A friend recently started looking for a new job and he just landed a similar position he had at Centene. His pay went up by nearly 20k. Now, take into consideration that's just his starting pay! Did he get lucky or are we being severely underpaid... —  read more 

It’s not 1:1, rather the entire team together. I don’t think they should be laying off people like this but any news of other teams?

Centene could take $4B hit in California, but CEO Sarah London sees no 'structural issue'…Headline from St. Louis Business Journal. How does our CEO say there is “no structural issue?” Hasn’t she made the decisions along with the CFO to eliminate... —  read more 

Does anyone know if supervisors and above are getting this 5% increase as well? I know that they will continue to be eligible for the bonuses payout.

Bills need to be paid and I can't get a new offer. In the meantime, here I am starting to hate my job because of a manager who doesn't understand what "unrealistic" means.

If they insist that I return to the office, it will only remove any dilemmas I have about leaving this place and make me get out of here as soon as possible. I don't think there's any real need to go back. I absolutely share the opinion of... —  read more 

Any bets on whether or not our leaders will use the recession and softer job market to push for more “in person” engagement and office time?.

Any formers quit/ retire/ laid off and take COBRA? Curious if the premium amount is as bananas high as it reads. I have HDHP/HSA Says CNC contributes $829 to my $109/pay period. This for a huge deductible and MOOP. Guess this is a fantasy that the... —  read more 

Hi, Just wondering if anybody's heard about any type of layoffs for the Superior Health Plan Austin Texas area? And also what is the news on losing bonuses? I am hearing for pay levels L and up we will get our bonus. Is that true? We had large... —  read more 

If you got a bonus before but your not a manager you won't get a bonus next year. They are supposed to increase pay to make up for it.

https://m.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/california-managed-care-contract-news-close-to-worstcase-outcome-for-centene-432SI-2881008 Will this lead to layoffs? Seems like a big deal

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/08/21/quiet-quitting-what-to-know/ Are we all Quiet Quitting at this point? That means doing the minimum required for 40 hours a week. No overtime, no extra hours if salaried, no checking email or IMs... —  read more 

Chaos is what happens when you start laying employees off based on salary and the cost of benefits. The “leadership” team only cares about the bottom line, not making Centene a successful company in the long-term. We can’t even keep the promises made... —  read more 

Is Centene doing anything to prevent burnout among employees and stem the high turnover rate? So many good employees are leaving because they've had enough of having to work long hours and weekends with no relief in sight. I'm not sure if this is... —  read more 

The only team that won’t have to worry about layoffs is the Centene legal staff. With the constant lawsuits every week they currently have more work than they know what to do with.

The atmosphere is terrible. Do you too think that big company wide cuts are around the corner, as is rumored? If you have any details, please share. How big could the cuts be? I can hardly devote myself to doing the work because I am worried... —  read more 

Any talks about Centene healthnet layoffs from rancho cordova anyone?

Centene posted a net loss of $172 million, or 29 cents a share in the second quarter.

Another reason layoffs are coming, aside from anti-vaxxers finally getting the well-deserved boot: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/centene-pay-137m-settle-pbm-allegations-new-mexico The insurer set aside $1.1 billion to address a series of... —  read more 

so you are going to layoff people yet spend $1200 a night to have an executive retreat at the exclusive Sea Island ? Sarah is this transparency? which Hoodie will you bring ? come on - for the expensive of the private planes, private dinners and... —  read more 

Do we have an official source or is it just a rumor that morphed into "it's happening" for no good reason other than fear and panic?

It’s sad that we worry every day about losing our jobs, the mental health of so many people at Centene due to the lack of transparency is troubling. The saying “ tomorrow is never promised “ should be Centenes moto. In order for them to really be... —  read more 

Everyone I know who was once laid off, is now in a much better position than most of us who are still here. If they hadn't been laid off, they would probably be one of the many long-term sufferers here now. Most of them now have bigger pay and less... —  read more 

Anyone notice the new nudges lately for more in person engagement? Watch parties? This isn’t coincidence. It’s part of their master plan to ease people back into the office more and more and they can hide behind the “occasional in person... —  read more 

Has anyone had their turn around time drastically changed from 7 days to 3 days? We were told this was a dept change for care managers and coordinators. Our team is freaking out because we are already overwhelmed and now our cases will be out of... —  read more 

Has anyone have insight to the next round of layoffs? The date 07/14 has been brought to many attention?

For those who have vaccine exemptions expiring 6/30/22, has anyone received communication about their vaccine exemption expiring?

Centene loves it when employees feel grateful to have a job at all. Maybe that's why there are no improvements here. The manager does everything in his power to make us think we can’t do better. Have you ever wondered how many people would love to do... —  read more 

I left almost a year ago and no one has asked me to return any of my equipment. I have a laptop, docking station, 2 monitors, mouse, keyboard, and lots of notepads, memos, etc. I gave more than 2 weeks' notice and never heard a word. These things... —  read more 

We are seeing salary or wage compression in a few departments and it’s beginning to be a problem. Long story short, new employees are starting off in the same position making more than people who have been here 5-10 years. Does anyone have any... —  read more 

My manager routinely leaves questions unanswered, is secretive, misses meetings without rescheduling, and genuinely seems like she is drowning. I like her as a person, but her disorganization is glaringly obvious. How honest should I be on the... —  read more 

Is it true we're looking at possible June layoffs?

Are you having more career discussions lately? Hearing more praise than usual? Hearing more about flexibility? Receiving gifts in the mail? HR is conducting engagement surveys soon, so if your senior leadership team is suddenly more open to your... —  read more 

Are you having more career discussions lately? Hearing more praise than usual? Hearing more about flexibility? Receiving gifts in the mail? HR is conducting engagement surveys soon, so if your senior leadership team is suddenly more open to... —  read more 

A coworker who quit several years ago is back at Centene. WHY? I can't ask him because I don't want to sound rude, but ffs, why would anybody voluntarily return to this mess after they have managed to get out? I still can't wrap my head around him... —  read more 

I know of one company with specific departments that is saying Centene's messaging is not applicable to them. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice?

Nothing is going to change under Sarah. Centene board member resigns, citing need for a fresh approach to leadership. Norwalk said she was not confident that meaningful changes would be made in a timely manner, if at all, according to the... —  read more 

Forget that “Who hurt Sarah” post that’s getting so much attention!! We need to be focused on the real problem and concern that over half of the employees are raising which is salary! Many of us are barely making it off of the crumbs we are being... —  read more 

Anyone know what the heck is going on in the heads of the people who run corp. quality? Positions held with no explanation, people leaving in droves, every single thing epic failing and this new head of the department is just smiling through town... —  read more 

Opinions? Because I feel like I just sat through a powwow with a group of lawyers. Literally talking us in circles.