnt out that... — read more 

Given the current economic climate, which service companies and technology teams do you anticipate being most vulnerable to potential reductions in force?

I am wondering if the stock will drop like last time.

Good lord https://apnews.com/article/td-bank-money-laundering-justice-department-75426a569d40174fd61fa7bc83026176

Hello Fellow Schwultists and Schwervants. After perusing this board for a while and seeing some of the unfiltered perspectives from many of my fellow co-workers, I just wanted to say you are seen and you are heard. While we will be implementing a... — read more 

Customer Service Appreciation recognition is bullsh-t lip service. Free lunch isn’t adding to your paycheck in this economy. Next week things will go back to normal and you’ll be expected to: *serve as an emotional support bear for mediocre FCs who... — read more 

Took getting out to realize that not all workplaces are toxic like Schwab right now. It wasn't always that way, but mergers tend to applify the internal competitiveness. Turns out there are businesses that actually care about their employees being... — read more 

Managers are the ones who have been resistant to change from the start and who wanted RTO as soon as possible. They are the ones who are more concerned with appearances than they are with productivity. They are more focused on control than... — read more 

So, the 5-day RTO is coming back soon, and after a recent meeting I was in, it feels like there's more going on behind the scenes than they're letting on. The messaging about "collaboration" and "culture" feels like smoke and mirrors. The real... — read more 

Hey there, I heard a rumor that Schwab is considering using AI in their migration of Mainframe / Legacy using AI . Does anyone have any insights or confirmation on this? I'm curious to know more about how they plan to leverage AI in this... — read more 

Is Schwab intentionally trying to make life miserable for its employees by withholding previously offered incentives and consistently pushing us to do more with fewer resources? The current leadership seems detached from the needs of the workforce... — read more 

I think yesterday’s Town Hall was great and enjoyed their interactions. Walt has shared some humbling experiences and I admire him for his vulnerability. Rick seems like he does care but his communication people should really work with him on his... — read more 

I can’t listen to anything Rick says, all I can think about is how he holds his hands together like a evil villain

Most of us are back in the office now. Share your experience so far, good or bad. Perhaps we can find camaraderie!

I like how Walt implemented RTO while he never returned to our headquarters (where our CEO should be located) and now after making all of us come back and be miserable he is now leaving. Typical boomer move

Any chance Schwab will offer voluntary separation to older employees? I've been here for 17 years and I'd be more than happy to accept a decent package. If they want to get rid of more people, this would be the best way to do it, in my opinion. Let... — read more 

The old Schwab we loved and knew is dead. We let a wolf into the hen house https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K1cJqB0X_BA&pp=ygUOTWNraW5zZXkgd2VpcmQ%3D

More cost cutting to come. And monetization at any cost - ie short cuts and a lot of risk.

If RTO-5 is possible, how much notice would we get? How much notice was there for RTO 3, and would it be the same? Are they obligated to give notice period ahead of layoffs? There's a lot of speculation. Do we knew when we would know anything about... — read more 

Not what a lot of you want to hear, but it’s coming back. I’m close with the facilities team at my location and they’ve been instructed to prepare for the RTO to at least 4 but probably 5 days a week. From what I’m hearing it would have already... — read more 

The Omaha BM is by far the worst manager of Schwab branches.