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How should I approach my manager about volunteering for the next RIF?

How should I approach my manager about volunteering for the next RIF? I won't go into too much detail here, but I have been incredibly miserable since they moved me to a new role after the first wave of VSP in 2024. It's a role I never would have applied for on my own. Originally I had hoped to stay in this role for a short period of time and then eventually move to another role internally. However, given the current state of the company, that is no longer a viable option. I was thinking of giving my notice soon (no I don't have another job lined up, but I have enough savings to get me by for quite a while). Should I approach my manager about volunteering for the next RIF so I can at least get severance? If so, how should I approach the conversation? Or should I just give notice and be done with this place?


RIF are "rare" and you must be joyful

Our VP stated that RIFs are "rare" during our town hall. We have had 9 (!!!) employees on our team RIFed in the past 24 months plus a Sr. Director disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

They fired two US employees this May and then immediately posted the roles in Colombia. A key talking point from one of the Sr Directors was about how amazing it was that we were hiring! Be sure to recommend your friends!

Not sure how the VP thinks RIFs are rare at Medtronic given that I have never worked anywhere in my career that has had this rate of RIFs. The level of lying and gaslighting from execs is unbelievable.

Also we were told that we are now expected to demonstrate "Joy" going forward.


Coming up on 2-year anniversary of the July 2024 layoffs

I’m just reflecting on UKG post July 2024 RIF and the downward spiral that I’ve watched this once unicorn company go through.

  • March 2020, Ultimate Software and Kronos merger.
  • June 2022, CEO Aron Ain steps down. Enter Chris Todd.
  • Fall 2022, Global Delivery introduced.
  • July 2024 RIF, over 2,000 employees. Chris Todd removed as CEO. Enter Jennifer Morgan.
  • Following July 2024 RIF, major company re-org.
  • Global Delivery grows, while positions in the US are quietly being eliminated. Also, when US employees leave, their roles are not backfilled (I had several teammates leave, but not a single role was filled).
  • February 2026, RIF.
  • April 2026, RIF.
  • Current: Bulk hiring for Solutions Consultants in NOIDA / India as “transitioners” (delayed lay off employees) help to train them on their jobs, so they can take over come August 2026.

What did I miss?

What is happening to this once unicorn company?

UKG is in shambles.


You Asked, We Listened!

You asked, we listened! Our vteam family let us know they wanted to reduce vacation accrual max from 150% to 125%. This gives our superstars more time to set the foundation to play to win. It also helps reduce severance for future rifs which delights our shareholders. I am humbled, honored and energized for all we have accomplished as we continue to build the future at scale - together!


Pulse survey working intent question

I notice the new Pulse survey asks how long you intent to keep working at Verizon for, with no option to put 'until I'm RIF'd'.

Do they seriously think we'll indicate our intent to leave, so they can bank on natural attrition to do Dan's dirty work for them? They're making Verizon such an awful place to work, I imagine a lot of people are actively looking for alternative employment, but why would we share that info with them? I know I won't, and I'm actively looking for a new job.


SK Letter

This morning's memo from SK is effectively confirmation of everything we have been discussing. In corporate communications, an executive letter like this is called a "Pre-Announcement Framework."

When a CEO writes a long, weirdly emotional, metaphor-heavy letter (the fishing analogies, "caring family," "peace of mind") to the entire continent, it is designed to soften the blow for what is coming next.

Strip away the awkward language ("gently turn," "beautifully evolve") and look at the cold corporate math, this letter lays out the exact roadmap for the upcoming RIF. And it was painfully obvious.


RIF week

Found out the executive team now has what is called a RIF week. One week a month will be when all the RIFs for the month will be completed during this week. Supposedly the week for June is the week of the 15th or 22nd. Doesn’t necessarily mean a RIF will happen in that given month, but they are now scheduling them moving forward. Nice to know.
Thank God we already spent the money on that successful golf tournament.


No rehiring per new policy

“At this time the company decision is that we are currently unable to rehire any employees that were impacted by the RIF. This could change in the future as we continue to review policy. If so, we will most certainly reach back out.”

Former manager and adjacent manager gave good feedback to HR. Hiring manager was going to make an offer and at the last minute this came through.


HR & Finance: Over 300-400 people Each (Over 800)

I understand that we have to go through a RIF with Engineering and Products.

However, why do we have so many people in HR and Finance? Not to mention the recruitment department where we currently have no hiring to do, yet there are around 50 people in that team. We also have over 90 people in L&D and 100 in marketing, yet we have had to cut roles in Engineering.

Many tech companies cutting the size of their HR departments - even Uber has done so recently. META and Salesforce too.

This feels like a very targeted and poorly thought through process. Arguably, AI is capable of replacing far more roles in these functions than it is in Engineering and Products.


How to get on RIF list

I actually want them to lay me off and collect my severance. kind of want to let my manager know if he has to pick and choose between people on the team, he can pick me, but I don’t want that to be taken as me resigning and missing out on severance. Best way to handle this?


The Cruelty is the Point at Centene

As an ex Ambetter UM who recently got the RIF treatment, I can tell you no one here really cares about anyone except themselves. CenTEAM is just an internal marketing tool to keep the grunts going. I thought I had made some real lifetime friends here. But after I was given my notice, my “CenTEAM” treated me like I had the plague. I hope everyone who actually cares makes it out as soon as they can


Q4 RIFs

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.


Question for those of you who were RIF'd and already rec'd your final paycheck

By 'final paycheck', I mean the check that comes a few weeks after your termination date and includes reimbursement for accrued unused vacation time (or, in the case of over 65s, all unused vacation days til the end of the year). Were any medical or 401k deductions taken out of the vacation pay?


More coming…

More rounds of RIFs are coming at FIS, because that’s leadership’s answer to everything. Don’t fix anything at the top, just keep eliminating positions while our stock tanks and employees live in constant fear of losing their jobs. When are the CEO, CFO and other senior leaders going to be held accountable for the absolutely abysmal state of the business?


Lots of shady actions posted recently - why are you putting up with it

Haven't been here for awhile and looking at the postings I am shocked that people are putting up with this mess.

Managers/Directors openly disrespecting staff, threatening them in front of witnesses, making up jobs/roles but not compensating them appropriately, scolding them for not asking about pronouns to members who likely are clueless or will loose their mind at the question, insane micromanagement. and people are just putting up with it.

My Goodness!!! Use your power and the power of the policies posted in Workday for this and start calling it out. Being afraid of being Rifed is turning people into doormats. Stand up for yourself!!!


Ominous Stock Buybacks

Canon global is artificially propping up the stock value with huge buybacks at the end of May and throughout June. They did the exact same in the 2 months right before the RIF bloodbath in early July 2024.

If CUSA leadership is planning another wave of consolidations—particularly targeting specialized or manual internal roles to make way for the automated, U.S.-based remanufacturing model, the post-July 4th window (specifically between July 6 and July 20, 2026) is the exact historical and operational sweet spot.

If you're trying to gauge the temperature in your department over the next few weeks, watch for mid-June invites to "organizational alignment" meetings, sudden, quiet audits of your division’s specific workflow volumes, or any mentions from direct managers of "proof of life" for your department to rationalize its value.


Layoffs still happening...

Well so much for the change in posture with new "leadershits" as folks are still randomly getting tagged and Rif'd. No news, no word, just the same old quiet layoffs to help bolster someone's 10 Mil stock target as a reality and not a bad dream. Exit while you can.


Bell Textron Amarillo Cuts Jobs

Bell Textron Inc. announced layoffs at its Amarillo facility. Approximately 30 employees were affected by this reduction in force. Company officials stated these actions align the business with market realities. They described the staffing decisions as difficult. These steps are necessary for the company's long-term success.

Amarillo, Texas

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillos-bell-textron-inc-facility-reports-layoffs/amp/