Executive level officers have begun having meetings with senior management in all areas of business to roll out the return to office strategy. Hiring is only taking places where there are hubs. Buckle up.
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There’s no “high level director” - Directors wouldn’t be privy to any real information.
We have already been told by a high level director that RTO is not on the company's radar in mass at all. There are a very few areas returning to office but most of the onshore work force is not. The company has shut down so many centers and sold so many building off there there is not enough room by far for all of us to return to office, even with the reduced onshore workforce. And the vast majority of our entire department is well over 100 miles from the nearest "center". And I can guarantee this entire department is not going to be eliminated just for RTO. Plus Allstate is just getting ahead in profits and they are not going to put expenses into something that has proven over the last 5 years found not really needed. This is just more nonsense spread over this forum.
@1zy What did you smoke before writing this? This gibberish makes about as much sense as anything this company does
POV, you don’t have like or accept it….you simply need to hear it…..RTO may not be something you at an individual level believe is needed because you believe you’re contemporary, flexibility is super power that translates into productivity, but businesses operate at a business unit level and if the data begins to show it’s falling behind the curve, its a target. Not because they don’t like it, because it under performs (said differently… leaves big value creation on the table) at the aggregate level.
What’s once new becomes old and vice versa. It’s the way it works. If Allstate (you) says we’re food at change, then get ready to change when TW hints at exiting. Stop the debate, as in the end there will be no debate and the data will enlighten the way.
I can assure you RTO is coming. Certain departments have already been required to come into office twice a month to start and expected to funnel throughout company. We all know that’s just the beginning. They also have several new roles that are focused on “bringing people together”. To me it’s not a big deal, it is what it is, but for those not within a 50 miles radius of a hub or other liquid space….proceed with caution. Just look at Walmart over the last couple months.
Does anyone remember in 2020 the news headline was Allstate goes completely remote in three days! For five years the jobs moved to india and many LSP jobs are in USA. I applied and almost took a remote LSP posittion but prefer to stay in my LSP in office job.
This has already been debunked. There is no return to office happening anytime soon.
Yeah it’s coming. 100%. Just not sure in what areas and disciplines yet.
Not going to happen. The company is saving way too much doing remote and those monies fly into the pockets of Wilson and the gang. Plus many onshore employees left are no where near an open Allstate center. There will be no RTO mandate. Just stop.
Doubtful. They've been recently trumpeting how much in operating costs they've saved by operating remotely, paired with the fact they literally don't have space for the 8k staff in the Chicago area alone.
Think strategically folks. What better way to get folks to quit! Unless you are over 50 miles from the office, you will be required to RTO. Those over 50 miles away will be given some options like move or take a package. American workers need to be back in the office. Sorry.
"Because we all know a zoom call to India is better in the office than at home. Give me a break."
Exactly. I'm in ANI and everyone I work with is in Bangalore.
Zero point going into the office.
Because we all know a zoom call to India is better in the office than at home. Give me a break.
If you work for a company where cost cutting is job #1 to grow the top line (Big A last 3-4 years), you work for a commodity company.. you’ve bought into remote work buys the best talent… keeps the best talent….IRL the best talent doesn’t prioritize remote work when they desire to achieve something different. It’s about personal, professional impact and prosperity…so are you really the best talent? And….are you actually working with best talent?
100%
Anyone ever been to the Merchandise Mart the last few years? It’s creepy how empty it is.
Most of the impact would be to Claims, other than the adjusters that inspect losses in field-based roles. We keep pushing the virtual inspection methods, but do so knowing that the efficiency gains are offset by the limitations in preparing a truly accurate estimate.
Where will they put everyone? Not enough space in IL
Any validity to this?
Well, it would be a way to get people to select out without having to pay severance and other benefits. Just mandate RTO and people will leave for better companies who offer WFH. And they'll have the laughable, 'I bleed Allstate Blue' yes people as a greater percentage of the work force.
It's win-win for management.
WFH is the only reason I stay at this awful company for now. I’ll flip burgers before I work in an office here. But maybe that’s the idea, thin out the herd, if this isn’t some rage bait troll post.
RTO? How many offices are truly available since the footprint reduction was accelerated during the Covid period? WFH does allow for a broader geographic sourcing of talent, but it's more than offset by the challenges of managing a generally apathetic remote workforce. If hiring is limited to the hub markets, we will struggle as many of those areas include employers seeking similar types of talent, at higher pay and better value proposition. This was a problem before the rapid closure of locations, and will only be exacerbated now.
Every single employee who works from home does less work than “if they were in office”. No doubt about it. Sadly, company will concentrate hiring around the 4 current hubs, restricting access to top talent.
Nah, not being in the office is the only thing of value they have to offer employees. Can’t see this.
It will be enforced in the coming months in ANI, they will mandate RTO for the new XP model.
Won’t happen until TW leaves. Remote work was his baby. However, within 6 months of a new CEO it will occur. That’s what’s happening with most of the other companies.
Are the meetings between executive level officers and senior management being held in offices or virtual. Oh the irony if they meet remotely to decide the minions must RTO.
Suits me!