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early retirement

we’ve been told in the utilization review department in Medicare that we have too much staff but that’s OK because we’re all going to be trained on epic so too much staff right now is a good thing for coverage. That sounds like we will have layoffs of all the extra staff after epic is put in.really hoping they’ll be an early retirement package offer. Does anyone have any news?


Notification Meeting

Before we proceed with anything, I’d like to inform you that managers will receive an invitation from HR to attend a training session. This session will provide information on when employees will be notified and what managers need to do next.

Have any managers received this invitation yet?


Managers Lack Layoff Talk Training

A recent report highlights a significant disconnect in how organizations prepare managers for difficult workplace conversations. While HR professionals largely believe managers are adequately trained for layoff discussions, a substantial majority of managers themselves disagree. This gap suggests many companies are underestimating the support needed for leaders navigating increased workforce uncertainty. The report advocates for continuous development and a culture of psychological safety to equip managers effectively.

https://sea.peoplemattersglobal.com/amp/news/performance-management/managers-struggle-to-navigate-layoff-conversations-as-workplace-uncertainty-grows-report-51489


New hires don't stand a chance

I can't tell you how many fresh college grads I've watched join Nike and flame out within three months. They're hired to do a job that was invented by someone with years of experience, given next to no training, and then thrown into the fire with sky-high expectations. The result is always the same. I really feel bad for them. And I wonder if anyone in charge has realized yet that firing experienced people and replacing them with rookies might not have been the genius move they thought it was.


Training for new hires

Is it true that a new hire will have to relocate to the city the training location is in, instead of virtual training? I saw a job posted in Workday stating trainees would have to be in Houston for the duration of training. Are they putting people up in hotels for that? Or a stipend?


Turnover here is higher than anywhere I've worked

Not surprising, though. New people don't get trained properly, can't keep up, and run for the door before the three-month mark hits. When will they realize that training people properly will benefit both the company and those of us who won't have to neglect our own jobs to help them out.


Anyone else notice?

After the layoffs, they placed people who have no idea what they're doing in management positions over teams, they have NO clue what they do. It's so insulting to a team, to have a manager ask you "what exactly do you do" or "how do you do this?" because you laid off their supervisor who handled all of this work.

No training or anything, no wonder why Cigna wants to sell us.


Contingency Planning

I know this subject isn't necessarily about layoffs, but it definitely affects morale. Here are my thoughts...

I came up through CellularOne, then AT&T Wireless, then Cingular, then AT&T again. When SBC came along in 2006, they brought along this thing called Contingency Planning. It was explained to me that in the event of a strike of the union labor force, regular desk jockeys would head to the field and repair and maintain the phone network. I was like, WTF? Many of the IT types don't even know how to operate a sc--wdriver. But that's right, they will train them (us) to do the job. So, off many of us went for training. (BTW, it was the only business travel I had in decades. At least I got some In-N-Out on the company dime.) We learned how to climb ladders and poles, and some necessary skills for the role. We then retreated back to our offices to quickly forget what we learned. The process would continue until the next contract expired.

Do they really expect that this contingent workforce would be effective in the field? How many millions of dollars are spent, and for what exactly? A threat to the union workers? And another thing when it comes to recruiting talent: How long into the interview do they mention that periodically they will need to train for contingent work and possibly be sent to fix phone lines? I'm guessing that most degreed professionals would balk at the notion.


Getting extra help on overloaded tasks

I remember someone here posted how they were overwhelmed and got a few back ups to help with their tasks and it was great.

Im overwhelmed, voiced opinion to manager and now I’m in a position to get help from other employees (off shore) that I will train…and I’m wondering if training them on this would be me pretty much me training them to take over my job… sadly

Has anyone had stories like this? Did it work out for you?


Trust the process

If you are 1 to 5 years at Chevron and trying to navigate your career path, it might seem foggy but there is a method to the madness. You have not fully built your network yet while everything seems to be changing fast. My advice is collaborate more than you compete. You will be surprised how many employees with 10+ years of experience will be willing to mentor and even lend you their connections if you run into a rough patch. Compete against yourself to be better, not against your co-worker. Take advantage of all the training opportunities Chevron provides. All of that is well within your control, everything else is mostly noise. Trust the process.


Surprise, surprise, layoffs again!

After a month and a half of quietly laying folks off, athenahealth finally announced to the rest of us that today multiple people were layed off. Some being entire teams. They refuse to comment on how many people. They did, however, state that athena needs different skills and will be creating new positions. Have these people never heard of training?


Early career growth

As someone in early career, I’m finding it really difficult to make any headway in growing. I’m on a team that doesn’t really teach me or train me and is far from what I’m wanting to do with my career, yet all leads (stretch assignments, internal transfers) have been shut down. After the reorgs, we lost half our team but are expected to do the same amount of work, and I can sense everyone burning out.

How can I get out? The early career market right now is so bad I’m unable to get even an online assessment or interview from any of my applications. And since Nike is my only real experience, I’m not sure if recruiters view it as a good thing


Government Funds Aid Steelworkers' Retraining

Millions in federal and provincial funding will support workers impacted by recent layoffs at Algoma Steel. The Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response program aims to upskill and retrain individuals for new career paths. This initiative includes direct investment in training programs like welding for former steel plant employees. Several organizations are set to receive portions of the $7.2 million to facilitate this retraining. The goal is to provide affected workers with new skills for in-demand jobs.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

https://www.villagereport.ca/village-picks/algoma-steel-receiving-over-14-million-to-upskill-employees-province-12598882


New SFDC is a nightmare and another nail in the coffin of OpenText

So how’s the troops enjoying the whacked out new OT Salesforce?

Apart from being unable to quote easily or quickly, needing multiple approvals for list price quotes, an inability to intelligently search for products, processing orders literally like pulling teeth and the data being FUBAR if you are authorised to view it. On a sales tool that we never train people on that’s the backbone of a sales organisation.

it’s all going rather swimmingly don't you think?


It's getting harder to ignore how backwards things have become

The employees with years of knowledge are expected to solve every problem, train new people, and keep everything moving, yet they're constantly overlooked. Meanwhile, management seems to get rewarded regardless of whether they actually understand the work.


Reimagined 2027? Prepare Yourself, Apparently

From what I heard, Human Capital basically told leaders to take a training or read a book if they’re nervous about being laid off in the future. The focus should he gaining new skills. In other words, prepare yourself because it could happen. They’re also still playing the “we don’t know” game when asked about the India office. From what I heard, the earliest timeline is T2 of next year. Let’s be honest: with all the regulatory, legal, and logistical hoops involved, there’s no way they don’t already have a pretty clear idea of the plan.


New Indigenous Employment Program Launches

A new initiative in Sault Ste. Marie aims to support Indigenous individuals facing employment challenges. The Pathways Forward Initiative offers training and job placement services. It addresses workforce instability caused by layoffs and other barriers. The program is a collaboration between local Indigenous organizations. Its goal is to foster long-term employment success and community well-being.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/new-indigenous-employment-program-now-open-in-the-sault-12533831


Manufacturing Skills Gap Persists Despite Layoffs

Connecticut manufacturers face a persistent skills gap, with companies struggling to fill open positions despite recent layoffs at larger firms. The demand for specialized skills, particularly in advanced manufacturing and defense sectors, outstrips the available workforce. Major hiring pushes by companies like Electric Boat exacerbate the problem, drawing talent away from smaller suppliers. While some displaced workers are available, their skill sets often do not align with current industry needs. This situation necessitates significant investment in training and development for new hires, a costly process for many businesses.

Waterbury, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/skills-mismatch-factory-layoffs-arent-solving-manufacturers-hiring-problems/