#layoffs

Thank you to all those in the know, (still on the inside), who have given what you could here.

Thank you to all those, (on the outside), who have chimed in with your experiences.

Thanks to all for the wisdom, the therapy, the venting, and yes, the laughs as we all collectively process through this.

Let the fires burn hot and the whisky sting on the way down. Rock on !!!

Hey guys I report to Dean Brauer from what I understand it’s going to hit hard your immediate teams will be cut in half. So everyone your with today only half will be there next week good luck v teamers

Dan has brought a typical corporate America culture to Verizon. Long gone are the days of making a good salary, receiving a good bonus, and having a career path. This is the way it is going to go from here on out people... And I speak from experience.

1) Bonuses will be cut
2) Raises and stock benefits will be reduced (stock might be taken away)
3) Layoffs will continue. This is due to two reasons: 1) Dan wants 30% and this first round is only 15%, and 2) Frontier transition means more people on payroll and they can't be touched for x amount of time.
4) Travel will be cut and have to be approved by SVP levels. Any spending will be scrutinized.
5) Offshore jobs will accelerate. AI will take some, but they'll take the quickest path and that's moving jobs to India.

I am speaking from personal experience. I was actually told I had to take an 15% salary REDUCTION to stay with the company. This was over 20 years ago with EDS (Electronic Data Systems) and then when HP took over (sparked massive layoffs then too). Our CEO got a nice golden parachute on his way out.

Verizon has been very generous with their packages and I just don't see Dan carrying that onward. He is a axe man who will stop at nothing to squeeze out a little more profit.

I am glad I left corporate America and now make a comfortable salary in the private sector. I don't make as much money, but I am happy.. best job I have ever had and I make a difference.

I feel really bad for those being let go and for those staying. It's a lose-lose situation for everyone. Best of luck to all of you.

Just heard of a handful of long time employees that were let go.

Don’t know if it’s an official “layoff” but people are disappearing left and right. Reorg in process, and some groups seem overdue. Production line ending now. Reply if you’ve heard of actual layoffs.

1) Another RIF in March
2) Bonuses being revamped downward
3) Severance package to include one week per year of service
4) Another RIF in August

Here is what I collected so far, had to stop at 50:
Negotiating a better severance pkg?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kaeqr38f
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Would somebody who's been here for less than six months get any severance?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kaeh7pbj
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Non-Compete and Severance Clauses
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kady1hnr
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Verizon Layoff Severance Packages in 2025
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kacrk8ch
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My severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kachh1qg
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Kind of want to get the severance.
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kaca1eph
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How do you receive and sign the severance paperwork?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kac9a0t7
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How long does it actually take for severance to show up?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kac1qb0f
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Severance package or just the door ?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka72vz4y
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Is it possible to get both severance and unemployment?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka686k4r
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When is severance payed out?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka28zyww
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Which one of you got #severance-rpts taken down
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka278xkb
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Question Regarding Severance Eligibility and Service Time Calculation
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka20r3qg
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Severance package ?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k9zjr205
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Has anyone declined signing the terms of your severance, to preserve your right to sue, and been offered a bigger severance?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k87enajg
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Severance package if RIF
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k7y58yvt
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What was your severance?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k0pj225x
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Stock together for VSPers/Enhanced Severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvd7qde
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any one able to access the severance url ? I am getting unauthorized error .
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqg9tpwx
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Severance payment
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1vsvnKiS
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Verizon VSP severance portal link
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1uJeFEor
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Severance Received?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1uIM7RcO
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60 Week Severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1uFkw999
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Unemployment in TX / RIF’d with severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1u8OG9kB
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For the VSP’ers, does anyone know if vacation will be paid out with the severance? Or as a last pay check prior to the severance payout?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1u186Ck8
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How much tax will they take out of the severance + bonus pay?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tZy1oie
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Historical RIF severance question
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tV6NucB
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Severance Question for NJ
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1sNYEvBW
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Any rumors on upcoming layoffs / severance package..
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1sz5YgRU
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Do new hires receive a severance package during layoffs?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1qjjYJQJ
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severance pkg
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1nlyWnwu
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No Guarantee for Severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1mSHrGkZ
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Thanks for the summer off and then the severance Verizon
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1mSYAQ1M
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Severance - last day
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1lGe942j
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What was the last round of severance like?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kvUvAdQ
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Can They withhold your severance?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kce5s25
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Severance question
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jEqjxHN
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Enhanced severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1juS7MNO
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You’re not working towards your retirement at Verizon, you’re working for your severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jtFNs4e
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Severance package?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqfT7sG
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Severance details
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jpiC0ah
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Which of these will be in the severance package?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jnWT1ln
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Severance time
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1i3Le7nT
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Verizon Severance Package
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1eZWNo9G
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A New Year: get those severance packages
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1eAjGomc
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What does a management severance pkg nowadays look like? 2 weeks per yr of svc maybe?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1aTzlN2H
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Is it smart to wait for severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1a5NURKZ
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Should I file STD instead of accepting severance?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/19dbgamu
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Severance Package changes
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/171FyOUj
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How does checking exempt affect my severance package
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/16Xcf1zT
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So layoffs are all over the news and now HR’s scrambling, telling us to WFH like that’s gonna fix anything. Pretty sure the media’s already waiting for clips. If I straight‑up say I’m recording the meeting, is that still illegal ? And if I did record it, what kind of questions or reactions would make it blow up online?
Trying to figure out how to make this hit hard the same way it hit me.

There was the time that if you proposed downsizing Workforce and talent to increase Revenue you would be laughed out of the room and you'd probably be let go. These are easy solutions in our short-term gains for long-term sacrifices we used to run by the notion that if you lost somebody of 10 years it takes you 10 years or more to replace that person. Then we started analyzing to how long it takes to get somebody at a basic proficiency and that's what we're targeting we can't keep PSO Partners worth anything to turn over is insane the internals that we have of such a bad attitude and are unwilling to change tactics or develop new ones all we have little to no control over partners and what they do tarnishing our brand you're the most Innovative thing was 5G well the thing was there's four G's before it so it really wasn't Innovative at all it was like the 5th sequel to a movie now a lot of us have witnessed the growth of new cell phones and smartphones and they'll probably be like the biggest business growth that will ever see in our lives and what we did with that money was really stupid there's so much we can learn from it but to have someone new from the business try to change so much so quickly as just a disaster and it's insane that the board or the shareholders would trust somebody with billions of dollars within days like literally days of being appointed but we've seen this all before huge layoffs in the past year every single time what would happen before them are people who have been executive level and above resign or retire or move to a different position that's because what was being demanded was against their core values and if it's against the core values of extremely greedy people you know it's wrong even though it might be legal.

I know I'm kind of going all over the place just trying to say that times have changed it's sad to see The Innovation is dead. But I do foresee though is possible class action lawsuits for psychological trauma because everyone's psychological well-being has not been well taken care of during this situation this really should be something that's pursued I really highly recommend talking to an employment law attorney especially if you felt any anxiety or that you've had to take time off or that things have been really hard around the home or even if you include cost from seeking treatment and if you haven't definitely look into it because your mental well-being it's worth more than what any company could ever pay you

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frederick-brooks-mba-64521659_faith-jobs-jobloss-share-7395455444141522944-lNra? ~ Such as this #LinkedIn post with encouragement that being Laid off from #Verizon is probably the BEST thing that can happen for your career. Run!! and don’t look back ……

My manager is out and I haven’t heard anything from my AD or SD. Is that a bad sign? Am I on the laid off list?

I heard layoffs are coming for Dec 2nd - watch for a calendar appt titled “Business Update”!

I have a 401K loan, cannot repay. What to do if let go?

If I wasn't ask to work from home this week, does that mean I'm safe?

What's your estimate? What do we know? Do you think they are waiting for Q1?

Large number of layoffs and “early retirements” at the central RandD center in Research Triangle Park, NC 2 weeks ago. Whole R&D team at the site is on notice and expecting the axe to fall before the holidays

Where are the layoffs???

At Providence Swedish, the 3.8% workforce reduction will affect the system’s Seattle-based Swedish First Hill Campus, Seattle-based Cherry Hill Swedish, the Swedish Issaquah (Wash.) Campus, the Seattle-based Swedish Ballard Campus and the Swedish Medical Group, according to a Nov. 18 news release.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/providence-to-cut-446-roles-in-oregon-washington/

Layoff notices today in chief security org in ct and ga. (Great economy, we are so winning).

People have been saying the number might be much higher than what was initially reported. Anyone heard anything solid, or is it all just speculation?

That is what has been happening every single time. Great people with plenty of experience and institutional knowledge get kicked out. I never understood how that can be considered a good business strategy. I know they want to cut costs, but when you get rid of one person who then has to be replaced by two or three people to do the same job, how is that cheaper?

Or is there more to come? Best of luck to everyone impacted.

The Verizon and TMO layoff boards aren’t looking any better— in some cases they make gasp at&t look “good”. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Don’t believe me? Go take a look ……… complete shítsh0w over there.

The layoffs, announced Tuesday, affect employees across Providence’s hospitals, outpatient clinics and its insurance arm, Providence Health Plan.

Most of the eliminated positions do not involve direct patient care, officials said, but they did not indicate which services or locations would be affected.

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/11/providence-oregon-lays-off-more-than-150-workers-in-latest-round-of-job-cuts.html

The days of Fannie Mae being the best company to work in is now gone. 5 days in-person, constant stress from layoffs, political environment, no promotions.. 30% of my team just gone… Not even contractors. They are FTE

Is this the man who'll axe 15,000 jobs at Verizon?

Alfonso Villanueva joins Verizon as Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer in two days.

Nov 18, 2025, 8:28 AM

Verizon adds a new boss to its team as the company is about to undergo serious changes and thousands are about to be laid off.

His name is Alfonso Villanueva and starting November 20, he'll join Verizon as Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer.

What's his role?

A Chief Transformation Officer leads a company's major change initiatives, guiding shifts in strategy, operations, technology and culture to improve performance. This role focuses on aligning teams, processes and long-term plans to ensure the organization can adapt and grow.

Recently, we told you about Verizon's plans to axe 15,000 jobs and close 200 stores, and the process could start as soon as this week. The Big Red carrier also has a new CEO – Daniel Schulman – who has recognized that the carrier can no longer depend on continual price increases to drive revenue. Verizon has lost customers in recent times, and the company is now moving to greener pastures. The goal is to reduce expenses by shifting its focus.

Personally, Villanueva brings more than twenty years of global leadership experience in strategy, corporate development, transformation, data science and innovation within major technology and financial organizations. His background includes senior roles at PayPal, where he oversaw strategy, corporate development, data science, analytics expansion, venture investments and numerous key initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Villanueva was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the firm's Telecom, Media and Technology practice across the Asia-Pacific region, so he is definitely suited for his new position at Verizon. He also served as Chief Innovation Officer at SingTel, contributing to the launch of its digital division and venture fund.

It's time to sharpen things

Verizon says it is reorganizing several major teams under Alfonso Villanueva to sharpen its digital infrastructure and improve how the company operates. The new Transformation Organization will take on long-term projects tied to strategy, technology and day-to-day efficiency, with teams responsible for strategy, data and AI, and supply chain now reporting directly to him.

This is only natural, as anyone would want its company to streamline decisions, cut complexity and focus resources on areas that can improve customer experience and support future growth.

No more price hikes?

This is the main question: will your Verizon bill stay the same after all this changes? I sincerely hope so.

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Verizon should take this moment as a real chance to break the cycle of relying on constant price hikes to boost revenue. With Villanueva leading the Transformation Organization, the company has the tools to focus on efficiency, better service, and smarter investments instead of passing costs onto customers.

Anyone under Massimo know if that org got gutted?

Are there any layoffs planned tomorrow for home based medical care?

You can almost smell it in the air!

Has anyone noticed Belk has drastically reduced the amount of labor hours for the stores this holiday?!

Am I likely safe? My store typically performs well and we’re in the Atlantic South. I’ve been with the company for 2 years. Does anyone know anything concrete?

Has anyone else noticed “stock together” is now gone from “your total rewards” page?

Furthermore, according to the last non-voluntary severance documents, they paid you a prorated amount of your stock units.

That would equate to 83% of THIS years stock award you will get to keep. The rest for the following years will be forfeited.

I have to say, the leadership at Verizon has done some UTTERLY stupid things. Yet nothing happens to them... For example this Frontier debacle. Buy Yahoo/AOL? Really? Blue Jeans? No one even knows that that is? Why buy Blue Jeans when Zoom, MS Teams, and Google Chat were already well established? Just d-mb...

Really bad decisions and the employees are left with the fallout. Mr. Hans gets his golden parachute... just like those before him.

Dan is simply using Elon's model of slash and cut (e.g. Twitter/X). The problem that Dan doesn't understand is that an application only has so many facets. A network the size of Verizon is extremely complicated and can't be compared to a phone App, but he doesn't care. He's a short-timer.

Best of luck to you people. The job market is good if you live in Texas. If you don't, it is more challenging. You'll find something but maybe not at the pay you're currently making.

This place was silent before the layoffs and now it's full of unsubstantiated rumors.  You folks are tone deaf and have analytical skills of a toddler. I'd say there is 99% chance company is done with layoffs.  Even if they had plans for more layoffs in December, my guess is that they are scrambling to cancel them.  The winds in DC have shifted.  The entire country has shifted.  They are in the damage control stage now.  You don't layoff more people in the country on the verge of recession and in the midst of losing so many votes. You on the other hand give them some perks back which they have started doing.

spoke to the executives and said they are trying to make more room for 5 days in office and also fannie mae is very bloated he said. i suggest you all to be prepared to find new jobs. huge wave incoming

Market has rejected Dan's plan. Its been a week since they announced 15K layoffs, the stock hasnt moved an inch. Could be a signal that market is anticipating further deterioration at the expense of cost reduction.

I work in one of the VCG departments. I can’t share specifics because we were told to keep this private. But SDs and ADs were pulled into a meeting with their VP and notified their teams are all safe. Similar meetings are happening all across the org this morning so you should likely be getting an update soon. If you don’t hear anything that might be a bad sign…

Has anybody been notified so far today?

So the big "integration" of the Network orgs is going just super. The two SVPs who now run the combined mess apparently can't figure out what to do with us. Heard through the grapevine they just hired a big-name consulting firm to "evaluate the organizational design and operating models."

The kickoff meeting was yesterday. Feels familiar, right.

This seems to be the classic move when leadership doesn't actually have a plan. They pay a few million to a bunch of people who don't understand our business to come in and tell them what to do. The word is they're going on a "listening tour." They'll probably make a bunch of pretty charts and graphs that basically say we have too many people doing overlapping work.

It looks like a way to get cover for the cuts they already wanted to make. Now they can say "the data suggested" we need to streamline. The whole thing has that distinct passive-aggressive vibe. Instead of just making a tough call, they're bringing in a third party to do it for them. It's like they ordered a pour-over at a coffee cart and then asked the barista to taste it first to make sure it's good.

Maybe I'm just being cynical. An outside perspective could actually spot some real inefficiencies, I guess. But let's be real. This is likely just the first step. If you're on a team that's been a pain to get resources for, or your projects have been in "wait and see" mode since the SVP shake up, I'd be updating the resume.

This is usually how it starts. Heads up.