Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Great information!

Do you know a company that overcharged the Federal Government? If so, you should know about Federal whistleblower laws, such as the False Claims Act (FCA) Please go to The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) site to learn more about this important... — read more 

Company Is A Joke

This company is a joke and very toxic, management and others don't know what is going on. Nor do they know how to run a company. I was in training last week for stupid stuff, perfect work flow. The trainer was the worst, damn valley girl. She kept... — read more 

Maybe he is right!

It’s so sad and shameful that VP levels are wasting so much time on meetings. New management maybe right, these are the paper pushers adding no values. They probably need to go yesterday

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Story on layoffs

Hi there, My name's Yowei Shaw and I'm a journalist working on a story for the podcast This American Life (www.thisamericanlife.org) about layoffs, after getting laid off myself from NPR... — read more 

Bonus

This is for anyone that gets a quarterly bonus. How long do usually wait for the payout? They keep pushing our payout dates out to the point where we now won’t get paid for it until the end of the following quarter. Ridiculous.

Optum Layoffs

According to JR, hundreds of people being notified 8/3 they are being let go.

Explain this to me

Why are people with zero experience being promoted all the time? There are more than enough qualified folks but somehow the best candidates are the ones who have no experience for the position whatsoever. Please, as I said, explain it to me like I'm... — read more 

Optumism 2024: Transformation Initiative

"Imagine waking up every day excited about the work you do and the positive impact you can make in the world. In a place that allows you to thrive, learn new skills, and experience the satisfaction that comes from being part of a positive and... — read more 

Isn't leaving a better option?

This company has become a joke, but I don't really understand those who say they hope to end up on the layoff list. Why such thinking? Isn't it always easier to find a job while you still have a job, than to face the huge stress of looking for... — read more 

On Demand Internal Hiring Process

I was selected for an “On Demand” interview and in the email it says it’s 100% recorded with questions and answers. Like where are physical “human” beings to do actual “human” resources and tastings…. 100x my a-s. This is another further disconnect... — read more 

Employee Experience Survey

The boss had the nerve to complain to our team about the low employee experience scores we gave them. He even said he disagreed with some of our responses. Why bother looking at the results if you are not going make some attempt to be humble or... — read more 

Arbitration

Has anyone used arbitration to challenge their severance package offer?

A Warning to Prospective Software Engineers

Optum forces you to sign documents granting them ownership of any ideas that you develop outside of work. Doesn't matter if it's healthcare related or not. If you participate in open source projects, have an idea that you aim to develop, already... — read more 

How many pay grades can you jump?

I believe the policy says you can jump from one pay grade and up by two. Has anyone done this successfully or am I wasting my time

Coming near you

TCS hit by ‘bribe for jobs’ scandal; four executives sacked: Report Speak up if anyone did this here. This is so wrong and unfair

Desperation?

Maybe someone here can explain why this company is incapable of hiring/promoting QUALIFIED candidates for Supervisors? If your eyes are open, you’re breathing and are able to complain, YOU get to be a supervisor. Or maybe at least respond to your... — read more 

It's been nice.

I will say it's been nice not seeing or hearing of any layoffs. Sometimes I think people come in here just to stir the pot & get people worked up.

Recorded Without Consent

I was recorded in a meeting, I wasn't informed of it nor was I asked permission to do so. In the state I live plus Federal it is a violation of one's rights to record without them being aware. I have obtained an attorney and will being filing a... — read more 

Lawsuits

How many lawsuits ( or arbitration cases) do you think there will be?

Team building - totally sucks

What is up with all of this forced team building lately? Somewhere leadership has gotten the idea that this will cure all of their problems. Knowing what someone are for lunch two weeks ago on a Tuesday isn't going to make me work harder. It's going... — read more 

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Delay in hiring College Grads Offshore....

Came across this post on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/developersIndia/comments/1452pxg/optum_delays_freshers_onboarding_to_2024/ More $$ saving to boost up the top stock options and bonuses...No wonder US college grads are struggling finding... — read more 

Rrrruunnn

Just here to give everyone a little bit of faith. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! I got a new job and will be leaving this horrid place. Shout out to management for the anxiety and depression that I’ve gained from my year and a half (ish)... — read more 

Change in Management

They all need to go!! If there was a pandemic based delay on expensive but necessary procedures. Won’t you keep a provision? Mgmt 101….unless you’re a Madoff school ponzi scheme or China Witty. Even chatGPT will tell you the same.

Did You Know?

I was told today by management said, that they have my best interest in mind and managers aren't toxic. Lol!! What company are they working for? I told them I am playing the BS Card on that one. Lol!!! When I called them out and said if I give... — read more 

Middle management

Middle management at Optum can't be trusted. The only thing they know how to do is use employees and make sure to overwork us so that we make them look good. We are tired and many of us are getting burnt out but they don't care. I'm starting to hate... — read more 

Human Capital Needs to Respect Employees

I was eating at YUM yesterday and two Human Capital Employees were discussing Tech Layoffs coming in June. I was sitting right next to them and they had NO idea I was listening to confidential information. I also noticed their names and name tags... — read more 

Mr. Narcissist!

Again picture of attending meetings. Someone get him some help! We are in a serious business, where no one sells candies and tiktoks every second.

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Another “victim” - lull before the storm

https://www.beckerspayer.com/m-and-a/optum-pitches-merger-with-home-health-provider-amedisys.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Expect more RIFs if this deal goes through ..

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