Big companies are laying off and repositioning themselves to run more like a start up. Why? Because everyone has AI FOMO! Everywhere you look billions are being invested in AI. The work force is getting trimmed before companies understand whether or not AI can deliver on all that it's developers promise. Sending all your employees the message that they need to worry about their employment just days into your new position is not the definition of leadership. This is not how you build a winning team. The posts on this board are a reflection of Dan's leadership. You have yet to share the substance of your vision on just how Verizon will pivot. All you have accomplished so far is the demoralization of the work force. You are getting off to a very disappointing start.
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And during his call, when he was saying that he wasn't going to tell us his plans because they're so exciting he could talk to us about them all day. Yet the only thing he shared is how far down the drain the company has gone and layoffs WILL happen.
I just don't get his angle. And I agree with what others said, too... He's been around and should know better. While appreciate the "warning" and direct message, it sure would be nice to know more than the anxiety inducing news that we all must wait and see if we're still employed in 22 days.
But even if we are, it seems like he also primed us to not receive a paycheck. Afterall, Virgin Mobile employees were thrilled to be in board when they didn't get paid. Please, bro!