Help me OOT! Help!

OrangeHeat · #1 12-07-2005, 11:05 AM

I have a situation that I need some direction on and need some starting points.

Background: I work for Company A who I have found out wants to downsize me in about a year maybe two. There is a new Company B who is a government contractor who pays very well and has good long term potential. I have insiders who who want to hire me - so far no problem.

Problem: Company B has been hiring a ton of people from ours so our CEO gets himself on Company B's board of director's and instructs them not to hire anyone from our company. I know this because I have source in their HR department, however he has only done this verbally so no proof.

What I need help on:

I have a feeling this type of practice has to violate some sort of law/business rule? Any ideas which and where to look?

Where do I go with something like this and remain anonymous as I still need my job as long as possible?

Any other ehlpful thoughts ideas, etc..

I can't figure out what the hell to google for more info...

Thanks in Advance.

jba · #2 12-07-2005, 11:12 AM

this is pretty standard business practice for two companies to have a no-poaching agreement. not sure what you're looking for.

what about your inside connection, what do they say? they're not getting you the job anymore? is comp A pissed if you interview at comp B?

OrangeHeat · #3 12-07-2005, 11:16 AM

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this is pretty standard business practice for two companies to have a no-poaching agreement. not sure what you're looking for.

what about your inside connection, what do they say? they're not getting you the job anymore? is comp A pissed if you interview at comp B?

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This is a one sided agreement, Company B is a non-profit, and our CEO has been very careful to leave no paper trail. I.e. this is not a formal no-poaching agreement.

Yes Company B people cannot interivew me now and CEO probably know I have application in there.

Orange

4_2_it · #4 12-07-2005, 11:21 AM

Most states have right to work and anti-trust laws. Of course, if nothing is in writing you don't stand a chance and what they are doing might not even be illegal, only unethical.

If you have been told you are being downsized then why not wait until it happens and then join Company B. At that point you won't be an employee of Company A anymore.

OrangeHeat · #5 12-07-2005, 11:25 AM

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If you have been told you are being downsized then why not wait until it happens and then join Company B. At that point you won't be an employee of Company A anymore.

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My company now officially sucks to work for - thats why the exodus. Pay is better at B 401 k matching is 2-1 instead of .5-1. They are a new company and getting in soon means more potential for advancement.

4_2_it · #6 12-07-2005, 11:31 AM

How good are your connections at B? Can you quit A, wait a month and get hired by B?

turnipmonster · #7 12-07-2005, 11:36 AM

quit your job at company A, take 2 weeks off, and give company b a call. less than ideal but you can't always have your cake and eat it too.

--turnipmonster

OrangeHeat · #8 12-07-2005, 11:36 AM

I would but unfortunately my BR and balls are not that big!

Orange

turnipmonster · #9 12-07-2005, 11:43 AM

so you're going to wait until they downsize you?

OrangeHeat · #10 12-07-2005, 11:47 AM

No I will be spreading my resume around. I do have the 1-2 years to find A job. Company B will be done hiring in 6 months so that will be a non-option after that point (I guess it is a non option anyway).

Orange