Read an article on our proposed acquisition of Schroders. https://alternativecreditinvestor.com/2026/02/13/schroders-deal-costs-to-weigh-on-nuveen-profitability-says-moodys/ From the article Moody’s has downgraded its outlook for both TIAA and... — read more
Layoffs/firings this week
How many were impacted? Anyone know?
Do managers get reports about their direct reports time at the office?
Based on the other thread seems like it’s possible, although not sure if only HR can view that or if managers get that report as well. Any managers here can confirm or refute this?
Designer CEO
Turned all the way off when I see our ceo dripping in designer labels, meanwhile half of us don’t get a raise… the two piece Chanel suit for 15k, the Gucci sweater on Instagram. Does she think we are stupid or does she just not care? Either way I... — read more
If you thought being an employee was bad...
just wait until you leave and are a client! No wonder people hate TIAA. Trying to get anything done is is darn near impossible, your money is locked up in under performing produts, withdrawl options are nil, client services is horrendous and een... — read more
How can we get Amazon Q?
Do we need a manager approval?
Laid off while others promoted
I got the layoff call last month, last day is in May. Others on my team who are buddy-buddy with leadership got promotions at the same time. Needless to say I’m done giving this company anything more. I’m withdrawing all internal transition... — read more
Can you negotiate for higher pay when accepting another internal role?
Or do you just normally keep your current salary/bonus? I see the salary range posted on Workday, not sure if the recruiter would ask for salary requirements beforehand. Anyone have any experience with this?
Moving states- is it possible to get remote exeception?
Live in NJ, but due to. life circumstances will be moving to TN. Is it possible to ask for an exception to be remote? Been with the company for 4 years and got a promotion recently, if any of that matters. Anyone have any experience or know of... — read more
I'm scared of having to interview again
I've been here for 24 years. How do I even start looking for a new job if I'm laid off? I haven't interviewed in more than two decades. I'm scared to even think how much things have changed. I wouldn't know where to start.
Merit or connections?
Are promotions based on performance, or is it just a leadership friendship club benefit?
What do different career levels mean?
Got a promo and a new career level, not sure if that maps to anything (Salary range/ VC target range, etc)
How many of you got raises this year?
1% raise and only 5% of my bonus, even though I got a 'Leading' rating.
1% raise after a “historic” year
Just a 1% raise after the executives were boasting about how great of a year we had. They are probably thinking we should be grateful we got a raise at all. Were are all of the profits going??? Oh yeah to the executives who don’t actually do... — read more
How much % salary increase do you get for a promotion on average?
Is there a rough estimate out there on Workday? Going from an entry level role to Senior title? Going from a Senior title to a 'Lead'?
Can you still get a promotion with a “Leading” rating?
Or do only those that get “ Exceeding” qualify?
Current manager rejected my internal transfer opportunity
Anything I can do about this? I was told by the new manager that she wanted to hire me and was going to speak with my current manager to talk about transition plan while they find someone to backfill my role. Now I'm being told that I can no longer... — read more
A Thriving Circus without a Ringmaster
Working in TIAA’s cybersecurity department is akin to being part of an elaborate circus act, only without the clowns—because let’s be honest, they would probably steal the show. Our fearless leader, the CISO, appears to be playing hide and seek with... — read more
Performance review annoyances
The new performance distribution targets are roughly 18% 'Contributing' and 2% 'Underperforming.' Is leadership actually held to these same quotas, or is this just another squeeze on ICs? Word on the floor is that managers are using the lower tiers... — read more
Why did the Nuveen town hall tomorrow abruptly get cancelled?
Due to “unforeseen circumstances”
Is TIAA still on a hiring freeze?
Or all job postings internal for now?
Burnout
A couple of people on my team are included in the recent Marketing RIF. They’re still sticking around until May, but I can clearly see them completely checked out. Our manager doesn’t care and just assigns all new work to me, while they get to sit... — read more
You know it's bad when veterans abandon ship
I'm watching coworkers who are just a few years from retirement willingly walk away. That never used to happen. If people that close to the finish line are giving up their secure exit, you know there's something seriously wrong with this place.
Can you get fired from negligence?
Seems like you can only get fired for gross misconduct but not from incompetence, at least from what i've seen. Any one know any differently?
Applied to an internal role- how what?
How long should it take for me to get an interview and potentially get hired? When should I tell my current manager? Before I apply or once I get an offer ?
Title changes on Workday/Teams
What's the deal with title changes on Workday/Teams? Used to be a 'Lead Systems Analyst' and now a IT Systems Specialist which sounds like a downgrade.... noticed other folks had different titles as well. When did this happen and why the change?
Roles eliminated for India
Roles are being eliminated to be replaced with India later this year. US teams being eliminated to be replaced by India later this year and 2027. That’s the signal to leave.
How often do yall have in person meetings?
I’ve been with the company for 2 years and have only had 5. Not sure what’s the point of the office requirements
All Associate event- what to expect?
Same old? Or will there be some major news? Maybe RTO requirements will be more lax?
Mickey needs to go
Mickey has the ba--s to restructure for the 5th time in 3 years and then cries on her all hands call…..give me a break
Compensation
Does anyone know what the collective pay packages including base pay, incentive comp, deferred comp, and perks collectively on the ELC ? How about the main Board of Directors ? How much do they make ?
Can management block/prevent you from transferring to a different team?
Looking to apply to another team internally but wondering if I don’t have any backup if management would prevent me from being transferred over.
Submitting two weeks notice before bonus payout- can they withhold my payout?
Planning on submitting two weeks notice on the 19th, which would mark my last day sometime in March, after bonus gets paid out. Assuming I don’t get let go immediately and work until my last day in March, would I still be paid out my bonus or is it... — read more
Is there a way to tell on Workday if you’ll get a promotion?
For the employee performance review, I see a step greyed out labeled “ Review Promotion Nomination- Not required”. Does this appear for everyone or only for those that may get a promotion? Also, what do the ratings mean? Is “Leading” the highest... — read more
Anyone here who tried to leave the company accept a counter offer to stay?
Have another job opportunity elsewhere, just like several of you folks our team is pretty understaffed, and it would be almost impossible to do a knowledge transfer session during my last two weeks. I assume I may get a counter offer, and if the... — read more
Bonus Pool
Rumors are that the 2026 bonus pool (paid next month) is not fully funded. Not sure what this means - whole company, specific business units, etc. How does this compare to previous years? Any details on bonus?
Marketing Layoffs
Just heard about the reductions over in Marketing. They sent out a new org chart, which I got to see just now. They are getting rid of a lot of senior manager and up, and are expanding offshore support. Anywhere I’ve ever worked that started relying... — read more
How does Vanguard/Fidelity compare with working for TIAA?
Same BS? Or are they better employers to work for?
Atlanta Advisory Team
Looks like several advisors and a portfolio manager in Atlanta left TIAA. I thought wealth management was their bread and butter