#allhands

ALL HANDS EMAIL:

The most interesting part of this email isn't that leadership changed the name from "First Friday" to "All Hands." It's the wording itself: "We'll discuss where we're headed, how we'll win, and how we'll work together to get there." That's a great message for a company that's apparently still trying to figure out where it's headed.

Think about that for a minute. Five months ago we were told the new structure was the result of months of planning, analysis, research, modeling, workshops, consultant input, and executive alignment. We were told there was a strategy. We were told there was a roadmap. We were told this was the answer.

Now we're being told we're going to discuss where we're headed.

Those are two very different things.

If leadership had confidence in the structure, we'd be talking about execution. If leadership had confidence in the strategy, we'd be talking about results. If leadership had confidence in the decisions made over the past several months, we'd be talking about growth, adoption gains, customer wins, and operational improvements.

Instead, we're still talking about direction.

That's what should concern employees.

The most successful organizations I've been part of didn't spend this much time explaining themselves. They spent their time supporting customers, developing products, empowering employees, and producing measurable results. The results told the story. The results created alignment.

Here, it feels like the opposite. Constant explanations. Constant repositioning. Constant alignment meetings. Constant reminders about the strategy.

At some point, employees start asking a simple question:

If the strategy is working, why does it need so much explaining?

The reality is that trust isn't built through presentations. Trust isn't built through slogans. Trust isn't built through renamed meetings.

Trust is built when leadership's predictions become reality.

Unfortunately, many of the predictions made around the May reorganization have not matched what employees are experiencing on the ground. That's why skepticism continues to grow. Not because employees are resistant to change, but because they've spent months watching reality diverge from what they were promised.

The challenge leadership faces today isn't convincing people that we'll win. The challenge is convincing people that the people making the decisions actually understand why so many of the previous decisions haven't produced the outcomes they expected.

Because at some point, employees stop evaluating presentations and start evaluating results.

And that's where the real conversation begins.

Help... Cengage is sinking!

Apparently the chat comments are disabiled arr we in Big Brother Utopia or what? I joined late did anyone reference restructuring or or reorganization?

Every call is about AI and how it’s not replacing our jobs, just our tasks or how it’s not doing our job better, just making us more efficient.

It’s the same thing every call. Don’t we have other things to talk about that are more important?

So Dan's been here a Year... can anyone provide top 3 goals/strategies that is being implemented for Culture change?

I sit through All Hands and leave clueless.

Sampath at least repeated each session.

Strayer University must not of taught that to Directors.

Just update for everyone, from today's industries townhall:

No news confirming focal, hikes or promotions, but it is being reviewed.
This was asked multiple times in the Q&A with the same response.

No clear "no" on future restructuring. Oracle will aggressively keep up with the changing landscape of AI and how they are structured to delivery efficiently will continually be evaluated.
This was asked multiple times in the Q&A.

New Executive Vice President ,could not even understand him .Video had to have this brother under subtitles .Lowe's future is bright .boogaloo ja bo

Anyone else see the invite for the All Hands on October 29th? Do we think that is when more layoffs will be announced?

They’re deleting questions they don’t want to deal with. What’s the point of participating?

It has already started. People are dropping like flies in India, just vanishing from the office and address book. In Palo Alto, directors have been presented with a list of names in a closed-door meeting last week, but lower-level managers know nothing.

Here's what I think about the US timing:

We have an all-hands on Wednesday. They will probably say something about job cuts.

Our dictator-in-chief will swing by for his "Coffin Talk" on Thursday. He will do his normal routine about profits, AI, and money, and avoid the subject of job cuts unless asked. Then he will neither accept nor deny (typical Hoc).

After he flies back to Castle Dracula, the US layoffs will begin on Friday ( 9/11 of all days) though anaonomous 9am zoom meetings.

This will likely be a rolling layoff through the fall until December.... after that, we will get the regular smaller-scale cuts through 2027.

Good luck everyone... God be with you.

Bell labs head (G.P.) announced that there will have 40% reduction in the whole Bell Labs, and only 6 research centres will be kept. He said these numbers are accidentally sent out to all Bell Labs researcher in a ppt, and he refused to make any explanation on these numbers. Once people asking about the discontinued Network Systems Research lab, no comments and no responsibilities but still blablabla on AI-based research. One of the most chaotic All hands in Bell Labs.

The head of Bell Labs (G.P.) announced that the lab would lay off 40% of its staff, retaining only six research centers. He claimed these figures were mistakenly sent to all Bell Labs researchers in a PowerPoint presentation and refused to offer any explanation. When asked about the disbanded Network Systems Research Lab, he neither responded directly nor took any responsibility, yet continued to discuss how AI could be used research blablabla.
This was the most chaotic all hands meeting in Bell Labs' history.

Sadly but Marcus Weldon is correct on what the new TAO is doing:
https://www.lightreading.com/business-transformation/nokia-s-former-cto-rages-at-shocking-bell-labs-cuts

Who knows what will be shared? None of it will be true, but it will be interesting.

The Commercial Central Area did not show up in FY26. New Area and Operation Leaders are needed. The other areas have their act together based on all the accolades they received.

What did everyone think about Ryan saying layoffs are now part of the “new normal” and to expect them going forward?

Confirmed at a Verizon Connect all hands by HR. Level up is coming in November.

So hopefully this means a slow down on the layoff front at least for a time.

Is anyone going in person to the technology all hands going to ask the tough questions?

So what are we expecting? Delaying a week for an all hands, maybe layoffs on the 14th

Our VP on infrastructure in BTS was let go yesterday. We have an all hands call this afternoon, I'm assuming to learn about a reorg.

Anyone here that was on it?

I wasn’t able to join. What was shared on the call?

No communication no clear updates and Jennifer is no where to be seen apart from a low impact appearance on an all hands with a teleprompter.

Is this really good enough?

“In the next two weeks”

Read the email. It’s in writing.

The layoff news seems to be spreading rapidly now, it'd be great if we could all spam the All Hands meeting chat asking about the layoffs in the news opposed to asking about coffee.

She came off as a complete mo--n at the all-hands this morning. WTF is she tasked with?

Out of 30 or so AVP, VP, SVP on the org chart there is a single non-Indian. Just one. They talked for an hour mostly about AI with little specifics about the plan. Answered a QA about rebadging and gave a 3 minute non-answer.

I have pretty much walked all floors in both buildings in my location and know the parking situation (straight to the 4th floor if you arrive after 7:30) and they are 80% occupied. So, HR communicating about other regions full time RTO schedule coming later in the year is pure BS. Don't shoot the messenger, I am just reporting what I see on the ground.

I don't think there are so many phones per region (60% of total strength) that they'll be able to fit all of us. I don't see any construction or acquisition possible where we are located. So, just a lot of puffery tbh. Anyway, latest all hands for one of the BU's said the schedule is coming next week. So, I might be proven wrong in 2 days.

Enjoy your weekend.

RTO?
Outsourcing to India??
OVERALL CULTURE?
LAY OFFS?
ANGRY STAKEHOLDERS??!?

Whats on everyones cards lol

Would the all hands on Aug about layoff? or what

Anyone else get this invite for 3:30pm eastern? Is it an all clear or doom?

In the All Hands yesterday Niraj confirmed expansion of physical stores to the UK. They're actively seeking out their first location.

He also stated that they are committed to UK, Ireland and Canada with a strengthening market share in those regions.

Obviously there are no guarantees in business but it was a nice rebuke of that "Something Big Brewing" poster on 15th June.

Call is going on now. Add your impressions of the call. 🍿

I can't believe anyone is falling for the "I got notified today!!" bullsh-t. You literally saw a massive layoff in November.

Just a refresher - 15 minute meeting scheduled the morning of by your leader, over around 11, all hands for the survivors. No meeting invite goes out for the all hands, you just get a ping with the link (or at least that's how it went in my department).

Anyone who says they know they're getting laid off as early as today is a liar and nobody with any actual knowledge is going to post it here. You will know Thursday. Period.

After reading through the RMC business line thread, the upcoming Tech all staff call on Friday the 17th with its provide strategic updates and offer other important and timely news you need to know sounds ominous. They will probably give out the hubs that all remote employees will need to relocate into and talk about the second GCC coming up in Hyderabad. Anyone know anything?

HT crew what are your thoughts on day 1? Did you attend a launch “party”? I wish every townhall was like this? Oh wait. We have no money. Aerospace took it all.

Org has maybe 1 all-hands per year... only other times have been post RIF. Seems suspicious with the 7/16 rumor floating.

This is just the most abysmal technical leadership from a cio I've ever seen at any company in a long career. Every word out of his mouth is cringe. This dip sh-t makes even good leaders like jen or olimpia look useless. Who the f makes these slides for our leaders, I'd be embarrassed to present these as a b2.

Previous cio had his flaws too but current guy has zero redeeming characteristics. Look at how pepsico it is leading in AI now that he's gone.

Ftlog p&g ditch this clown

A pointless organisation (GVS)
Led by a pointless guy (JP)
An all hands that should have been an email. Cringe worthy fake enthusiasm, as a business do better no one cares about his favourite food, Greece or any statue

We deserve terrible leaders when we ask terrible questions

I'm curious what type of communication was sent to employees about the exit and new CEO. Hopefully they have an all hands and give reassurance.

if the new guy schedules an all-hands this week And includes at least some assurances that he’ll treat us like actual human beings, there’s a chance he could be a good leader.
If he doesn’t, then he’s an axe man who wants to get rid of as many of us as possible

Just curious how many people are asking hard questions which don't get answered. I know I keep posting things, but since they are difficult, they aren't answered even if no other questions are out there and there is time to answer them.

We all know that NetApp gatekeeps questions, I'm just wondering how much.

Similarly with Survey's everything is always in the 70's 80's but looking through the comments shows a vastly different picture.

They have been pushing team members in the most recent all hands meetings to take their PTO and time off. I have never heard such a push for this from leaders. I have been with the company over 7 years now, and there’s never been mention of taking your PTO like this.

So, take your PTO NOW before you lose it to this transition.

Bumping this for important info, the OP is @a2+1ksqvmzt4.

A new RIF appears to be in the works. VPs and above are holding all-hands meetings with Samantha at The Ridge in mid-July. With the ongoing Frontier integration, major reorganizations are expected, along with anticipated RIF activity beginning in Q4. This is expected to be a significant shake-up affecting employees across all bands.