Already June of '23 and no word on quarterly standings. Me thinks there is no plan this year or they would have been boasting about it.

Be thankful

Hearing JVB teams will be notified of their new publication on July 10. Two weeks to make a decision. If relocating no money available must be a new hub by August 2024. If opting to leave, severence notification to be delivered in October with off... —  read more 

Jeremy announced at his staff mtg that Chicago would be moved to wave2. No details what that means except Chicago employees have another year or so before the move or leave date.

A couple years back they were paying people to move to Birmingham. Are they making you all move again?

If Nexflix did a documentary on how AT&T fell so low after so many years of domination? Like start at the beginning…. Ma bell….great leadership and track how successful we were….and then lead all the way up to the failures and where we sit today. I’d... —  read more 

According to the PBGC’s website the pension plan is NO LONGER INSURED! AT&T saves a quick $325 Million and the guys who worked there for 30 years get screwed. https://blog.techstaffer.com/navigating-pension-transfers-a-look-at-atts-move-to-athene —  read more 

Love the engagement here, more like collaboration. At the end of the day we are working for our stakeholders and policies like RTO will give us a reason for missed metrics, and how we are gearing up for a successful 2024. Why do you think in a world... —  read more 

Chalk it up now!

I had a little discussion with colleagues about it and I'm interested in what others think are the biggest reasons for instability here.

I am in a location whose office is shutting down and need to move to save my job. If I decide to not move and take severance, is my 401K match at risk if my last day is before 3 years? Would I be forfeiting money or would this not be considered... —  read more 

I want to mix it up a bit, and actually ask a legitimate question to those that have experience or just understand how it works better than I do. Not related to a specific situation (meaning I don't want to hear opinions on who might or might not be... —  read more 

First I have been VO for over 15 years at AT&T and have always been in the top tier for reviews and considered a top contributor. I can identify dozens of other people I work with that are VO and are doing more than just fine as Legg put it but are... —  read more 

Any other HIVE WFO representatives told that they need to relocate to Hub?

The sky is falling! I have to return to the office to work or find another job!!! You all realize that this is just a JOB right? You were looking for one when you found this one. Whether you’ve been here for 20 minutes or 20 years, it’s a job... —  read more 

This effort will be more successful than COVID boosters.

https://www.comparably.com/companies/att

Maybe Hans and Stanky will compare lay off notes. Accenture is licking their chops wanting both companies to out source more to their group in the Philippines. Both our companies are slow sinking ships it seems.

Several years ago much of the ATS/ATO IT teams were outsourced to Accenture. Some teams where split between AT&T and Accenture. Others where mostly Accenture. I have heard nothing about Accenture resources coming back to the office or relocating. ... —  read more 

Hello Retired back in 2018. Was wondering if this Return to Office (RTO) and major City Hub philosophy/mandate is impacting both Regional level and Market level management employees? Cannot imagine Market Level employees expected to relocate to a... —  read more 

Has anyone in the Renz org been told they must relocate

How many people didn’t read the instructions

Mass markets organization will be notified on June 16 which city they have to report to in order to keep her job. You will receive a phone call from your manager on the 16th with your designated city and your next steps.

https://fortune.com/2023/05/25/office-space-crash-harder-than-expected-remote-work-economy-cre-crash/ Sell sell sell Stankey. WFH and like it. In fact, you could probably retire 3 lifetimes with how much money you make. Crazy mad money. It’s not the... —  read more 

What if someone has a legal parental agreement binding them to the state they reside in? In the parenting agreement (50/50 custody) say it states that the parent has to live within 25 miles of the other parent. What does someone do in this case? ... —  read more 

Hearing rumors that a least 17,000 have already elected to leave due to this. Can any collaborate that?

Putting the RTO aside, any info on the June 15 layoff? Groups impacted?

This years layoffs are different. GOOD People with 15, 20, 25+ years of service are being selected. If this is the only job you've had as an adult and have come to identify part of your self identity with AT&T, START PREPARING MENTALLY FOR THE... —  read more 

I think at this point it is safe to say that all of us should be actively working on a Plan B. IF we are lucky enough to survive these next 6 months, it won’t be long before our number is up. For the first time in my 20 year career with this... —  read more 

Who will organize this for ATT? https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/31/amazon-workers-plan-to-walk-out-over-lack-of-trust-in-leadership.html

Skill set, past performance, or importance of job function will have nothing to do with the decision. Virtual location selection will be a function of friends & family - and maybe race & gender. Think college admissions process. You just wait. —  read more 

I was told no severance will be paid if your position is moving. If you refuse to move, you go without any kind of package. I have a good source in HR and that’s the info they have been given. Can this possibly be true or is somebody just trying to... —  read more 

Show up 3 days a week for a few months and then it will go back to WFH and get the job done and you are all set. They don't have the space or facilities or planning skills to pull this off for long so this initial wave will take out the weak and the... —  read more 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cGa15Nve5K4&t=316s

https://twitter.com/annethegnome/status/1663684139974033408

I perceive this board no more as about T layoffs but about T decay in live. It seems as we all are sure where T is heading and there is no way back, so layoff is desired thing for many of us and not a concern.

Seems upper and mid management have been having discussions lately about who will be teleworkers. I know with us it’s a battle between 5th and 6th level and I saw one other poster said similar. With us it’s 100% denial so far. Any others with... —  read more