Any ideas?
It's really sad that layoffs have become a regular thing at ADP, something that's always hanging over our heads. It used to be that I worried about layoffs once a year at most, now it's pretty much once a week.
When did the things go so wrong for us?
It all started with Synergy, from there total downhill
It's always easier to just stay where you are. Justify it by saying you've got good vacation time allowance, can work regular and predictable hours, etc. I get it. But be aware that the company can make that all go away at any time and without warning. And it's out of your control. Given the ADP environment these days, it pretty much happens somewhere in the company every few months.
Starting new again someplace else isn't easy, for anyone. If you think you only need a short time before retiring, then maybe staying put makes sense. But if you've still got a few more years to go, sometimes moving on makes better sense. You can learn new technology, products, maybe a better commute, even maybe better benefits and $$$$ and maybe, find something that in the long run is a better opportunity.
You know what you have at ADP. Are there worse places out there? Absolutely. But are there better places out there? Absolutely.
Going out proactively is still better. Things have gotten worse for ADP associates. Extra hours is more the norm now. The pressure to perform is up, and of course the threat of layoffs remains. The environment has deteriorated, and it simply isn't worth staying around. Yes, associates with more than 10 years in have 4 weeks of vacation, but the unstable, wacky environment may make it not worth it.
It seems hard to imagine that anyone leaving ADP would find a new job that is worse or just as bad as their old ADP job. That just doesn't seem possible.
Going out proactively is easier said than done. I’ve grown accustomed to four weeks of vacation a year and it would be very difficult to start again at two weeks. Not to mention that I know the work culture in my office. I may end up where 12 hour days are expected. I’ve seen plenty of my peers leave for greener pastures over the years, only to return after six months.
I feel badly for my former coworkers. Some have lost their jobs, others are still dealing with uncertainty and a highly negative work environment.
My advice is to be proactive and find a better situation. A severance package that may not come is no reason to stay. And don't stay there out of some sense of loyalty to a company that couldn't care less about you or the contributions you've made.
Take your expertise and go work for a competitor!
They already started.
Yesterday & today.
Some Implementation and Homeshore reps were given notice.
I am told there is a lot riding on the fiscal year finish (June) and based on how it wraps up will determine how aggressive the layoffs will be in the upcoming months. I do think that Majors will be hit for sure. Especially in the leadership with tenure category.