"...We deliver better experiences for your employees too. In every interaction with us, they’ll find support, empathy and clear communication on the status of their claim and what happens next in the process. With Sedgwick expertly managing any and... — read more
I Miss New York Telephone
There once was a time when one felt appreciated, with subtle niceties beyond the paycheck. On a Friday, it was not unusual for the boss to say a little early, "Fella's head home. Thanks". Prior to a vacation the boss would throw a 1/2 day your way... — read more
This is going to leave a mark!
T-Mobile is best in price and value AT&T is next Verizon is last. And you whine about going back to the office. You should be fired! What value do you bring to the company? To determine which carrier—T-Mobile, AT&T, or... — read more
Go to VZweb and search “RTO”
How embarrassing. Back in 2022-2024, we called out other companies requiring everyone back in the office. Especially cringeworthy - “AT&T follows Amazon in cracking down on remote work with 5 days in office mandate”. And now look at us.
What happens if the US starts to go after labor outsourcing?
I'm not here to argue politics and if it is right or wrong, just the consequences of Verizon continuing to outsource a large percentage of its workforce to places like India. Today, the labor secretary alluded to going after companies that... — read more
Exhibit A: LinkedIn Leadership Theater
Perfect example of the BS — while exec leadership keeps hitting ‘like’ on feel-good fluff about ‘digital wellness,’ the real issues like job cuts, workload, and shrinking teams get ignored. Nice optics, zero substance.
BR locked exec wing
Peons can’t access building 4 anymore…wonder what will 2 Penn will look like
My team overflows with resentment, and it’s taking a toll on all of us
We’re the ragtag leftovers from the last round of layoffs, missing key roles, barely functioning as a team. Some people are fantastic, others are deadweight. Our manager is awful at distributing workload, and clearly doesn’t care. They have no clue... — read more
good bye Verizon
Nope, not quitting and not getting fired BUT I ported our wireless numbers out to T-Mobile for compatible pricing and the better network.
Why are they pretending RTO is better?
Returning to office life just feels like a huge step backward. The noise, the constant interruptions, the long commute just to sit in a chair for eight hours under bad lighting trying not talk to anybody. I get more done at home in less time and... — read more
Invest in US labor market
Verizon makes most of its revenues from US consumers and US businesses. Yet, it is consistently laying off US employees, while at the same time building up a large workforce in India (Verizon India) where it does very little business. Someone should... — read more
The union cares more about its retirees than its current active members.
I’m not saying we should give up on retirees. I hope I make it there one day. I’m saying I need help now!!
Loyalty, R.I.P.
https://www.businessinsider.com/att-ceo-memo-workplace-loyalty-dead-employees-job-security-2025-8 "Even if the vast majority stay, the people who leave are typically the highest performers... there's now decades of rigorous research showing how... — read more
Rant
Just here for the info
If the union calls a strike in August ‘26, will you walk or resign and scab?
Less than a year to go. Remembering the last strike. Thinking of all the union does for me. 2026 may turn out to be the year of the scab.
Verizon RTO Discussion Thread
Let's consolidate everything we know in this thread. Let's start with this Tue/Wed/Thur mandatory in the office update.
Integrity Survey
Have you completed your survey? For the first time ever I was completely transparent in my response. No, I don’t believe leadership stresses integrity. No, I don’t believe we’re able to speak without retribution. No, I don’t believe leadership... — read more
Does the movie "Office Space" offer any wisdom for this present darkness?
We’re not looking at a company on the verge of innovation. This isn’t a new wave of creativity or progress. It’s the slow, agonizing death of office culture, one cubicle at a time. You don’t push a guy like Peter Gibbons into a life of soul-crushing... — read more
Additional locations.
Does anyone have any information on what’s going to happen to the buildings that are not one of those 20 people locations? Are we selling them? Are we leasing them out? Are we keeping them from what I understand some of them in the mid Atlantic area... — read more
Does this fairy tale have a sinister double meaning?
Welcome to the forest of illusions—Grandma’s House is no longer safe. The Wolf didn’t huff, puff, or break down doors. He put on a disguise and walked right in. All the warnings about “stranger danger,” “stay on the path,” and “don’t talk to... — read more
Anyone else stuck in a position that’s all show and no useful work?
Where you have to do the same things that make no difference over and over again? How do you keep from losing your mind?
CEO Stankey sends memo to all AT&T employees
Talks about their employee survey results and goes all-in on 5 day RTO: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/read-t-ceos-frank-response-131234695.html
Civility, Accountability, and Straight Talk—for All of Us
Whether you’re an active employee or retiree, union or non-union, these are challenging times. The frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty many of us feel are real—and they deserve to be heard. That said, let’s be smart about how we express ourselves... — read more
Enough with the RTO nonsense
If you don’t like it find employment elsewhere. It’s time to go back to the way things were before Covid. Everyone in the office everyday. No more games and slacking off at home costing your coworkers and the business. No more mid-day golf lessons... — read more
We need better hiring
I think we’ve set ourselves up to fail by treating hiring like a short-term cost. Always choosing the cheapest candidate or outsourcing to save a buck ends up costing more in rework and burnout. Not to mention, lowballing usually ends up costing us... — read more
Is RTO now the only thing of interest here?
Every second post is about RTO. Enough is enough.
Verizon is all fluff, no substance
Nothing gets fixed by carefully crafted corporate buzzwords and empty promises - not the organizational structure, workload management, or the customer experience. It’s no surprise layoffs hit like blunt force trauma, and we end up losing good... — read more
I can deal with a three-day RTO
It's not ideal, but I can manage it. The moment it becomes four or five, I'm out of here. I will keep my options open. I will save. I will network. I will do whatever it takes to be able to quit the second they announce anything beyond three days... — read more
Verizon's CEO practically told employees to worry about their jobs
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg says that despite a small increase in headcount, job cuts will continue. By Alan Friedman Published: Jul 23, 2025, 7:58 PM Verizon CEO Vestberg says that Verizon will continue to cut its workforce Vestberg told the... — read more
Houston We have had a problem !
Is there any MO-O out there in leadership who really cares for our customers #GoldenParachutes ? F pulse surveys… da meatball is clueless , coverup confidence on leadership on da pulse is so low, they hide in every presentation…….WAKE UP OR GTFO !... — read more
CE and SAMs, are these huge quota increases to get out?
After the many years of quota increases, I am starting to suspect that they are raising them to make people and thin the market. Oh and this jacked commission plan.
Why do we still discuss RTO points?
The devil isn’t in the details - this is about pushing us out. Plain and simple. The worse the RTO requirements get, the more people either burn out, get fed up, or just can’t comply and leave. That’s the point. It’s not poor RTO management by... — read more
RTO Poor Leadership
If leaders knew how to lead effectively, RTO would not be necessary. People will work for leaders they respect. They will go above and beyond. They will put in the extra hours because they feel valued. If you need to babysit them, it says a lot... — read more
The worst thing one can possibly do is relocate
Only to lose the job a couple of months later anyway.
The Need to Offer another VSP
I truly regret not opting into the VSP when I had the chance, especially now with the frustrating RTO policies. It’s hard not to feel like Hans is leading Verizon down the same path he took with Ericsson and I’d prefer to be out before that... — read more
Wave Good Morning To The AT&T People On Your Way In
Here in Bedminster we have been 5 days a week since January 1st with LAN and badge swipe monitoring. When I was hired I was told 0 days a week, than it went to 3 days and than it went to 5 days. All in the space of a few months. Our area has had... — read more
Marketing ≠ Execution
Verizon’s latest message to consumers promises a “new standard” in customer service — AI assistants, 24/7 access, seamless onboarding, and something called “Customer Champions.” Sounds impressive on paper. But internally, most of us know this isn’t... — read more
Does Verizon pay for relo?
I’ve been looking into posting across the org and 99% of them state that relocation assistance is not provided what’s up with that?