Is anyone seeing promotions during this MAP review?
Secret Agents?
Who makes this $h!t up. Unbelievable. What a joke. Give me 100 Jason Bournes, please.
Review Time…
Hi all, I know the time range has opened for reviews. If anyone would be willing to share their percentage of RRP they received, I would appreciate it. Not wanting to know the actual amount you received, but I want to have an idea of the percentages... — read more
Class action lawsuit question
Does anyone know the process of starting a class action lawsuit against Optum. I am so sick and tired of seeing good employees being laid off, lives ruined and patient safety. Any input or advice is welcome!
Has anyone voluntaried to be layoff ?
I am thinking of volunteering to be layoff instead of quitting. Pros and cons of asking to be layoff? Would they just fire me instead? I am a high performer employee and never had issues with my managers, but can't no longer take the emotional... — read more
More layoffs?
Are there more layoffs to come? Or is it done for now?
Last minute meeting……Lay-off????
Anyone else in Senior Community Care get an urgent meeting announcement for Thursday? Concerned that this may be resulting in some layoffs? Comments appreciated.
“We didn’t have a stellar year”???? $22.4B Profit
Both figures surpassed Wall Street's expectations, according to analysts at Zacks Investment Research. However, despite the beat, the company's stock did trend down early on Friday. For the full year 2023, UnitedHealth Group brought in $371.6 billion... — read more
So long
Is anyone else planning on resigning on 3/1? The second my check with whatever minimal pennies they throw my way and try to tell me I should be appreciative of is deposited, I'm done with this organization.
Beware of the Creepy Narcissistic VP's
Our team was doing well until the VP's showed up and started creeping and keeping tabs at our meetings. This gave them enough ammo to rip apart, merge and eliminate positions. If you start seeing creepy looking VP's that look like creatures from a... — read more
Change Emoloyees not eligible bonus
Inside word is Legacy Change employees are not getting bonuses this year not until next year if they still have the program next year!
Team meeting out of blue today
VP for our team put a must attend meeting for the whole team on calendar for this afternoon. Bad news? Landmark/Optum at Home team. Anyone know?
2024 year of the 8% Cut
Last year the cut was 4%. Does anyone know how the 8% cut will impact the business segments in 2024?
RRP
For those not already aware. RRP awards this years will be small to non existent with those GL30+ supposedly not getting anything. But don’t worry, that doesn’t apply to executives.
Major reorg for ECS?
Heard there was a major reorganization for the ECS umbrella, especially their claims and quality departments? Can anyone confirm?
Optum is a four ring circus
Optum just like the circus is full of a lot of 🤡! The biggest one being Bozo the CEO. Then the rest of management that follow behind him! Don’t be a clown anymore! Don’t just stick around here for the check. Working here is damaging you in ways money... — read more
The best course of action is to leave
Leaving as soon as possible. The insurance costs alone are ridiculous. The pharmacy benefits are beyond frustrating. More layoffs mean more work for others on the team with zero job promotion or increase in wages. UHG has grown way past “mega” and... — read more
Landmark
Does anyone have any info about Landmark employees? There are a lot of rumors going around and we are all starting to panic.
Strong leadership = Long term success sustainability
Read on - https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/rule-out-epic-an-early-client-pitch-fueled-epics-strategy.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A A strong leader is not just a... — read more
Upcoming Layoffs
Anyone have an idea of when the layoffs will occur and what departments will be impacted?
How many employees planning to leave this year?
We know bonuses will be very low this year. How many are timing it right to leave soon after bonuses are paid?
PIP - performance improvement plan
Anyone heard of this?
Laid off WellMed Employee
I'm a former bus develop. rep for some of the specialty service lines of USMD, (owned by WellMed), when CMS reduced the refund for PCPs, our budget was cut. Then it was being hinted at that reps in the field should try to find ways to reduce mileage... — read more
Leadership Doing Less for More
Read on https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/allina-partners-with-optum.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A That is how it works - dump your core... — read more
Does Optum /UHC have noncompete agreements!?
Does anyone know if Optum or UHC have no compete agreements for their employees? I’m not talking about executive leadership, just regular employees.
Is it pointless applying to internal jobs?
I've been at Optum for almost 5 years now. My team has slowly been downsized every year. I'm certain this year my time is up. I've seen the writing on the wall and been applying to internal jobs for several years. I applied for over 70 internal... — read more
This company in a nutshell
Things are definitively better elsewhere. This company is too darn big. Don't really think they care much about the employees along with the other nonsense related to building a better healthcare system etc. They seem to really not care too much... — read more
Developing a high tolerance for pain
Are We Just Getting Used to Being Treated Badly?
It's your choice
If you like large corporations who only care about the bottom line and shareholders not those who make the money for them, then this is the job for you. I have left. I can't handle endless hiring freeze while those who are left bust their as--s with... — read more
New Performance Management tools
More busy and fake work to actually make staff think that it is measuring your work. Your merit and rrp will reflect that. Yeah no. Making a big deal about a 1% at most difference for most people because you have to rank anyways.
Salary and Latest RRP by Grade
It's easy too fall behind newer peers when you have been in a position for years. What grade are you? What is your latest salary and RRP amounts? You can give a range if you don't want to be exact. Lastly, if you have worked for a competitor, did you... — read more
It's Thursday
Are there any layoffs happening today?
All these “layoffs” that are mentioned aren’t happening?
People on this site have been guessing and warning about layoffs almost every Thursday of every month, and somehow there hasn’t been many major layoffs with any areas that I’m aware of. Ever since layoff started, I’ve only known one person that was... — read more
Is this the start of a major reorg?
I heard things are just getting started with some big changes on the way. We might be facing major shake-ups in a few departments in the coming months. Has anybody heard anything similar? I wouldn't be shocked if it was true, considering this is... — read more
Layoff Announcement Occurring Right Now
PDO Roster Managers getting hit today - announced that layoffs coming for them. There are 134 RMs on staff now, UHC is moving 67 roles off shore. Finalization coming around 2nd qtr.
Those seeking other positions or jobs…..
There is nothing wrong with people wanting to seek better employment. A person should not be punished for that. But no one should get on this site and constantly bash the company. Leave or prepare to leave in a dignified manner. There are people that... — read more
The name of this site is TheLayoff not TheBonus..
Can we please use this platform for information on Layoffs and not bonuses! The talk of bonus is overwhelming the talk of Layoffs. And can we please tell what area of UHG/Optum is affected with layoffs.
from a reliable source - 2023 Sales/RRP goal purposely set to unattainable level
From a reliable source: after the 2022 high sales goal was nearly met and senior leaders realized how much RRP would need to be paid in the February 2023 common review period, they purposely set the new 2023 sales goal to an unattainably high level. ... — read more
Q1 2024
Gearing up for yet another round of layoffs in Q1 2024. Sr Mgt confirmed 1/17/24; a Manager I was to be offered a role with had to pull a requisition back due to layoff advisement at senior levels of their area. This is to be company wide. Layoffs... — read more
Were there any layoffs yesterday or not?
I'm confused by all the contradictory information flying around.