People keep saying layoffs in Jan. Are you talking about the 1300 that were supposed to get cut? As in, those will be officially done? Confusing how everyone keeps talking about the same thing in different ways

Has there been any news about a possibility of more layoffs?

Warning: geeky analysis coming up. So those 40+ in age received a list of the ages of employees selected and not selected. Of course, I had to run some EDA and a hypothesis test. The comparative 5-number summaries and box-and-whisker plots were... — read more 

This forum would have been nice to hear at an actual town hall. So many responses but quiet voices all these years. This company been toxic for over 3 years. I was shared this link and read some responses and find someone of these very... — read more 

Are they paying rest of the balance Rise Rewards?

Transunion gave promotions and shares as token of appreciation. Now took away unvested. Transunion impacted their current lives negatively and future as well by taking shares away given for commitment and hardwork. Will taking away the allocated... — read more 

Another layoff or part of ongoing RIF? =====•••••••••• Chicago-based credit reporting company TransUnion is laying off 339 employees beginning in February as part of a broader cost-savings initiative and a move to ship jobs overseas. Last month... — read more 

Sad to see so many US soil folks cut due to massive layoffs. Hard working loyal making sacrifices for a business that doesn't give a fu-k. Many hours many weekends many night. Wonder how TU took account to who stays and who goes? From LinkedIn looks... — read more 

Severance day is more than 45 days out, but severance agreement says have 45 days to review it, but documents say can't sign it until after severance day. That is an impossible timetable. Have you reviewed your timetable?

Saw this at Crains Chicago Business online. Article is behind a paywall but says TransUnion is cutting more than 300 jobs By John Peltz December 05, 2023 01:01 PM TransUnion plans to lay off more than 300 local workers early next year as part of a... — read more 

Last online day is coming up, but severance day is a few months out. On payroll until severance day. Does anyone know if we can seek employment elsewhere before our payroll ends on severance day? Also, can they call us back while on payroll if... — read more 

You don't want to end up in the same mess as at TU.

That Spotify is laying off 17% of its workforce. CEO sent an email letting everyone know that they would be notified in 2 hours. And clearly laid out the avg severance package. At least people over there won’t have to wait for COMING WEEKS to... — read more 

Just watched a Dave Ramsey episode where he tells a guy: "Everybody's on contract, baby, nobody's got security except for your ability to land on your feet when they kick you out... Your security comes from your ability, not your stupid company." ... — read more 

Shut this bad company die. Make it die an ignoble death like the death of its customer's reputation and its employees incomes

I’m having a hard time getting over the stigma of being unemployed. Yes, I’m still on the payroll for a few more months and then severance after that, but part of me feels like I’ve been violated. Looking for a job now feels more like begging. I... — read more 

Try to find a similar job? Start a business? Give up and move back in with your parents?

It looks like it is mainly in the US with a heavy focus on GT. US former Neustar employees seem to be safe and have been excluded from the layoffs for the most part.

Please be careful before your separation date. You are still on the payroll until that date. So some actions like starting a new job before the separation date could put your severance pay at risk. Plus, while highly unlikely, you could be... — read more 

I wanted to see if anyone else believes that the separation date chosen for us is discriminatory/unfair. The separation date seems to have no correlation to our last day/fungibility of our role, nor does it have to do with tenure or position... — read more 

I am seeing a lot of post relating to Cobra which is US based but how many colleagues have been let go from the UK and which areas?

Instead of culling the company with no rationale, why not simply just ask who would like to leave. I know several people that would have jumped at the chance but now they get to continue to work for a company that is going down hill

Curious for those of RIfed how many are anxious about finding a new job before their severance runs out?

Will there be more layoffs?

Its a mess. Senior folks who built the company, many the only breadwinners of their families or on a visa let go in a moments notice. Corporate America at its best.

Whats the severance offered in the latest layoff ?

It’s sad that Chris literally said that “it will be good for the company and help it grow”. Oh really? Good for who? It’s good for Chris and the stock holders. That’s about it. Don’t get me wrong, I am relieved and not stressed anymore but still feel... — read more 

Any time there is a merger this happens. While I've avoided RIFs during previous mergers, I got su-ked up into this one. The 2 companies NEVER have similar cultures despite what the CEO says. And 99.99999% of the time mass layoffs always follow... — read more 

If the leadership knew how to properly run this company there would be no need for layoffs. Sadly, they are the ones who get to make mistake after mistake and we are the ones who end up paying for it. I think we'll be seeing many more layoffs in the... — read more 

Not sure from when they were planning the coup or how. Looks very methodical and strategic , avoids lawsuits at every angle.

Last day but TU will continue to pay me until March and then a severance and cobra payout. I’m going to Disney world and live my best life. I been looking for work since October layoffs. Transunion been an absolute shithole for 3 years. Over... — read more 

I slept in. I got a great work out. Had lunch with my family. Did a little Christmas shopping. And not once did I stress about being on meetings that went nowhere wanting to bang my head against the wall.

Slightly off-topic, but check out the movie, "The Company Men" with Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, and Kevin Costner. It's a story about some guys that dedicated their lives to their company and what they go through after getting laid off. This... — read more 

How are we supposed to fill that now? given the sh---y situation? And even after what we fill, are they really planning on giving appraisals

Hard to tell exactly the criteria. After knowing of at least 10 laid off in various depts, I can tell it is not based on performance. Some very productive, talented people were let go along with a few that were just starting. No 'in the weeds'... — read more 

What a joke

Is it just me, or does it seem that those who were laid off skew older? Most of the people I know who are affected are in their late 40s and above. Is this the case throughout TU?

Please, consult one before signing your documents or agreeing to the severance. He-l, call one even if you've signed and agreed to their pennies. They offer free, no obligation consultations. Let them confirm if what you've been offered is fair and... — read more