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Where does this Indian hate come from?

This board seems to be 90% open racism. Yes the CEO is Indian, but there are Indian CEOs everywhere in tech. Whats more troubling though is that the vitriol seems to extend to average Indian workers at T-Mobile as well. Having had worked for the company for 25 years, and having to deal with what was then EIT a lot, I always thought they were nice capable workers, usually with young families they brought. When did this vitriol and racism start?

#Culture #Diversity #EmployeeRelations

Rick Rieder’s Commitment to America

With Rick Rieder poised to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, the direction of U.S. economic policy is no longer ambiguous. He has stated repeatedly and publicly that the American job market must be protected and strengthened, and that current interest rate policy has already harmed job creation for American workers. This is a clear signal that domestic employment is now a top national priority.
If BlackRock truly stands by its claim that it “cares about America,” then this moment demands action—not slogans. Corporate patriotism must be reflected in hiring decisions, especially at a time when millions of capable Americans are seeking stable, well-paying jobs.
BlackRock currently employs a substantial number of H-1B visa holders in roles that do not require rare or irreplaceable skills. These are jobs that qualified American workers can and should be doing. Continuing to rely on foreign labor in such roles directly undermines the stated goal of strengthening the U.S. workforce and suppresses opportunities for American citizens.
The conclusion is straightforward: BlackRock should phase out foreign workers in roles Americans can perform and fill those positions with American workers. Anything less is inconsistent with both the priorities articulated by the incoming Federal Reserve Chair and BlackRock’s own claims of commitment to the United States.
If BlackRock wants to be seen as aligned with America’s economic future, it must put American workers first—clearly, deliberately, and immediately.

#AdviceToManagement #Culture #Diversity #EmployeeRelations

Directors who cant spell basic words right

Verizon downfall can be easily summed up. Cant post work emails here but 90% of these foreign born directors (guess what country?) cannot spell basic first grade words right. Do they forget that VZ has gemini built into google workspace for a few years now??? Its as simple as hitting autocorrect. Who is hiring these lazy directors.

End H1Bs now!

#H1B #Hiring #Accountability #Culture #Diversity

Same Old Same...

There’s a particular flavor of workplace dysfunction that thrives in Chicago offices, and it’s the kind everyone pretends isn’t racist, s-xist or classist because they call it “fit” and “professionalism.” But we see it. Who gets promoted. Who gets visibility. Who gets coached. Who gets written up for the same thing someone else gets praised for. HR isn’t confused; they’re complicit! The end! IF you dare say something about the disparities—how certain faces always rise and certain others always plateau—you get the corporate sermon about “opportunities for development” or “taking initiative,” as if the issue is your work ethic and not the rigged ladder. Meanwhile the pay here is an insult with direct deposit. They tell us morale matters, they tell us culture is important, and they host a lunch once a year to prove it. But when people burn out, get vocal, or simply ask for livable raises, suddenly the budget evaporates. Funny how it returns every time a favorite gets bumped up a level.
The worst part is they know morale is low. They’ve known. They’ve done surveys, held town halls, launched committees, ordered branded mugs and stress ba--s. The answer is not a mystery. People are tired of being underpaid, undervalued, and watched like suspects while the chosen few glide. And don’t come at me with the classic “If you don’t like it, leave.” Leave to where? They are all hiring at the same salary and running the same playbook? The whole ecosystem is built on keeping people grateful for scraps while pretending the problem is our attitude. We shouldn’t have to contort ourselves into silence or gratitude to survive a job. We shouldn’t be expected to normalize racism dressed up as “professional readiness” or favoritism dressed up as “high potential.” We shouldn’t be made to feel disposable while being told culture is everything.
Morale doesn’t matter here!!!! People matter here only when they’re useful and only when they look like the archetype leadership already decided on. And I’m tired of the lie that this is just how corporate life works. It doesn’t have to be. They just choose it.

#Diversity #Favoritism #Underpaid #BadMorale #CorporateCulture

Culture can feel overwhelming at times

Not to be all "poor white guy" about it, but it can be difficult at times to be the only wh---y in literally hundreds of Indians in my department. Do they hate me? Sometimes I wonder. Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me or care to understand me. It feels like I'm intruding in the company they created even though I have been here for 18 years. I love Indian culture, but I feel like we need a little diversity over here? Would love to see more Americans in all shapes colors and sizes!

#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

ML Structural and Talent Alignment Concerns Within IT - WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE

There is a growing need to rebuild the IT organization from the ground up. The current structure appears unsustainable, largely due to internal dynamics that prioritize personal networks over objective talent evaluation. When hiring and project assignments are influenced by informal relationships rather than skill, capability, and proven performance, the long‑term stability of the organization is put at risk.
A core issue is the communication gap that arises when teams lack strong, shared comprehension of requirements in English, documentation, and escalation details. Even when individuals speak clearly, English comprehension and interpretation of complex technical or business requirements must be precise. When this breaks down (not clearly communicated), issues are not reported accurately, root causes are misunderstood, and projects drift off course. (This is occurring a lot and people are tired of reporting it)
This is especially critical for AI and advanced technology initiatives. (Ask Google and MS why they laid off AI team sets it is because of comprehension failures) These projects require highly specialized skill sets, rigorous communication, and a culture of accountability. Without the right mix of talent and leadership, these initiatives are likely to struggle or fail.
To succeed, the organization must ensure that:
• Roles are filled based on capability, not personal networks. (Not friends trying to get Greencards or needing a job for H1B placements)
• Project teams are diverse in skill, background, and perspective.
• Communication standards are enforced consistently across all teams. (Half the time most team members are not communicating issues in English to everyone this is where the breakdown is)
• Internal “clubs” or closed circles are dismantled in favor of transparent, merit‑based structures. (This needs to be done)
These observations are not directed at any specific group—they reflect systemic issues that can affect any organization. My goal is simple: I want to see Fiserv succeed, and that requires a strong, well‑structured, and talent‑aligned IT foundation.

#Accountability #Communication #Culture #Diversity #TalentManagement

Verizon Under Investigation for DEI

Company's biggest downfall was implementing DEI in hiring/promotion.

This is what happens when you hire/promote incompetent people just because they are a particular race/ethnicity as opposed to hiring/promoting someone of their merit.

Verizon will be fined millions of $$$ for this and will continue to suffer as you have these people in top positions not knowing nor being qualified for the positions that they are in.

Message to the hire ups and decision makers of Verizon: Hire and promote those who earned it, not because their skin is darker.

#DEI #Diversity #Hiring #Leadership

Big problems coming up for Gainwell

The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, built on the novel use of a federal law meant to punish businesses that cheat the government.

The civil probes are proceeding under the umbrella of the False Claims Act, which has traditionally been used to go after contractors who bill the government for work that was never performed or inflate the cost of services rendered.

Now the Justice Department is embracing the theory that holding a federal contract while still considering diversity when hiring is, in effect, fraud against the government that entitles it to recoup potentially millions of dollars.

#Diversity #Government #Hiring #Investigation

Glad to see changes

Glad to see changes . About time we made an extreme pivot.

  1. 56 percent DEI
  2. Failed macro strategy of increasing price plans when post covid people has lesser disposable income.
    3.Blanket outsourcing without thinking
  3. Open checkbook on failed investments without strategic direction
  4. Failure of chief revenue officers to create organic revenue for the last decade . A
    Few were let go after warming seats for a decade.
  5. Incapable of lobbying with FCC for negotiating on spectrum auctions resulting in paying premium that put VZ in further debt .
  6. Hibernating chief strategy officer. Does anyone remember the name.
#Change #CorporateStrategy #Diversity #Layoffs #Management

Wells Fargo Sued by Ex-Manager Who Said Bank Faked Diversity

Wells Fargo & Co was sued by a former manager who says he was fired for pushing the bank to create a more diverse workforce and objecting to its practice of interviewing minority applicants for jobs that were already filled.

Joseph Bruno claims in the lawsuit filed Thursday he tried for years — and often failed — to persuade the bank’s executives to live up to the company’s stated diversity and inclusion goals.

He was the first person to publicly claim in 2022 that Wells Fargo had been conducting sham interviews of minority candidates. The bank did this, he said, so executives could say they were making concrete efforts to diversify its workforce.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-19/wells-fargo-sued-by-ex-manager-who-said-bank-faked-diversity?embedded-checkout=true

#Diversity #EmployeeLawsuit #EmployeeRelations #Legal

If you're a white, American male at Waters, the gov't want you to report discrimination

"Trump admin urges white men to report discrimination" - AP

"White men who "experienced discrimination" at work based on their race or s-x might be entitled to financial compensation, the US government said."

DEI/Woke leanings of Waters has, in fact, systematically targeted white, male employees.

#Government #DEI #EmployeeRelations #Diversity

It’s good ol’ boy and gal networks not DEI

I keep seeing these comments blaming being laid off and the sorry state of the company on DEI. That wasn’t the case in my experience. In my case there were good ol’ boy networks that took care of their own. You didn’t need to be white or to be a man to be part of the network but it helped. Some individuals were so good at playing this game that they were part of more than one network. They managed to be part of whatever network was ascendant.

Diversity and inclusion was just pretend where I was. Almost everything was just pretend. It would be comical like a parody if it weren’t for the consequences.

With nearly 100,000 employees in many locations, it’s possible that others had a different experience than mine.

#Culture #DEI #Diversity #EmployeeRelations #Layoffs

Exploit the dream

In Tampa or NY it feels like entire teams are dominated by one group, and Indian managers/directors mainly hire and promote people from their own circle. It creates a closed-door environment where others don’t feel they have a fair chance. It’s frustrating and sometimes feels like the American dream is slipping away because opportunities aren’t even accessible to fellow Americans. This is the greatest exploitation in American history.

It feels like some groups and communities tend to form close circles and mainly support people from their own background, and this sometimes extends into workplace dynamics as well. When this happens, it creates an impression of favoritism and makes the environment feel less neutral or inclusiveness. Even from projects to consultants to promoting some one to a director. The biggest exploitation of our dreams.

#Diversity #Favoritism #Inclusion #OfficeCulture

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/at-t-commits-to-ending-dei-programs/ar-AA1RCMNw?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=69304c6bd46044fa8a533101e5611cf6&ei=51

In an FCC filing, the U.S. wireless carrier said, “The legal landscape governing diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and programs has changed. We have closely followed the recent Executive Orders, Supreme Court rulings, and guidance issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and have adjusted our employment and business practices to ensure that they comply with all applicable laws and related requirements, including ending DEI-related policies as described below, not just in name but in substance.”

#Change #Company #DEI #Diversity #Policy

Liberation Day in France

Today marks the end of ExxonMobil's presence in France, with the change in control for all remaining assets owned by US major to North Atlantic. There will only remain a tiny commercial structure with less than 20 employees. Esso France is dead, long live North Atlantic Energies.
Rejoice! This is the end of all the corporate bullsh-t people had to swallow for years (and keep smiling as if they liked it), the end of decisions made from 30'000 ft with limited knowledge (if any) of the local context, the end of dysfunctional organisations, having to deal with the incompetence and carelessness of “service” centers supposed to support you, the end of underinvestment in industrial sites making them more and more challenging to operate etc. etc. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?
To all those in the EM world facing the same prospect (i.e. being dumped by big mamma): DON’T BE AFRAID. There is a world outside the fence of the prisoners' camp... 😀

#ChangeManagement #CorporateCulture #Diversity #EmployeeRelations #Layoffs

SOMETHING TO LOOK INTO

Team of 10....
3 black women, 3 white men, 2 white women, 2 black men....
The 2 white women and the 2 black men were affected in the layoff.....Was this really random??
Also, of the 4 that were layed off, 3 of them are on workforce accommodations due to existing disabilities....Coincidence or not??

#Layoffs #Disability #Diversity