Why is Cigna still hiring and continuing extensions of H1Bs when they are so worried about not having enough budget?
Town hall white board
I missed the town hall but heard about Noelle’s white board saying displayed behind her. I watched to the replay and I either missed it or did Cigna do some move magic and remove it?
Cigna stock tanking
They've been laying off all year with the stock at record highs. Now that it's dropped to 280 and wiped out all 2024 gains and then some.. wtf are they gonna do? Very scary..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KiAzRekMG44&pp=ygUGQ2lnbmE
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KiAzRekMG44&pp=ygUGQ2lnbmEg
CSC - worth sticking it out?
Been in CSC for a little over a year, with promise for room for growth and advancements, but have heard nothing. Any advice? Is it worth sticking around?
Sign On Bonus Clawback
Does anyone know if sign on bonus clawbacks are enforced at Cigna? I have an offer to jump ship and am wanting to weigh my options.
Time to jump ship
Industry will be under heavy scrutiny after CEO ki-led. New bill by Warren and Hawley would force insurance companies to sell their PBM business. Tired of working for a company that has absolutely no morals. That video of the kids that Cordani showed... — read more
The purpose of Town Hall
If the intention has been to make people even more demoralized and depressed, they succeeded. What’s the point of these TH, anyway? To reassure us that we work for the worst, and that leadership is greedy, incompetent and completely out of touch? Now... — read more
Balancing RTO and the security threat
So now based on the security threat they are moving the all hands and other large meetings are being converted to Virtual. So I guess that means remote collaboration is now OK. But in any case still bring your self to an office with a big insurance... — read more
Tuesday Town Hall
After that email they sent today, I wonder if they’ll let us stay home for the rest of the year rather than force us into office. What do you all think?
We need change
It’s frustrating seeing the same mistakes rewarded, especially when other companies would never tolerate something like that. It’s like the place is built on failure, and instead of facing consequences, people just get promoted. How is that even... — read more
Mandatory overtime
What's with mandatory overtime at this place? It was not mentioned when I was interviewing, but it seems to be a requirement.
Cigna cannot legally keep us from applying within or after HCSC sale
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes
Thoughts on IFP business.
With the sale of MA, who thinks the IFP business will be next?
Who is transitioning first?
Which teams are transitioning first in MA?
Thursday 12/5 - Any word?
Any idea if another round is definitely happening on Thursday? It is too quiet. Unsure if it's due to coming back from the holiday or something is happening behind the scenes.
Do managers get notified when direct reports apply for internal roles?
I know you’re supposed to tell your manager if you get an interview and/or offer. Do they get a notification when reports submit an application?
Manager-Approved - Work at Home
Has anyone use this in the time entry code in Workday? Is there a limit to how many times you can use this?
RTO
Is anyone else leaving specifically because of RTO? I know the goal is to get people to leave, and I'm doing exactly what they want, but I just can't go back. There are remote jobs out there. Not all CEOs are out of touch and making decisions that... — read more
December All Team Meeting (new name for Town Hall) and Employee Feedback Survey
Anyone want to take bets whether they will have a presentation on the (likely) lousy feedback they got in the survey? I know I didn't hold back this year. I asked my manager about this in a recent team meeting and there hasn't been anything said yet... — read more
Job offer for hybrid role. What is the current policy?
I have an offer for a hybrid role. I’m hearing that the company is backing off of the anchor days and 3-days policies that pi---d everyone off. What does the hybrid landscape look like now?
2025 Comp. Planning
Starting a thread here to share any insights (e.g., merit range, bonus pool funding, etc) as we get into the 2025 comp. planning process. Any/all comments welcome. Please be nice. :)
Longer work week
Has anyone else gone from a 40-50 hour work week to 60+ hours since the last layoff? It feels like I'm just adding more hours every week.
ESI/Express Scripts 2025 Layoffs?
Anyone got any info on potential layoffs for Express Scripts? I've been working here for about a year and it seems like a lot of managers/supervisors are shifting positions, many outside of Express Scripts. They've also become a lot more... — read more
HCSC Salary Bands for Transitioning MA Employees
Starting this thread regarding HCSC moving transitioning Cigna employees into their existing salary bands. The HCSC Townhall mentioned most of us would end up neutral on salary, with some outliers seeing an increase or decrease. Thoughts?
Why are there so many contractors?
Isn’t it cheaper to employ full time workers s opposed to these contractors? Company pays a lot to contractors as many come thru an agency, and agency takes a cut. There are so many onshore contractors. Also, why are they hiring offshore contractors... — read more
Can anybody explain Cigna Severance to me?
I need help understanding how one wouldn’t get severance after signing the agreement. I don’t have money for a lawyer to discuss. But my manager said something about confidentiality and I don’t understand. Am I not supposed to let people know I was... — read more
EviCore town hall meeting on 12/5 afternoon
It’s Thursday, non-paid week. Anything is going to happen in the morning?
Transition cohorts?
What do the cohort transitions mean? For example “Cohort A” etc? Anyone know if there’s a significance to being in the first group?
Workplace of Choice
I'm required to follow the in-office policy even though my management (all levels, up to Cordani) and team are scattered around the country. I sit alone and do my work on webex or email. I was addressed last week for not falling in line. I'm now... — read more
Compensation for Low Band 4 Advisor in Product Management?
Hello, I just wanted to know what the compensation looks like for an Advisor (low band 4) as a product manager at Evernorth. Including base salary, bonus, etc. I’m looking at getting promoted soon and wanted to get an idea. Thanks :)
Promotion Salary Increase
Can anyone give insight on typical increase for promotion going from individual contributor to senior manager on same team? I’m currently a low band 4 individual contributor and applying for high band 4 Senior manager role. My current salary is... — read more
Ranking Employees
Do managers rank their individual team members? Meaning, is there some kind of score card for each person on a team that is filled out their manager, which then ranks them from top performers to bottom? Questioning this because with all the layoffs... — read more
Leadership Changes, JE’s, what Organization is safe these days?
Too many Lay-offs, Leadership Changes, Organization Restructures, Acquisitions! There are definite lay-off’s approaching again in December and 2025. Does anyone feel secure? Seems like our management doesn’t even feel secure. With that in mind... — read more
Severance guaranteed?
If you are laid off, are you guaranteed severance package at cigna or does it depend?
CIGNA Layoffs 2025
Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential CIGNA layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Cigna Medicare to HCSC thread - "Openly Discuss"
This is a space created for the thousands of Cigna Medicare employees who are transitioning to HCSC. Speak your mind or ask questions about this situation outside a company censored environment. It's happening! We have to accept it and say goodbye... — read more
Why should I even care?
Am I the only one who wonders lately why I should even bother? Doing a good job at Cigna doesn't seem to matter. I’ve seen the most hardworking employees get laid off, while some of the kiss-as--s who do nothing stick around. Any other company would... — read more
Cigna shares jump as CEO dims outlook on Humana deal
There are several news articles recently reporting that "that CEO David Cordani threw cold water on speculation that the health insurer is interested in acquiring rival Humana during a call with investors on Thursday. " He's my take on it, He's... — read more
Director compensation
Does anyone know the target bonus % at the director level? And annual stock? Thanks in advance!