Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

The future?

The store managers are thinking they can change the future of the corporate stores (the level 2 stores that is). When will we find out about the management that AT&T will be letting go and also about the future of stores that are not HQ, store of the... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 14 replies (last December 9, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KGx2N0m

Update for Prem Techs

Company has plans to start merging IEFS (Internet & Entertainment Field Services) with DFS (DirecTV Field Services) beginning in March, massive layoffs between then and June. Get ready!

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| 2040 views | | 15 replies (last December 8, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KGMlIV5

Employee engagement survey results high grades

Employee participation in the company’s employee engagement survey has exploded recently,high grades in all categories, So it’s no surprise that DiversityInc named AT&T the company No. 1 on its ERGs specialty list “When employees know they matter as... — read more 

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| 2410 views | | 28 replies (last December 20, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KEjyGoL

DTV Now is less than a good joke !

"...On my Apple TV, I was only able to watch for 60 seconds at a time before the screen went white, and I could only hear audio. That problem could only be correct by rebooting the Apple TV device, which would provide another minute or so of video... — read more 

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| 1030 views | | 7 replies (last December 2, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KEdeyK1

T Mobile , DTV, and .....

After a 2.5 billion, terrible deal AT&T Inc.’s aggressive pricing strategies in Mexico are causing the company to lose “a lot” of money,add the billions added for new infrastructure, this company is about to get its a-- kicked by Mr salinas and the... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+KDHeNIC

DTVN: Thanks for the discounted Apple TV!

I signed up this morning for DirecTV Now and the service is a joke! I realize it's the first day but it's not worth the $35/mo you pay for it. It is worth it to get it and enjoy a discounted Apple TV. It's definitely not ready for prime time and they... — read more 

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| 1570 views | | 8 replies (last December 17, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KD6Llva

Retaliation. . .The AT&T Way

In our parents' America, if you worked for a long amount of years, you were awarded with a party and a gold watch. You were valued because you showed up for work, did the job as you were trained and the company worked as hard at keeping you as you... — read more 

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| 2650 views | | 34 replies (last December 6, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KCeIaHz

RIP

AT&T workers have a low learning curve ? vs. high learning curve? I say yes, Because no one is a job hoppers, i do not know anyone that have changed jobs in the past 5 years, in reality someone that is constantly placed outside of their comfort... — read more 

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| 1810 views | | 12 replies (last December 2, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KB3F07J

RAEs Staying Exempt

Just heard official word this morning that the R a E position is remaining exempt effective immediately. I wonder if they are doing this because of the temporary injunction that a federal judge placed against the Department of Labor ruling or if they... — read more 

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| 1400 views | | 9 replies (last December 12, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KBLD4KP

"DirecTV Now" will accelerate layoffs ..

Being that DirecTV Now is an Instant-On service, we'll see even more aggressive layoffs in 2017 and beyond as AT&T offers competitive pricing for the Over The Top ("OTT") service. On 11/30 customers will be able to sign up and have instant access to... — read more 

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| 2620 views | | 15 replies (last November 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KBDqw1w

COR to AR 2Q2017

Just received confirmation that AT&T plans to switch all of their COR stores to AR some time in March is the tentative timeline right now. Not sure if this impacts flagship stores (my guess it won't).

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| 2450 views | | 16 replies (last December 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KAJLNwS

Access cards

What does it mean when 87 out of 292 employed access cards stopped working? Layoff?? We cannot get in the building unless the guard opens for us. I have only been working there for about 6 months. I am concerned for my job.

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| 1680 views | | 11 replies (last November 29, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KzXeIOW

New Mobility bargained DIRECTV Contracts

How are we going to get paid hourly or by commission . Somebody has brought to my attention that with the CWA Contract that it's 60/40 is that true? We have yet to see the contract or vote. It feels as if we are going to get the raw end of the deal... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 5 replies (last November 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KyAcMRe

AT&T running out of options

Fasten your seat belts , hope and pray that AT&T's game of chance works, to a company to forgot what innovation means one thing is certain the job bledding will continue. this company willing to take a huge financial hit to get its new online TV... — read more 

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| 1100 views | | 6 replies (last November 25, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KwwiDcv

COR to AR?

If COR is flipping to AR why all the RAE cuts? 2016 also had a reduction in AR expansion compared to 2015. If thats actually the plan it seems poorly thought out. *AID isnt a replacement for RAE's.

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| 1010 views | | 5 replies (last November 27, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KwOT6kN

Layoffs will accelerate

The WARN notice received The AT&T Mobility Services layoffs — coming on the heels of the telecom giant's decision to close a North Carolina call center effective Dec. 27. These latest notices bring the number of Charlotte-area layoffs reported to the... — read more 

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| 1900 views | | 10 replies (last November 25, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KvFLPC6

AT&T Layoffs 2017

I started with the company this year and I already hear that we may have redundancies and job cuts in Dallas.

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| 2010 views | | 3 replies (last December 2, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kukwdrs

Retail

What is going on at the corporate retail stores? Assistant managers feel like they are having to fight to keep their jobs, meaning a lot more coaching, writing people up and such. They are not replacing any full time employees that leave.

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| 1520 views | | 7 replies (last November 23, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kt3Yhn5

The T Trap

So many of us working hard to become a security engineer through AT&T’s Workforce Reskilling and Pivot Program. In fact, our group was among the first to participate in the Workforce Reskilling program when it launched in 2013. At the time, there... — read more 

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| 2190 views | | 10 replies (last November 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Krx3n9g

Mobility centers closing.

"Count down to shut down" 2Q17 all mobility business centers here in the US will have severe cuts if not closed. Its coming hope you are ready.

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| 2790 views | | 31 replies (last November 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KqNGHKD

PREMTECHS Rumors

The rumor on the street is that AT&T has a plan to lay off up to 25% of premtechs...

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| 1800 views | | 14 replies (last November 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KqfdUyX

IEFS SIPP/LAYOFF "MIDWEST"

RUMOR GOING AROUND 1Q 2017 WILL OFFER IEFS PREMISE TECHNICIAN SIPP. ANY TRUTH TO THAT. IN MICHIGAN THAT THEY ARE ASKING PREM TECHS DO THEY WANT THE MONTH OFF

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| 1370 views | | 4 replies (last November 19, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kq7uXTx

AT&T and Automation

I had a chance recently to get a look at automation efforts in preparation for 2020. What a joke! Hardly any of our people are involved in it-it's all contractors! There's a couple company's AT&T is dealing with. Guess how they're going to pay for it... — read more 

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| 1690 views | | 7 replies (last November 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kph1KNe

Perception versus reality, be smart and plan ahead.

Folks, let's be honest... this is BUSINESS. This is not a marriage or a relationship with obligations and ZERO conditions. This is not "unconditional love", it's a mutual business relationship that comes with conditions and no guarantees. Think about... — read more 

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| 2090 views | | 21 replies (last November 23, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KpD5tp1

Twc

I just read that Trump will more than likely stop the TWC and AT&T merger. Time will tell.

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| 1290 views | | 8 replies (last November 22, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KogOezm

Employee sat Tanks. No surprise.

Spent four hours in a grueling HR meeting going over predictive modeling to create action plans for each VP/BU. Bottom line management employee satisfaction hit rock bottom within the entertainment group and subsidiary holdings. Going over the list... — read more 

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| 2280 views | | 12 replies (last November 26, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kn1Nsoe

All hands on deck

We had an 'All hands on deck call today and VP of wireless paid is a visit. News is not good.

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| 2820 views | | 18 replies (last November 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KmtDJv6

Stock Question

Stock was at $43+ few monts back, now the pattern seems to be heading to the $35 mark, why is this? Wasn't DTV A success ?

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| 1090 views | | 6 replies (last November 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Kmt6xSq

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