Thread regarding HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation) layoffs

Oh, here we go again. THEY continue to lie, another survey, and guess what? The results are in, and they’re as dismal as ever. But don’t worry, our beloved corporate overlords are already gearing up to spin it into a shiny new narrative that makes it look like everything’s just peachy. Here’s the reality: the scores are low because people are fed up. They're tired of the empty promises and the glossy mission statements that mean nothing when it comes to actual day-to-day work life. Employees have spoken, and their message is clear. Yet, instead of taking a hard look in the mirror, HR is busy concocting a story that lets them pat themselves on the back and sweep the real issues under the rug. You know the drill. They'll cherry-pick a few positive comments to highlight and then focus on how "overall engagement is stable" or "we've seen improvements in specific areas." Meanwhile, the bigger picture—the widespread dissatisfaction, the feeling of being undervalued, and the lack of meaningful action—gets ignored. It's classic corporate sleight of hand. The truth is, surveys are supposed to be a tool for real change, not just another box to tick off on the corporate checklist. When people take the time to provide honest feedback, they expect their voices to be heard. They want to see that their concerns are taken seriously and that the company is willing to make genuine improvements. Instead, what we get is a well-rehearsed spin that turns discontent into a feel-good narrative for the executives.

Time off sections have been updated on FYI Blue.

“Full time employees (including those hired between July 1-Nov 30) will be awarded 7 PSWD”. They will be available the first of the month following your hire date.

So…a new hire will be in a better position, with more time, starting 1/1/25 since they have the PSWD to
roll over.

I've been at HCSC long enough that I've seen PTO reduced three different times. Last time was before a layoff of about 1,000 people. The time before that, they willingly let a lot of business experience walk out the door with the VSP offer, plus more layoffs. This sure feels like some form of RIF is likely.

It sounds like the timing of the decision to implement the PTO changes was strategically announced to coincide with the maximum usage of sick days under the previous policy i.e. minimize carryover to 2025.

This ordinance was supposed to take effect at the end of 2023 and was delayed until July 1st. Leadership has been considering this change for almost a year. In April when they gave out the bonus & 1% raise, they knew this takeaway was coming.

Who approved this PTO takeaway? Maurice Smith. It is time to say Good Bye Maurice and his leaders who supported this theft of our PTO.

This ordinance was supposed to take effect at the end of 2023 and was delayed until July 1st. So leadership has been considering this change for almost a year. In April when they gave out the bonus & 1% raise, they knew this takeaway was coming.

The issue goes all the way to Maurice Smith's desk, this decision would have required his blessing. Time for Maurice to ride off into the sunset with his extra big bonus for saving $40M a year on PTO. Good Bye Maurice and his leaders who supported this theft of our PTO.

Thanks for sharing what did / didn't happen during the call this AM. Validates I made the right choice to start applying outside of HCSC.

BTW the Blue Pulse survey comes out Monday, I would encourage everyone to not hold back and share how you feel postive/negative about this recent change.

BTW HCSC, blaming the city of Chicago is lame. Why are we not hearing of other major employers making similar PTO moves if it was being done to comply with the new ordinance? Why? not spin, a real answer.