Hello, does anyone know if there will be layoffs for those working on the Colorado Medicaid contract that was originally under HPE?
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I was the person who started this thread so thank you for the information and advice. I am a clerk so am a low level employee as far as pay and future opportunities. So yes I do have a Plan B and have already started looking elsewhere. Good luck to everyone.
Point well taken not wanting to be labeled as "resource"..😊 From a business project management perspective, we are the "resource" keeping the business running.. "employee" is when they hire you and actually "keep" you... I can see sensitivity is required during this challenging time..
Geez, I hate being called a 'resource'. The only more dehumanizing term I've ever heard was Nefkins calling us 'inventory'. We're not 'resources', we're 'people' or 'employees'.
Yes it's true that WFRs happen all over the DXC business and include good people from CSC and HP ES in many geographic areas.
Having said that, there are accounts that potentially could offer more stability based on their clients (gov't vs commercial), a specialized product/industry (Medicaid) and the fact the system just went live in CO. They will need good performers to support the business at least until the current contract is over. Always have a plan B, no matter where you are.
The answer is ... it depends. Colorado went live with a new system on 3/1. Those maintaining the old system likely have been WFR'd already. These implementations are typically a sh--storm for the first couple years - things just don't work and there are massive backups of unprocessed claims. Assume this will be the case in Colorado and this makes WFR unlikely. It also depends on other Medicaid implementations...if there are none in the pipeline this makes WFR more likely.
@n3pdb0m, inasmuch the contract may explicitly named a particular resource in the MSA, there is always language/verbiage that will allow DXC to switch out a resource. Agreed not a cookie cutter. But one thing for sure, there is lack of trust and loyalty how the WFRs handled by DXC. Delay WRFs till after the merge just to pay minimal severence, while Meg stands to gain $30 MIl. That's 300 jobs at 100k a year could be saved.. pure greed nothing more...
Get out now isn't an appropriate response to every poster. You don't know everyone's situation. That being said, they are looking for WFR names from all areas. Does the contract have language saying the resources have to be in the US? Is your position billable? Are you a good performer? Are you flexible and able to support multiple contracts? Is your position contractually required? Yes to any of those helps with the possibility you not being one of those names.
Anywhere there will be layoff. Do not wait, leave on your own term. Why stay and do everything.
Do not bet against it. "Need plan B" applies to Medicaid contract personnel as well.