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“Sustainment Awards”

L3Harris Technologies approved special one-time equity Sustainment Awards for three senior executives, with target grant date values of $10,000,000 each for Kenneth Bedingfield and Samir Mehta and $5,000,000 for CFO Kenneth Sharp. The awards will be... — read more 

IDP budget slip up

Anyone catch that LA mansion trip Nike Budget Meeting: 'Sorry everyone, we're in really tough times. No raises. No team lunches. No travel. No new hires. Please share a stapler with three departments.' Meanwhile... 'Book the 37-bedroom Beverly... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+1kza2783w
| Regarding Nike Inc.

PR Intimidation

Has anyone complained about harassment to their boss, and later had their PR impacted? Just curious, how common of a tactic this is. I thought it was illegal, but I know that never stops them....

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| Regarding Ford

Summer at NYC HQ, empty

I had to get some papers and my sunglasses from my desk at 388 NYC today. Tapped in just after dawn, left and was home by 9am, that counts as a office day. I moved my mouse every 5-7mts or so from home and did virtually nothing today. I'll take off... — read more 

Are virtuals getting an unfair pickleball advantage?

This issue needs to be addressed before the new AT&T headquarters in Plano opens. The Plano campus will have pickleball courts, which means employees may soon be competing against one another on a regular basis. However, virtual employees already... — read more 

Surprise, surprise, layoffs again!

After a month and a half of quietly laying folks off, athenahealth finally announced to the rest of us that today multiple people were layed off. Some being entire teams. They refuse to comment on how many people. They did, however, state that athena... — read more 

TFAC Restroom Norms

Has anyone at The Factory been followed into the bathroom by an LL4? I find it a bit strange, I’m wondering if this was a custom that he brought from his old group? He seems to be very interested in people at the urinal. Has anyone experienced... — read more 

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| Regarding Ford

DCP

https://deadline.com/2026/08/disney-consumer-products-moves-studios-1237018017/

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Post ID: @OP+1kz9zy57s
| Regarding Disney

Mediocre Engineers

Everything with these guys are "we are working on it", "that's under review" or "that's on X's plate". H and his big mouth need to be stopped to keep from dragging down everybody else. His constant sabotage to make himself looks good is really... — read more 

Great Q2 earnings call...

Just as expected, a pitiful Q2 earnings call with an on par deflection from management regarding "supply chain issues" (we all know better than that). The after hours trading price tells the truth.

Merger Bonus?

Any rumblings of some sort of merger bonus going to take place? Should be the least they can do for such a painful drawn out merger process.

John it’s you!

Mr. John Stinky You have created by your own hand the biggest disconnect that employees have ever experienced. When you run your lips which by the way has some white foamy cr-p lingering just inside your mouth as I suspect your meds are causing this... — read more 

New Mexico Site

What is happening with the Albuquerque site? My friend tell me they do not get profit sharing there and some other benefits. He also say they have to share the building with a government agency. This sounds very strange to me. Is this really true?... — read more 

Corp Risk technology

Is in the sorriest state I've seen it in decades. We are literally regressing. Sh-t is being rolled out with misunderstood requirements and no user testing. You'd think with all the ridiculous money we're spending on AI tokens and credits we... — read more 

VSP packages ?

Hello friends. Anyone have information on current VSP packages in the US, or if any are being offered at all?

HR Pyramid?

What is HR’s current RTO status? Has there been anything official communicated?

Customer service advocates

Any CSAs hear anything? I havent seen or heard about any customer service advocates getting hit? Not member services but people who have customer service advocate behind their name on teams? Nearly my whole team has been here over 2 years so idk if... — read more 

3M Detroit Closure

Has anyone heard anything regarding the closure of 3M ASD Detroit site? They run 3000 grit all the way down to 12 grit and I’m curious to know why close a place that can do what most if not any other site can’t do? Very strange choice considering the... — read more 

Another "Next Step" Program recently announced

Heard that there was another "Next Step" program recently announced, to start on September 1, 2026 and wrap-up on December 31, 2026. Not sure what organizations are included, but this end date undoubtedly suggests that an RA is being planned for... — read more 

Chief Innovation Spectator(s)

Some leaders are remarkably skilled at standing near innovation and taking credit for the temperature. They wander through the work, ask carefully rehearsed questions, nod with executive concern, repeat whatever language is currently fashionable... — read more 

Ambetter

Anyone heard anything about ambetter CM involuntary layoffs?

For Those Concerned About In-Office Adherence

Since this topic continues to come up, here are some points you may find helpful that have been shared in other threads. Disclaimer: Yes, I am aware the goal posts have changed and are likely to change. This information is based on current... — read more 

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| Regarding U.S. Bank

Can G2 be put on PIP?

What could lead to it? Will he fight or quit? What tactics Cisco managers use before putting IC on PIP? PIP cause is very subjective.

Will IBM Survive in the Long Run

Don’t get me wrong. I retired from IBM and I loved my career there. I have fond memories of IBM, but I am very concerned as I watch competitors like Microsoft or AWS. While IBMs competitors enjoy double digit sales growth, IBMs sales growth has been... — read more 

Pushing Us Out

I have been with the company for over a decade and until this year every single review has been meets or above. This year I got smacked with a below meets on my mid-year check in. Can they use this to terminate me without severance? I am fine with... — read more 

Disney Continues Workforce Reductions

The Walt Disney Company has indicated that further cost-cutting measures are planned. These initiatives are expected to include additional workforce reductions. The company stated it is "mid-stream" in its efforts to reduce expenses. Layoffs are one... — read more 

Layoff during medical leave

If you are laid off during medical leave (receiving STD benefits but no longer in the 12 week FMLA protection period), does the 60 day notice period start the day they call you or the day you return from leave?

A Crown Castle + Starlink Partnership Could Redefine Wireless Infrastructure

Why just wait, let’s act! Crown Castle’s nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure provides an ideal platform to accelerate Starlink’s vision of a hybrid satellite and terrestrial network. By integrating Starlink equipment and... — read more 

Like a Rock

Elon announces he wants to have mobile service via Starlink, and the TMUS stock drops to $172 a share. This POS is down $50 a share over it high in March of $221 a share. That's some awesome executiving... — read more 

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| Regarding T-Mobile

Another Job Opportunity

To anybody out there. Be honest, not discouraging, I have another job opportunity with ATT. It would be a field service rep, you go and sell to customers that have appointments for internet install. The pay sounds great, does anybody know anything... — read more 

Ain’t nobody doing 60/40

I’ve been cautious and coming in 3 days a week ever since the dashboard tracking was implemented. I have observed others are not here 3 days a week. How? I can’t imagine this many folks have flexible work agreements?

Combination Technician in Southeast District 3

Currently CWA is in active negotiations with AT&T about the new combination technician title being created. The union can’t stop this , the title is coming. What’s being negotiated is the pay and shocker , the company wants to pay the title the same... — read more 

FP Winding Down

FP is on track to close down soon. Next step is to move profitable brands to ES. You all in EA should have your resumes ready.

Aug 13, NYSE Delisting

Unless they get the stock above one dollar August 13 is 30 days under one dollar which will trigger the New York Stock Exchange the listing notification. I’m sure before then they’ll try something crazy to try and prop the stock up quickly above a... — read more 

$15M

Where is the acknowledgment? Everyone is posting open roles… “join an amazing team at an amazing brand!” Is this a joke? $11K less on average? Seriously? Many of us felt it, but were assured the “2x yearly” salary check caught and fixed these things... — read more 

Shorting OTEX

It's pretty entertaining to see how the short sales have increased on OTEX since July 15. Tomorrow might be fun.

Job Title Changes Coming?

In a recent skip level meeting, someone from the group asked a question regarding job titles and responsibilities. The reply was that every employee is being audited to verify that they meet the necessary requirements. So, what does that mean? ... — read more 

AI is coming for your job

For the past couple years I have been working on AI projects that have been kept silent because they will be replacing a lot of jobs/people on campus. Get your money right and prepare yourself. They don’t care about you.

IBM recruiter message on linkedin

Anyone tried talking to IBM recruiters for roles after a previous RA (non performance based). What is recorded in their internal systems for people who get RAed

Take up the Torch

I think I am going to have to move on and leave this in the rear view mirror, for my own wellbeing. But in all honesty, I wish I had the resources to take down Humana and all of these for-profit health insurance corporations. Because I truly... — read more 

Layoffs

I was unfortunate enough to hear a layoff happening live over a video call while in a meeting room from another meeting room, I could hear every word clear as day. Sales operations for sure got hit

Where are Tell Dell results?

Did your manager present the results to your team? Cause it seems the Epstein files have a greater chance of being released than Tell Dell

RSR/RSU Award Question

I was laid off a few weeks ago, but was awarded shares (according to equateplus) back in 2025. The shares don’t vest until 2028. Do I lose this money or can I pull it out early now that I am displaced? I read the agreement and says something about it... — read more 

Town Hall culture getting cultish

I have 3 or 4 townhalls a quarter. The big kahuna, the company, the SVP org, and then the AVP has his too. I’m not very critical of the company or the leadership - but the obsession with townhalls and leadership pushing attendance seems strange to... — read more 

Severance who?

Hearing noise that 20+ year employees are being let go with just a couple of weeks of severance. Mainly targeting employees over 60. Pretty savage environment these days.

Earnings

Well, PSX earnings were about what we all expected them to be: adequate but not blockbuster like VLO and MPC.

Vasara project

Looking at possibly joining this Vasara team. Anybody have any insights? Is it a good team to join - aka interesting work and good people and well run by the leaders?