They are still sending thousands of FAX’s a day! They have a failure of talent at the too, but so much easier to blame it on the rank and file. This is a classic strategy of mediocre management. They simply can’t compete for the best people... — read more 

I’ve noticed many former coworkers that have been laid off in 2019 still have yet to find a new job. I’m worried that will happen to me if I’m ever in that position. For 10 years, I’ve climbed up pretty high, starting at the way bottom and then... — read more 

I made the decision to leave June of last year and by EoY I had already started a new job. The relief I feel being away from BNYM is indescribable and I am so glad I took the step to free myself from all the B.S. politics that were dominant there. ... — read more 

Someone said that March layoffs are very certain. Any insights on how many people will be affected and who are the targets?

Everyone goes around saying that they have had enough of this place and that they can hardly wait to be laid off. Encouraging are the stories of people who say they are doing much better here after earlier layoffs, but I still take their words with... — read more 

Hello, for those of you who have received sub-pay last year, what does BNYM send you to file your taxes (W2,etc )this year? Since Social Security and Medicare are not deducted are we liable for that when filing? Thanks!

Heard there were March layoffs... does anyone have any information?

Because of regressive policies like forced rankings, YOUR mistake is MY safety net. Why should I tell you that you are about to make a costly error and get the BE hot potato? I didn’t happen to think that way, but I knew many who did. I moved... — read more 

Heavy workload has always been there, but lately it's really too much. In situations like these, mistakes are inevitable. However, they don’t seem to care at all. I thought it was just a phase and it would pass, but no. There is more and more work to... — read more 

Yall got to leave, literally doubled my salary from leaving that place after wasting 12 or so years. Once you reach a certain age in conjunction with being stuck in the same position or org you become unattractive to other firms. In those 12 years... — read more 

So will all employees in september be required to wear tracking devices on their badge? Seems a bit excessive. Are other companies actually doing this too? But wait they promise not to track how long you sit and eat your lunch!

Just a word to the wise out there: If you have been laid off or fired from BNY Mellon, and you are entertaining the idea that somehow you can start, or partake in a class action lawsuit against BNY Mellon for wrongful termination, you need to take... — read more 

I am sure you don't realize this, but telling managers to acknowledge their appreciation for their staff today DOES NOT make their staff feel appreciated. It just makes YOU look like out of touch id–ts. If you wanted employees to feel appreciated... — read more 

BNY Mellon has little to offer in terms of carrots (cutting edge technology, interesting projects, attractive compensation, etc.) so they are reduced to using sticks (forced rankings, threats of punishment over minor administrative oversights, being... — read more 

Did anyone attend Ryan W.'s virtual site visit and come away from it worried? Why is he so set on bringing us back to the office just so we can go for beers after work? He seems worryingly dependant on this algorithm that tells how many people each... — read more 

Do you worry that you may not have a job to return to when we are able to come back to the office?

My SUB pay that was deposited yesterday has an additional "Prior Year N" under earnings that is more than a few thousand dollars. Any idea what that is? It appears to be taxable and subject to FICA.

A very poor employer. A flop....muppets trying to be leaders. They are $$ fixated with no interest in people. Living in the past. #outdatedfools

Has anyone in New York been told to return to the office s

My experience with BNY Mellon was so crazy, for all the wrong reasons. Before I decided to apply to work there, I did my due diligence to research the company. I wanted to find out about where it stands from a technology standpoint. I would read... — read more 

With 0% merit increase this year, how does this organization expect anyone to write goals ... and especially a "stretch" goal? My goal will be to search out new employment, and my "stretch" goal will be to stretch out on the couch while searching... — read more 

Next time you are in MySource, take a good hard look at the organizational chart at BNY Mellon. You see all the VP's then the senior management, then the middle management, then finally you get to the bottom of the chart where you see all the actual... — read more 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/citibank-just-got-a-500-million-lesson-in-the-importance-of-ui-design/

Is it just me, or is the only way the BNYM leadership knows how to increase profit is through cuts, cuts, and more cuts? Is that really the only thing they can come up with? What exactly are they paid the big bucks for, then? There is no growth, no... — read more 

Just curious on what everyone’s merit increase was. Mine was 1% and I got a 9% bonus.

How long can they legally hold on to your personal belongings when you are no longer an employee. Not a word on how to get them back. This is a disgrace. Do we need to get lawyers involved ?

For those of us per go in January let’s recap the experience. Trouble accessing the portal with all the separation agreement. No return call from the 2 HR people that would call you back within 48 hours. Mass confusion on how to return the... — read more 

For anyone who was let go in January, did you receive any info on how to retrieve personal belongings? My manager says I was supposed to receive a survey and needed to opt in for the process to kick off, but I just checked the separation portal again... — read more 

Other than the year that everyone got 0%, I have never had an annual increase that was less than one monthly car payment before. Until this year! After taxes, my merit increase won't even cover one full tank of gas each month. Shameful. — read more 

Some teams, (GCM, AS, Pershing) have employees who receive bonuses which are equal to and greater than the base salary. There is no consistency. Very frustrating, clearly the "have's" and "have nots".

For employees meeting expectations, how does the bank justify no merit increases beyond the "it was a hard year and we had many challenges with the numbers". Expenses should have been significantly decreased – selling locations, no T&E, limited... — read more 

Had my compensation discussion today. Was told my increase last year was more than I should've gotten that they decided to not give me one at all this year. Then was told I've been excelling and growing tremendously on the team. So excelling = no... — read more 

I am part of the CT team in Wexford and wanted to know if there are any other departments in as bad of a position as us. Currently have 7 ppl on stress leave with two being group managers. Another couple close to going also! Senior management haven’t... — read more 

With all the talk about bonuses, I'm starting to get a bit optimistic about the situation. Should we assume that we're done with cuts for now? I know there'll be more sometime down the line, but maybe not in the following few months? Or is it naive... — read more 

Has anyone been pulled by their manager yet to confirm their bonus or Merit increases? Or should I say lack of bonus and no Increase?

very average to low pay, very minimal to no raises, a bonus that's a slap to your face, very "standard" medical and retirement, no WFH unless there's a global pandemic, hostile work environments across the bank, not even a gym membership discount. i... — read more