Is it standard practice at truist to blind copy management when you apply for roles internally? I don't mass apply however I watch the job boards and occasionally apply for things I think would be a good fit. Each time my manager reaches out and has this passive aggressive conversation with me about each application.... like what do you want me to say? I can't tell her to her face that I'm weary of the department management, direction, or the consistent RIFs. No other bank or company I've ever worked at does this. I would understand a conversation if I was in the final interview running but for every application it feel like a guilt trip.
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@OP It literally tells you in the application process that your manager will be notified. Maybe your manager is frustrated because you’re not paying attention to things you should be paying attention to.
@hr you are obviously not in any management position.
This isn’t optional. We talk to your current manager whenever you do an internal transfer.
You can’t escape a PIP and repeat the same time consuming process with a new group.
If you have been in your current position for 18 months then it is not required but good practice as a heads up. You may even want to use as a reference if in good graces. Less than 18 months you need to get approval.
This is standard at EVERY company. If you know the new manager you might be able to get by for a while but eventually your manager will have to know.
The reason is not what lower level employees believe though. It’s to protect the new manager from being accused of poaching employees from other groups.
Workday automatically sends people managers a notification whenever someone on their team applies for a new role.
Truist policy requires you to notify your manager of your intent to apply. If you have submitted an application then you have seen and completed an attestation that you have notified them ( among other questions like are you on a performance plan etc.).
Do managers feel they own their reports?
I don’t like that managers are copied. I think it gives them too much control and it’s childish. What’s the issue having someone discuss a job opportunity that benefits them and the company? If it’s a fit, then the employee can tell the manager and give him/her notice so they can find someone else. Managers aren’t the babysitter or parents of employees not do they control them. This is what’s wrong with Truist. They give too much power to managers when the employees should have freedom to explore opportunities without asking for permission. Mike Lyons, change this on day 1!
I don’t know the method, but yes managers are notified when someone on their team applies for a job. Professional courtesy would be to tell your manager you’re interested in other opportunities before you apply, which can be awkward but would stop the passive aggressive thing. Some managers take that stuff personally.