Kristi Dent (VP Network Ops) states she's not aware of any upcoming layoffs or RIFs. I'll assume she's referring to her organization specifically (Network Ops). I personally believe this to be true (based on current staffing needs). What are your thoughts?
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The messaging about layoffs is intentionally opaque. “I’m not aware of any upcoming layoffs” does not equal “there will be no upcoming layoffs”
It’s plausible deniability in action.
@av I too thought no more org changes would be made in N&T until Mudesir joined, but then the 3 SVPs were pushed out last month. Feels like there will be more reductions while Russo is still around.
She is correct, she has no knowledge of upcoming layoffs. That does not mean layoffs won’t happen. VP’s are given instruction on what to do and who was eliminated. Must be demoralizing to be that high up in the company and be a puppet.
there will be consolidation or reduction of organizations, especially in groups that really don't do much Internal PenTesting, AI Security, etc. What Return on Investment do those groups serve? Zero
@av the moment the new id--t joins, h will go all over again TRANSFORMATIONand RIFs and musical chair of same jokers at AVP/VP will begin and few will declare retirement to get their millions. By then there will be new COMPENSATION style and indirect PAYCUT again while C-Suites continue to fill their pockets and paypal buddies.
I was part of Management group when I was at Verizon and strict orders not to preannounce. To much liability.. WArN notices, etc.
Good luck
They always say that, right before the layoffs happen.
No RIFs this year more likely in 1Q27
I heard no RIFs in N&T, formerly GN&T, until Abdu Mudesir comes on board and gets a lay of the land next year. The source is credible but not very high up, so take it with as many grains of salt you like.
@aq it’s how did answer as well
Executive leadership has shown they will deflect questions about future layoffs. They claim the plan isn't certain until it’s finalized—which, conveniently, only happens when the layoffs are actually announced. That way, they keep a 'clean conscience.