omg, we work for this company!

Anyone hit today? It's a mess over on the optum forum trying to read everything.

CHC employees got the short end of the stick with this merger. My monthly cash flow is drastically reduced thanks to the bi-weekly rather than bi-monthly pay. It’s affecting my financial situation so significantly that I may have to leave.

Due to the demoralizing effects of the toxic work environment, there is a widespread desire among employees to depart from the company. HR is adopting a new approach by asking questions like: "With whom are you communicating or which organizations... —  read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/20/how-unitedhealth-group-grew-bigger-than-the-nations-biggest-banks.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

Their aim is to reinforce a behavior by eliminating or reducing an unpleasant or aversive stimulus (layoff threat, bullying, harassment) when the person performs the desired action. The removal of the aversive stimulus serves as a reward, increasing... —  read more 

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/united-healthcare-reports-data-breach-that-may-have-revealed-customers-personal-information/

Employers vastly underestimate the impact of workers leaving an organization on staff left behind with a different workplace dynamic, leading to even more turnover, a new report says.
University of British Columbia’s Sauder school of business... —  read more 

Has anyone noticed that the CHC contribution of $750, for Individual or more depending on how many members are on health insurance, that was deposited into our HSA from CHC on 12/1/22 has been withdrawn on 3/28/23. If you log into your account, it... —  read more 

But yeah, I hope management crashes and burns over this sh-t. C-levels are getting record-breaking stock options while entire teams are replaced by Cognizant or worse. Seems the only people left are those with 15yrs+ seniority -- funny that they... —  read more 

Any real people left out there with any good information as to what might happen with RIFs? For those of us who have to pay rent and can't easily get another job. Been looking for 8 months and nothing, regardless the pay cut I'm willing to take.

Google UHG proxy 2022. As anticipated, the 2022 proxy is hot off the press today after aggressive RIFs. “They” all got increase not cut. Check out execs comp. starting page 53. Must be nice to get over $1M stock options rewarded (increase from... —  read more 

“Don’t ask about ‘what are we going to do if we don’t get a bonus?’ Get the damn $26 million.” “Spend your time and your effort thinking about the $26 million we need and not thinking about what you’re going to do if we don’t get a bonus. All right?... —  read more 

These layoffs have just become ridiculous one after another after another then more this summer and winter. Optum continuously lays off. It’s toxic and the millions of dollars the Executive leadership takes is sickening. Our CEO isn’t even from this... —  read more 

We seem to have a few. http://yscouts.com/10-toxic-leadership-characteristics/

Haven’t heard anything.

Think layoffs will happen Thursday, or do you think this is all talk or they'll get "pushed" out again?

The fear of being fired can have a significant impact on managers in the workplace. Here are some possible reasons why managers may feel beaten to submission and afraid of losing their job: Toxic work environment: If a workplace has a toxic... —  read more 

Couple of us received a Cobra Rights notice from UHG but no termination date. Anyone got the Cobra letter but haven't been informed of a termination date?

Would you agree that the New Leadership management style is more towards “Theory X “ ? Do you think the culture will ever switch back to “Theory Y” ? In the context of project management and human resource management, there is a concept called... —  read more 

Has anyone tried to post a review on indeed of Change? I tried weeks ago when they got rid of me but I've noticed indeed will not post my review and no new reviews have gone up

The company job culture is very high in politics. If you are well liked, it’s very easy to move up and if your not, well, you could be looking at a miserable time working for someone that will never make you feel appreciated. The company is famous... —  read more 

SVP just “retired”. Fairly young guy, and with the timing I’m guessing it was forced. Does that mean ICs in my org are next on the chopping block?

Apparently todays RIF has been moved to 4/20. Sigh.

Just felt like playing that song. Good luck to all, stop stressing, it is what it is, I haven't even received my credentials, so for all I know I could be gone. Let's not stress about what we can't change. Everything happens for a reason. Have a... —  read more 

There was word on the block that Thursday, April 6 was another RIF event. Can anyone provide some insight on the validity of that claim.

Attention workplace activists joining the rapidly growing movement to push for specific anti-general bullying laws at the State level. Here are some great resources for you all! Remember that much general bullying is not currently illegal UNLESS... —  read more 

There are probably many important reasons why this company has not considered voluntary severance package… What are your thoughts?

Does anyone know for sure when the date for the next RIF is? I heard it will be the week of April 3 but then heard the week of March 27.

Everyone who uses this site is going through “Stages Of Grief”. Each individual is going through the phases at their own pace. Shock And Denial Pain And Guilt Anger And Bargaining - Depression, Reflection, And Loneliness -... —  read more 

So, I've been through a few rounds of layoffs myself, and you know what? A lot of us who got laid off ended up doing even better for ourselves afterward. It's important to keep that in mind, and not let a setback like that get you down. Who knows... —  read more 

This whole situation is abominable - total lack of respect for people and inducing an incredible amount of undue stress which is completely uncalled for. Despicable culture based on fear. Difficult to determine fact from fiction. Unclear who is a foe... —  read more 

I know I might be pi...ng off few folks here but the reality is Change is one of the worst companies I ever worked for; not coz of the integration which is yet to be completed. And this is the same sentiment I got from others who recently joined... —  read more 

I’ve heard from a reliable source that a major RIF will happen at the end of this month. Any others hearing this?

Are most being let go too?

The company has been laying off a significant number of experienced employees, from top executives to entry-level staff, without considering their value to the company's success. They are eliminating positions held by people with expertise in... —  read more