I think I’m the first one that was shown the door. Oh well! I didn’t like the name Refinitiv anyway :)
Sing-along
I've got chills, they're multiplying Now our site's lost control And that power we were supplying Now it's dying (refinitiv) You better shape up, cos we need you now To train up Bangalore You better shape up, we're telling you Then we won't want you... — read more
Let Them Eat Cake
Meanwhile TR increase payment to shareholders by 1.4%. Wouldn’t you think it would be wise to have stalled these dividend increases over the years and invested the money into the company instead ? Yes still pay a dividend but freeze the increase... — read more
EMEA LOCATIONS!
Do we have any news for EMEA?
There is life after TR!
If you get the opportunity to take a decent package, see it as a positive and move on. There is life after TR. The time it takes to get a new role (I can only speak fro London) will depend on various factors (e.g. Seniority and specialisations and... — read more
TR Severance
I went through this in late 2016. In terms of severance, it's quite clear: UK: the terms are in your contract. If you're not new, I believe you're entitled to 6 months pay + 1 month per year of employment. Pretty straightforward. US: if you're Band... — read more
Mistakes will be made
Honestly TR will make the cuts in the wrong spots. They tend to not replace lower level employees through attrition which makes the work load far too much for those actually doing the work. This generally leads to massive turnover of skilled... — read more
Never felt so wanted to get sacked this time
This ain't the same company culture I joined anymore, if I don't get chosen as the "wrong people at the wrong place" this time then it just makes me look like a total failure and pu--y to Refuckitiv !!!
This website is blocked at TR VPN
This website is blocked at TR VPN
At this point no changes in Gdynia
At this point no changes in Gdynia
Layoffs/Redundancy Criteria?
Anybody knows how GE determines who'll be laid off? Anyone from HR here? What specific criteria is used for deriving decisions? I'm going to assume that age or pay are taken into account? But wouldn't that trigger possible age discrimination suits?
Refinitiv Updates
This is what I am hearing today: Affected locations with 'some' redundancies (not sure how big: Banagalore, NYC, Hong Kong (not sure about Taipei)... If you have contacts at any of the locations you may want to check if they are OK, as always be... — read more
Wrexham - 300 Cuts
Yeah, right... Local MP (Ian Lucas): I do hope they (TR op auth) carry out their statutory obligations from now on, and I think they will come to regret treating loyal employees in this way... — read more
300 UK in the news
One staff member told us: “Some minor departments like IT are going to other parts of the UK. But the bulk of what we do in Wrexham is ‘likely’ going to Bangalore in India.”... — read more
To see only active posts
Been on this site for days and up until a moment ago I didn’t notice “ACTIVE” button right above the first topic. Can use it to see the most active posts (the threads with most recent replies are bumped to the top of the list)
UK - 300 jobs to be lost after their replacements’ training is finished
Wrexham (UK) site closure 300 jobs but not before end of year. Basically once we've trained up Bangalore! 5 of our guys currently in Bangalore training 130 people ...... fancy being there when this news communicated very poor! Way to go, Thomson... — read more
Everyone Please post layoffs here
Hey all, have a great morning and wish luck to everyone going through this rough time at TR Lets all please help one another like brothers and sisters Post the number of certain layoffs/site location/department/floor on this thread so we can all rest... — read more
Number of people being laid off
Created this thread so we can track know how many people iz TRI ditching off. Please post the number and location/country that you know of. Could be useful if you post positions too.
Update on UK redundancies
UK REDUNDANCY LATEST Q4 2018 Refinitiv: on Tuesday 9 October the company commenced consultation in the UK over proposed headcount reductions. Consultation will last a minimum of 45-days. After an initial period of collective consultation, individual... — read more
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE, UK CLOSING
I am off long term sick and just received the email today from HR.
Diversity!
Oh, diversity. Such a sweet word, a noble concept! However, take a moment to review Finch’s new organizational chart and tell me what you see? All men? All middle-aged? All white? Mini fortunes invested into diversity initiatives seem to offer a... — read more
Saudi
They are sending someone to Saudi by Thursday , as HR could not secure a visa .....so couple there as well before hitting the Pharos land...
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1049749678403796993
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1049749678403796993
Brookfield updates
Nothing in Brookfield yet Post here if you hear anything.
REDISMISSIV
Done in Lebanon I guess with 7 let go. which office will be Next with REDISMISSIV new born company? yes no news is coming from London..
TR shafted us all right their (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)
Now this is a story all about how Refinitiv got flipped-turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute Just sit right there I’ll tell you how TR shafted us all right their In Wrexham Town born and raised On the Industrial Estate was where it spent... — read more
TR or Refinitiv
As people report layoffs or share what they are hearing please remember to note if it is related to TR or Refinitiv.
It Has Started: DUBAI
The culling has started in Dubai. About 30 people are gone we are bout 2 hours into it.
Age Discrimination @ TR
Thoughts?
Outsourcing a large part of technology?
I had a strange feeling today reading the org charts (interim heads) that a large chunk of the technology organisation (e.g. implementation, Delivery...) could be outsourced ... thus leaving the dirty job to Tata or others. That could represent a... — read more