If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Antthem Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Here we go... all started with emails last week about the new strategy and changes from Gail and Gloria.. today is the day where once again several associates and high level leaders are being RIFed to make room for the new ones and several positions... —  read more 

If they want to talk about culture, stop with the psychological therapist junk. These are the culture talks we need: Forcing long term wfh people back in the office. Why? What reason do you have beyond your own paranoia about people not doing... —  read more 

Will I be required to pay back my tuition Reimbursement if I Ieave?

Can someone please explain exactly what the GBD email today from Felicia is about? "Redesigning to win?"

There were layoffs in September and October, and there are more layoffs planned for November (right before Thanksgiving). and still more in December (right before Christmas). and just wait till 2021; that'll be the REAL bloodbath. Basically, you... —  read more 

Does anyone knows why we are given a deadline to do our self assessment before Thanksgiving Holidays? Are they planning to pay Incentive earlier?

Let's go Gail. Just updated wallstreet...

Anything new?

Not sure exactly how many people have been impacted, but at least 6-8 were RIFFED last week from the Medicaid/Medicare corporate marketing communications team due to the latest unnecessary reorg. So sad, right before the holidays during a pandemic... —  read more 

Is anyone familiar with a plan to fold Medicare programs into Commercial CDT? There has been much chatter recently about RIFing Medicare positions and moving the work to Commercial.

Finding a better job than this is great, but does it come with guaranteed job security? A pandemic is still raging and I don't care what industry we are talking about, nothing is 100% safe from layoffs. And if you are the last person to join a... —  read more 

Just wondering if anyone else out there finds this system as frustrating as I do.

Who else is hearing this? Getting this from a lot of sources, even in Digital where the money typically flows. Sounds like this is a big push from Rajat and has Gloria and Gail's blessing to even get out of contracts that Anthem would pay upwards of... —  read more 

In our department those who work in the states where you cant carry over more than 40 hours...with the covid and everything shut down, are compiling an email to Gloria asking to have the ability to carry them over, with the agreement to use them by a... —  read more 

Government benefits admin team RIFed a few folks last month and continues to RIF employees monthly. i heard several impacted this month. moving as much as possible offshore and getting rid of all team members on shore. continues to be the theme of... —  read more 

Manager hinted that there might be layoffs then and/or seeing who has other talents and move elsewhere. I can’t believe this. My anxiety is through the roof.

There is only so much a person can accept working for a company that has as many issues as this place before it starts to take its toll. From our company culture to ethics and compliance to so much more. Also, we have a CEO who apparently thinks... —  read more 

Testing section 230 and Google Cognizant content moderators- the new Big Tech Social Media laws. Are you going to prevent American workers organizing?

Just got an internal email about open enrollment for 2021. Buried in the fine print is the following: PTO payout at termination change Beginning January 1, 2021, we will no longer pay out PTO upon termination except in the states where it is... —  read more 

Anxious to see what they have to say this time..

I thought we were done with layoffs. Is this the normal tactic for Anthem? Get rid of employees, post open positions, hire, wait a few weeks then rinse and repeat? I mean, there were layoffs last week (and from the look of it even some this one) and... —  read more 

I just got a lateral transfer after being with Anthem for a number of years in the same role. I just applied for a new position at a higher grade. Do you believe my present Manager will be mad at me if I am granted an interview for the position I... —  read more 

At least 25 people were told today that their jobs are terminated. Last day being Oct 9th. Work being sent to Legato.

Anthem started another round of layoffs today at this rate there won’t be much of a company left if the current ceo stays in charge

Offshore comments should not be deleted. This is our reality at Anthem, layoffs are happening now with more in the future. IT managers are having to justify keeping work from going offshore, which is not easy. Morale is low, upper management has... —  read more 

Why are posts getting deleted when they are not breaking any of the rules of this site? Where did the offshoring comments go?!

I didnt listen to the entire town hall but is Anthem really going to try to normalize corporate gig workers? As in workers with no benefits? Like no health benefits? Seems like there may be a flaw in that plan.

Does anyone know if there are going to be layoffs in Customer Service? If so when and what departments please? Any details you have are appreciated.

She’s so ridiculous. An entire presentation about digital and healthcare going digital first. She’s all fine and dandy with rifs. Yet wfh and not paying rent? Forget it. She is SO out of touch. My god, retire already!!!!!!!!

So the post about the Virginia office was deleted because ? Truth hurts ? Wow. Good for you whoever posted it. It seems to have been deleted

Did anybody hear any whispers?

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/15JBiQKj

Buckle up and hold on..

What happens to your unused PTO if you leave?

I have seen many posts about Legato and IT layoffs while I can see and feel the frustration about that- that's something I think every company would try to do. The real issue with Anthem is that's it's drowning in it's own hierarchy. "Managers" only... —  read more 

More layoffs continue in august after recent departs because of IBM. Entire team I am working was laid off nearly 30 resources and they have extended contract with cognizant for next 2 years. It’s like replacing client with vendor just they did with... —  read more