BlackRock Inc., the world’s biggest asset manager, added Verizon Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg to its board.Vestberg, 55, who was nominated in March, was elected Wednesday during BlackRock’s annual meeting. “Hans’s... — read more
Verizon announces lineup for virtual commencement series
Verizon announces lineup for virtual commencement series What you need to know: Aisha Bowe, Ajay Banga, Alex Rodriguez, Bob the Drag Queen and Melissa Villaseñor to speak during Verizon’s “Ready for Anything” virtual commencement Freestyle... — read more
GMs/DMs/Supers
You are all complicit in how terrible Verizon has become. Own it, and try to do better when you get chopped and find other work.
Will Verizon ever become a Technology Company
My opinion is Verizon will never become a high tech company. The problem I see is a very old school assembly line mentality. This goes deep into the core of what this company is about. I see it in just about every organization. The leaders are... — read more
CWA 1101/3 is causing trouble for all locals with WFH
According to my steward here in New Jersey, 1101 or 1103, whatever local covers the CSSC in New York, is the biggest hold out to Work From Home being permanent. Can anyone from New York verify this? Why would they have the power to prevent the rest... — read more
Verizon heavy hitters
Someone please tell me if there is another "career" out there where you increase your contributions yearly (getting more new lines, more overall accessory rev, more pull through lines) to the company and steadily decrease your compensation from the... — read more
They are onto something
I've seen so many newcomers stay here for six months, a year max before moving on to bigger and better things and all I can say is, good for them. Using Verizon as a stepping stone for something better is how everybody should be treating this place... — read more
Any rumors on Telecommuting policy?
HR is supposed to announce the new Work Forward plan for corporate employees on Wed. Any rumors on what it will be? How many days in office? How do they decide what days of the week? Are all desks going to be shared now?
Open Letter to the CEO of Verzion - Pulse Survey!
To the CEO of Verizon, Why are directors and managers calling employees and asking them if they took the Pulse Survey? We were told over and over and over again that the Pulse Survey is voluntary and anonymous. Just how is it voluntary and... — read more
Resigned With Short Notice
I resigned a few days ago and yesterday was my last day. What a huge sigh of relief. I was well over qualified for my position and tried my hardest to move up but I quickly realized it would be a very long time before that happened. Too much bu-----t... — read more
Pulse survey
I gave the highest rate to all the questions knowing mgmt tracks our responses and they know our identity. Except for question on whether I have a best friend at work - odd question. I ranked it the lowest score. Verizon wireline has laid off or... — read more
Indeed - Verizon Jobs Alert
Manager, Cloud Security Architecture Verizon - Boston, MA The Verizon Technology Product Development (TPD) Product Security team works to incorporate governance and security into the design of technology systems and… May 17 Technical Project... — read more
Verizon is not a company for everyone
I wouldn’t want to offend someone, but from my point of view Verizon is no longer a company for everyone. This is no longer a place where you will do your hard work thanks to your expertise, but a place where you will do better if you are a... — read more
When was the last time you felt relaxed here?
I don't remember the last time when I felt relaxed working here. The pandemic has further complicated things and I just don't feel comfortable here anymore. I'm sick of having to constantly think about what will happen if I get fired and whether I... — read more
Do your job
Everyone on here are cry babies. If you did your job than we wouldn’t be in this position. Yea I’m a manager and I hope Verizon gives me the ability to fire all the lazy reps that are just wasting headcount. Probably just a bunch of order takers... — read more
June
Why is everyone freaking out about June 1st? All my managers keep talking about June like it’s Doomsday.
Questions: Verizon Hiring Process
I applied for a opening in April and my application has been under recruiter review since early May. Last week, I received an email that they needed more info, I logged in and submitted all required information and agreed to some disclosures... — read more
What Do We Need
I think we need even more bean counters to jamb up what’s currently functioning too well, so that they too have a job, and guaranty that ours takes twice as long, bogged down in mindless, needless minutia, so as to guaranty our continued employment... — read more
The entire workforce strategy should be examined?
Lack of faith in the products. Lack of career growth. You get to learn some things and then realize that you will not be able to do anything else. Why stay with Verizon when someone else will help you grow? Attitudes have changed. It is no longer... — read more
Verizon R2B worse decision!
Long time in the company worked my way up to sm. Helped in so many stores to try and move up to GM and many a difference, didn’t kiss enough a-s and do volunteer when asked. Burnt out by the customers and upper management micro managing by the Dm... — read more
Pulse Survey rules
1) 5(highest score) to each response. 2) Keep the end paragraph empty. 3) 100% participation. 4) Your PS link is unique in nature so give respect to your understanding and intelligence. The ask is 100% approval rating and participation, nothing... — read more
Indeed - Verizon Jobs Alert
10 new jobs found Senior Analyst Product Operations Verizon - Boston, MA We are seeking an enthusiastic, inquisitive, and creative problem solver to conduct business analysis and in-depth data-based research. May 12 Field Operations... — read more
Raise schedule
What percentage raise do we get this year for CST
They only see what they want to see
Unfortunately, all these reports that they are working on, only slightly reflect the reality in this company. In order to present their imaginary successes, it eludes them that the real situation in this company is worse than ever. On the other hand... — read more
Verizon is the most active in The Layoff
Did a quick count of the recent posts page on The Layoff. There were 8 posts out of the 75 they carry. The most I saw for any other company was 3. What does that say about us and/or VZ?
New Contest!
See which Territory can flip the most stores to Union before they get converted to indirect. Holla
Time is ticking
Get out now or you will be cut anyways. Verizon’s leadership has ruined this company going back to the last few years of Lowell. Now they are trying to fix it with one idea that flops after another. T-Mobile partners with Netflix we get Go90... — read more
I can’t believe anyone
I don’t know about anyone else. But the worst part of my job now is that it doesn’t matter who the leader is. I can’t believe anyone. I don’t trust any leader at any level. It just seems like everyone is covering their backs by lying to everyone... — read more
SMS on the chopping block.
Why do I feel like a death row inmate just waiting for the day we get canned. The reps all becoming key holders makes me thing that the SMS are the next to get cut
A kind of nursery of talents
I already know a lot of people who, after gaining some experience here, went to much better companies and got big promotions there. These people are doing huge things now, and they were almost invisible here. How is that possible? How did Verizon... — read more
Too little too late
I gave notice to my manager. The look on his face was hilarious. He asked me if we could “talk” about why I wanted to leave. I thought, NOW you care about why I want to leave. I said no and walked away from him and in 2 weeks I’ll be doing the same... — read more
Verizon retirees take aim at Hans
https://apple.news/Aq_4kaDwNTFKaPaYFKEnSUg
Verizon IT Corporate Culture is Cultish
What characterizes corporate cult is the degree of control management exercises over employees’ thinking and behavior. This starts with recruitment, where employees are screened for their fit. Its top to bottom family approach. Outsiders are not... — read more
An atmosphere of layoffs
I know that layoffs are an ever-present threat at Verizon but this situation with the sale of Yahoo and AOL looks to me like good grounds for further restructures within the company itself. Could this sale trigger a significant wave of layoffs?
Verizon shareholders- save your money and invest in 5G and IOT
Verizon shareholders, it is time to see savings. First step is done by Verizon by selling Yahoo;it is the right way to give breathing power to ailing business. Remove corruption by removing termites sitting at high posts. Outsource major IT... — read more
See the top paid CEOs in the US
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/08/business/see-top-paid-ceos-us/