Ah, our “leader” is a veritable paragon of managerial genius. Her talent for delegation is so refined that she’s become something of a workplace enigma—conspicuously absent from presentations and meetings. It’s a brilliant display of leadership in... — read more 

Anyone have Intel in the upcoming layoffs for Social work/BH and CHA

Behold our illustrious leader, the grand mystic of management! With no actual experience in leadership but an impressive array of crystal ba--s, she guides our company as if she’s starring in her own fantasy film. Forget about mundane things like... — read more 

While waiting for another round of layoffs, go look for other options. This company is folding, it will be just worse from here. Wouldn’t you rather be worrying about layoffs in some workplace that’s actually worth it? A place less toxic, less... — read more 

The fearless leader with unparalleled wisdom and an uncanny ability to ignore data, she who makes every decision based purely on her infallible gut instincts. Who needs facts or research when you have such a profound sense of intuition? It's truly... — read more 

Stay and quiet quit, or find something outside…seems like a house of cards https://www.beckerspayer.com/executive-moves/5-top-execs-that-have-recently-left-optum-2.html

It appears the mastered level social workers are being replaced by bachelor level, will only do telephonic work and will no longer do covisits. Any thoughts?

I will be happy to be among those who are let go. Can’t wait to leave, and I don’t care about job market outlook or anything. I just can’t be here anymore.

Makes sense for it to be in July. The company won’t do to massive layoffs in one quarter. July 2nd is also the start of fiscal half year. Either we are RIF’d the 11th or 25th based on trends. All speculation unless verified sources confirm of course... — read more 

Please upvote or downvote this post as you feel. I’m possibly ready to contact legal representation from the DOL, to discuss petition creations to deliver to the business. The petition is based upon the heavy layoffs that are official/unofficial by... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any type of confirmation that in July, Optum will be letting go of SW/BH Managers at Landmark, as well as BHCMs at Landmark Health? People are talking but no one can say for sure. Thanks in advance.

Karma at its best! https://www.tipranks.com/news/class-action-lawsuit-against-unitedhealth-group-inc-nyseunh

Just curious if anyone has been re-hired after all the recent layoffs? If so any advice to others to get back in?

Don’t miss out on the chance to recover some of what was lost… WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in UnitedHealth stock during the relevant time frame - even if you still hold your shares - go to... — read more 

Any insight on how and when it is happening?

I just received an email about a last minted meeting taking place in 1 hour and in the subject line of it says: Mandatory meeting and Review. I hope this isn’t what I think it is.

I got a heads up that more layoffs are coming. It didn’t happen last week, so waiting to see if I get the email Thursday or Friday.

Wow! Government bail out for so called records earning and non stop RIFs. No accountability... — read more 

(this post is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but if you're here on this board, you need a bit of levity.) laid off - were you laying ON me before? let go - was I a hostage? redundancy - are other MEs doing my work and I didn't realize it? canned - when did... — read more 

Going to work used to be fun. You could always find a laugh with someone. We worked long and hard for our members. I'm not sure if Leadership remembers. For the special, for the elderly, for the parents, for the sick-- if you needed it done, we got... — read more 

Largest employer of physicians, PA, and NPs. Nursing staff growing as they keep acquiring. The physicians are starting to and historically unions do healthcare employees tremendous good

The tumbleweeds of corporate apathy blow through the dusty cubicles of MCOs, where a high-noon showdown of epic proportions is brewing. Our heroes, the noble employees, have adopted the "quiet quitting" strategy, expertly toeing the line between... — read more 

Reading all these posts about Optum (and I agree with ALL of them) show how poorly the employees are treated. If I were families or a patient getting services by this company I would be SUPER concerned about the type of care I was receiving by... — read more 

In the hallowed halls of Optum, trust is a currency rarer than a unicorn sighting. The walls have ears, and every whispered conversation is a potential career death sentence. Ideas, once nurtured with hope and enthusiasm, are swiftly snatched by... — read more 

looks like the CHAs live to see another day? Almost 1pm and still no email or meetings

Must be the weather up where the "leadership talent" are hired near and around Minnesota HQ. Staying indoors for 6+ months of the year, all these "leaders" can do, is lie to themselves, each other, and others consistently. Pretty sure these leaders... — read more 

Sources report that the dreaded June 13th has arrived at Optum, and the first wave of "volunteers" for the Optum Games have been selected. Whispers in the hallways speak of tearful goodbyes, frantic desk-clearing, and the ominous sound of HR's... — read more 

Whoever is getting RIFed, I wish you all the luck and hope you will be back on your feet in no time. To the rest, there will be workload multiplied by the number of people being let go, and also a prolonged reorganization, so whoever is still here... — read more 

There’s been talk of the CHAs being laid off and I’m just wondering if that’s true? I’ve heard it’ll be in July, but I’ve also heard the managers will go in July with the CHAs following in Sept. Does anyone know what’s actually going to happen with... — read more 

So sorry to hear this is still happening to more folks. Not too worry you will be better off in the long run trust me! Please post position and depts affected

Guess thats it. I am so depressed. I don’t know how I will handle this.

Anyone have any dates as far as when they will layoff more? Also who is more likely to get laid off?

some senior leaders are leaving the Customer Office as announced today. "We're gonna stabilize and improve the culture on the team." ...like when?

U.S. law states data breaches must be reported to individual patients within 60 days of discovery. February 21 discovered the data breach. Today is more 60 days? Someone is not doing the math or just letting off the hook? Things never going to change... — read more 

I heard that 6/20 is gonna be light and that 6/27 is going to be the heaviest with numbers. Multiple segments across the board impacted by this. It was also advised that those selected could have MAP scores of even 3+ to cut more dead weight so a... — read more 

Rumor has it CHA’s are being laid off tomorrow, June 13th. Anyone else hearing the same?

Am I the only one experiencing a lack of Multi-Factor Authentication when logging in to benefits.cobra.uhg? I thought all of those gaps were closed, based on the congressional hearing?

Frankly, I hate this job and this place. Anyone can share any info on the outlook out there? Job market doesn’t look good, but that doesn’t have to mean anything in our line of work. I’m planning to scout the ground before quitting, but any... — read more 

Heard in a previous post there will be a large 7/18 layoff. Anyone know which departments will be affected?