It is all propaganda. S—ing employees in to believe they care. They only care how they look to shareholders. The constant request for our opinions is pathetic. Y’all went to fancy colleges, Wharton, Harvard, University of Michigan...and are paid... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at MetLife Inc.
Raises
Raises capped at 1.5%. None for above grade 13 (US).
Next round is March 2020
Mark your calendar. Heard from two different sources.
Let me just say this
Everyone working for this company should have a backup plan. Companies in the industry are having layoffs and ours is no different. So why not be prepared? We all know the job market is not doing great with hundreds ( if not thousands ) of people... — read more
What happens when Farmers takes over?
What happens to the employees that follow the acquisition? How does Farmers treat them and do they keep them? Also, benefits and retirement from Farmers, any idea of what they offer?
When will it end?
Work…worry…wait Work…worry…wait Just rip off the bandage and get it over with. Give us some peace of mind so that we can concentrate on our performance. This whole waiting game is just another way of instilling fear into us. When we hear of... — read more
Exit now
I made the decision to leave almost two years ago and I have no regrets. This company is nothing but a joke and I was so tired of the BS politics and backstabbing. Get out before it sinks like the Titanic because this company is going downhill. Any... — read more
Tampa P&C
Has anyone heard about layoffs? In the LTL it was said “I don’t have anything else to say on this subject, but if I do have anymore information you will know” We just spent millions on a new system, but knowing the industry, this system is very... — read more
The worst possible timing
Could they have chosen a worse time to do this to us? A few weeks ahead of Christmas. They really couldn't have waited until January? Given people a chance to properly enjoy the holidays, especially considering the year we've had? In addition to... — read more
More to come?
Any more lay offs coming this month or January?
Communication rollout was not good
If you’re in claims an email was sent by Christin White this afternoon. Not sure how the other gto leads communicated it. Sounds like you’re in the clear. Unfortunately the communication rollout wasn’t great. I heard my boss was impacted from my... — read more
Today is the day . Good luck to you all.
The reduction of middle senior management begins today . Good luck.
MetLife Layoffs 2021
How likely is that there will be MetLife Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Latest on RIFs?
Has there been any talk?
Let's Talk
Anyone gain any insights into what the executes are thinking from the Nov 9 "Let's Talk"?
Just let us know, already
I hate how we all know the layoffs are coming but we have to guess everything from when they'll happen to how many will be affected. Why keep us guessing?
GTO
When are these layoffs coming? Next week? Budgets were cut and we were told we wouldn’t make it past summer...Thinking by Oct 1. Anyone have any insight?
Selling P&C Rumors
I know they are only “Rumors” and even doing my own reading of insiderP&C , there doesn’t appear to be anything set in stone. I’m just left to wonder, if rumors are true would there be another major layoff before or after the acquisition? Do I at... — read more
Layoffs ?
Are they inevitable for claims? Feels like volume is down I’m some areas ? Personally, I think it’s due to staffing module. It feels like every few months an area is affected, but it’s been a while for claims ? Thoughts?
What does DE mean?
Related to budgets: FTE is full time employee. What is DE?
Allyship
Anyone think there are political undertones in the current onslaught of D&I training? Can you say “allyship”?
Maybe you want to see this on Bridgewater
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-24/bridgewater-plans-job-cuts-with-pandemic-requiring-fewer-workers?srnd=prognosis
Any COVID layoff in your Business unit?
I know claims will be hit hard. What about other depts?
Corporate Descison not Performance Related?
15+ years will end in Aug 2020. Sounded like it wasn't an isolated event, but HR was cryptic with coded language about not sharing with others out of respect until they are notified (IT org). Also stated not Performance or Personal so if I believe... — read more
CIO exits.....abruptly
Just received an email that a CIO is leaving to "pursue a new opportunity outside the company" - then the next sentence is "His last day will be today" Hmmmm.....seems a bit abrupt - but makes ya wonder
I think we are about to be hit with layoffs
How else is MetLife going to pay the increased dividend? I think they plan to use the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for cutting a bunch of people when there would have been no need for it if the dividend had stayed the same. I might be overly... — read more
Master thread for CoronaVirus and impact on MetLife
Thoughts? Comments? Where is this taking us?
Next Horizon—Old News
Here we go again, packaging the same old stale strategies under a new name....... Take all the MetLife so called “strategies” for the last 15 years, especially the made up customer focus piece, mix in a liberal amount of MetLife Way, and you have... — read more
How many people work at MetLife?
How many work at the company? What is the overall employee count at NYC?
MetLife Europe Sell Off
Anyone heard anything new about the sell off to Generali? Apparently they wanted the whole of Europe but the offer was too low. I imagine they'll come back in with another offer, I heard a rumour that if this was incoming it would be March/April... — read more
MetLife Layoffs 2020
Have you heard anything about potential MetLife Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
I was a MetLife employee; now work for DXC; but trouble is brewing and will be layed off.
I enjoyed working for MetLife and still feel I do. But, since MetLife outsourced the closed block business to DXC (formerly CSC) ; I have been working for them but DXC's business is in bad shape and we are hearing about them exiting the business... — read more
Troy, New York Layoffs
Has anyone heard anything about the layoffs/last days in Troy, New York? We were told that my wife's job was moving to Carey by the end of the 3rd quarter of 2019...and we've heard nothing yet. We already know we're not moving (she'd have to... — read more
MetLife Names Bill Pappas as Head of Global Technology and Operations
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metlife-names-bill-pappas-head-121300968.html (August 22, 2019) MetLife, Inc. (MET) today announced that Bill Pappas will join the company as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technology and Operations... — read more
Safe!
Well, we’re nearing the end of 2019, and no more significant layoffs? Hopefully the layoff business is done and over!
Any news on more layoffs at MetLife?
There has been very little mention of more layoffs here - which would be great news if we didn't know for sure more is coming. Has there been any info on when that might be? It's really nerve-wracking having to work with an ax hanging over our... — read more
Help Desk Contract News?
If you've experienced the "help desk" lately, you might be interested in this post under DXC, MetLife's "Help Desk" provider. "Help Desk". https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZVW1YrL "Large Contract in US in jeopardy! "I am in delivery. Have heard that the... — read more
Haven't heard much about Warsaw, Poland. Seems Noida, India must have won out. Anyone know?
Haven't heard much about Warsaw, Poland. Seems Noida, India must have won out. Anyone know?
Working in IT in Cary NC?
I am about to accept a position in MetLife working in IT in Cary, NC. Need to move my family. Please help provide feedback since this is a BIG decision.
Have You Been Asked To Update Your "Talent Profile" in One People One Place?
Last week, I was. For those that don't know, a "talent profile" is something like a resume. If I'm going to update my resume, maybe I should send it out too. Have you been asked to update your talent profile in One People One Place? Do you think it... — read more