I’m in a hurry to get out of here, but I don’t want to make a mistake of accepting the first opportunity that comes up and once again ending up in a company that doesn’t value even its best employees. On the other hand, I absolutely have to get... — read more
New 2022 Attendance Guidelines
Cutting in half number of allowable occurrences for UNs and terminations AND no longer linking days for occurences. So instead of 5 days being one occurrence it is 5 occurrences. What a joke! I guess this is TPTB's way to get a head start on "lay... — read more
Allstate connections
Don't forget to submit your questions so they don't get answered by Tommy boy and crew
Do yourself a favor
Leave. Just leave. It's doable. There are good jobs out there. I left a few months ago. I have zero reasons to worry about job security at my new job. That's such a refreshing feeling. I didn't even realize just how high-strung I was all the time... — read more
Mentally exhausted
I have been with allstate a few years now. This year has been the most draining. I have had three times the work load where as others on my team have had to do less. My managers always ask me to do more and it's tiring. Allstate takes advantage of... — read more
Industry leader
Ever notice that Allstate always talks about being an industry leader but then when changes like this are made they justify them by saying that they're keeping up with industry trends?!? Leaders don't follow trends. This post made me laugh. Why... — read more
2022 layoffs
Has anyone heard or know what areas will see layoffs next year?
Another brilliant move
I lost a good and highly competent manager to layoffs about six months ago. It made no sense when she was laid off and it makes even less sense now that I've gotten to know her replacement. He has no understanding of what our routine is and he seems... — read more
Property Liability meeting today
This crew can really take single data points and spin them into incredible stories. Listening to the discussion, one might have thought we are growing auto policies by 5-7%. Allstate Brand auto may be at highest level ever, however, all in Auto... — read more
OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is abiding by a court order and suspending enforcement of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on large private businesses. In a statement shared to OSHA's website, the agency... — read more
Deep in DOI pockets
The way we are inspecting losses and intentionally dragging claims out should be illegal. How has the DOI not stepped in to protect the customer?! I literally see decisions on a daily basis where we are maliciously underpaying claims and then ask... — read more
Starting to despise my job
I always knew what I wanted to do. I never thought I wanted to do anything other than the job I loved until I came to Allstate. Now not only do I want to leave this company, but I have started to despise my job here. I think there is surprising a lot... — read more
new 401k--thanks TG!
"to reflect industry trends" and companies like Allstate. There are no companies run by robber baron scumbags like Allstate, TG is setting new precedents all way back to your sham "personality tests" that always matched people with highest salaries... — read more
Just a random thought
I had a little debate with my colleagues about it, so I wonder what you think. Will Allstate be sold in the near future? And why do you think that? Despite everything, I don't think it will, at least not in the next few years.
Friendly reminder that inflation is about 6%
So any “raise” less that that is actually a PAY CUT. Policy premiums are keeping up with inflation so I would hope our wages would too. Just a friendly reminder with “performance reviews” coming up
The job market must really be tight
I occasionally post my resume on various job boards, I've been doing it for years just to see if there's anything out there but it was always ignored - until now. Color me shocked when I started receiving offers in the last two months, including one... — read more
Allstate's vaccine mandate plans
Currently hearing that once and if the OSHA mandate clears the courts that Allstate is planning for a third week of January deadline for all U.S. employees to be vaccinated and proof submitted as a condition of employment. This impacts all U.S... — read more
Advice for those who are considering leaving
Do not look back. I know many are hesitant because changing your job can be scary for so many reasons and suddenly your current job doesn't look as bad (for a full five minutes before the reality hits you once again). That's why you have to keep... — read more
When are COLA adjustments announced?
We are officially in double digit inflation. All suppliers, vendors, have raised prices I'm sure that's why our benefits all went up right in Open Enrollment? So Allstate will announce CPI increases correct since thats way economy works, when do... — read more
Allstate Layoffs 2022
If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Allstate layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Mandates?
Bring the plantation down!
Opportunity Awaits!
Simply put, everyone I know who decided or needed to move on is better off for it. As much as they loved working with their AllState coworkers, they have moved on and have a better financial opportunity and job perspective. GOODNESS
cut more HO
At this point of your goal to cut expenses (I agree), keep cutting HO and field HO people. If not, make them work for you and deliver results. They are not managed.
Arity QCM
We had it quarterly communication meeting this morning and Gary has mastered Tom Wilson's playbook of not actually answering any questions he's asked or blaming the Enterprise for the delay in action. Some notes: Sounds like they aren't interested... — read more
Competitors are increasingly ahead of Allstate?
I think they are. In every sense they are getting ahead of this company and now I regret that I have moved here from one such company that's going forward, while Allstate is going backwards. Of course, it's not ideal there either, far from... — read more
It's not worth it anymore
We are not paid enough for the cr-p they've been putting us through and for the amount of work they've been getting from us in return. When's the last time we had a decent raise? I can't remember. With the inflation going up, what we get now is worth... — read more
Reap what you sow
Allstate announced 3rd results and they were horrible. They blame it on rising severity. If they hadn’t fired most of claims staff and the legal teams instead of outsourcing to India. Exactly what they expected when they penny-pinch and bit them... — read more
Kronos
Biggest bull$hit thing this company has ever implemented. And now being “counseled” for stupid infractions. How many before the let me go!?
Crazy micromanagement
It’s such a horrible and aggressive micromanagement, that at times it’s ridiculous what managers, who should never have become managers, do to their employees. I have never experienced such destructive control anywhere. That person controls... — read more
Law & Reg 10wk training?
What is the point of this training that no one could provide context for or explain why they’re asking us to do it? Thank you, anonymous stranger, for asking whether or not they considered workloads and court reopenings when they assigned... — read more
Tom Wilson Charity
Take a look at all that Mr.Wilson has done to help underprivileged people in Chicago. Not saying he’s perfect, but that does paint him in a different light.
Lay off 2020al
Anyone know for the people laid off Nov 2020. How long would we need to wait to go back and not have to pay the severance back?
Vaccine mandate, not going to happen!
U.S. federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine rule for WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court issued a stay Saturday freezing the Biden administration's efforts to require workers at U.S. companies with at least 100 employees... — read more
Now or never
I would not want to persuade anyone, everyone knows what is best for him or her, but I managed to get a new job for a significantly higher pay. Wage growth is obviously very rapid due to inflation, and that’s why I think this is a great moment to... — read more
Quick question
Does anyone know if there will be layoffs soon? I’m thinking about whether to go or wait to be laid off and pick up my severance. It’s not worth waiting if there won’t be any cuts going soon.
401k Transfer
I recently left this hellhole for another carrier, does anyone know how to transfer over the funds from their 401k?
Stock down $9 on bad 3rd quarter
Wall Street not impressed with the TG progress. And they are committing to another 3 point reduction in expense ratio over next 3 years. That can't be good on the jobs front.
Looks like Wilson was well regarded at Sears.
At Sears, Mr. Wilson contributed to such major projects as the spinoff of the retailer's remaining 80% stake in Allstate