He couldn't pour water out of a boot with the instructions on the heel. Where do they find these people?

Keep seeing Insight, Tech, and others being mentioned. Is OptumHealth or the care delivery orgs expected to be impacted?

We'll see what happens. Good luck all.

They have always had a pattern of layoffs before earning reports. Is it going to stay same for this earnings report!?

Many, many folks are leaving for greener pastures, so I can't understand why we still need layoffs. Stop backfilling positions, and the headcount will reduce on its own. What am I missing here that this is not being done?

I am anxious to get laid off.

How many people have to be pushed out? How many of us have to suffer through mental and physical deterioration before someone finally says it: this company is poorly managed, and real people are paying the price? It’s not just us, our clients are... — read more 

You’re much more than whatever decision they made in a backroom spreadsheet. Keep your dignity, keep your head high, and move forward. This place isn't what it used to be anyway, it hasn't been for a long time. Arrogance and bad judgment turned... — read more 

So who are these 300-500 people that were allegedly RIF’d Thursday? I’ve seen no evidence. It’s horse s—-.

Anyone know who was impacted in WellMed or Optum South Region?

New UHG CISO announcement coming soon.

How do you deliver your layoff message to people you are responsible for? What do you pay attention to? Things that you dont want to say? Tone, demeanor? Things to watch for? Share it with us

Not trying to take a jab at those who lost their jobs. It’s just that I’ve gone numb at this point.

Will you get a call if you’re on PTO or will they wait until you’re back to tell you you’re laid off? I bet they call.

Ok list of people whacked! Cyber security leadership, OI leaders, Wellmed leadership, Change people who caused the breach 1489 agentic bots. Two MandM pieces One partridge in a pair tree!

Or will there be more tomorrow?

Must be a real big one that will contradict the fluff narrative the PR team is crafting for 7/29 for UNH to pull that post.

Is Dignity buying Optum in the IE?

Analytics, OPS integration. Anything else?

Comment here if you’re impacted- which dept any details

There are folks that were notified today in Optum Insight. Our team was informed with a list of of ID's to turn off Sharepoint access for.

Has it started?

I don’t know why people are so certain it’s happening. Come back here at the end of the day for an “I told you so” from me. Seriously, some of you are working yourselves into a frenzy over something that’s not even a sure thing. You’re wrecking your... — read more 

Can't even think about sleeping ahead of tomorrow.

I decided to wait and see if I get laid off first. To be honest, if they asked for volunteers it would have been better. I'd be one of them for sure and somebody could keep their job. But it is what it is. Here's to hoping that those who want to... — read more 

Is it possible it could be next week? The meeting invite to inform you are being laid off is usually sent around this time.

Weird meetings back to back all in one week. Off site workshop trainings. To many meetings behind closed doors. When does this end. Stressed everyday not knowing whats coming. Not sure if I have a job everyday. Also merging with another clinic. We... — read more 

What is going on, lots of secrecy all week, does anyone know?

I’ve got my fingers crossed, especially for those who really need the job right now, which is the vast majority of us. I’m not looking forward to going back out there and searching for something else. It’s slim pickings.

Anyone know why there’s a red banner on sparq saying there’s a high call volume for employee center? Is it to do with myHR it seems like there are issues with that nonstop… just curious as to what’s going on….

If you're hoping to get laid off and it happens I'm happy for you. Collect that severance and enjoy a little summer time. For the larger, majority who are impacted and don't want to be laid off, I wish the very best of luck, you'll come out of this... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4467405-unitedhealth-q4-earnings-beat-driven-stealth-sales "The transactions, which involved companies such as private equity firms Warburg Pincus and KKR (KKR), included deals that required the managed care giant to... — read more 

what a tangled web we weave, all "to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone" 😉😉😉 https://www.sunlightreportinsurance.com/

CALPERS is leaving for CVS/Caremark. Wiped about 1% of all ORx members with the snap of a finger. They were the biggest non-UHG client/formulary after Walmart - we'll see who's next.

Who's calling in sick tomorrow? Why show up to learn your fate? Let them tell you the 18th and extend your benefits through August.

We've recently been told by senior capability leadership we will under go extensive Epic training and certifications to replace the current onshore Epic MPP staff. This appears to inline with other IT offshore initiatives. Apparently, we are the... — read more 

what's ur 2c on this? i am in IT and u know what my problem is, just curious what others have in mind.