After the announcement of self-examination of “span” of roles by Ross, I think significant cuts maybe coming. We have too many people, especially too many retired-in-place managers and senior people that have been holding on for way too long. It’s... — read more
Project Apollo - another name for layoffs and force reduction
It was finally announced that National Grid will be reorganizing all it's IT roles under the name Apolllo. Lots of people left with nowhere to go with very few answers. As usual, trying to put a positive spin on a chaotic organization and poor... — read more
Still not a terrible place yet
Worked here for a long time but still have a little while left. Started in electric ended up in gas. Crazy place no matter where you are. Gas has gotten a lot crazier in the past year or two. Crazy busy work all the time and more keeps coming. Lots... — read more
Upstate New York Problems
More work every year being driven through a perpetually understaffed, overworked, and exhausted gas operations team. Many leaders say they are “listening” but the answer is always basically the same: “Wow that sounds really challenging. Yeah... — read more
Prepare for layoffs in technology
External consultants reviewing budgets, headcounts and balance sheets. IT&D is going to shrink soon.
Not what it used to be
Been working in Syracuse NY for Grid since 2001. My department is pretty good but lots of people are more and more unhappy in other groups. Directors are out of touch with the work and mangers just keep increasing pressure. Told my kids not to apply... — read more
Upstate Gas Has Terrible Morale Problems
Many departments in UNY are completely understaffed and poorly managed. It’s a real problem. Work life balance and the ability for employees to realistically meet corporate goals is driving many white collar employees to leave the company in 2023... — read more
Tom King's legacy
We'll remember him as a guy who brought National Grid to its knees. Upstate NY folks just hate him. We'll be letting more people go, we lost over 10% of people over last several years and National Grid is not the same company any more. If you can go... — read more