Curious if anyone who was terminated, did NOT sign the original termination agreement and instead negotiated a better severance package or is seeking outside legal council?

Remember when former CEO AM mentioned Avaya HR was working on job title definitions and that pay raises based on that were coming? So how's that going? I'm sure you don't want your workers to think that our leaders just say things with no... — read more 

Many people here post negative comments. Without making personnel an issue, how would you stabilize revenue. That’s the real problem. What would you do?

I think it’s great that we aren’t selling to these smaller customers, leave them for the CcaaS. Vendors like Genesys, Nice and Five9. 200 seats and below is their sweet spot We are the only vendor that can handle large customers, we have the... — read more 

No more move to Infinite?

Landing a decent job feels impossible lately. The listings are either a joke or vanish before you can even apply. If you actually score an interview, the salary turns out to be laughable. Are folks seriously taking these jobs? The pay barely covers... — read more 

There are more than 7,500 leases in the federal real estate portfolio. GSA’s reduction plans would eliminate about 13% of the lease portfolio. Would this impact Avaya's maintenance agreements on these sites?

If you've been at it for a while, have you faced any consequences? I'm kind of over it and ready to sit back and do the bare minimum, but I admit, I still have some reservations.

I have spent the last 16 years working for big companies, and not one of them had such a massive gap between leadership and the people actually doing the real work. the disconnect is staggering... it is like they live in a different world... — read more 

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250226188165/en/Jim-Chirico-Ex-Avaya-CEO-Has-Been-Named-CEO-of-Instant-Intelligence

So, Mr. CEO, do you have the testicular fortitude to host the next all-hands meeting as a pure employee Q&A—no spin, no talking points, just you and us? In the last two all-hands meetings, you promised time for staff questions, yet—magically—that... — read more 

PD is an ineffective leader and is a conditioned boy for private equity. Zero ability to innovate or find growth strategies. He will "dial-it-in" just like he did with Aspect. And sadly, he will likely be even lazier this time and figure out... — read more 

Does anyone know what the redundancy package includes?

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GameStop in Talks to Acquire Avaya in Strategic Expansion Sources familiar with the matter confirm that GameStop ($GME) is in discussions to acquire Avaya ($AVYAQ), a move aimed at expanding into enterprise communications. The deal, still in early... — read more 

I’ve been out of the loop since leaving, but curious if anything has changed in APJ

Went through our ceo LinkedIn all the companies he was ceo has been sold or acquired.

By June 30, 2025 - Customers below the 200-seat minimum must terminate their subscription term without penalty by providing Avaya written notice. Effective June 30, 2025, Avaya will no longer deliver or support the AXP service bundles with Avaya... — read more 

As a former employee, I am curious why there has not been a signed deal with the union as if yet. Last update was 11/23.

How long can we survive...

Jeez, the once great UK territory now closing its last office (London) and what's left of the workforce is now going to be WFH - what a sad indictment of disastrous leadership past and present.....

Flash back to Match 2022, when someone first sent me a link to a post on The Layoff. It was shocking. What they were reporting about the "vapor" of finances couldn't possibly be accurate. Or so I thought. The "renowned" market analysts were... — read more 

The Nov. 2024 Fitch report concluded Avaya's liquidation value is $540M, based on a 5.5x multiple of $128M EBITDA. Further, Fitch estimates a 10% yearly decline in revenues moving forward. Assuming the current owners want a competitive return on... — read more 

✓ Has anyone validated the true revenue that is booked from these so called G1500? Or is this just another "trust us" smoke and mirrors?My take is that maybe 350-550 customers produce enough revenue for Avaya to try to keep managing. However, many... — read more 

Fitch Ratings - Toronto - 13 Nov 2024: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Avaya Holdings Corp. and Avaya LLC (collectively, Avaya) at 'CCC+'. Fitch has also affirmed the 'B-' with Recovery Rating of 'RR3'... — read more 

It would be great if someone could post an update on all things Avaya. Perhaps, the latest on regional layoffs and any, possible, sale of the company.

Who's offices are closing as Avaya transforms?

Hearing there was a call this morning in the UK with the announcement of approx. 70 folks to be let go by March 31st. Let us hope that the UK leadership is included in the numbers...

Purely speculation but it seems to be the pattern since October 2024

For the Avayan’s left, I wish you luck but it will be over soon for you all unless whoever is buying Avaya keeps you on. As for AM, maybe you made more money but your legacy is tainted. PD you have just proved you only care about money and not the... — read more 

https://apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-us-investment-trump-6730a89f93b44ed8d705638f95700cbb

So who are the 1500 top customers?

Here on the east coast.. all dressed up with nowhere to go? Is d.c. work done?

I thought the last job was a nightmare with how disorganized it was, but now I’m at Avaya, and it’s even worse. Every single thing feels like it’s falling apart here. The chaos is non-stop. It's honestly hard to see how things could improve at this... — read more 

DeepSeek has pulled the curtains back 🔙 on BS Tech. And Avaya isn't even in the same class as technology companies. They just hope the smoke and mirrors game will get a real tech company to buy. Never. GAME OVER😭😔😭😔😭

At least this one didn't quote a skewed source that is also on Avaya payroll like their sister publication did yesterday. https://www.uctoday.com/unified-communications/avaya-plagued-by-more-layoffs/ However, sadly, they made a ridiculous... — read more 

It’s just more rational to stick around while searching for another job; otherwise, I would have quit long ago. I’ve been actively looking for a couple of months now, and it’s not as bad out there as I expected—though it really depends on what you're... — read more