Can’t stand hearing this corporate lingo. Any other terms that illicit violent thoughts when spoken?

A guy was shocked when I called him a fool after he bragged about not taking a day off in 20 years. He sees it as something to aspire to, a mark of character. Talk about messed up priorities and fu---d up culture that encourages that kind of... — read more 

If you’re a remote employee and they offer you the option to relocate to a hub or take a package, and you refuse relocation, do you still get the benefit of 60 days working/non-working notice in addition to severance?

06/24/21

So who has all the details regarding the district realignments happening in Branch Retail? I hear few DMs are losing their jobs and next are RSCs along with service mgrs. Anybody else care to chime in with info they know? Idc about the layoffs at... — read more 

Has there been a prolonged period of at least six months with no layoffs since 2016? I can't recall there being even more than three months without at least some cuts but I might be wrong. I'm just trying to figure out if layoffs are now something we... — read more 

Can anyone tell me what this fraud loser has contributed, vs what he has stolen from the company? Why does WTF Chuck keep him so close?

How long until Chainsaw copies this message? https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/16/investing/morgan-stanley-ceo-return-to-office/index.html

This morning when I logged in I received a message that my account was locked and I would not be able to log in. I called Technology for assistance. I was able to get access with no resets but no explanation was given as to why I received this... — read more 

Anyone DM’s got let go today? All the calls that were scheduled out in the future have been cancelled

During a group meeting this week, one of our leaders said that the company direction they have been told is that current remote workers not near a hub office would be displaced and those that live near a hub location will be required to work in the... — read more 

It's more than obvious that anybody who joins WFC at this point is using this as a stepping stone for a better job. Meanwhile, I'm at the age where I'm too old to start again and too young to retire, which means that I have to stay here for the... — read more 

I think working at Wells is great. The compensation is good/great, people are nice, easy, friendly. Workloads are balanced. I almost feel sorry for those of you that complain on this board because you're too afraid to do it in person. Maybe if... — read more 

CM the CIO of digital tech just announced a new hire AC, coming from Nike. He is currently based in Portland, Oregon. So no location strategy for leaders?

It's the Wells way.

We know only we'll be failing over to BCP for a very long period around the 4th of July weekend because of whatever happened there.

“Charlie is just doing what he’s paid to do.” “Charlie is doing what the Board wants him to do.” “If it wasn’t him, it would be someone else, amIright?” What’s wrong with those rationalizations? What’s wrong with Charlie “taking the job”? Lack... — read more 

I did not know that we have this kind of policy. Reminds me a child care not a place of business for adults. I wonder if this will be used as another mechanism to push people out since this subject is very objective to say the least and hard to... — read more 

Just warming this board up for the events next week...

Charlie and the BOD laying off 25% of workforce, recklessly cutting costs, creating a hostile unhealthy work environment, zero transparency regarding strategy, old-school out-of-date thinking, demanding the majority of employees be classified as... — read more 

As the pandemic clouds lift, the percentage of Americans leaving employers for new opportunities is at its highest level in more than two... — read more 

Fun quick read: https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/06/office-dress-codes-covid-business-casual-obsolete.amp Has anyone heard any discussion about softening the dress code when we RTO? It would be a cool thing to do for non-client-facing... — read more 

https://glasbergen.b-cdn.net/wp-content/gallery/miscbusiness/toon652.gif

I recently had to turn in a list of my team members who are not in a hub, even if fully remote. Can’t get a straight answer on the reason for the exercise (though hub strategy is assumed). Anybody know what the plan is for existing remote team... — read more 

You wouldn't complain. Surely, things could be better. Many of you are on the chopping block. Many of your peers have already been chopped. Be grateful for the now. You have a paycheck and benefits. Some don't have that. I'd trade places... — read more 

So I'm an IC with no control over the budget, hiring, firing, or expenses. They put in our team's 2021 Objectives "Profitability" in the CP&D Tool and the say "Be conscious of budget constraints" and "model the do more with less" mindset. Can't make... — read more 

He came, he saw then he bolted for the door.

I would pay good money to have my manager do my job for one week. That's all I'm asking for. One week. Considering that he has no idea what I do - not to mention how to do it - it would be spectacular five days for him and the as----e who put him in... — read more 

sent from their personal phones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/banking-finance/jpmorgan-staff-irked-over-order-to-save-texts-on-personal-phones

WF "leadership" are succumbing to their own biases regarding RTO. https://fortune.com/2021/06/08/return-remote-work-hybrid-model-surveys-covid/

Because of strong employee resistance and turnover, Google recently backtracked from its plan to make all employees return to the office and allowed many to work remotely. Apple’s plan to force its staff back to the office has caused many to leave... — read more 

Our team always had pretty much the same number of people, and lately, our manager often mentioned that there is a possibility of reducing the headcount. I always thought that that was an empty threat made for the purpose of making us work harder... — read more 

I have a nightmare manager, a new one, and it has really jolted and motivated me to accelerate my external job search with extreme, extreme urgency. Thank god I have landed some interviews coming up, because I'm out of here as soon as the first... — read more 

Heard some rumors that the credit card business is going to experience substantial growth in next couple of years. So no layoff there. Can anyone confirm this?

Americans are so entitled. If you hate the bank that much why not just resign? I have to tell you that I am highly impressed with how they have handled everything.

Any rumored layoffs?

I read all about surveys at other companies on this topic, and usually it ends up with some adjustments to the RTO plans. Why is there no such survey at WF? Why is there no mention of hybrid models or anything other than "everyone back in the office... — read more 

Are we waiting for support of Skype to end before we finally transition to Teams or what? I know there's been some group using / testing Teams already, but when is the company-wide roll out going to happen? Will it ever happen?

Walmart is giving its employees cell phones as WF takes them away. Hmmmm - where is the better place to work? https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/03/business/walmart-employees-samsung-phone/index.html

We are expected to keep doing more with less constantly. We are told that we have to find a way to make it work in no uncertain terms. All of this as our workload increases and our headcount reduces. How long do they think this can continue?... — read more