https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/15/tech/apple-tim-cook-office-return/index.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab

https://www.advisorhub.com/wells-fargos-elevated-broker-recruiting-offers-to-persist-in-2022/

The BOA layoffs site is like a mirror of Wells ... Guess running over there isn't an option 😀

Unless I read it wrong, when I just logged into the Empower 401k website -- popup message announces a 1% match vs. the 6% promised earlier this year and you have to stay the 1st quarter of 2022? Whaaaaaaaat ??

In Empower on clicking the "how do i compare" it says 160% of goal Not sure how accurate that is

More RTO salesmanship that's completely tone deaf.

Jan. 1?

Such a bunch of whiners, if you don't want to RTO, then don't. There are lots of WFH opportunities out there. Please stop the whining! We have already delayed the RTO multiple times and if we delay it again, the next time around, same whining. Stop... — read more 

It was Rich Edwards in tech last month and now Pat Hellman in operations. Almost 60 years service between the two, Lots of people let go or 'deciding to retire'.

I've never seen so many people leave a company in such a short time. VP's SVP's of departments, all leaving at the same time.

January 25TH 2022

Does anyone have any insight as to why management would pick a date perfectly timed to put us, factoring in incubation time, in the crosshairs of a guaranteed post-holiday COVID-19 surge? If you were willfully, maliciously planning to expose as much... — read more 

Because the goal is not collaboration and improving business function. The actual goal is attrition. Once you know, you... — read more 

But that's organizational behavior 101: when normal channels of communication fail -- due to lack of transparency, withholding of information, or whiplash decision-making -- employees will establish their own, unofficial, channels.

Hope you saved all your pdf’s of jobs you were interested in.

It is a money-making venture. You get paid to do what the Executives need. The Executives need more stock options, bigger homes, more exclusive country clubs. They have made the decision that we are to do whatever it takes to make more money, no... — read more 

I’m think going in just for the 2 hour session, then leaving. And that is once every other week. Not weekly Look at the employee handbook and see if it applies to you.

I'm sure I'm not the only one. I think we've said all there is to say and now we're just repeating things ad nauseam. Even if there's a postponement, it won't be known in the next few weeks. Do you really plan to be stressing and obsessing over... — read more 

https://twitter.com/i/status/1471054758085632002 N95 mask filters out quite a bit, but if the mask is not properly fitted and securely on face viral particles can enter your airways. Wells Fargo has not installed any HEPA filters that I am aware of... — read more 

It is a job. You get paid to do what the company needs. They have made the decision that we are to return to the office. Except for a very few, this should not be an issue. Get your mind ready because in a couple of weeks, it will be game time, in... — read more 

https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/15/22838471/apple-delays-office-reopening-date-covid-19

Make sure you have a tote with either a good handle or hand holds as you'll need to carry it in and out each and everyday as there are no permanent desk assignments.

To force transparency, Microsoft employees are sharing their total compensation packages. This is happening for the second year in the... — read more 

Was driving past a local Panda Express here in the Midwest. There was a sign in the window advertising their pay. I wasn’t close enough to read what jobs were open, but I could clearly see $15 and $23… the latter being what I make after 10+ years at... — read more 

I’ve seen a lot of people mention that CS ended remote work for BNY Melon. In reality, he tried to, but failed because of strong employee opposition. Now their new leadership is actually encouraging remote work post-Covid as a cost reduction measure... — read more 

Yup... talking to the snarky A$$hats and yes, tech is affected.

I was looking in the HR system and it says we can update our gender only 1 time ourselves and after that then we have to contact HR to have it updated. Does anyone know if we will be able to do it more than one time ourselves in the new system... — read more 

It used to say that if you have an accommodation request pending upon your RTO date you'd remain WFH until the accommodation request process was completed. I am no longer able to locate this anywhere in the available information as of today. .. — read more 

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/technology/585846-google-says-unvaccinated-employees-will-lose-pay-eventually-be Google has told employees they must get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 18 or face a series of escalating consequences that... — read more 

I was bored so decided to go take a closer look at the compensation changes. I find it interesting that going forward you will only be able to see the pay range for your current position as opposed to how it always has been with MRP salaries. .. — read more 

Mondays and Fridays are for the unvaccinated to be in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays are for the vaccinated to be in the office Fu-k Wednesdays

From CNN this morning https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/us/cornell-university-covid-cases/index.html "Virtually every case of the Omicron variant to date has been found in fully vaccinated students, a portion of whom had also received a booster shot,"... — read more 

They want you back in the office because the bank profits off of corporate America being in the office. Commissions are down due to property vacancy rates. They full expect attrition and a reduction of productivity. The consultants have warned them... — read more 

Today, we become eligible for the 401k match. We passed sharts milestone which we all know was just another one of his ways to sc--w us and our retirement by reducing compounding on money we are owed. Well, we did it! We are now eligible. Pay up... — read more 

What's to keep people from saying they have COVID symptoms regularly? COVID site and training clearly state you can't come to the office if you have symptoms that could be COVID.

I've been considering it, but the numbers I'm getting when I put everything down on paper are making me reconsider. I don't want to RTO and I certainly don't want to deal with this mess of a company for much longer, but I'm not sure I have a choice... — read more 

I listened to all the manager calls on RTO and there are a few things everyone should consider: Reporting on who’s in office won’t be immediately available People who refuse to return but continue to work remotely will be counseled before any... — read more 

Nice the board of directors decided to convene remotely this week due to COVID but we need to RTO anyway. Suck it up…