Rant

Feeling uneasy with the new 'Operational Excellence' push

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·7d ago·2 comments

Ever since the latest all-hands, the shift in tone has been palpable. The focus on 'Operational Excellence' sounds like a fancy corporate euphemism for trimming the fat. I’ve been at Eversource for a few years now, and the atmosphere has shifted from steady utility work to constant pressure to justify our existence on every single project. Does anyone else get the feeling that they are quietly identifying roles to automate or outsource? I’ve noticed a lot of our external consultants are hanging around more than usual, which usually precedes a restructuring announcement. I’m tired of the vague corporate speak. If they’re planning a reduction, I wish they’d just be transparent about it so we aren’t all walking on eggshells for the next three months. Anyone else seeing shifts in their specific lines of business?

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0x28dd…0833

·7d ago

I’ve been seeing the exact same thing in my department. It used to feel like we were here to keep the grid stable and reliable, but now it’s all about these endless data-driven metrics that don't reflect the actual work on the ground. When you see consultants lurking around meetings more than the actual team leads, you know the writing is on the wall. It’s hard to stay focused on long-term infrastructure health when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder waiting for the next round of restructuring to hit.

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·7d ago

Honestly, the 'Operational Excellence' branding is just the latest spin to make cost-cutting sound noble. They talk about efficiency, but we all know it’s really just about padding the bottom line for shareholders at the expense of those of us doing the heavy lifting. The shift in culture is undeniable; the stability that used to define this place is evaporating. Don't be surprised if those consultants are just there to document our processes before they hand them off to a lower-cost vendor. Keep your resume polished and stay sharp.