Verizon's IVRU is determined to refer you to a chatbot or a VZ agent via text FIRST, only before they actually allow you to speak to someone in person. I guess this is Dan's solution to better customer service, the customer is number 1
Why so many strategy teams?
There are so many strategy teams doing the same thing and then doing the work of other groups too. Then we have the external strategy groups doing the same thing. What’s the point?
Worth
Was lowell worth $180M Was Hans worth $210M Over a 15 year time frame Debt $175B Stock price-$65 to $45. Headcount reduced -187K to 87.4k Is the avg employee ar VZ worth what it became -#1 carrier
Any word on a RIF for Value?
Anyone know how July 16 will impact Value?
Universal Tech
Any details about this new title?
Union Eisp July package
Unsure who or how many or particularly anything more then a Eisp offer is coming to field in July !!It is confirmed anyone who is of the age along with has the financial ability don’t be a fool take it .The universal tech is coming you will be doing... — read more
The age discrimination
In the last several layoffs, our team lost everybody above 50, and even two people in their late 40s. The rest of us are all here. I don't know if this is the case company-wide, but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth. Really shows us there's... — read more
Layoff managers vs employees
If every 10 employees lose 3 positions while management remains unchanged, the organization should also evaluate manager-level roles. Workforce reductions should be based on efficiency and business needs at every level—not only on frontline... — read more
Outsource Finance
let’s save money. need a raise and getting rid of one of Verizon’s weakest departments would help.
IT Rebadging is coming with a another wave of RIF
IBM and Deloitte have closed the deal on Juneteenth day to takeover VZ IT. It would be a Centralized IT org to deliver the business requirements using Claude Code; hence you would see that your Gitlab repo has 1000+ developer access now(Go and check... — read more
Just an FYI
Working extra hours and getting good reviews won't save you. If they want you out, you'll be gone.
Two layers of IT mgmt
Which companies have two redundant layers of IT management , after being outsourced / offshored . Why is it required ?
GN&T 20% next
Yep!
Hate to ask...
I'm sorry to all the people who were RIFed on 6/16. What date did the company give as your last day?
Inside Sales
Get prepared. July layoffs coming
July.. The Reckoning
It’s happening in July. More layoffs, and direct doors into retailers. Prepare yourself, update your resume, and take care of yourself. They don’t care about you, and they are showing it once again.
Why we keep winning!
Vz has the best marketing team hands down as evidenced here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kp0gcFVSdxU&ra=m I herd the commercial won some ad industry award
They Don't Want You Back
If you’re one of the 13,000 employees who were laid off last year, you’re probably aware that the waiting period has ended and you’re now eligible to apply for roles within the company again. That said, unless you have someone actively advocating for... — read more
Samantha-Hammock new CHRO at Cencora
Check this out https://investor.amerisourcebergen.com/news/news-details/2026/Cencora-Announces-Samantha-Hammock-as-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer/default.aspx while still on the Verizon's payroll until the end of June
UAT layoffs
Can someone confirm if the entire UAT team sacked ?
They can’t even do layoffs properly!
Our leadership is so inept, they can’t even do layoffs properly! If they did a large round of layoffs, it would make the news and they would get a temporary boost to the stock price. They could then reassure the remaining workforce that they’re... — read more
VCG layoffs
Hearing lots of rumors about upcoming VCG layoffs. Does anyone actually know what’s in the pipeline? What percentage of the workforce is expected to be impacted, and which departments are likely to be hit the hardest?
Help Dr Evil update his profile
I’m excited about my new role but I need help updating my LinkedIn profile. You better send me good suggestions if you don’t want to end up being eaten by sharks with lasers. Here’s what I have so far: Visionary leader with a proven record of... — read more
Verizon / Frontier - RIF them all in Wisconsin
Verizon / Frontier - RIF them all in Wisconsin We are a customer. No one an employee. Leadership is asleep. Frontier in our area has always been a nightmare to work with. Now with it being Verizon, it is worse. It is as though they are driving it... — read more
Emplayoff
layoffs sometimes hit front-line employees hardest? For every manager affected, 8-9 employees lose their jobs. A better approach would be rotating managers across teams and applying equal accountability at all levels. Restructuring should be fair... — read more
Employee base
Does anyone know how many full time employees we have in the US? How many per group? VCG, CMO, VBG, etc
Bye bye Ken
Ken L has been removed from Value. Another useless arrogant pompous clown who should have been removed years ago.
NRB Layoff
Heard over 50% of the NRB in the US was let go. Over 100+ people, this is wild
Simplicity Plans
The Simplicity plans and no free phone promos. Easier way to transition corporate locations into resellers. The staff will already be trained.
More this month
Will there be any more layoffs before the month ends, or are we safe for a couple of weeks?
Why blog discussions below pertain to Hans? Hans is gone, correct?
Hans Vestberg is no longer on Verizon's payroll, correct? Vestberg, continuing to deal with the remnants, thank you for the hot mess? How many of Vestberg's top tier executives remain?? Gone are EVPs, to include Shank and Sampath... Which other... — read more
Wireless / Wireline animosity
There are too many posts on this board expressing animosity between the wireless and wireline sides of the business. If you’re contributing to this animosity, you should stop! It’s silly! I’ll explain why below. One recurring theme is that... — read more
The data doesn't lie....
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/opinion/remote-work-depression.html
Value going back to TracFone
Here is how ridiculous Verizon Value is. Tanya and her cronies spent the last 2 years undoing everything that made TracFone a success. Once she was bounced out the powers that be now are reverting back to how everything was at Trac. Millions of... — read more
Morale at Verizon
From: https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/verizon-launches-simplicity-pricing-new-loyalty-program As for talk that morale is low among Verizon employees right now, Entner quoted former Verizon CEO Denny Strigl, saying “happy people don’t make... — read more
Why is Hans doing run with Hans in Paris?
How is Dan approving hans travel expenses but cutting for everyone else. Also, what is Hans doing as special advisor?
Verizon Shine or Hunger Games
I tried to get the reward for today's drop at 3:01 EST and it failed after entering all my details. I am like is it reward or hunger games?? Who would waste time doing this?? Anyone else felt the same ?