#policy

When we were told that they were cutting out some of our PTO,VTO, 401K and holidays to allign to the industry standard, I asked myself why are we not LEADING the industry standard. That is how quality staff is retained and businesses grow.

Have to start going into office 4x a week min 6 hours a day starting 1/1/26. Talk about id--tic.

If we’re not opting in do we opt out or just leave it and not sign anything?

Did Humana just send an email acti by like positive changes were made and they basically hacked many of our benefits? This company has become a joke.

Is this another cost-cutting move by the bean counters at corporate?

Can’t wait to see what cost-cutting moves they make with the health insurance open-enrollment next month.

How does this apply? I know of several people getting a referral added to their monthly goal, for just that. How is that right? Any CWP people who can share?

“At times, when team members take leave or mention personal commitments, it can be perceived as reduced loyalty to the firm. Having a culture where taking leave is seen as normal would improve trust and morale.”
“Sometimes growth opportunities feel tied to whether a manager believes a team member might stay long-term, rather than transparent performance criteria. Clearer promotion guidance would help remove that perception.”
“There is a sense that career development discussions are limited, and focus is more on delivery and job continuity. More open conversations about growth and promotions would help to employees below D level”

Are these going away at the first of the year?

I am asking as a “ Care Navigator “… nurse with tons of clinical experience… working with CW who the h$ll are our leaders? Why aren’t they front and center? And why are we not eligible for ERP because our opinions do not matter. We are working our butts off … for what?? I would love to take the ERP and be done! That being said, I would not let my dog be treated by ANYONE at Centerwell!

With everything going on with H1Bs and talks about an outsourcing tax has BNY thought about focusing more on hiring in the US?

The tax itself seems unlikely, but it still is going to influence the amount of outsourcing a company does. Can’t have all experts abroad and get hit with a massive tax bill because you have no experts in the US.

By Emily Chow and Marwa Rashad
September 9, 2025

• Exxon Mobil targets new LNG markets in Asia Pacific, Africa, Latam

• LNG-fueled trucks and marine vessels are massive growth areas in China

• Exxon dismisses LNG oversupply concerns, expects demand to meet new supply

First LNG from Sabine Pass Train 1 seen around year-end

MILAN, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), expects strong growth in demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in China, driven by transport and marine sectors, and sees rising opportunities in new markets across Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America, a senior company executive told Reuters on Tuesday.

China, the world's largest LNG importer, signed deals on September 2 to boost gas supply through the existing Power of Siberia pipeline and to build the Power of Siberia 2, raising concerns in that this could displace China's appetite for imported LNG.

What will the AM merchandisers job be and responsibilities be once the freight flow team starts ?

Thoughts on if this would derail outsourcing work?

"The bill, introduced on Friday and known as the "Halting International Relocation of Employment Act" or "HIRE Act," creates a 25% tax on "outsourcing payments" which are defined as any money paid by a U.S. company or taxpayer to a foreign person whose work benefits U.S. consumers.

The bill also includes anti-abuse language to prevent tax avoidance via U.S. territories and requires U.S. firms to fully disclose all outsourcing payments and contracts. Companies will also be prohibited from deducting any outsourcing payments." From https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-drops-hammer-companies-shipping-jobs-overseas-crucial-bill.amp

I mean if you truly want to be on safe turf just relocate and follow all the rules to the T. Actual work? - do as little of it as possible until you reach the exit sign.

Lol TAC will be expected to cover weekends as required without getting extra pay. TAC engineers are losing their mind.

The energy department said wind and solar capacity is ‘worthless’ without sunlight or wind. Elon Musk reminds DoE about batteries: ‘Um… hello?’

for anyone working on the customer service side and taking phone calls or working as an OE, starting this month they are making impossible to meet metrics mandatory, you need a 90%+ adherence rate, and all your survey statistics from members need to be above 90%

If a single metric or survey statistic is not meeting, you will be sent to the office at least 2x a week, if more than one is not meeting or you do not get it fixed within a month, its 5x a week.

Also, if a single member calls in and their inquiry is not resolved, you need to go into the office 2x a week.

The analysis and expectations from WFM are that the peak season will not be peak at all and barely anyone will be calling in due to how many people are leaving all plans across the board, they want people to quit because they know that people are not at fault when members give everyone bad surveys but they force them to go into the office anyway. Tons of time off is still being offered because they have far more agents than demand and it keeps getting worse.

It can only hurt you!

scoop: Microsoft has just announced a return to office policy. Three days in the office will soon be the new norm for Microsoft employees in late February. "This update is not about reducing headcount," says Microsoft's chief people officer.

https://www.theverge.com/report/774414/microsoft-return-to-office-policy-announcement

If you agree post it.

I’m hearing rumblings that we are moving to a 4 days in office. Is it true and do you think it’s for a short period of time

https://www.businessinsider.com/nbcu-severance-package-details-rto-mandate-four-days-week-memo-2025-9

Does anyone know if you receive it as one lump sum or bi-weekly for the duration of your severance?

So, lost my position October 2024. Su-ks, but adapted. New banks wants you in office 5x/week. Trying to be diplomatic, but COVID is done. For those of you who concerned about returning to office, you can whine, but most are doing it (https://www.startribune.com/target-downtown-minneapolis-office/601470398). If you don’t like it, leave, but you are gripping on the inevitable. Your return to office, while you are being paid full time, is inevitable

Before signing and agreeing the opt-in agreement, please make sure you fully read and understand what you are signing, particularly the part about basic severance and offset policy when you find new employment during the sev period.

NBC Universal just issued out a 4-Day RTO mandate starting in January, so those starting to do their job search will likely face similar challenges as more companies require RTO.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nbcuniversal-rto-order-four-days-week-memo-paramount-amazon-microsoft-2025-9

https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-end-of-dsl-traditional-home-phone-att-gains-fcc-approval-shut-down-its-copper-dsl-phone-service-in-more-areas/

Did anyone else get a final written warning after taking maternity leave, being sick, or vacation this summer? Or even after being told to stay away because there were no desks?

A new low for Ford.

If you are a HBA - time is limited. Going forward in office roles are preferred and HBA roles will only be allowed to apply internally if approved by ELT. What a terrible experience for those of us who were hired as HBA. I would’ve stayed with my prior company had I known this would be the direction. The opportunities for HBA are gone.

What typically happens if you fall below attendance model first time? Do you get put on a naughty list?

Is there anyone who can confirm whether CRG will adopt a four-day work week starting in January, as we have heard from other business units? I know some Markets are in 4 days but will this mandatory for all others?

From the new rating scale, what do you need for a promotion on scale of 1-5. My manager is telling me he can promote team members on met (3) but I heard from reliable sources only if they get 1 or 2 can be promoted. Does anyone know the correct answer?

https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/new-moreno-bill-would-crack-down-on-outsourcing-fund-american-workers/

Congratulations DW! What a genius…

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/is-donald-trump-looking-to-block-it-outsourcing-to-india-laura-loomer-reveals/amp-11757166244798.html

What is the severance policy and payout for employees with less than 5 years of service?

www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-drops-hammer-companies-shipping-jobs-overseas-crucial-bill.amp

https://www.tmonews.com/2025/09/t-mobiles-app-policy-backfires-as-workers-fight-back-with-penny-trick/

I guess all those Indian contractors that wrote the t-life app will get a bonus. While those who work in the stores get sc--wed.

Halting International Relocation of Employment Act or "HIRE Act" has potential to add a 25% surcharge on outsourced labor. Companies also can no longer deduct those payments for a tax advantage. The Act has to pass but could signal massive changes for companies like Elevance.

During a town hall El Jefe let the cat out of the bag – NCRV is making less money than it is spending so the reduction last week was necessary. He did say he was looking forward with excitement – most likely because he knows there are thousands more that can be cut if necessary!!

Something else that he said was important, he encouraged everyone to go to your doctor appointments and take care of your sick children.

It is what he did not say that is really important here – the fact that they are tracking the number of days in the office and amount of time that you are in the office – so he should have also added that since they are tracking everyone’s time - make sure you are in the office the required number of hours or you will be placed on the next CUT list…

Some friendly advice - to be careful you might want to take a sick day or vacation day when you have to take care of yourself and your family!!

Something else they don’t advertise – you can also take time off without pay. This is useful if you have run out of vacation or sick days and it is obviously not the most desired path but it may just help you keep your job….especially next year when the 5 days / week…8 hours per day requirement kicks in.

My advice is to take your vacation without pay and then save your vacation days for when life happens…I am being sarcastic of course..

To paraphrase El Jefe – if you don’t want to be here 5 days a week 8 hours per day then they don’t want you!! In my opinion that includes just about everyone..

Some roles need to be in the office. Some people prefer the office. That’s fine, if that’s you, then go in.

But for everyone else whose jobs don’t require face-to-face interaction or physical presence, the choice should be ours or our manager's. Work where you’re most productive, and come into the office when it’s actually necessary. That’s what true balance & flexibility looks like.

I worked from home every single day for 8 years before Covid, with no issues. My productivity was high, my customers and peers were happy, and the work got done. So what exactly changed?.. Nothing, except leadership’s obsession with control.

RTO shouldn’t be forced. It should be optional. Why is this so hard for them to grasp?