Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Indirect?

Everything just seems off... anything happening? Calls, notices?

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| 1400 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeKKXN7

Documentation

​I know for a FACT that your employees document what’s going on in the retail stores, they actually do a much better job of documentation than your so called coaching. In my location alone, I know of 3 people who document illegal and unethical... — read more 

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| 1570 views | | 3 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qe9V19R

Curious

From what I've read, managers will lay off employees first thing in the morning. When will you know you are safe? Is there a usual time? I also read that managers and directors are getting laid off... so will managers be told after they lay people... — read more 

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| 4450 views | | 13 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeOPBpI

Use Your Remaining Time Wisely

Later this week, 1or 2 of every ten of your coworkers will receive notice that they’re getting RIF’d. Please make sure you have all of your sensitive documents backed up as you may have little warning when your time comes. Also this is the time... — read more 

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| 5120 views | | 18 replies (last November 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeB56H3

Save Your Job!!

I am not a Union person however, we need to stop the greed. Calling in the Union will put a monkey wrench into the plan and cause delays. This will buy you sometime then you can leave on your own terms. This company has change from bad worst and the... — read more 

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| 4750 views | | 20 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qe2Jp9T

Question regarding holiday pay

Wireless has been in a no overtime policy for a few months. Next week is thanksgiving and Black Friday. Those are both paid holidays. Our entire market is scheduling front line reps only 32 hours that day to avoid paying out overtime due to the... — read more 

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| 2260 views | | 11 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QdDVMyb

I'm hoping that the next CEO understands that ...

A) There is no wireless without wireline. B) You shouldn't put all your eggs in the wireless basket. The stock has done nothing the whole time this CEO has been here. The masses are begging for that big fat dumb pipe into their home so they can have... — read more 

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| 2880 views | | 12 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QdzY5cG

Employees Don’t Care Because Verizon Does Not Care

Verizon has lost the support of their front line employees. The majority of employees don’t care if they lose there jobs, many wait to be laid off or fired, plenty welcome it. Once you have employees who don’t care about losing their job, there is... — read more 

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| 3220 views | | 13 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QcriCKt

Survey

Situation: You are no longer a Verizon Employee. You know the in and outs of the business. Your Mother, Father or Grand parents need to get a new device, something done at a retail store. Question: Would you trust retail store employees to help your... — read more 

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| 1790 views | | 10 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QcVpCvM

Big changes

Verizon continues stuff their pockets. Ecpd accessory discounts going down to 10 percent on the 14th. Get your resumes ready people!

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| 2430 views | | 9 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QcLXtAJ

RIFs in Retail?

Lots of talk, obviously, about RIFs "across the board." Anyone know if/how retail might be affected?

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| 1880 views | | 5 replies (last November 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QcLdAZ3

Verizon Orangevale Store

Check out the photo - got a way with a bag full of phones (also, took an employee's phone as well): http://www.abc10.com/news/local/folsom-orangevale/video-captures-armed-robbery-at-orangvale-electronics-store/490648053

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| 1500 views | | 8 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qc57Wxz

Future of Retail

Just for the record here as we seem to have a back an forth on the future of retail at VZ all the time... Verizon won’t be getting rid of retail anytime soon. This year alone the have invested hundreds of millions of dollars on things FOR retail... — read more 

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| 1830 views | | 9 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QceNcP6

More sales less money.

I handily beat all my numbers from last year for October. Here’s a $1000 less than we gave you last year. WTF!!!

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| 2500 views | | 20 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qb9B1pH

An observation

I've been on this site for a few years already and I notice every time the isht is about to hit the fan with massive layoffs we see an increase of union VS non union posts on here. I submit to you that the majority of these might be shill posts meant... — read more 

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| 3610 views | | 19 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QbOuiO3

Why corporations are in existence

Companies used to care about their customers. Companies used to care about their employees. Companies are in business to make profits for their stock holders. So Verizon and any other large corporation are in business to sell stock. Verizon is not in... — read more 

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| 1490 views | | 5 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QbvGoSb

Unionize unionize North central cell techs!!!!!!!!!

I have never worked for a company where the techs are saying they hope they get the severance.. Wake up VZW people are unhappy and they don't care anymore... Moral is in the dumper!!!!!!!

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| 1490 views | | 6 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QavWhOb

Quotas are crazy and yet there’s no traffic

No iPhone X’s in stock and no real demand for a $1000 phone, everyone basically sticking with what they have. No good switcher promos to entice consumers to come to Verizon. No ones making any money like we were earlier this year. Feels like VZW is... — read more 

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| 2270 views | | 11 replies (last November 10, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QafY6fk

Fact 16-11-2017

Some the lazy worker to be replace by agile worker. Some not! Is AGILE practise not rif. Great news. VDSI to instruct and provide highest leadership for NO agile worker. Direct some worker and some the contract worker to highest success. Now BEST... — read more 

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| 8360 views | | 29 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Qa5Cnip

What I'm hearing in BR

I've noticed that when people talk about across the board cuts here, the same groups seem to always pop up. Network, IT, etc... I don't think the cuts are across the board. I have been told no cuts in our group. I'm in a group that's a whipping boy... — read more 

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| 6280 views | | 9 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QaywKup

Warren

I'm in Warren. Are there supposed to be rifs there?

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| 2470 views | | 8 replies (last November 10, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q9happn

CWA IS THE ANSWER!!!!!

Everyone knows Wireless Retail is struggling, BUT what about people’s hard work what they put in to get those so called SM’s, GM’s & DM’s & ... &... get paid their salaries? I know I might get bombarded with hatred A replies but “Sorry” folks one has... — read more 

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| 3640 views | | 32 replies (last November 10, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q9ZGUft

Fairly Solid Rumor

November 16 is the RIF date given to me by my director. He said layoffs will be between 15 and 20% depends on which department. 30 engineers were already advised. He said we are too top-heavy and management. Some departments will be doing volunteers... — read more 

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| 5690 views | | 4 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q9XprNu

Be prepared. 11/16 layoffs are imminent

10% across all channels. 100% confirmed. I won't release my sources but it's coming from Northeast senior mgmt. GM, SM's included. Judging by quarterly results, this is expected. Verizon extracts too much from employees, and since employee engagement... — read more 

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| 8130 views | | 18 replies (last November 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q9cCv9p

Company is going nowhere

Instead of posting non-stop on here why doesn't anyone do anything about it? Oh thats right, because if you do then you are one of the people who won't promote. I left the company because of Erik Lee. Never worked for someone as s-xist as him. Now... — read more 

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| 3330 views | | 8 replies (last November 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q8RZpWP

Still...

Left vzw in 2015....glad to be gone! Still talking Layoffs...not success Still a toxic culture...no fun Still a sorry stock...never over $60 Still making bad decisions..Oath, AOL Still got ya'll nervous...there's better life after VZ Still treating... — read more 

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| 2050 views | | 3 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q8ipBDs

I used to have dignity working here

When I stared with this company the customers showed me respect. We wore suits and ties to the store. Then it was shirts and ties. Then just collared shirts. Then for the last three years I’ve been dressing like I work at Burger King with this... — read more 

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| 3190 views | | 15 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q86qTKo

RIF 11/16

GM’s and SM’s real nervous about this one.. doesn’t look good... blood bath coming.. good luck to all!

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| 6370 views | | 12 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q7CweZQ

RIF'd 11/5/2015

Happy Anniversary to all my fellow Verizon coworkers who were rif'd 2 years ago today! I hope that everyone came out of this 'OK"...

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| 3040 views | | 10 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q62BuSt

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