I know claims will be hit hard. What about other depts?
Corporate Descison not Performance Related?
15+ years will end in Aug 2020. Sounded like it wasn't an isolated event, but HR was cryptic with coded language about not sharing with others out of respect until they are notified (IT org). Also stated not Performance or Personal so if I believe... — read more
CIO exits.....abruptly
Just received an email that a CIO is leaving to "pursue a new opportunity outside the company" - then the next sentence is "His last day will be today" Hmmmm.....seems a bit abrupt - but makes ya wonder
I think we are about to be hit with layoffs
How else is MetLife going to pay the increased dividend? I think they plan to use the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for cutting a bunch of people when there would have been no need for it if the dividend had stayed the same. I might be overly... — read more
Master thread for CoronaVirus and impact on MetLife
Thoughts? Comments? Where is this taking us?
Next Horizon—Old News
Here we go again, packaging the same old stale strategies under a new name....... Take all the MetLife so called “strategies” for the last 15 years, especially the made up customer focus piece, mix in a liberal amount of MetLife Way, and you have... — read more
How many people work at MetLife?
How many work at the company? What is the overall employee count at NYC?
MetLife Europe Sell Off
Anyone heard anything new about the sell off to Generali? Apparently they wanted the whole of Europe but the offer was too low. I imagine they'll come back in with another offer, I heard a rumour that if this was incoming it would be March/April... — read more
MetLife Layoffs 2020
Have you heard anything about potential MetLife Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
I was a MetLife employee; now work for DXC; but trouble is brewing and will be layed off.
I enjoyed working for MetLife and still feel I do. But, since MetLife outsourced the closed block business to DXC (formerly CSC) ; I have been working for them but DXC's business is in bad shape and we are hearing about them exiting the business... — read more
Troy, New York Layoffs
Has anyone heard anything about the layoffs/last days in Troy, New York? We were told that my wife's job was moving to Carey by the end of the 3rd quarter of 2019...and we've heard nothing yet. We already know we're not moving (she'd have to... — read more
MetLife Names Bill Pappas as Head of Global Technology and Operations
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metlife-names-bill-pappas-head-121300968.html (August 22, 2019) MetLife, Inc. (MET) today announced that Bill Pappas will join the company as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technology and Operations... — read more
Safe!
Well, we’re nearing the end of 2019, and no more significant layoffs? Hopefully the layoff business is done and over!
Any news on more layoffs at MetLife?
There has been very little mention of more layoffs here - which would be great news if we didn't know for sure more is coming. Has there been any info on when that might be? It's really nerve-wracking having to work with an ax hanging over our... — read more
Help Desk Contract News?
If you've experienced the "help desk" lately, you might be interested in this post under DXC, MetLife's "Help Desk" provider. "Help Desk". https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZVW1YrL "Large Contract in US in jeopardy! "I am in delivery. Have heard that the... — read more
Haven't heard much about Warsaw, Poland. Seems Noida, India must have won out. Anyone know?
Haven't heard much about Warsaw, Poland. Seems Noida, India must have won out. Anyone know?
Working in IT in Cary NC?
I am about to accept a position in MetLife working in IT in Cary, NC. Need to move my family. Please help provide feedback since this is a BIG decision.
Have You Been Asked To Update Your "Talent Profile" in One People One Place?
Last week, I was. For those that don't know, a "talent profile" is something like a resume. If I'm going to update my resume, maybe I should send it out too. Have you been asked to update your talent profile in One People One Place? Do you think it... — read more
Assign work better
Perhaps the CFO can take a long needed look at the individuals in leadership who lack the sophistication to be able to recognize what sort of talent and skills are needed for the work that needs to be done. Currently, work is being assigned to... — read more
Three for my team laid off
Three from my team laid off this month. Locations were Kansas City Missouri and Southfield Michigan. All long-term employees between 15 and 30 + years of service
Dublin offshoring
So some employees of the Dublin office are being laid off in favor of the the new Global Center of Excellence in Poland and MetLife GOSC in Noida. Estimated timeline by Q4 2019, probably October. Question is, where does the centralization of services... — read more
Metlife Strategy, What's *YOUR* Strategy?
Re-posting at the top level from @GoodLuck "Global Shared Service Center" Noida, India is where any work that can be done there will go. "Regional Hubs" Tampa and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will get some work. "Centers of Excellence" in Cary, North... — read more
NJ folks being shuffled off to Tampa
Latest "news" n the rumor mill is Business folks in NJ are being "allowed" to interview for their jobs - they have held for years - but in Tampa now.....Geez....this s--ks!
Shutdown 2019
Word went out that people will get notice tomorrow about when last day will be. No surprise though, kinda knew it was coming. They had been hiring folks in Tampa for months. This just s---s! So many long-time employees will be unemployed after years... — read more
Metlife way
Has anyone gone through the MetLife way yet? What are the normal staff reductions as a result?
New CEO
New CEO announced. Take over May 1. Not much gain for current CEO Kandarian to chop heads. Any job actions likely deferred till new CEO Khalaf takes over. Agree?
Age Discrimination
Good reading. Hope it doesn't happen at MetLife: https://features.propublica.org/ibm/ibm-age-discrimination-american-workers/ https://www.propublica.org/article/older-workers-united-states-pushed-out-of-work-forced-retirement
Toxic environment
I worked for MetLife for over 17 years and recently was informed of my job elimination. I loved the pay and benefits MetLife gave me but the working environment is toxic to your health and mind. You are constantly under the fear of losing your job. I... — read more
Additional Lay Offs ?
So, it’s the end of year and doesn’t seem we have hit the 1400 number for employees being laid off this year? Will they actually do it right before or after Christmas ? Should we be concerned ?
Unqualified and arrogant management
If anyone wants to get the idea of how a lot of hard work goes to waste due to the incompetence of the management, I suggest they look into the practices of Metlife’s management. A lot of ignorance mixed with a whole lot of hubris is a powerfully... — read more
Employee Survey
Do u think employee survey will influence performance reviews or keeping job? It could go either way, if you put down that you think you are underpaid and they really want you, maybe u get a raise. Other hand, maybe they think you are trouble and... — read more
Constant threat of layoffs
Why are people surprised or shocked when layoffs happen at MetLife? Where have you been for the past several years? Layoffs are a part of life here nowadays. Job security is nonexistent. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. Ridiculously low raises... — read more
Layoffs incoming
A $6 million dollar reduction is significant. Plus, claims may not be able to close any more offices as they are down to just six claims offices from eleven claims offices in the last 10 years. The company is adamantly opposed to remote/virtual... — read more
Pledge to cut expenses
Given that the Chief Claims Officer in Auto and Home pledged to cut expenses by $6 million dollars, what do you think? Look for more layoffs in the higher paid regions of the country to be replaced by new hires in Freeport, Illinois since they are in... — read more
MetLife Layoffs 2019
Do you think there will be MetLife Layoffs in 2019?
More MetLife layoffs
Layoff notifications happened in Greenville today...it’s going down. Any more news on this? How many people were laid off? And more importantly, is it over or are we looking at even more notifications today or next week or is this it? Sometimes I... — read more
Is the grass always greener? How many eggs in one basket?
Sad that so many more dedicated, top performing employees were informed this week of their impending end date. I wish attrition numbers were really reviewed from a statistical performance perspective. Loyalty came from the folks who have been here... — read more
Scranton/Clarks Summit
I know people in IT who are being notified about their layoffs today in Scranton/Clarks Summit. I haven't gotten details yet, though. Basically just that their jobs will be moving to Cary, NC in 2019.
Announcement coming on Monday or Tuesday (October 15 or 16)
Word has it that a communication is going to be sent out on Monday or Tuesday (October 15 or 16). Different teams and sites will be impacted. In six months the third building in Cary should be open for business. I think we all knew this was coming... — read more
Audits
Just found out we are now going through quality audits. So Is this going to be how they get us out?