Anthem CIO ,Timothy Skeen , quit Friday Nov 8th - internal communication passed on the information. This development seems to be on the "down-low" - no search engine results yielded anywhere on outside internet - perhaps Anthem has worked with... —  read more 

Manager is not showing up on Pulse. I am so sorry if the reader is impacted. The leaders at Anthem serve themselves. Follow the path that is service to others. I send you love and light from the Infinite Creator.

One poster mentioned that there will probably be no more layoffs coming up soon for 2020. I tend to believe this coz most of the long time associates left behind are left with the impossible task of maintaining the various Anthem systems by... —  read more 

Could all the outsourcing and RIFs be attributed to a possible Anthem loss in the lawsuit with Cigna? The case has been heard and is waiting for a judge to hand down a decision. Any thoughts on why the decision is taking so long?

Entire team notified. Work was offshored to the Phillipines. Original post is on the misspelled thread. Antthem Layoffs 2019

The irony of it all is that with the transition to " IT work strategy" , the often mentioned off-shore contingent that are replacing "American" jobs , something that been going on for decades now and has accelerated in some industries recently, are... —  read more 

For more than 2 decades I worked for Anthem in IT and for the first time I am leaving my laptop at home and enjoying my PTO. Most of my colleagues have already been let go and we are now barely maintaining our system with our Legato counterparts. I... —  read more 

Naturally Gail said nothing about the great improvements in GBD. Commercial's move to Digital in India and the Philippines did worse and they're dragging us down. GBD (Government Business Division) is the money maker for Anthem and they're... —  read more 

Anyone know if there are any layoffs coming Thursday?

Specifically G&A. Usually Anthem doesn't do a one and done, so I am curious if anyone knows if this is a pattern for a couple of months this time or not. (Black Thursday, the Thursday before a pay day).

They have brought in so many new leaders who have never seen an appeal. WE ARE NOT A CALL CENTER OR CORRESPONDENCE TEAM! WFM and WorkIQ is a joke as well, trying to dictate how much time I need to review a case documents and history. G&A has more... —  read more 

I keep reading about IT being hit hardest. Exactly what roles are most vulnerable? Architect, Developer SMEs, SAs, Scrum Masters, Developers? I can see the developer roles being sent to Legato but "non-coding" roles are not something you can just... —  read more 

I tried to organize my thoughts around the layoffs, here is what I came up with - I hope it helps someone: Don't trust the news. Some companies may claim that they are hiring or willing to train since the technologies of field of knowledge is... —  read more 

Layoff’s are now happening on a monthly basis especially in IT Department. This will be the new normal in Anthem until all newly hired Legato resources have been put in place to replace what is left of American IT associates. First quarter of next... —  read more 

If you work in G&A you are at a high risk of being laid off if Work IQ has you below production numbers

Do we know anything?

Please reply if you agree or disagree that Anthem Leadership have complete lost their minds and is now only focused on how much money they can save to pay for their bonuses at the expense of their associates.

So I had a laptop refresh scheduled this week and Thursday find out I'm laid off. That's a real good use of the IT budget Anthem.

Anthem is at it again and gave at least 100 Associates their walking papers with Nov. 1 as their last day of employment. Just not sure if this round of layoff is isolated within IT only or spread out across different departments. All I know is that... —  read more 

Anthem is at it again and gave at least 100 Associates their walking papers with Nov. 1 as their last day of employment. Just not sure if this round of layoff is isolated within IT only or spread out across different departments. All I know is that... —  read more 

There will be layoffs in claims, G&A, customer service and provider. If you are on a team that is being discussed for robotics you are first to go. Where is this info coming from? Is this from a reliable source or just speculation? I don't want... —  read more 

Has anyone heard of possible layoffs in onshore Customer Service (Member or Provider)? Sites were laid off last year, the new sites have had incredible difficulty achieving any performance guarantees. Directors are in conference this week in Virginia... —  read more 

Hello, has anyone been on the 'to move " list, signed the agreement ( this is assuming you have been approached to be tiffed or move), to come to find out a few months later, due to personal reasons the move is no longer a viable option? What... —  read more 

Amid Atlanta expansion, firm won't say if HQ is staying here At Anthem Inc.'s headquarters on Monument Circle, executives will soon start packing up their desks and clearing out of the high-profile building, the company's home base since the 1990s... —  read more 

Is a ERP gonna be offered - thoughts?

Anthem is a high advocate of : 1st the H1B program all for purpose of Lower Pay and now newer 2nd is hire in own country with even Lower Pay and Less Benefits (Legato) "The H1B program is neither high-skilled nor immigration: these are temporary... —  read more 

Seems like the lay offs for now are quiet ? Hearing about October/November . Anyone else hear that. ?.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/09/anthem-has-hired-many-health-tech-experts-from-apple.html?__source=sharebar%7Clinkedin&par=sharebar

I'm really close to making that same decision, but I'm not there just yet. What made you decide to leave?

And I'm not talking about superficial change such as reorganizations instigated just to lay off a bunch of employees. I'm talking about real change in the way we do business that could help the company achieve long-term benefits instead of just... —  read more 

I was able to negotiate my separation package to something way better than what was offered. I think everyone should try to negotiate.

Drum roll please https://youtu.be/bSAB72mW47I PEACE OUT!! Wonder what da THEORIES are... —  read more 

What are the reasons for laying off Virginia Beach employees? Do you have more info? —  read more 

When will job security once again become a thing at Anthem?

There will be a massive layoff in G&A. Managers, Directors and Staff VPs have been meeting since April to make cuts on all job levels of the organization. Leadership has invested in automation and integration that were results of cost of care... —  read more 

Anthem Associates are Hoarding Vacation hours as they are so afraid they will be RIF or Laid Off in the Next Round. Basically these Associates are working from Home and taking Vacations while working Remotely or Babysitting the Kids Children... —  read more 

With the new leadership of different groups (for some groups, 3rd VP in 2 years), a new direction and agile are a common theme. More care for stock price than employees. As new org charts are created, with consulting companies, layoffs are occurring... —  read more