What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of First American Financial layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

What are your thoughts about potential First American Financial layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

This extremely wealthy company that cares so much about its employees and their well being and rewards hard work and loyalty probably gave very generous severance payments to their employees.

Every morning was stressful for me. Reports to do and finish start at 7:30. Managers want to know when you are finished. They will text you in 45 minutes to see if you have. That’s a rush. Then there are meetings constantly on teams while you are... — read more 

This company should be called First Non-American as its transitioning pretty much all positions except management (but of course!) To NPS (outsourcing). They touted how they are advanced and are transforming the insurance industry through remote... — read more 

If you join this company, please proceed with caution. They brought me in at a high rate of pay last year but I was recently laid off and treated like actual human garbage. My manager hung up on me during the layoff call. Hardly any severance even... — read more 

It's the same all across the company as I had never heard of what was going on in Maricopa until I saw the posts here, and yet it all sounds very, very familiar despite well over 1k miles in distance from each other. What's interesting is the sales... — read more 

Are the rumors true?

Dont fall for the 'your the best employee' nonsense with chances at OT money. The managers are just hype machines paid to bleed you dry. The yearly layoffs now bring in the time of 'work all the OT you want' without prior approval. So the remaining... — read more 

My previous comment was intended to help people that got layed-off realize that things weren't as good as advertised. My situation and how bad things were for me at the time did not seem like a blessing. I was supposed to quit but hung on and worked... — read more 

They only worry about numbers - it’s really sad . It’s not People First as they claim. If you are a machine and can do things fast you are good. No raise or bonus in several years. Wow - their Motto is people first. A Joke

If your team hasn't been impacted yet, consider yourself lucky. Just ask around and you'll see. It might not be one huge layoff like with most other companies right now, but people are definitely being shown the door. I'd prefer it if everybody was... — read more 

Employees are becoming more obedient than ever. Hugs and smiles, more volunteering and reciting company catch phrases like “First American Family” “best team” "people first” “best employer” etc. The competition may come down to Christmas gifts.

I can't wait to leave this place so I don't have to witness rampant favoritism on daily basis. Managers no longer hide their favoritism nor their animosity. Terrible. How do you even deal with rampant favoritism here? It seems the only right way is... — read more 

Thoughts? Any First American Financial layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

First American Maricopa Direct Division is much better now. Less conflict more honest communications. Many of the failed branch managers and other managers are not in the positions to negatively effect others.

will the last person please turn out the lights mmmmkay?

What should we cut?? PeopleFirst!

FA has other business units. Direct division is used to show presence. That is why mangers are perceived as playing office. Not caring about branch team relationships, ROI or increasing market share.

Real men of genius. Here’s to you Mr. First American Title Account Executive. You know the secret of how millionaires are made, instead of doing it yourself, you offer your expert guidance to realtors. You’ve been trained to ask “what is your G?”... — read more 

I was in sales Maricopa Direct Division. I came into a branch and I was told by a couple of employees how bad it was. It did not seem possible that conditions could be that bad and sustained for such a long period of time. I found out first hand that... — read more 

The industry is lead by a small group of dinosaur underwriter companies. Escrow officers typically jumping from company to company within the industry constantly looking for greener pastures. Very few are happy and fewer would recommend the career to... — read more 

I did not do enough to change the culture. If you are so righteous who would you think would listen?

After all of this time there are still many hanging on to collect their salary. When will be the next lottery selection winners? Get ready...... Eeny miny miny mo.....

People it's not that bad. Remember once a First American family member always a member, that is something nobody can take from you! We should have a reunion and yuk it up about our Q meetings, team challenges and of course the the leaders cliches... — read more 

It may not seem like a blessing now. The direct division in Maricopa County didn't need to be managed the way it was. You are very lucky if you were a short term employee, little frustration, wasted years and hopefully good health.

It would be dishonest to blame First American Title for layoffs. Every employee should have known of their history with laying people off. If you didn't hear of their poor management, you would have most likely experienced it shortly after you... — read more 

I'm not sure how they made any "Best Employer" list. My experience with them in the 1.5 years I worked there was disappointing. Between an inept manager and really ugly comments from other teams I had to work with, I was miserable. The whole team... — read more 

Today, with First American Mortgage, in Idaho Falls, all of our temp hires. (Everyone starts working through a hiring agency as a temp worker before FAMs will hire them) got told that the 29 is their last day. I don't know if this is happening with... — read more 

This is the worst place to work if you’re in the information security field. If you look at the leadership currently in the information security team, they don’t come from technical backgrounds largely IT auditors compliance people with no deep... — read more 

For those working in corporate HQ roles, what were the severance plans for the most recent layoffs? E.g. how many weeks per year and minimum weeks total?

I learned about the news from a reputable little birdie from within the company. I also work for a company where we work in collaboration with FirstAm. It's around that time of the year where instead of issuing holiday bonuses in the form of bonus... — read more 

This thread is for info about potential First American Financial layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

The FED has stated rates will raise next year to combat inflation. The last time the FED raised rates whole division were let go at FirstAM….. do people feel major layoffs are around the corner again or will rates stay at zero forever?