What is going on with the FAA contract awarded in 2023? Is the feet dragging on VZ's part or the FAA?

Dan is replacing you with outsourced reps. AI is an excuse.

With just weeks from the typical grant date, the answer given on the AE&O (GNT) all-hands today is that…the board has not decided on the fate of the program yet. The writing is on the wall RIP 2021-2025

So jobs can be moved offshore. Hope everyone reads through this ploy.

and please try not to be all doom and gloom

Can anyone share any insight ? Whats coming next? Are they going to wait for the new guy or Alfanso going to make the decisions?

Just tell me when we will get the 100% STI payout so I can send this laptop back! lol

If you have confirmed information, please share it. Otherwise, we're just feeding the anxiety, and we're all stressed enough as it is.

If a 3 rating is 20% bonus for band 6, what do 4 and 5 ratings get?

in one of Verizon’s big European countries today they operate in today they announced establishment of Employee form. Interesting cuts are coming by the sounds of that.

Remember this name come March Bas Burger. Who is the CEO of BT Global in London will become the new CEO of Verizon Consumer. Remember the name ;)

When senior executives leave, the change rarely stops there. Leadership shifts reset strategy, trust, and expectations. That reset naturally moves to the director level. Directors are visible. They execute strategy and often carry the imprint of... — read more 

Is that true anyone? Could my dream be coming true. Finally finally!!!

Anyone else heard the rumor of a VSP in March?

Has anyone anyone else heard rumblings that the severance package for the next round of RIFs is going to be reduced?

It crosses my mind daily which I know is not healthy. I try not to think about it and focus on my job but I find it impossible to keep the thoughts and fear entering my thoughts.

How are we going to 'delight the customer' if our customer service is horrible?

Everyone ready for all the ata boys on how AMAZING we did at the Superbowl on LinkedIn, followed by all the a-s kisser comments and likes. Could have saved a few jobs with the cost of that.

Dan ask yourself what is an IEN and how are the ADs in North Jersey losing Verizon millions of dollars in revenue by changing missed due dates??

Whose employers maximum workforce size along with the maximum permitted layoffs.

Does anyone have any specifics about when the next RIF will be. 1st or 2nd quarter?

did the VZ board just get a bargain bin version of the microsoft, google CEOs?

does anyone know whats going on.The local hasn't said anything,.Any real updates?

Think about it, how many times can you reduce headcount before the quality of work starts to really suffers? They're boosting profits by slashing people, instead of improving the product or service. It's a very short sighted approach to business... — read more 

Verizion has a new CEO. His name is Dan Schulman. He used to run PayPal. He is bringing in his old team. Alfonso Villanueva, also from PayPal, is now a top leader at Verizon. This is a big change. What This Means for Telecom Telecom companies... — read more 

Verizon has conditioned me for panic. An unexpected invite from my manager? My stomach drops. A sudden team call? I assume it's bad news. The constant low-level te---r is the new normal.

This is the least he can do .. Even Hans used to take questions or redirect to someone.. Not interested in one way monologue on AI

https://youtube.com/shorts/RZzdS6PArYw?si=cRm6Isbud72QKxZy

AI tools like those from Anthropic are increasing automation and reducing the need for manpower in many roles. While operational work may require fewer people, human oversight and management decisions are still essential. The focus should be on... — read more 

mas in talks to take over field work. they have given a very strong offer that could save the company tons ..... stay strong people could get bumpy

Avoid middle-layer vendors, as they often lead to unnecessary hiring. Direct hiring from VZ to the employer is a better strategy and helps reduce the risk of layoffs.

At the current scale, one manager can effectively oversee a team of about 50 employees. Additional management layers add unnecessary cost and overhead without delivering meaningful value.

STI pay off closes the chapter, isn't it. Unless you are on Verizon network.

The market is responding positively. Good earnings, leadership shakeups and renewed confidence from analysts. Sure the company will look nothing like it has, and more people will lose their job but I am cautiously optimistic he is going to plow... — read more 

Verizon hired a chief AI officer some time back named “Mano”. He is no longer with Verizon anymore.. what happened? Anyone in his department knows?

Employees with higher salaries who have worked at Verizon for more than five years may have a higher risk of being included in layoffs, especially if they have not been converted to permanent employees.

They are waiting for employer verification info. Haven't been issued a single payment and don't see any VZ contact info in the package regarding a contact for this specific issue. I've emailed VZ HR several times without response. Anybody else... — read more 

The rumor is TCS (Tata Consulting Services) will be the vendor, what is cooking here? Dan in order to ensure competition exists, please do not limit to one vendor ... TCS has very poor delivery record. Hire cheaper, subpar contractors ... One vendor... — read more