Thread regarding Verizon Communications Inc. layoffs

@dj you are absolutely spot on with that observation. Verizon’s “success” and employee morale are quite possibly mutually exclusive

@OP "“When Verizon turns around, gains subscribers, gains accounts and wins, morale will soar,”

When/if Verizon ever turns around, they'll still be firing employees and offshoring to India regardless.

To work at Verizon you have to accept two co-existing realities. Firstly the disconnected bubble that VPs and above live in and secondly the misery of failing systems, single points of failure, being asked to do more with less constantly, and the fact that nobody in leadership has the guts to acknowledge it’s not ok. If all the departed leaders had not signed settlements or NDAs then you would see a much more honest assessment of the employee experience splashed all over social media …but they all took the money which bought their silence

@As a former Strategic Account Manager at Verizon Connect, my experience under the current leadership was disappointing and ultimately led me to leave the organization.

Employees were told that the role would provide greater control over our careers and increased earning potential. In practice, my experience over two years was very different. The position became increasingly high-pressure, with limited work-life balance and constant concern about meeting expectations simply to remain in good standing.

Many employees raised concerns regarding how territories and books of business were being managed. While some changes were eventually made, representatives were still expected to drive growth within existing accounts while dealing with ongoing operational and customer issues that often made success more difficult.

What frustrated me most was the disconnect between leadership’s messaging and the day-to-day reality experienced by many frontline employees. Instead of feeling empowered, many of us felt overwhelmed by the pressure and lack of support.

Leaving Verizon Connect was the right decision for me professionally and personally. Since moving on, I’ve found a healthier work environment and greater peace of mind. Seeing former colleagues also pursue new opportunities reinforces that I made the right choice.

@an Let’s hope Dan covers a Barry song in the next all company meeting to delight us for pride month. He can even wear a Manilow costume that includes his boots.

Morale will continue to be low knowing that rifs are just around every corner. And with the same leadership in charge (between SDir and SVPs), it will get worse as that level is playing survivor at the cost of the staff.

@ak as Dan would say, don’t use your brain, use AI. here’s Gemini’s take on the matter:

It is an interesting observation, as many people note that former PayPal CEO and current Verizon executive Dan Schulman Wikipedia shares a striking resemblance to legendary pop singer and songwriter Barry Manilow Wikipedia. Both men sport similar signature hairstyles, jawlines, and facial features.

Verizon is a sinking ship now that all the real talent is gone. We all know it’s not if we get let go, but when.

is it me, or does Dan look like Barry Manilow? that’s exciting. right, right?

ahhh Denny Strigl. The C-suite whose network was rejected by apple for the iphone, unable to negotiate favorable terms. The man who rode the CDMA/cellular wave where cash printed itself.

Now, I am not saying he's wrong about morale, but a broken clock is right twice a day and all that.

“happy people don’t make numbers. Numbers make happy people.”....easy to say for someone getting paid millions even for wrong decisions because ultimately, the people pulling the wagon are the first ones to go....not talking about him specifically but leadership needs to take hard responsibility....

I am thrilled to build the future together with what remains of my colleagues that were not offshored, took vsp, or riffd! Being left in a graveyard of closed offices and horrible leadership is energizing. Can’t wait to give my all. It’s worked out so well for many that did!

Never getting that back again, sorry but it's true!