What did you all think of survey that came Out for Retirement Solutions? Glad it was lower than last year but I was expecting significantly lower. I am sure the numbers are manipulated just like T’s rating in Glassdoor.
Avg days in office system wrong?
I’ve been coming into the office 3 days per week but says 2 over the last 4 weeks in workday. YTD and last 8 week numbers are higher which seems weird given the holidays and I go in 3x consistently. No one from HR has yelled at me yet but just... — read more
Pics of Roger F. posted on campus??
I heard a rumor that after the kickoff rally someone posted pictures of Roger around campus that said, please come back. Can anyone confirm that this is true? Not that I’m a fan of our current administration but if that’s true, that’s a little... — read more
An honest question
How many layers of management do we really need? Because we could save some major $$ if we got rid of a level or two of completely unnecessary managers who contribute absolutely nothing to the company. Please, tell me if I'm wrong and if they're... — read more
With Presidents’ Day off, do we need to go in 3 days?
In the stay in the know I think they said holidays will be factored in now. That means we only need to go in 2 days next week to maintain 3 days average right? Or am I misunderstanding it.
Comps out, no raise
So finally it becomes official today that no raise this year... according to our manager this is compa y wide this year. Wonder if ECs are taking cuts on their end. This is going to hurt the morale even more, not that it was any good to begin with.
Super Bowl Commercial
Was it cancelled?
Outsourcing ROSS
I’ve heard talks of the company outsourcing the entire ROSS (retirement operations) area, with an announcement coming by the end of February! Buckle up!
Just another corporate America company
The one thing that made this company so fantastic to work for, and dare I say it made people proud to work for, was that it was not like every other US company. It didn't have overindulgent CEO and EC members. It didn't follow the negative paths... — read more
Just Listened To Paper Right
TIAA "I love you, but you are not serious people."
Thoughts on Town Hall Kick-Off...
...takeaway, loves telling her Dad story + BRG + BRG + either get on the bandwagon (drink the WOKE juice) or LEAVE the company (her approach to address the toxic culture) + expense management for the minions not the EC leaders; 2nd attempt of... — read more
No fiscal accountabillity --> EC Leaders need to stop SPENDING.
heard from a source, EC members are planning their expensive, Events, multiple offsites and hiring of senior leaders... This is why we did not get bonuses or pay increases Can Wyclef team our EC members on how to manage a budget?
TIAA needs a HERO... not a CELEBRITY
Wake up Board and clean the entire C-suite!
How far does employee monitoring go?
(Allegedly) TIAA actively monitors written communications (email, messaging) and social media accounts. For the NCC they monitor all calls through audio recording and screen capture, as well as call telemetry. Passively, TIAA collects all sorts of... — read more
TIAA- Outsourcing IT
Couple of contractors were discussing that TIAA is going outsource the entire IT operations, including their full-time employees. The vendors will bid that contract and someone will win. I am not sure if this is true or just a rumor. Any Idea?
Paper Right Live Concert @Morehouse College featuring T and Wyclef...
interesting first stop is not an Ivy League or Midwest Large University...
Unionize?
Safety. Security. Equality. Fairness. Protection. Transparency. Unionize. https://www.worker.gov/form-a-union/#:~:text=To%20start%20the%20process%2C%20you,signed%20by%20your%20co%2Dworkers
Hybrid Model Evolution Update
A bullet point from the Stay In The Know session next week. What does this mean?
Realistically, what can be done?
This forum has been great confirmation of my internal thoughts on this company, the CEO and the very bad path we’ve been on since she’s taken over. Some mentioned it on the paper right thread, but what can be done to show T is driving this company... — read more
Could Paper Right be the end of Thasunda?
Nothing good will come from our hip hop single but maybe that
Breakout topic - another post references no raises
Not even cost of living adjustment?! We have had massive inflation the past couple years and salaries her are not keeping up. Are they trying to get people to quit? Will T forgo her bonus since the direction of the company is her fault? She got 6.6... — read more
RTO effectiveness research
More evidence that RTO is pointless - and just another management control scheme... — read more
Office Return Rumors: Marching Back to Full-Time Work?
Fishbowl rumors a mandatory full-time RTO is coming in March. This comes around the same time hybrid personas have been removed from external job positings. Share your experiences and any additional information on the potential return to full-time... — read more
Denver Office Restack & Consolidation
The company is consolidating floors in Denver to cut cost. Also, the office space will turn into "hoteling" where employees has to reserve a seat. That is ridiculous! There are rumblings that the office will eventually close, and it doesn't help... — read more
EC risks
Are our leaders exposed in the Sean Combs controversy? Ferguson worked for him and I assume T is a friend
"Toast On The Vineyard"? Seriously?
OK, I understand recruiting events, but a recruiting event held only for black recruits....on MARTHA's VINEYARD???.....with celebrities???? WTAF??? If someone doesn't have a job, how the he-l are they even getting to Martha's Vineyard for a... — read more
Six years ago yesterday
The New York Times reported that The New York Attorney Generals Office had subpoenaed TIAA over their Wealth Management sales practices. Shortly after that, the SEC joined them in conducting a joint investigation. Up until then, the public had just... — read more
Layoffs through Holiday season
There are rumors around that layoffs will not pause over the holidays. Does anyone know what units will be affected
Last day for many
I know that Friday November 3rd is the last day for many and if anyone who was impacted sees this I am here to say I am sorry.
Social Thursday Cancelled
Did anyone else get a notification Social Thursday is cancelled for November with no context? I assume it’s part of cost cutting - but why did they wait so long?
Halloween Town Hall Meeting
On today's town hall meeting, our Finance guy always has his talking points. I can literally reenact and fill in the blank. Examples: The economic indicator is indicating that the economy is in a recession. We are facing [headwind/tailwind]. ... — read more
Layoffs & rumors of bad raises/bonuses, but TIAA will have a Super Bowl commercial
Remember your place peon. Execs need their high salaries, bonuses, and frivolous spending while we get crumbs. Let’s spend millions on a Super Bowl commercial. That will help our issues. Board needs to wake up and can the C levels
November Layoffs
I keep hearing that november will have another round of layoffs. Does anyone know where it will be?
Finance/OCFO
Any updates on layoffs in that area?
Finance area?
Any news in finance/OCFO area for layoffs??
Now what?
Another Corporate Meeting next week and a Town hall meeting on Halloween 🎃👻.
Where is T?
The last time I remember T speaking at an internal meeting was in the spring. Where is she? The EC announced layoffs and she wasn’t there. They’ve been executing groups one by one, and she’s no where to be found. Anyone else noticing this? Where is... — read more
Water boarding
We can complain about layoffs, but it minimizes the threat of layoffs that is on again off again…and re-orgs. This is the 4-5th this year. Not to mention in BAU times the people team berates you about getting swipes in, attending culture meetings and... — read more