Has anyone started to get "surprise" email meeting invites for tomorrow/Friday yet? Any insight on when these emails are likely to start? I am having a panic attack each time my Outlook new email alert chimes today.

I expected a bloodbath, but not as much. Is this confirmed or still in the realm of rumors?

I have been with Anthem 20+ years and always had a high work ethic. I encourage everyone,with the obvious disregard Anthem is showing to the employees, to re-think how you work. I no longer work on minute over 40 hours, no evenings, no weekends. I... — read more 

GB selling off a lot of stock makes perfect sense now after yesterday’s stock dip. The rest of us are on edge worrying if we will have a job while she clearly must have had some sort of information to protect her asserts

It is with a heavy heart that I address the current restructuring initiatives at Anthem, which will result in a reduction in force (RIF) affecting approximately 20% of our workforce. Recent submissions to HR indicate that performance alone will not... — read more 

Heard from an insider that all managers have been given their RIF list. It's happening this Thu and Fri.

I can imagine most of us intensified scouting for another job. I wouldn’t be as scared of coming layoffs if news and gossip are not as grim as they are. It seems to me that losing a job now can really be an issue. Very, very small percentage of us... — read more 

Hello, I cover health insurers for a Financial Times specialist specialist publication. If you have any info on the reported layoffs coming up at Anthem, or have any other information you'd like to share, please reach out at Mansur.Shaheen@ft.com

Popped up in email this morning, a required training by the above name. Are they kidding? Obviously not. I’m sure it’s the usual platter, but it doesn’t seem that leadership has to do these. There certainly won’t be any respect this Thursday when... — read more 

Creating a master thread for RIF announcements & RIF numbers as we hear about them.

I was told a while ago that there was someone that had to be RIF on my team on 8-8. But no information since. Wondering if that means I could be on the RIF list myself?

Anyone know if directors are going to be hit hard this round or in subsequent rounds later on in the year? It’s been posted a few times here and have heard it through the rumor mill. I feel like this level isn’t really involved in much of the... — read more 

For those of you who have been RIF’d, how much work were you asked to do or expected to do after receiving the news? Personally, if I am chosen I plan on using all remaining PTO days and showing online in TEAMS while doing minimal to no work. Was... — read more 

I’ve been looking for a while and got lucky. It is an excellent job offer. Now I just have to wait till the 8th, and see if I’m laid off. If so, it’s win-win. Maybe my case is the exception and I was just really lucky, or it isn’t that bad out there... — read more 

That's the reason for the current disaster performance and layoffs.

I did all I'm supposed to do and I'm as prepared as I can be in case my name is on the list. And still I can't stop thinking about it and running my weekend. I can't wait for this whole thing to be over, even if it means I'll be out of a job. I just... — read more 

Doing research, I’ve learned that in Indiana, when a company of 50 or more FT employees “lays off” 50 or employees at one time, they have to give employees a “warn” notice. Meaning they have to advise the employee within 60 days of being “laid off”... — read more 

Anyone else get nervous posting on here? Like somehow they will track you down lol. Paranoid over here!

Do we have a clue? Which areas will be affected the most? I’m still hoping I will get to keep the job, because it’s bad out there, but I’m afraid that I may easily be on the chopping block.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-staffing-firms-game-h1b-visa-lottery-system/

I don’t regret coming to this site. I had coworkers laid off in October and I was completely taken by surprise. There have been signs I may be cut on 8/8. Maybe it’s paranoia and maybe it’s not. Like someone else mentioned, my manager told me we can... — read more 

If I get RIFd, I'll have a few months of severance pay and have some questions on that. I have 401k money deducted from each check, will that automatic deduction continue through my severance pay period or do I have to pay directly to Fidelity? Same... — read more 

I’m fairly close, but not enough yet to retire. If they lay me off, it will be a truly sh---y move. There’s been more ageism for the past several years, but it’s now becoming endemic. Even if you change companies in anticipation of being booted for... — read more 

Heard from coupla diff people leaders that Commercial is getting hit most this time around. Especially under this one particular people leader who has been around for a really long time. Management looking to use this as a way to reduce and retire a... — read more 

If I am offered retirement package, will I be on the same call as those who are not being offered retirement package? Just wondering! Thanks

Can anyone please shed some light on this. Thank you

Antone else experience delays with impact awards getting approved? A team member got theirs weeks after the rest of the team. I even checked with the approving manager that he approved as this particular one didn't come back to present. Others have... — read more 

Anyone else have their 1:1 cancelled next with their manager? Mine is on Tuesday 8/6 and I got a decline with the comment 'sorry next week is crazy'. Great lol

Opening up this post for any information on end of August Rif. Anyone having any information please share here.

Just noticed several managers a few levels up from me are taking PTO on 8/8. Do you think that means folks below them are safe? Or are they taking off so they don’t have to be there for the conversations?

Quite a reliable well placed source.

Does anyone know anything about if AIP?

What do you think Millennials?

but these days it’s been special type of torture. You can feel immediately the heightened anxiety and everyone being on edge. And I’m also contributing to a bad atmosphere. I just wish layoffs are over already and we can all settle down, regardless... — read more 

This site has made me lose sleep and these upcoming rumored layoffs have me so anxious on a daily basis. I am a stellar employee and a great team player and have great relationships with my team and leadership, but I don’t feel safe. Thinking about... — read more 

Does anyone know , should you have the meeting on 8/8 and get the news that you're part of the RIF, if you have the opportunity to say anything? If so, what's the most constructive thing you can say or should say for yourself? or should not say?... — read more