Some the lazy worker to be replace by agile worker. Some not! Is AGILE practise not rif. Great news. VDSI to instruct and provide highest leadership for NO agile worker. Direct some worker and some the contract worker to highest success. Now BEST... — read more 

I've noticed that when people talk about across the board cuts here, the same groups seem to always pop up. Network, IT, etc... I don't think the cuts are across the board. I have been told no cuts in our group. I'm in a group that's a whipping boy... — read more 

I'm in Warren. Are there supposed to be rifs there?

You guys do get paid, right?

Everyone knows Wireless Retail is struggling, BUT what about people’s hard work what they put in to get those so called SM’s, GM’s & DM’s & ... &... get paid their salaries? I know I might get bombarded with hatred A replies but “Sorry” folks one has... — read more 

November 16 is the RIF date given to me by my director. He said layoffs will be between 15 and 20% depends on which department. 30 engineers were already advised. He said we are too top-heavy and management. Some departments will be doing volunteers... — read more 

10% across all channels. 100% confirmed. I won't release my sources but it's coming from Northeast senior mgmt. GM, SM's included. Judging by quarterly results, this is expected. Verizon extracts too much from employees, and since employee engagement... — read more 

Instead of posting non-stop on here why doesn't anyone do anything about it? Oh thats right, because if you do then you are one of the people who won't promote. I left the company because of Erik Lee. Never worked for someone as s-xist as him. Now... — read more 

Left vzw in 2015....glad to be gone! Still talking Layoffs...not success Still a toxic culture...no fun Still a sorry stock...never over $60 Still making bad decisions..Oath, AOL Still got ya'll nervous...there's better life after VZ Still treating... — read more 

There are no “sales” people in retail any longer, just corrupt individuals who have zero morals or values. This does not only pertain to “sales” people but there SM’s GM’s and DM’s. The company is WELL aware of what’s going on in the consumer market... — read more 

When I stared with this company the customers showed me respect. We wore suits and ties to the store. Then it was shirts and ties. Then just collared shirts. Then for the last three years I’ve been dressing like I work at Burger King with this... — read more 

GM’s and SM’s real nervous about this one.. doesn’t look good... blood bath coming.. good luck to all!

Happy Anniversary to all my fellow Verizon coworkers who were rif'd 2 years ago today! I hope that everyone came out of this 'OK"...

Even though Verizon are rifing only 15 to 20% of management, it’s about time it’s only deadwood they’re getting rid of. They are all useless all they do is put up Road blocks , keeping union workers from doing your job. 😂 why do they need 4 vice... — read more 

After 12 years, getting pushed out. Family doesn't want to move and probably a good time to leave given the pressure on Verizon.

Received confirmation at a VP Level earlier this week that it will be all areas of Verizon & Verizon Wireless. 10% across the board and possibility deeper in some departments. Also, confirmation it will go down before end-of-year. The 11/16 date I... — read more 

I used to work for VZW do over 10 years in CA and have seen company get more and more greedy. Any employee that thinks VZW cares about them is delusional. The only thing the company cares about is making money and sees every employee as a number... — read more 

Talk about beating a dead horse. The HP Elite x3 is practically what the Surface Phone should have been, at least in terms of features and specs. It wasn’t perfect but it definitely deserved a follow-up. HP, however, says that will never come to... — read more 

Will there be anymore small retail corporate stores closing this year or turning to indirect? Or layoffs for retail sales reps?

Verizon is hiring a senior HR Specialist who have about 30 years of experience in Legal Matters on Laying Off People diplomatically. This HR resource should be preferably female with singing ability and know the Song "Break It to me Gently". She... — read more 

Agree?

Director confirmed it will be on 11/16 and be 20% of the target and it will be ruthless. Profits are not where they are supposed to be and costs are way too high.

Yes it’s true about the rif, November 16 is the date given to me by my director. He said layoffs will be between 15 and 20% depends on which department. 30 engineers were already advised. He said we are too top-heavy and management. Some departments... — read more 

Working in retail is not what it used to be. With a quote so high many aren’t hitting with out slamming customers. Then you have these VENDOR call center people who send everything in to a retail store. WHAT HAPPEN TO FIRST CALL RESOLUTION. You... — read more 

Can anyone confirm if you leave co working in wirline management you lose EPP 50 % discount .But if you are working wireless you get to keep the discount when you leave.

The layoffs that I’ve seen from a retail perspective eliminate the positions that aren’t generating revenue or adding to the bottom line through reducing costs. Verizon eliminated Operations Specialists, putting managers back over their inventory... — read more 

Received a hard confirmation on 10% but soft confirmation on 11/2. All areas of I/T

WOW as if morale isn't low enough, Verizon was offering a 100$ gc for 10000 smart reward points such perfect timing with Christmas coming well of course it was too good to be true just got the dreaded email from Marketing that it was an inventory... — read more 

How would describe the work culture and atmosphere at the retail locations right now. From what I read it really sounds like you're constantly worried that you'll lose your jobs.

Posts OK, I am obviously visually challenged but here it goes anyway... There is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me - I've been sporadically visiting this site... — read more 

As a 14 year Verizon employee on the retail side, I never thought it would happen, either. Never ever assume that your job is safe with Verizon. I saw three different layoffs in retail during my 14 year period. They “eliminate the position”... — read more 

Take a cue from your senior leadership who we all have seen "bounce" themselves...in droves. If the higher-ups are leaving, you know there's no future. If you live near a Comcast store, look on their career website and check it out. The benefits are... — read more 

What do you guys suggest. Feel free to express yourselves.

11/16 will be bad. HR bringing in outside resources to handle the load. One bright side, RIF'ed staff get 6 weeks of pay to 12/31. All double-confirmed.

Email received last week about the Mid States Region being created and job posted for director. What areas will be merged into this new region? I wonder if they will have layoffs?

Verizon has been increasing sales quotas consistently, to the point where they are nearly unattainable now. No matter how much crap we sell to customers that they don't need, we barely meet minimum monthly requirements - if we do at all! And if we... — read more 

The layoffs that I’ve seen from a retail perspective eliminate the positions that aren’t generating revenue or adding to the bottom line through reducing costs. Verizon eliminated Operations Specialists, putting managers back over their inventory... — read more