Thread regarding Verizon Communications Inc. layoffs

Target % is out

Had all hands with VP today. He said most teams were asked for 15-20% cut. If they don’t hit the percentage with VSP, they will fill the rest with layoff

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Post ID: @OP+W2Tl96w

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20k is on target with the percents I was hearing for some groups. If your vice prez thinks its too high for their area you might be rejected if your not a oldie

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Post ID: @stqx+W2Tl96w

I heard through the grapevine that almost 20k people opted to take the VSP. Rumors at best but heard this from multiple sources

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Post ID: @srle+W2Tl96w

To clarify 15-20% of employee base is the goal.

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Post ID: @1nqo+W2Tl96w

Funny... We had an all hands meeting just last week with our VP and he said his target number was only slightly down from last year. Tons are taking vsp though. I'm not sure how all of this will play out in the end bit there will definitely be some reorgs.

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Post ID: @1qft+W2Tl96w

@dsz basically the same here. Over 90% volunteering. I have to think many will be denied.

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Post ID: @cbv+W2Tl96w

100 percent of my IT team took the VSP.

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Post ID: @dsz+W2Tl96w

It could be an illusion but I believe lower management is sweating it out, they are wondering who is going to be left to keep it going.

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Post ID: @kvv+W2Tl96w

It's higher in the talent hub offices. People already being asked if they are mobile.

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Post ID: @nuk+W2Tl96w

In my IT group, several have opted in, to the point that some may be delayed or denied. The fear that IT will continue to Re-badge to Infosys and the current strong IT job market makes it a good decision. Eventually IT will be nothing but H1Bs and contractors.

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Post ID: @rvh+W2Tl96w

In my IT group, none have said that they are taking it. No idea if they are keeping it to themselves (this is out of 50 under a director)

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Post ID: @cmm+W2Tl96w

I have heard the take rate is expected to be 50%.

I do not know what % they will accept or if 50% is correct.

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Post ID: @wgd+W2Tl96w

@W2Tl96w-kis I read it fast and missed the "were". I get it now. Thanks

That number sounds right

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Post ID: @vxi+W2Tl96w

I was told to expect 2 to 3 people in a team of 15. Per the vsp faq they will go with the most number of years of service to determine who is accepted. We were instructed to review that for our decisions.

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Post ID: @vcv+W2Tl96w

Please Please Please Dispense ME!!! Like a Aztec I will be a sacrifice!!! Send me to the great beyond!!! The Verizon Afterlife!!! In the Vz afterlife we get to enjoy our family and weekends and evenings... Yes please take me TAKE ME

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Post ID: @foe+W2Tl96w

? "Teams were asked for 15-20% cut....." means "teams were told to cut by 15-20% ...." presumably with the actual percent varying by team.

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Post ID: @kis+W2Tl96w

So the teams have to ask? Its not mandated from top down? That's suspicious. I would assume some would like 0% saying that they are indispensable

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Post ID: @swj+W2Tl96w

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