So many shakeups among the leadership over the years and things keep getting worse. It's like we're incapable of bringing in or selecting people who are actually capable of leading.
Mgrlayoff
Restructuring should prioritize retaining execution-focused roles, as operational efficiency is best served by reducing redundant management layers.Employee is actually work by heart why layoff all time employees
NSFW
But what about the CMOs latest s-x, I mean VZ commercial?! Didn't someone say there would be another commercial around rid time? ✅
Confirmed Hiring Freeze
Just heard there is a hiring freeze for California. No new job offers will go out to employees for “roughly 3 weeks” which is July 16th…
Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon
TECH: Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon PUBLISHED TUE, JUN 23 20265:23 PM UPDATED 20 MIN AGO. Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P Global said Tuesday, further expanding... — read more
Verizon booted from the DOW.......sigh.
Yet another sign that big red's best days are behind them.
July 16th, frontline manager RIF incoming VCG.
Biggest impact will be in the Northeast by my understanding.
VBG Layoffs?
Does anyone have any information on whether layoffs are coming to VBG, and if so, when?
Leadership cuts
Can we have some of those?
Mgrinterchange
Some organizations may benefit from exploring manager rotations before layoffs, ensuring decisions are based on business needs rather than politics.
Race to the bottom
Dan’s big idea… https://www.theverge.com/tech/950881/verizon-simplicity-plan-launch?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=linkedin
Conversation with a Frustrated One Talk Customer
Today, I met a small business owner who uses One Talk. He became very frustrated when he found out that I had previously worked on another Verizon project, even though I explained that I no longer work for Verizon … He then shared his opinion that... — read more
B2B / R2B on this RIF?
With the shifts happening in R2B there will be far less impacts from B2B in the mid market space. Lots of the B2B accounts fall in the 10-35 space that the new R2B teams will own, and lots of cold calling from that team into the same space. Seems... — read more
Almost Impossible to Speak to a Real Live Person
Verizon's IVRU is determined to refer you to a chatbot or a VZ agent via text FIRST, only before they actually allow you to speak to someone in person. I guess this is Dan's solution to better customer service, the customer is number 1
Why so many strategy teams?
There are so many strategy teams doing the same thing and then doing the work of other groups too. Then we have the external strategy groups doing the same thing. What’s the point?
Worth
Was lowell worth $180M Was Hans worth $210M Over a 15 year time frame Debt $175B Stock price-$65 to $45. Headcount reduced -187K to 87.4k Is the avg employee ar VZ worth what it became -#1 carrier
Any word on a RIF for Value?
Anyone know how July 16 will impact Value?
Universal Tech
Any details about this new title?
Union Eisp July package
Unsure who or how many or particularly anything more then a Eisp offer is coming to field in July !!It is confirmed anyone who is of the age along with has the financial ability don’t be a fool take it .The universal tech is coming you will be doing... — read more
The age discrimination
In the last several layoffs, our team lost everybody above 50, and even two people in their late 40s. The rest of us are all here. I don't know if this is the case company-wide, but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth. Really shows us there's... — read more
Layoff managers vs employees
If every 10 employees lose 3 positions while management remains unchanged, the organization should also evaluate manager-level roles. Workforce reductions should be based on efficiency and business needs at every level—not only on frontline... — read more
Outsource Finance
let’s save money. need a raise and getting rid of one of Verizon’s weakest departments would help.
IT Rebadging is coming with a another wave of RIF
IBM and Deloitte have closed the deal on Juneteenth day to takeover VZ IT. It would be a Centralized IT org to deliver the business requirements using Claude Code; hence you would see that your Gitlab repo has 1000+ developer access now(Go and check... — read more
Just an FYI
Working extra hours and getting good reviews won't save you. If they want you out, you'll be gone.
Two layers of IT mgmt
Which companies have two redundant layers of IT management , after being outsourced / offshored . Why is it required ?
GN&T 20% next
Yep!
Hate to ask...
I'm sorry to all the people who were RIFed on 6/16. What date did the company give as your last day?
Inside Sales
Get prepared. July layoffs coming
July.. The Reckoning
It’s happening in July. More layoffs, and direct doors into retailers. Prepare yourself, update your resume, and take care of yourself. They don’t care about you, and they are showing it once again.
Why we keep winning!
Vz has the best marketing team hands down as evidenced here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kp0gcFVSdxU&ra=m I herd the commercial won some ad industry award
They Don't Want You Back
If you’re one of the 13,000 employees who were laid off last year, you’re probably aware that the waiting period has ended and you’re now eligible to apply for roles within the company again. That said, unless you have someone actively advocating for... — read more
Samantha-Hammock new CHRO at Cencora
Check this out https://investor.amerisourcebergen.com/news/news-details/2026/Cencora-Announces-Samantha-Hammock-as-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer/default.aspx while still on the Verizon's payroll until the end of June
UAT layoffs
Can someone confirm if the entire UAT team sacked ?
They can’t even do layoffs properly!
Our leadership is so inept, they can’t even do layoffs properly! If they did a large round of layoffs, it would make the news and they would get a temporary boost to the stock price. They could then reassure the remaining workforce that they’re... — read more
VCG layoffs
Hearing lots of rumors about upcoming VCG layoffs. Does anyone actually know what’s in the pipeline? What percentage of the workforce is expected to be impacted, and which departments are likely to be hit the hardest?
Help Dr Evil update his profile
I’m excited about my new role but I need help updating my LinkedIn profile. You better send me good suggestions if you don’t want to end up being eaten by sharks with lasers. Here’s what I have so far: Visionary leader with a proven record of... — read more