I never heard people talked to in such an insulting way. To belittle anyone shows such flaws in character and insecurities and is now the norm. At this point I'm certain I should ask for permission to go the bathroom or be told how to do it... — read more 

I put in a freaking journal request this morning and am still waiting on it to be processed now at end of day and so is co-worker. If they are already behind due to layoffs (could possibly be vacations) and we can’t get simple talks approved, the... — read more 

In one previous post was this comment. Find this person and nominate them for CEO..they got it figured out. “ So Bill n Beau n Mike having spent the last two years putting Suntrust people in most leadership roles at all levels and spending like... — read more 

Let's focus on the Tech layoffs in this thread. I am OK with having consolidated threads with other parts of the org but sometimes discussing more Tech specific topics helps. Maybe this thread helps a bit with basic Q&A on layoffs... Not sure but... — read more 

When will those in EL who are responsible for this mess going to be fired? Can’t be soon enough in my opinion.

Just heard from a credible source that layoffs within Chris Ward’s organization (Wholesale Payments), including Digital will be occurring in 4Q. I heard the same for Ken Meyer and Bryce Elliott’s organizations. Any surprises here?

EFM layoffs start this week in detection

Had call. Nothing but Truist spin. Not ONE WORD to discuss what Rogers announced. Only one person asked about technology and the answer he got was pure spin. I guess they think people don’t know what is going on. Sadly most don’t.

Employees who might need some additional protections during these widespread layoffs might consider unionizing. It is illegal for the company to take ANY adverse action against employees who are advocating for collective bargaining. Not a guarantee... — read more 

This is in the FIU. Our leads opened the meeting mentioning that we probably heard about Bill Roger’s’ announcement. The leads only went on to say that they don’t have any more information than we do. But we’d be the first to know. Right. The... — read more 

Aside from, well, everything else. Something that stood out to me, was this line. "Other cost savings initiatives include aggressively managing third-party spend, further reducing our corporate real estate footprint and rationalizing tech spend,"... — read more 

Analysts as a whole are lazy. They look at the numbers in detail and listen to the higher ups in the companies. They won’t peel back the layers unless given reason too. People leaving in mergers does not give them cause for alarm. After the... — read more 

As long as you are at 150% of the TRUIST goals - you are good! It doesn’t matter how you get your numbers! IRM Partners pick their favorites…. Then those teams magically meet their goals (no sale needed… just a “Caring Conversation “) Truist should... — read more 

Post what you are hearing

One thing I really appreciate about this forum with those of us still working for this miserable company is those putting out insider info for those in different areas. I will say after working for many firms even in compliance, please be very... — read more 

The latest pulse survey results are in and they are dismal. Leadership currently frantically working on a way to spin it positive bc god forbid we actually address issues.

Truist targets 5% cut in costs as part of 'pivot' EXTRA Monday, September 11, 2023 12:29 PM ET By Harry Terris Market Intelligence ADD TO CREATE ALERTEMAILPRINTPDFFEEDBACK + - Truist Financial Corp. gave numbers for an expense reduction push it... — read more 

Before involuntary layoffs. I know a lot of people who would volunteer.

I wonder what this means. They should look at the CIO and his minions. They made tech a place nobody wants to be, at least none of my associates.

I started looking for a new job three months ago, and I'm still on the hunt for something that matches up in terms of perks and salary. Is anyone else in the same boat, or has somebody struck gold and would like to share his/her riches? I'm curious... — read more 

Glad I had the foresight to leave that hellhole back in 2021 once things just started getting bad. Seeing the investor presentation yesterday only confirms that Truist's only purpose is to make your life as miserable as possible in order to line... — read more 

Okay so if threatening to fire approximately 3000 f us was worth thirty cents a share… how many of us would he have to fire to get the stock price back to pre merger level?

Worst stock performance in two years but somehow our leadership got huge raises and now others will be sent home due to their arrogance. This company use to be great until the SunTrust mafia took it over. There is no accountability here and... — read more 

Truist su-ks! I am so glad I left them when I did. Terrible leadership. The bank is a sinking ship. They Should have named the bank, Titanic.

https://benefits.truist.com/content/dam/truistbenefits/us/en/documents/leaving-truist/severance-guide-for-teammates.pdf

https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&ref=317743439&type=PDF&symbol=TFC&cdn=892bb01a9a62aa0391d293e2348ad7f7&companyName=Truist+Financial+Corporation&formType=8-K&dateFiled=2023-09-11 See slide 6, 8, and 12. Slide 8... — read more 

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Truist Financial Corp is planning "sizable reductions" to its workforce from the third quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of next year to trim costs, the bank disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday. The layoffs, part of a... — read more 

Truist Financial is facing increasing scrutiny from critics who say it's not meeting the expectations it established when the merger that created the company was announced more than four years ago. While Truist has taken recent steps to cut costs... — read more 

Dismantling, RIF, or “safe?”

Kicked tail pre and post Truist but was heavily criticized by new leadership so they could gift my high earning book to one of theirs who was totally unproductive. People lie but facts dont. Left and kicking tail again. Don't let the arogant... — read more 

If you don’t get that message you’re either on the rif list or they don’t care if you leave. From what I hear it’s almost random, there’s a target budget going forward and they select a job title for elimination to meet the budget. So everyone with a... — read more 

Giving money to an organization that is about remote jobs. You can’t make this up. Tone deaf much? SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, in... — read more 

Seems they've been pretty quiet so far.

The terms of the agreement aren’t stated in the notice of settlement filed Monday in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and counsel for the parties didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. The filing comes two... — read more 

This crowd hired outsiders who know nothing, thankfully, I VSRP’d to exit this train wreck. At this point you will never organically grow ever again. Cut as many people as you need to keep my dividend coming. This is the First Union of our era... — read more 

Smart money says Weaver will “Retire” and be replaced by Jenna Kelly. Anyone else going to go?

Any news if audit was affected by the recent layoffs?

Clearly when have seen results from the good behaviors and beliefs of some and where we are now. We know how well things worked, so why abandon the tried and true. IRM worked. For those people displaced, if you have the choice, start a business or... — read more 

Last June alone Truist gave $120 million to support small businesses and millions more since then. As of today, Truist gave $500,000 for victims of a hurricane that has not even hit the US yet. Talk about proactive. It’s unfortunate their... — read more