Bill’s talking about how RTO will help teammates further their careers, etc, but that’s 100% NOT TRUE if there are no advancement opportunities in your line of work in your geographic location. I was hired to work remotely and at that time my advancement opportunities were open (or at least more open than they are now) because Truist was OK with remote work. Now I have to go into an office that has nowhere for me to grow, OR I have to move to a more expensive city that will eat up any difference in salary I might get with a promotion. The lack of leadership’s acknowledgment of this impact is so disappointing.
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@d7 yup- we are becoming Wells
@d7 he’s not the only one. So many people get to be remote. It truly is who you know.
@k6 You're spot on. That's basically what I faced at TFC before I left also. If you're not in a region or city that is being prioritized they will make your life difficult.
Even if you're performing well -- it really doesn't matter if you're in a segment or region that the bank doesn't care about.
@dk - I used to be at Wells, and from my experience, location rationalization was a key piece of their RTO-driven attrition strategy. Basically, if you weren’t based in one of their main hubs - Charlotte, Minneapolis/Des Moines, NYC, or San Francisco; you were either expected to relocate at your own cost or face a layoff. Over time, remote employees who didn’t make the move were eventually RIFed and had to seek opportunities elsewhere. I could definitely see Truist heading down a similar path.
@bj - When will Truist do this? Wells Fargo did it.
@d7 Truist Does Outsourcing is TD&O. The majority of their teammates are in India and the Philippines anyway.
In TD&O all the new technology leaders they are bringing from Wells are remote. Just saying….
@a3 He has a point you fail to comprehend.
Remote work eliminates the need to be at a location. It means applying to departments that only exist in certain locations like the Atlanta and Charlotte office. It also saves the company money from relocation expenses as well.
They are willingly limiting their talent pool. It is re--rded lol
Be realistic about what RTO is which is forced voluntary attrition. There will always be exceptions to the rule, but they want the majority of remote workers gone. The next wave will be location rationalization where all the non hub locations will be closed.
More gaslighting needed here... All promotions this cycle were REMOTE employees on our team. They look at in-office employees to be like a clingy girlfriend. Nobody wants whats easily accessible :)
@a3 totally agree. Just stop the whining already.
@OP - Keep working remotely play the long game. If a layoff happens, you’d receive severance and can find a job elsewhere. At Truist, the process usually involves multiple formal warnings before they fire you for not RTO, which would give you the option to resign on your own terms if it comes to that. Another approach is to consult a doctor about a condition such as anxiety, depression, insomnia or chronic back pain that could qualify as a disability under the ADA. You could then submit a reasonable accommodation request to HR. If HR denies a work-from-home accommodation, you would have grounds to file a complaint with the EEOC and file a lawsuit in federal court, especially since you’ve already demonstrated that your work can be done effectively remotely.
@a5 Well you were a je-k online in your response to my post. Not sure why.
@a3 used it on therapy so I don’t end up being someone who has to be a je-k online to feel good about myself.
@a3 Your reply makes no sense and I literally said none of that. I guess reading comprehension is not your strong suit.
@OP Poor planning on your part doesn't make Truist responsible for funding your move because you thought the gravy train would never end. What happened to all the money you should have saved by not having a commute?
Bill is and always be a pathetic liar