Well here come more layoffs! Anyone have details about Service?

Can someone share the zip code update? I know it came out but I don't have access to it at the time.

Does anyone know what all the various areas do in HR? What has the Wellness team accomplished lately???

I would encourage all Edward Jones employees to familiarize themselves with this term.

Seeing all the curated nonsense coming from the partner meeting on Amplify, I asked Gemini to share characteristics of a cult. Here’s what it gave me. “Cults are typically defined by a charismatic, unaccountable leader, high-control, and... — read more 

When will we know whether our zip code has to come into the office?

If you're able, get licensed and the FPQP designation. I know it seems intimidating but you know more than you think. Tenured BOAs are being let go through teaming. Remember all that dust we kicked up about our pay? Yeah. Be prepared.

Nothing about how EJ is run makes sense anymore. It's all reactive panic moves and politics. If you're not buddies with someone in charge, good luck getting anywhere. Meanwhile the actual work gets ignored and benefits keep shrinking. It's... — read more 

Is it just me or does it fell they're quietly pushing out long-tenured employees? Not laying off specifically, but finding ways to make them quit?

Do not access this website while connected to the guest WiFi in the office! They’ve begun to track usage back to your phone’s IP address.

Saw a post on LinkedIn and found it interesting; Coffee Badging: When nearly half of a workforce develops a workaround to formally comply with a rule while simultaneously circumventing it, the workforce isn't the problem. The rule is the problem... — read more 

I find it ironic (in the recent update message) that PP set the clear expectation that EDJ would lead the industry in understanding and improving client well-being. Sounds like when she set that expectation, the fine print was omitted that should... — read more 

Anyone else have doubt about investing in LP in 2027? I’ve been looking forward to it but now I’m not sure I’m comfortable putting my money in. How do I know it won’t be wasted or used to further compensate already wealthy GPs? LP has worked out... — read more 

Just got word from a friend who is a manager that only 0.25% (1 in 400) employees will have the opportunity to receive a promotion in 2026. This is supposed to be very hush hush and hid from employees. If offered a promotion, you will get 4-7% of a... — read more 

If EJ wanted to improve their financial standing they would lay off lazy FAs and replace with people who were willing to work. So many of us are being laid off because of lazy FAs who drink the koolaid. I’m east of St. Louis and can name many of... — read more 

I'd take a buyout in a heartbeat if they offered it to my department. I'm wondering if expressing interest early helps your chances. Does anyone have direct experience with volunteering to be included in the reductions?

Enterprise Reimagined was positioned as a top down reorganization to ensure headcount was aligned to efforts appropriately. People were laid off, demoted, and moved to new teams. The dust on all of that hasn't settled yet and the firm is... — read more 

What our employer is doing may not be illegal, but it is absolutely intentional. People who have worked remotely for ten years are suddenly being told to commute hours every day. No individual consideration. No acknowledgement that some people do... — read more 

Is it true that we’re going to be required to wear suits and ties? I noticed this week that there were a lot more people wearing suits this week.

Legit question 🤔 considering all these changes that are harming a once strong and proud company.

When will they provide an updated list of commutable zip codes?

Jones has a proud legacy…100+ years of being a truly client and associate oriented firm. As an associate of this firm who has also had extensive experience outside of the firm, I can confidently say THESE DAYS ARE OVER, and I highly recommend... — read more 

Have there be layoffs in the HR department? When applying for a job, the recruiter doesn't respond to emails - even after they specifically said to let them know if we didn't hear from the job interviewer after one week?

If you would like to have some fun, ask ChatGPT to make a caricature of your favorite EJ person ;-) showing the craziness, stupidity and chaos of the current situation at Edward Jones. Describe whatever you want and ChatGPT can make a funny and very... — read more 

Am I imagining this? Has the cost of eating the cafe gone up dramatically over the last year or so? It seems like my same lunch used to cost around 650-750 is now 10.50. I think the firm used to subsidize the cafe to keep the cost down. Wondering if... — read more 

Disappointed in the firm. Not only was I reimagined , received a demotion and changed from salary to hourly, but that put me into a category where my merit raise is about 1% and bonuses are half of what I used to get . Not to mention the force back... — read more 

For those in HO, did anyone else get excited about the first HO Town Hall and one of the topics is the new behavior model….. don’t forget folks stay humbled and hustle.

So....what's up with SalesForce being down part of the day? Clients calling in and couldn't even help them because we couldn't see their accounts....

What do we think is going to happen with existing HBAs? For instance, I heard over 50% of the home office are HBA. I think it would be incredibly difficult to bring everyone back and hire the needed talent primarily out of St. Louis and Tempe. But... — read more 

In general, can contractors be positioned to lead teams within organizations?

Let’s hear it……!!!

I have to ask, with everything that's been happening, is there anyone left at this company who is actually happy with their job and optimistic about the future? I'm struggling to find anyone.

It is clear that the ELT is grasping at straws. Retention and Growth are stagnant as our overall service level has fallen to never seen levels of FA disappointment . The promised efficiency of Salesforce and Moneyguide for branches has never... — read more 

When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king; the palace becomes a circus. Things have gone downhill ever since he started at Edward Jones.

Can anyone explain the financial benefit to Edward Jones by having people return to the office?

Bank of America staff is getting $1B in equity due to record profits ~ 9th year in a row. Btw....they are hiring! https://careers.bankofamerica.com

Hello everybody many people today is stress out about RTO, layoffs, high maintenence customer, manager etc. Below are several things you can do to help feel #blessed no matter what the day throws your way for a healthy vegetable and fruit snack... — read more 

I learned from a recruiter yesterday that when you submit an application to a job board etc., do not put work history on your resume over / past 20 years. Apparently, the AI screening tools will automatically reject the resume if "they" see anything... — read more 

I am curious. How many of you who survived the layoffs and still come to this page are witnessing catastrophic consequences to leadership decisions to eliminate departments, capabilities or expertise? How many of these have serious regulatory... — read more 

Wonder how much they are spending to bring Gary Sinise in for a chat. Unbelievable