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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1101850" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Did some calling, and it appears there is some truth to this - with some caveats...</p><p></p><p>First, it looks like all Senior Managers have or will be offered some form of buyout. In the restructuring, there will be a reduced number of Senior Manager positions in the new 'Organizational Chart' of DGO (no confirmation if this applies to AGFS). The terms of the buyout offered to the Sr. Managers wasn't communicated to me, but it doesn't appear to be nearly as generous as the terms of the buyouts being offered to the salaried support staff in Memphis. </p><p></p><p>The total number of Sr. Manager positions will be reduced - increasing their span of control.</p><p></p><p>If a Sr. Manager is in a position that is to be "closed out", they will be given an opportunity to relocate to fill a position vacated by a Sr. taking the buyout and leaving - or taking a buyout themselves. </p><p></p><p>I read here that Operations Managers will be offered a buyout - not entirely true....</p><p></p><p>What is going on with Operations Managers is that Express is wanting to increase their 'span of control' (number of wage employees who report to them). In the past, this has been in the 20 range, Express is wanting to push that up to 25-30. I commented last autumn on this (reference "stealth buyouts" I wrote about). </p><p></p><p>Express is reviewing the organizational charts, making decisions as to which locations will lose an ops. manager (or for the large mega stations, maybe 2), then notifying those occupying the soon to be cut positions. The individuals holding the soon to be eliminated positions will be offered an opportunity to relocate to a location which has a vacancy, or offered the customary buyout. Again, it doesn't appear that the terms of the buyouts for these individuals will be nearly as generous as those being offered to the Memphis support staff. </p><p></p><p>Two of the people I correspond with/talk with are directly impacted by the above situation. </p><p></p><p>Both of the people I talked to stated that they have been absolutely 'mum' regarding this to their wage employees (they don't want to stir the hornet's nest anymore by mentioning that they are looking at a potential buyout while their wage employees are getting nothing). </p><p></p><p>In addition....</p><p></p><p>It appears that Express is throwing out some trinkets this and next week to help 'soothe' the tension in stations. Look for gift cards to be randomly distributed, and free food to be put out to celebrate some obscure event - say, VIR Audit Compliance award or other such bull. Instead of upping your compensation by $1000 a year (what raises would cost them), they are looking to spend a $1000 per station or so and throw some trinkets out to keep things calm. </p><p></p><p>Report here if you see gift cards or free food appearing that is unexpected from normal activity. </p><p></p><p>They are also bracing themselves for SFA this year - they know the fireworks will be flying - look for more trinkets to be passed around in April.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1101850, member: 22880"] Did some calling, and it appears there is some truth to this - with some caveats... First, it looks like all Senior Managers have or will be offered some form of buyout. In the restructuring, there will be a reduced number of Senior Manager positions in the new 'Organizational Chart' of DGO (no confirmation if this applies to AGFS). The terms of the buyout offered to the Sr. Managers wasn't communicated to me, but it doesn't appear to be nearly as generous as the terms of the buyouts being offered to the salaried support staff in Memphis. The total number of Sr. Manager positions will be reduced - increasing their span of control. If a Sr. Manager is in a position that is to be "closed out", they will be given an opportunity to relocate to fill a position vacated by a Sr. taking the buyout and leaving - or taking a buyout themselves. I read here that Operations Managers will be offered a buyout - not entirely true.... What is going on with Operations Managers is that Express is wanting to increase their 'span of control' (number of wage employees who report to them). In the past, this has been in the 20 range, Express is wanting to push that up to 25-30. I commented last autumn on this (reference "stealth buyouts" I wrote about). Express is reviewing the organizational charts, making decisions as to which locations will lose an ops. manager (or for the large mega stations, maybe 2), then notifying those occupying the soon to be cut positions. The individuals holding the soon to be eliminated positions will be offered an opportunity to relocate to a location which has a vacancy, or offered the customary buyout. Again, it doesn't appear that the terms of the buyouts for these individuals will be nearly as generous as those being offered to the Memphis support staff. Two of the people I correspond with/talk with are directly impacted by the above situation. Both of the people I talked to stated that they have been absolutely 'mum' regarding this to their wage employees (they don't want to stir the hornet's nest anymore by mentioning that they are looking at a potential buyout while their wage employees are getting nothing). In addition.... It appears that Express is throwing out some trinkets this and next week to help 'soothe' the tension in stations. Look for gift cards to be randomly distributed, and free food to be put out to celebrate some obscure event - say, VIR Audit Compliance award or other such bull. Instead of upping your compensation by $1000 a year (what raises would cost them), they are looking to spend a $1000 per station or so and throw some trinkets out to keep things calm. Report here if you see gift cards or free food appearing that is unexpected from normal activity. They are also bracing themselves for SFA this year - they know the fireworks will be flying - look for more trinkets to be passed around in April. [/QUOTE]
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