Very true but the company uses manager visits to "guarantee" that policies are followed (although there is at least one documented case where the manager intimidated the rep into violating policy, the company lost the case)
Field visits after June 23rd
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Very true but the company uses manager visits to "guarantee" that policies are followed (although there is at least one documented case where the manager intimidated the rep into violating policy, the company lost the case)
This is a bogus reason. Since when can you tell who is violating anything with an isolated field trip...
If the rep is a flunky, cheat, policy breaker.......will they do it on a field ride with their manager? No!
Manager turns their back and the shenanigans begin!
Your response is classic and a prime example of management keeping their respective heads covered in sand!
Folks ! Folks !
Come now, it goes without saying that after a year's worth of data (iPad Utilization).
Merck has final read the tea leaves and discovered it really doesn't need so many managers because the almighty computer tracker of everything a Rep does including Geo-Location can be done at the fingertips of just a few CTL's who will be watching your every move in real time. The oversight by the company and by the government is about to become very intense. Anyone remember the recent email from mother about what to do if you are approached by a government official ?
Good Luck to all that stay, I am out of here !
So remember, you were warned, watch your six !
Come now, it goes without saying that after a year's worth of data (iPad Utilization).
Merck has final read the tea leaves and discovered it really doesn't need so many managers because the almighty computer tracker of everything a Rep does including Geo-Location can be done at the fingertips of just a few CTL's who will be watching your every move in real time. The oversight by the company and by the government is about to become very intense. Anyone remember the recent email from mother about what to do if you are approached by a government official ?
Good Luck to all that stay, I am out of here !
So remember, you were warned, watch your six !
Government official? Who will be knocking on my Fusion door? Mr Obama playing Mr, Mobil at the pumps? What the $%*% are you talkin' about?
As for trackin' bet they are doin' it now. They know who works, who slacks and who is totally AWOL! Amazing that grown up people need to be watched like juvenile delinquents! Something is wacky in the hiring process when people without basic 101 work ethics are hired then work the system....Beyond human imagination!!!
Here's a light bulb thought.....Maybe its time to track the personnel hiring methodology!
Maybe those that are kept will be those that look good on the IPAD surveillance? It did seem a bit different this time since the cuts will be made from internal management instead of the typical outside "consultant". The IPAD may be the reason many more managers percentage wise will be cut versus reps, as you say.
Look good, as in the metric configurations..........or, look good, as in the secret magic camera eye?
Wonder why the O.P. thinks field visits will be different after the 23rd? My guess is that it will be the same old, same old. I hope he/she is right....Wishful thinking.
Any ctl who rides with a B or C rep in the remaining weeks are idiots. Let us get our lives in order. You can check off your boxes at home. Thanks.
I remember that, and that person-excellent rep-a victim of the reign of terror. That is right when things went south.
Terror has been sport for at least 6 years after the merger. Please Lord give me a package. These thugs will answer TRYING to enter the pearly gates.
Hope it was worth it for you all.
Good luck in the real world with your role playing skills!!! Not much of a market for that.
What a game.
I heard rumors that there were layoffs coming this week? Is that true? did any reps in Northern California lose their jobs?
Merck management doesn't have the brains to change. Field visits for a "snapshot" are stupid.
Give reps specific tasks to complete with customers within a specific time-frame and report back.
That will give a sense of purpose rather than talking points....