UHG is listed as a sponsor for the Freedom 250 event. I mean I’m not surprised. https://freedom250.org/
UHC Town Hall 5/27
Thoughts on today’s town hall?
Optum layoffs tomorrow
Anything else getting hit or is this round just for Optum?
Town Hall Anyone?
Anyone have one coming up this month? If so what department and what date?
CAP
Doing CAPs to manage people out and avoid paying severance has been happening a lot for at least a couple of years. We are hearing about it more because it works and they are doing it more. The company saves money by pushing out long-term, expensive... — read more
My Current Thinking...
Salary and benefits are likely the biggest drivers of these cuts, people talk tech and AI but I am not sure if these are primary drivers... Anyway we (and others) may use opaque AI tools to hit cost-cutting targets, which can overlook performance... — read more
Layoffs Trigger Heightened Nepotism and Cronyism
It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never... — read more
Attrition
This is the cycle I keep seeing. It has happened enough times that it no longer feels random. Someone average moves into a leadership role. Maybe they interviewed well. Maybe they know the right people. Then they are put in charge of a strong team... — read more
End Workplace Abuse
https://endworkplaceabuse.com/sign-the-petition/?fbclid=IwdGRleARg3x1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIsqYlwd4AD_VIzZLR5deseQxFfYl7HUWx5MMS1pvv_qVqJS5dfNgrOqx5XY_aem_hRQJ_pRHSlE9TIgjK5h6vw
White-Collar Professionals Are Increasingly Turning To Big Labor
https://news.lrionline.com/why-white-collar-workers-organize-tech-banking/
No future here
Pay is below market, raises don't exist, and talent gets zero recognition. With all the layoffs, individual contributors are doing management work on top of their own jobs. Meanwhile everything keeps getting offshored. There's literally nothing... — read more
No $$$ 4 me but lotta $$$ 4 U
Hemsley - please note: received no raise, while your compensation increased. That delta's super to acept. I have been with the company for more than a nine yrs, and it is soooo frustrating to see long-term employees treated as though their... — read more
PTO?!?
Hearing rumors and rumbles that they may be changing our PTO rate? Reducing it? Saw some reddit posts and some rumors on the Optum board. Anyone else hearing this?!? I mean they already cut 401ks match.
Companies to apply to where people are hearing back for interviews?
Are there any companies you've been applying to where you've actually heard back for an interview?
When will cuts continue?
I'm hoping we're at least safe for the rest of the month.
Acronyms Be Damned
Please stop using acronyms to describe your dept or sector that is impacted by layoffs. It’s not helpful to anyone if we don’t know what the heck you’re referring to!! Unless you’re purposely trying to be covert, then f.u.
I want to get laid off.
How do I make it happen? Thanks
Solventum = ZimmerBiomet 2.0
1.) Hire exec. team of highly compensated "friends" to virtue signal 2.) Create us vs 'them' environment 3.) Have numerous employee indoctrination meetings 4.) Spin-off non core businesses 5.) Quarterly lay-offs of 'them' 6.) Complain that Bryan... — read more
OptumRx
What's going on in pharmacy in reference to layoffs? I'm in the HD space...should I be concerned? It has changed so much.
Off shore reps
UHC is really getting what they pay for these offshore reps. Called in 6 times to get the same rep repeatedly who thought it was cute to transfer me to random departments and even bcbs rather than assist me. Even giggled on the phone about it. Since... — read more
Should I accept the job offer?
I've been getting rejected for months and this was the second company willing to interview me and the only one to result in an offer. I've only done low call volume outbound calls in Medicaid and this Customer Service Rep role says it's 60-80 inbound... — read more
I forgot to return the docking station
I forgot to return the docking station. How much trouble can I really be in guys and girls? I refuse to go buy a box just to ship it off to the.. Anyone?
Corporate Layoffs
Can anyone confirm/deny if there will be layoffs at the corporate HQ’s this upcoming month?
Always more cuts
They just keep coming. There's no end to them. Another round, then another, then another. I'm so tired of it.
Layoff 3/19/2026
The layoffs have begun. Florida regions layoffs has begun and will be announced 3/19/2026 . Last day of work will be 4/2/2026
ESPP and retirement income
Anyone else kicking themselves for not selling EOY 2024? I invested 6% since working here and lost half. Now with the lesser match w/401k, I plan on pulling the plug once (if it does) hit 400 on ESPP. I can't imagine how people close to retiring... — read more
WFH
Looks like all hybrid workers are going back into the office quarter by quarter. Next will be telecommuters.
AI job shrinkage
Did you know that United is licensing AI software from Amazon? This software allows call center representatives in other countries to speak, and it alters the tonality and accent of the voice. This is to prevent American citizens from knowing they... — read more
Job search tip
Best advice I can give: look now, not later. Searching while you have a job puts you in a way better position. You can be pickier, you're not desperate. Don't wait until it's too late.
Town hall
Curious how others felt about today’s town hall. Did the messaging resonate with you? I’m trying to process it and would appreciate different perspectives. If you want, tell me: • What specifically rubbed you the wrong way? • What words or moments... — read more
how come that 1000s of people are reading these posts?
is anyone working?
Will UHC E&I Have Layoffs In March?
Are you hearing anything?
UnitedHealth Care shares 0.75%
No COLA, no more bonuses, and now 0.75% raise. While they continue to rack in millions for senior leadership.
Desi consulting kickback scheme in UHG
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/former-optum-director-found-guilty-in-1-2m-fraud-scheme-against-company/ How rampant is this? Working in Optum I got the impression it was in fact quite rampant. I can't even imagine the abuse... — read more