Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon grapples with rising churn

https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizons-rising-churn-problem Verizon’s low churn rates were once the envy of the industry, but those days are gone. “Verizon’s once industry-best churn rate has been steadily rising for nearly three... — read more 

Iceberg Dead Ahead!

This ship is sinking fast. Watch out for all the Cal Hockley's out there that will stop at nothing to let you drown just to try and save themselves... But karma caught up with Cal in the end.

Verizon Video losing customers

Verizon Video continues to report customer loss due to cord cutting. They mention a streaming service launching? If it’s anything like that G090 disaster it will certainly fail. Also why is the video units still using Motorola and Cisco boxes in the... — read more 

Is RTO the solution?

Why are there so many people on this board obsessed with RTO? making it sound like its the solution for all the problems? …. come on now! Concerned about company time theft? … Did we forget about people taking extended breaks/lunches in the... — read more 

Hmmmm: Development goals for 6G

The next generation of telecom may be years away, but starting to plan for 6G wireless telecommunication. On Friday, the White House is scheduled to meet with corporate, government and academic experts to begin developing goals and strategies for the... — read more 

whats going on with verizon

VZ stock tanking again today seem like the old one step forward two steps back,never ending,.the board needs to get new upper levels and get rid of the rift raft or the top,and middle..this place will end up like ERON with all the fudging of their... — read more 

AT&T getting hammered.

AT&T beat earnings per share estimates, but showed slowing growth in their postpaid segment. Down over7% today, VZ down over 3%. What do you predict will happen when we report earnings?

This is massive...

Largest Tech Layoffs Since November 2022: Number of laid off employees per company: Amazon: 27,000 Meta: 21,000 Google: 12,000 Microsoft: 10,000 Salesforce 8,000 Dell: 6,700 Twitter: 80% of Uber: 30% of Coinbase:... — read more 

Frontline is gone in 2024 to 2025

If you are on the front lines or support front line reps and have time in-between calls just know SPC agents are fielding 85% of the volume. Depending on the department it could be more, and we are adding additional sites this year. Please get ready... — read more 

What is going on with hiring

Does anyone else have the worst management in stores? Our store just got a new AM who has no idea what is going on….. doesn’t know up from down! Under a year with the company and no other previous manager experience?! stands around in a sh$!@y mood... — read more 

Time to go

You could say I lost my faith in science & progress You could say I lost my confidence in the executive team You could say I lost my sense of direction You could say all of this & worse, but If I ever lose my faith in 5G There’d be nothing left... — read more 

Stores are a bunch of thieves and liars.

If you’re going to setup service with FiOS or wireless don’t go to a store. They scare way too many people and real employees always have to fix/term services.

April Layoffs

April layoffs from what I am hearing. Has anyone else heard anything?

Verizon benefits

Verizon has issues and if you're here you likely hate it or you're looking for any warning signs of a layoff. That being said, their benefits are pretty good...best in class even. Don't be fools and use them while you have them. Take that time off... — read more 

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I would like to suggest

A quarterly pizza party for all v-teamers. It would go a long way in bridging the managers and all other employees.it wouldn't break the budget while fostering goodwill by the c-suite. Please consider this Hans, we would all appreciate it.

Verizon Strike 2013

7 years ago today I was forced into an EWA assignment I really didn’t want to do. I’m long gone from Verizon due to outsourcing. I hope next time there is a strike the Union folks don’t go after the employees that were forced into the assignment and... — read more 

50+ layoffs triggers WARN notice in New Jersey

NJ now has an amended law that went active on April 10 where any company with 100 or more people laying off at least 50 people have to give 90 day notice to those who are getting laid-off and they will be listed on the NJ WARN notice. But I bet you... — read more 

Word Forward Rumors

Hi - anyone hear anything regarding changes coming due to Work Forward in late April or May?

Working from home was a blessing

Been with the company for 10 years. Working from home was a blessing. Working in a center were people were loud, wore clothes they should not be wearing and had terrible hygiene was just disgusting. Customers asking if there was a party going on was... — read more 

Leadership Overall in last 3-4 years

Who from the CEO's leadership team from 3-4 years ago is still at Verizon in the same role? Christy (CHRO) - gone; Tami (VBG) - gone; Ronin (VCG) - gone; Matt (CFO) - gone; Kyle (GNT - moved to VBG)

The privileges enjoyed by the favorites

Favoritism is destroying this company. Almost every day I witness how some below-average employees are favored and in a better position than hard working people who are dedicated to their work and not spending time flattering their bosses. It... — read more 

Advancing skills

My goal was to learn as much as possible here and leave for a better company. However, I am not very satisfied with how much I have advanced my skills here. How successful were you at that?

VZ wireless price plans double the competition

Just Retired from VZ on dec 31st with the last round of layoffs. Even with my VZ 25% retiree discount I’m still paying almost twice as much as T-Mobile and Spectrum (which uses the VZ network) plans. I’m sure wireless consumers customers are leaving... — read more 

Help pass State level anti-bullying laws

Attention workplace activists joining the rapidly growing movement to push for specific anti-general bullying laws at the State level. Here are some great resources for you all! Remember that much general bullying is not currently illegal UNLESS... — read more 

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The workplace environment is boring and stale

There's no chance for anyone to grow their career or get any recognition around here. The bosses are just going through the motions with their leadership style like they don't even care - and they probably don't. It's such a letdown for all of us who... — read more 

Just going through the motions.

Is it just me? It really seems like Verizon is just floundering with no direction, no leadership. I like the money I make here but other than that I just feel vulnerable, like i could lose my job at any time. I'm not sure how AI will change the... — read more 

Setup and go SUAGFU

This is a call to arms for the retail employees. Setup and go is a huge push because of the pure profit it is. About 20 cents per employee, so at most about $2 is paid out to the team in commission. Where it’s profitable for the company is that there... — read more 

GNT OPS on 4/30

10% reduction. Off payroll June 30th. If you are chosen you weren’t chosen by HR, this is a local mgmt selection based on who they feel they can continue working without. Skeleton crews incoming.

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