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OK - IBM HR trolling has been pointed out a couple of times. Let's face it.. the role IBM HR is to support the policies and needs of IBM management (NOT employees) so whether specifically directed, or on individual initiative, trolling this site... —  read more 

It appears some folks in tech are being offered retention bonus and/or stocks. Is this happening everywhere? I asked my manager and was told to wait for more info to be made available after mid March. Manager asked me not to discuss with others... —  read more 

Normally we are up here saying "numbers are down, we're laying off" This time is different. The layoffs announced today are replacing expensive field reps with inside roles OR giving those field reps the opportunity to move sideways and be... —  read more 

I remember it was the dream of every graduating high school and college senior to get a job at this company. To get a job here meant you were set for life with a good paying job, chance to advance up the job ladder and job SECURITY SECURITY... —  read more 

Is it the end of proximity estimatics?

Build vs buy discussed 15+ years ago. Nordstrom decided to buy, but hey now let’s build one. Because Kafka and cloud hosting and event... —  read more 

I am expecting an offer for a Senior Principal Engineer Role in Dell @ Round Rock and i wanted to know if anyone can share what is the min - max pay scale for that role?

The thought of going to work on Monday, when it’s a Sunday night and all you want to do is relax, is excruciating. I have had the most awful panic attack for over an hour, just thinking about work and the things I have to deal with. This is not a... —  read more 

When is home office going to realize that claims needs to be seperate from receiving . We just don’t have time to do both jobs... our managers are so focused on receiving and only pay attention to claims when it starts looking like c-ap. Our GM... —  read more 

Universities should use the Milby shop fiasco as a top to bottom what not to do in business management. Then they can also point out that in the real world those responsible get tossed out, but in twirly swirly railroad land you just get reshuffled... —  read more 

The longer I’ve been unemployed from Nordstrom. The more truth surfaces. It’s like being on the outside looks in!

It's now being tracked whether or not people who've clocked in have done their wellness check. Does anyone know if there's more to come? Things that would address many of our concerns for example better shields at the registers. I know this year the... —  read more 

So, I'm gonna short Cisco.

True or false???

And again, those with an unwavering commitment to the boys and girls clubs miraculously transfer out of harms way in just the nick of time. Once those graced with job protection in reward for the blind support of the corrupt management layers are... —  read more 

The title says it all in CAPS. Get ready to hit the trail to PA for a few. Most will be left behind. Including all c-suite execs.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/macys-will-disappear-from-most-malls-120552071.html Article says ceo will only keep big steamy t–d formally known as Macy’s in A or B rated malls. C level will go under by 2022

https://youtu.be/cgg9byUy-V4 i0

Why is there always trains waiting to get into bailey yard? It isnt like half the yard is empty or anything.

Can someone explain how many people were cut in HR? Locations? Also, what the process was. Did you have interview for your job, etc?

If you see someone on LinkedIn who leaves ExxonMobil post a link to their profile here. Good way to build a list of where people are having success finding jobs.

All these post are fake because General Electric Aviation is the only company that had layoffs. Google the rest of the airline industry...Notice no Layoffs....These are fake news

I encourage you to be a leader of your own life, not follow the path that Wells Fargo is attempting to sell us on. You know the sales pitch: If you care about Wells Fargo, you will accept the facts as we present them. 25% of you must go, so that 75%... —  read more 

Report found here https://www.asyousow.org/report-page/the-100-most-overpaid-ceos-2021 Feel like this is a disservice to Tom and he should be higher. Maybe next year after all Glenn’s offshoring and transformation’s.

Coffeyville and Parsons to completely shut down.Wichita to have switching done by wta and and k&o no more switching by up.

Harassed, reported to HR, swept under the rug, then LAID OFF.

I received a letter in the mail saying that retiree life insurance benefit will be capped at $15,000. Does this apply to current and future retirees or just those retiring after a certain date, such as (2022)?

Appointment of new in-house Attorney, (long term friend of DD), promotions for some of the "boys", with increased salaries and benefits. The lining of the nests, and legal protections are moving forward. Stand back and watch them get richer, as... —  read more 

First, I am NOT an HR troll. Just a long time IBMer that tries to be honest. I don't like seeing that people sit doing nothing and earning big salaries because IBM s—s or because you're waiting for the layoff. As long as they pay you a big... —  read more 

AVweb https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/787-repairs-could-cost-hundreds-of-millions-report/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=787-repairs-could-cost-hundreds-of-millions-report Reuters is reporting that Boeing will spend hundreds... —  read more 

What is the estimated pay range for a band 6 Exempt employee in Jacksonville Florida?

Is there life for Belk post-bankruptcy? Analysts think maybe not. Three things must happen for them to be successful. They need a rapid influx of customers into department stores, thus reversing the reversing declining demand . They will need to... —  read more 

Here’s a novel idea: make the PSE work the lead table every now and then. I don’t see him in my department selling anything in my name while I generate leads for him for two hours. And, hey Lowe’s! Have you ever heard of telemarketing to generate... —  read more 

Anyone know if the annual incentive was approved? 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼Laid off a few months ago , but seems like it was for the best. WHAT HAPPENED TO CF?!?!? Good luck to everyone

Stocking rising. Coincidence?

Who's winning?

Question(s) for other 2020 or even 2019 surplussed folks. 1) did the company contact you to let you know the prorated bonus amount prior to payout (3/6)? 2) did they direct deposit it or mail. you a check

Well I just got my multi-page legal gobbledygook notification on the bankruptcy, requesting my vote or not re. any objections. As mentioned in a recent press article, the declarations are a dizzying display of legalese nonsense. Single sentences... —  read more 

long 10k filed friday. can someone with more brain and expertise please explain what is our “material weakness in financial controls?” around page 1105 of the pdf document. have the auditors concluded we are cheating on the numbers reporting? my... —  read more 

Employees at these following stores today will be losing there job by 6PM EST/PST Kmart Big Bear Lake, CA Bayamon, PR Mayaguez, PR Sears Carolina, PR Caugez, PR

The new Allstate commercial about "let's make lots of money" is nothing more than a direct slam on those recently laid off, the jobs that have and will soon move to India, and the short changing of employee wages. They may as well have had Tom and... —  read more 

You can feel it in the environment. We’re all tired from being overworked and team coordination is just not there anymore. Even management seems like they don’t give a c-ap as well. Once this used to be a fun place to work, most times everyone would... —  read more 

What is everyone’s take on BBB staying relevant by the end of year? With the amount of store closures in the future and online shopping becoming the new norm does anyone think we can still remain in competition with other retail giants? I’ve always... —  read more 

I will say that by not taking and by not making the time to cope and deal with anxiety or other issues it snow-balled for me. I am now medicated because of it. I am taking it one day at a time. I thought that I was fine but I knew different. I will... —  read more 

People hating the fact B&N is still surviving and employees are hanging on: hate on the company and the ones in the ivory tower. Give those who work the stores a break. We’re not a– kissers, we’re not brownnosers. We’re just hard working... —  read more 

I used to LOVE working at Centene. I loved interacting with my colleagues on a daily basis. But ever since the last round of layoffs the environment has drastically changed. It’s sad because now everyone is on eggshells and stressed out. Some are... —  read more 

A New York City man said he was fired by Trader Joe's after he sent a letter to the company's CEO requesting the company make several changes he said would more thoroughly protect the grocery chain's employees from... —  read more 

Is there any truth to them?

Think about the company what you want, but you can't deny this is the end of an era. And it's making me sadder than I ever thought I'd be. I left a few weeks ago because I managed to land a new job. But here I am, crying over this. I spent more than... —  read more 

Is my job perfect? No. But it's better than at the majority of other O&G companies. The main point is that we don't have nearly as many layoffs as they do (go check out some other companies on this webpage - it's a mess all over the place.) Amid a... —  read more 

I recently landed an amazing job with Amazon making a lot more than what I make at IBM. And, I mean a LOT!!! I was shocked when I saw the offer. Now, the reality is that it took me more than a year and it was not easy, but it could have been sooner... —  read more 

If you get a job elsewhere quit Imperial right way. Don’t wait for severance package. This place is toxic and k–ler for last one year. If you think you are ok to work with 3 persons work load by getting 5 to 10 % more salary at Imperial, you can stay... —  read more 

Apple today indicated that its retail store at the MacArthur Center shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia will be permanently closing after over 14 years of business, although an exact closure date has yet to be announced by the... —  read more 

And I'm not talking about $200. So many employees are getting Covid at our stores. HR has been overwhelmed. Many of the stores have the worst ventilation systems and the virus has been spreading like crazy but no one is talking about this.

My last day was February 2. I'm starting a new job nearly a month later to a day. The pay is about 10 percent lower but benefits are better so it evens out. I hope everybody else was also able to find new employment by now. I just thought I'd post... —  read more 

That might be the only way for us to get some decent leadership. Then again - when I think about it - whoever bet on this mess might not be as smart as I hope they would be. I still wouldn't mind, though. I don't see a way for things to get much... —  read more 

No matter what the leadership says right now, I'm not discounting more layoffs being thrown our way within the next few months. I don't trust anybody in this company anymore. I wish I could believe we are safe for the foreseeable future but I don't... —  read more 

I need them to stop expecting me to do the job of somebody who earns more than I do for no extra compensation. Let me do my job, period. That'd be enough to make me happy.

Why in the world are you letting it affect you as much as it does? You shouldn't have to dread coming into work, you shouldn't be stressing over the weekend instead of relaxing with you family, and you certainly shouldn't have to be taking... —  read more 

Hello everyone could someone share any knowledge of how severance is calculated from the looks of things I see a lot of former employees stating they received/offered 2 months/8 weeks of pay from 1 year up to 6 years and 1 month of outplacement pay... —  read more 

FB is not a growth leader he is an expense manager. It's why he was brought in at First Data and why he is leading Fiserv now. The company doesn't have organic growth left so all that remains is to cut expenses to the bone. This strategy works for a... —  read more 

Even if you know there's a way to do something much more efficiently and with better results, keep it to yourself. Going to your manager will only result in a talking to (!there's a reason things are done the way they are and it's not on you to... —  read more 

The Coca-Cola bottling plant at 830 N. Sixth St. in Lafayette is laying off some of its employees and consolidating its operations to a new automated distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, according to a recent letter the company sent to the... —  read more 

I joined Nike three years ago. I was so hyped about it, too. It's Nike, you know? Well, that didn't turn out remotely as well as I had expected and hoped for. I might have been unlucky to get some of the worst managers this company has ever seen, but... —  read more 

Extra boards Empty NO POWER FOR TRAINS Power desk arguing with Dispatch about train diesel ratings Terminals cut to the bone Another Happy Day at NS......whens the shareholders figure it out?

We know there'll be more cuts in the first half of the year, has there been any news on when it's going to happen?

Was anybody who was laid off offered to transition to an online shopping-related job? If that's the main reason for the layoffs, as the leadership keeps saying, why weren't the jobs that were created in the new sector offered to people before they... —  read more