Hi Charles,
Yes, Oppenheimer allowed this on a limited basis. Originally, it was to
make sure critical personnel could work from home in the event of a
disaster/emergency. I suspect that some of the key folks on the business side
had more relaxed rules...
No, no change addressing the shrinking MF talent pool. I worked for
Oppenheimer for 28+ years. When I hired on as the DASD Administrator (150GB -
WOW!), I was told that they were getting off the Mainframe. Not many new
hires.... 😊
Before layoffs and acquisition by Invesco, I would say about 25%
Hope this helps.
Thanks!
BobL
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Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:46 PM
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Subject: [EXT] Attitude of companies toward mainframers working from home?
I am doing a favor for a friend who is writing a blog article on the above
subject, with an emphasis on the effect of the shrinking mainframe personnel
pool. (This is NOT some disguised headhunter pitch. Reply to the list or to me
personally. I will take full responsibility for "sanitizing" your e-mail
address and so forth out of what I forward to my friend.)
Does your employer allow mainframe sysprogs and developers to work from home?
Any particular restrictions or qualifications?
Have they changed their policies specifically to address the shrinking
mainframe personnel pool?
Roughly what percentage of your colleagues work from home?
Thanks!
Charles
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