Sprint announces Voluntary Separation Program; more layoffs possibly on the way
In a move similar to what Dell is currently offering its employees, Sprint is also giving employees the option to voluntarily leave the company. While Sprint hasn’t announced anything officially, layoffs have certainly followed voluntary separations in the past. So far, this program is only affecting the Sales and Distribution channel and is not a company-wide offering. Whether it remains isolated in that division or spreads throughout the company is yet to be determined. The only exceptions to those who are allowed to opt-in are the retail employees (including managers) and executive and administrative assistants; that leaves everyone else in the sales division wide open. Of course, Sprint will not short itself where staff numbers are critical, so not everyone who wants to leave will be able to do so. In the meantime, employees considering a mutual termination have until December 8 to express interest. We feel for those who are affected by companies that need to put cost-saving or cost-effective programs into place, especially at Sprint where this is the third year in a row such a program has been offered. Let’s just hope it doesn’t lead to company-wide layoffs. Hit the jump for the official internal email sent to employees this morning.
How close are we to realizing bankruptcy for Sprint!? Or some sort of buyout?
This is getting borderline ridiculous.
So this doesn’t say anything about a “severance” payout… So really; what is the difference between this and simply putting in a two week notice and quitting?
Verizon is laying off managers. Just in time for the holidays. One less land line for them….
It is unfortunate that a Sprint employee shared internal information as you said. I agree with you. It goes to show you that in general some employees aren’t worth keeping. As far as providing Sprint services, I assure you, Sprint is aiming for forbes list. You only have to look at the changs currently be made in care, tech and beyond to see that Sprint is actively working on making changes that will reflect the campaign it’s rolled out. Expect great things from Sprint in the next two years. And I am one of those Sprint employees who have nothing but positives. If you happen to call in and get me as your rep. I back my word. You will get your issue resolved!!!!
I am a call center employee, and this VSP is not for everyone. They offered one last year too, anyone who works for Sprint is expendable. Unfortunately most of us have families, bills, etc like everyone else does. Yes, it would be great to have notice, and I know the managers get the info before we do. It is unfortunate, that of the two companies I have worked for in the last several years, first AT&T and now Sprint I cannot seem to escape the corporate fall out. At&T went to crap after it turned into Cingular then ATT. Sprint leaves a lot to be desired with devices and customer service. I say that an I work here. This by no means that the people that work here deserve to be fired because its going to be better for the consumer, If I get fired, all of the accts I have, as well as any friends and family members will go elsewhere without question. I have heard rumors of Verizon looking to buy us out, but that is just a rumor as is with most of this.. I do know they are about to lay off the lower 10 percent of employees, basing the lay offs on stats. If they really want to get rid of non essential employees, I am sure they will find any reason in the book to terminate, without a severance package. They took our raises, cut our benefits, and are charging more for them, I cant even think of having a 401K a friend of mine lost $10,000.00 in a day because he was invested with the company. He is one of im sure thousands. There are articles considering closing the head quarters in KC, which is searchable on CNN.com, if they close the headquarters.. its all going to shatter.. the cracks are barely sustaining now. I hope there is something brighter in the future of the US economy, we all know if it fails here, it fails everywhere. I am at a loss as to what to do.
IT was not an option.