#employeerelations

https://nypost.com/2026/01/26/business/citigroup-sued-by-former-executive-who-says-it-mishandled-s-xual-harassment/

Apparently there have been some talking points given to managers to help soften the news of no raises this year for higher end earners, specifically in risk. Can someone post those talking points? I want to know what is bs and what is genuine from my manager. Thank you.

When do they discuss year end bonus? Manager already discuss the new comp but not about the year end bonus.

For years, T-Mobile’s all-hands meetings were a masterclass in celebration: employees were praised for the company’s success, urged to give themselves applause, and reminded to work even harder. Yet behind the fanfare, priorities were shifting. After the Sprint merger, leadership focused on maximizing revenue per user, raising prices, and adding fees to hit short-term financial targets and pad executive bonuses. The company’s disruptor identity eroded, and now, massive layoffs hit the very employees who had been lauded as the source of T-Mobile’s success—while top executives collected millions. The contrast between the celebrated “people-first” message and the reality of corporate priorities could not be starker. I wish luck to you su-kers left. Enjoy the Kool-aid.

Excellent corporate strategy playing out in the Marketplace division.

“If your job allows it, we encourage you to work from home”

So they realize that there’s onsite workforce who needs to be present and customer facing workforce who needs to be present.

But everyone else, we realize your job allows you to work from home just as effectively … but go in the office 5 days and play pretend “collaboration” on your teams calls, chats, and emails so we can prop up Blackrock and vanguards corporate real estate portfolio so they don’t yell at John.

This place is a joke. The hypocrisy is sickening.

Just curious! Could you possibly simply get a very low bonus since you still met some expectations? Most know what a tough place this is to work for many areas. If you are an employee who always got meets/meets and then one time its meets/does not meet -- is it manager's discretion?

The federal government’s plan to reduce the size of the public service is expected to affect employees at the Brandon Research and Development Centre, Agriculture Union’s president told the Sun.

https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/01/26/layoffs-expected-at-brandon-research-centre

Does anyone know how many days per month those who are below Director level are meant to be in office? I’ve heard 4 and I’ve heard 3 days per month. Also any insight on hour requirements per visit? Thank you.

Has anyone received their w-2 yet? Are they literally just going to wait til the 31st?

Since I'm leaving next month regardless (which nobody needs to know yet, of course), I'd gladly take the layoff package if it meant preventing a cut for a coworker who depends on this income. The management should offer a voluntary option, especially since I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd gladly take it.

How clueless management is. Smh...Developers are leaving left and right. There is no pushback, just approving work constantly. New hires have zero training. Everyone is burnt out. What happened to comp days when your job forces you to work all weekend? Some managers ok with it, some managers not? And whats with the Meaningless calls 8-5 non stop every day? Who can stop this? Who can make change because its miserable to work like this.

Anybody else shocked it's nearly the end of January and we're yet to see any layoffs this year? I know something might be coming soon, but still. I got so used to constant layoffs that this reprieve seems like a miracle in itself.

Amazon has announced a new round of layoffs as part of its plan to eliminate 30,000 corporate jobs. The latest cuts will remove 14,000 corporate positions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), retail, Prime Video and human resources.

https://capacityglobal.com/news/amazon-job-cuts/

Last year, Sam sent out the STI email on Jan 24. I assume Dan is pushing out the announcement though.

Will STI payout still be in mid-Feb as it has been every year?

We're losing jobs in one place, but they're adding plenty new jobs in other places. Wouldn't a simple hiring freeze accomplish the same cost savings without destroying morale and losing experienced people?

Does anyone know if OptumRx Finance teams will be impacted with the next round of layoffs?

There was no communication to local employees regarding this snowstorm. The only email notification we got was an email that I saw this morning when I logged in. Why would they send an email to our work address when we’re not logged on during the weekend…. makes no sense.

It is clear that the ELT is grasping at straws. Retention and Growth are stagnant as our overall service level has fallen to never seen levels of FA disappointment . The promised efficiency of Salesforce and Moneyguide for branches has never arrived.

We are all living the agile worst case with broken systems and products that will never live up to the hype. If this is finding our Rich then count me out.

I know some people who relocated when their unit got sold who now regret it. I still think it's better to have any job than no job, to be honest.

This company is cooked almost as much as this administration. Layoffs can't come soon enough. Free me

Nurses working at Humana are NOT valued. Simple but true statement. The Nurses in upper management in the Utilization Review area are clueless regarding UR but wonderful actresses playing like they know the jobs and care. They care only for themselves and their careers. Since centralization it has been a sh-t show and circus and it continues. Change of hours with no consideration of the nurses , impossible metrics and horrible PTO policy. More change coming is the news I hear. Work life balance? Not at Humana.

• You hold "Tribal Knowledge": You are the only person who understands a specific legacy database script that would break the entire project if you left.
• You are willing to Relocate: If you are remote but offer to move to a Hub (e.g., Waterloo or Gaithersburg), they might keep you.
• You are "Cheap": If your salary is significantly below market rate, you might fly under the radar.

Bumping this from @ac+1kfv3g2sk, I think this gets it right.

Pure sick looking at LinkedIn and everyone's promotions nearly all VP, Senior VP, Directors and Senior Directors. Not saying theyre not deserved I'm sure some of them are, but when you sit in a location closing later this year, knowing that other locations in the UK and Ireland closing, seeing people boasting (the same people who work from some of these locations but know their jobs are safe) its just disgusting.

Long-time IC in Controls. Exceeds (or Consistently Exceeds) for years – same leader, same scope, volume, quality, and achievements - the language that used to get Exceeds is now documented as Meets/“High Meets” (which means nothing, makes you nothing, but a su---r).
Boss said no one on the team got Exceeds. Several big items completed in Q3/Q4 “won’t count until next cycle” per manager although that’s not what I was told at mid year.
Meanwhile, folks doing bare minimum (some barely in office) also get Meets, and some lower-in-range are getting raises while high Meets/higher-in-range get $0.
Hearing this is widespread forced calibration / distribution in Controls areas – entire teams capped, downgrades from Exceeds to Meets/IM despite no performance drop. Some threads mention 10% forced IM ratings, RTO used as excuse for lowers, and budget issues hitting higher-paid/long-tenured folks hardest.
Question for others in similar boat:
• Is there any meaningful recourse? (e.g., formal dispute through HR/ethics line – has anyone actually gotten a rating changed or it backfired?)
• Does this feel like a way to push out top performers/high earners (maybe to manage comp costs or make room in layoffs)? Or just calibration gone wild this year?
Not looking to rant endlessly – just trying to understand if fighting it is worth it or if it’s time to dust off the resume.

There’s articles out there now that mentions future layoffs at Citi if you can imagine that but the twist on it is that it mentions focusing on MD and directors as the target.

The funny part is that before these articles this board was littered with, in my opinion, manager and HR replies heckling other people’s posts or cheerleading Citi as an awesome place that its not so bad on and on.

Now since those articles, you don’t hear all of that rhetoric. I guess since they are now on the chopping block, its a different story. Its all quiet now from those people. I mean, what’s changed? Where did all of the Citi cheerleaders go?

Management or just the real workers ? Where?

With Rick Rieder poised to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, the direction of U.S. economic policy is no longer ambiguous. He has stated repeatedly and publicly that the American job market must be protected and strengthened, and that current interest rate policy has already harmed job creation for American workers. This is a clear signal that domestic employment is now a top national priority.
If BlackRock truly stands by its claim that it “cares about America,” then this moment demands action—not slogans. Corporate patriotism must be reflected in hiring decisions, especially at a time when millions of capable Americans are seeking stable, well-paying jobs.
BlackRock currently employs a substantial number of H-1B visa holders in roles that do not require rare or irreplaceable skills. These are jobs that qualified American workers can and should be doing. Continuing to rely on foreign labor in such roles directly undermines the stated goal of strengthening the U.S. workforce and suppresses opportunities for American citizens.
The conclusion is straightforward: BlackRock should phase out foreign workers in roles Americans can perform and fill those positions with American workers. Anything less is inconsistent with both the priorities articulated by the incoming Federal Reserve Chair and BlackRock’s own claims of commitment to the United States.
If BlackRock wants to be seen as aligned with America’s economic future, it must put American workers first—clearly, deliberately, and immediately.

Get ready for new titles and new assignments in multiple divisions in February.

Commercial IFM and Medicare impacted.

I was so fed up with the work and the constant anticipation of losing my job that I'd lost any motivation to work extra-hard. And I constantly felt guilty about it. As if being a hard worker would've made any difference. We all saw today that being good at your job means literally nothing. Anyway, I'm off. Good luck to everyone. The only good memories are the nice coworkers I met along the way.

Taking the chance to work for this company was the worst experience of my career. I feel terrible for the amazing leaders we lost today, I am sure my role is next. Onward and upward.

…stock options are vested and under water.
Expect more.

“Christopher Smith, who has led Ford’s global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, according to people familiar with the plans who asked not to be identified revealing internal matters. The reason for his departure is unclear, though one of the people said it’s expected within weeks.”

Just a devastating day , esp in OH where rumors said 25% got cut. Lots of tears and sadness. Some people left for the day after they found out (don’t blame them). Hopefully those impacted get back on their feet soon. For those who survived , I think the question you need to analyze is will you be on the chopping block in next round?

Take care of yourself and don’t let this moment define you as it was out of you control.

Got a smart watch and I am logging my manager induced stress
That will sit nice in front of the judge at the end, next to my records showing pressure and various tactics meant to side track me.
I am just waiting for them to make the move

Metropolitan Opera Reduces Staff, Programs Amid Budget Woes

The Metropolitan Opera announced layoffs and pay cuts. These measures address fiscal pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-two administrative staff were laid off, and executives face salary reductions. Next season's productions will decrease, and one opera is postponed. The company seeks new revenue and expects full pay restoration by August 2027.

https://theviolinchannel.com/metropolitan-opera-announces-layoffs-amid-financial-strain/

Did anyone of the HR people that for fired a severage Package or did they just got kicked out ?

NSHE Regents Consider Tuition Increases to Prevent Layoffs

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2026/01/23/nevada-tuition-jobs-regents/88296619007/

The Nevada System of Higher Education Regents are takin in consideration tuition and fee increases. This plan aims to prevent layoffs and service cuts across campuses. Temporary state bridge funding is set to expire in 2027. The proposed increases would phase in from fall 2026 through the 2028-29 school year. Without these increases, about 300 positions and services are at risk.

President Ed Seidel of UW spoke out against proposed budget cuts.

• Lawmakers' budgeting committee proposed a $40 million reduction to the university's block grant.

This reduction is almost 11% of the school's state block grant.

Seidel warned these significant reductions could lead to layoffs. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus supports these cuts, citing concerns over "woke education."

https://www.buffalobulletin.com/staring-down-possible-layoffs-university-of-wyoming-s-president-speaks-out-against-proposed-budget-cuts/article_a45361ab-b738-46b5-acbc-36e7d24732e9.html

Is the PluralSight training and assessment tool going to be used to fire people? I have a technical category that may have fit my job description when I got out of college but doesn't really reflect what I spend the majority of my day on. Now I spend my days in meetings or navigating the labyrinth of policies, procedures and tools FIS requires. I've always had good reviews but now I have a feeling, I will be substandard. Is anyone else paranoid?

Zuckerberg paid 1 hire $1.5 BILLION.

Then laid off 600 long-term employees.

The hire? Andrew Tulloch from Thinking Machines Lab, an AI research monster.

This just reinforces the obvious:
Companies do what’s best for them.

Here's what I noticed when working at Nokia Networks:

You’re a cell in a spreadsheet with a dollar value attached.

They highlight your row, hit delete, and you’re gone.
A state of constant stress and instabilility.

The worst part?
The leadership team enjoyed it:

During headcount meetings I heard a VP utter:
"cool they'll work harder with the news"

So do what’s best for you.
Build something you own.