We need division names, orgs, and or leadership changes - help those kept in the dark until the impending phone call is placed on the calendars at the 11th hour😭

Something is happening here..

No bonus, no vesting. This company su-ks.

There’s no merit or RRP funding for any GL30+ employees, this way they can do layoffs without the severance

Our Vice President has just conveyed uplifting news—two-thirds of our team members will be receiving a positive salary market adjustment ranging from 4% to 6%. This initiative not only recognizes their hard work but also aims to curb potential... — read more 

Former CEO Steve Hemsley is still on the UnitedHealth Group board of directors and he has the most influence. This includes board approval over annual company reimbursement budgets. While CEO, his only goal was always to reduce, reduce, reduce... — read more 

regardless of record earnings (again) in 2023 for UnitedHealth Goup, the budgeted dollar amount for salary increases and bonuses have been cut almost in half compared to what was given last year. Some divisional leaders are continuing to be heard... — read more 

Has United/Optum ever offered early retirement options for employees rather than random lay-offs?

Food 🥘 for thought. Life too short.

I thought this site was for good information, but turns out it has done nothing but give me gut wrenching anxiety for months. I'm no longer going to look at it, rumors spread, people get people worked up, whatever happens, happens. If it's my time to... — read more 

Does anyone have information on any layoffs that occurred today?

Any word of layoffs, if so what dept

As others have mentioned. I can confirm layoffs are coming end of January. Again IT taking the hit.

What are your reasons for still being part of this mess? I'm stuck due to (ironically) medical coverage. I'm curious about others.

A sinking ship and disaster. The leadership is toxic and employees and clients are moving on...

Will there be layoffs on 1/11 and which areas will be affected?

I'm an ex employee after our department was redeployed, I left When do our w2s come out?

Our department was told of a 500k budget reduction because of poor business decision in S America. Guess im not getting my 1k bonus lol

I work as a SR Director in workforce planning and Layoff's for 2024 are coming down the pipeline. Just in time for company wide payouts. They need to give these poor people notice and not 2 weeks! SMH... Already looking on my end for a new gig... — read more 

Has anyone heard any news about the integration of NaviHealth into Optum? They are finalizing it as of January 2024 (now) and our last launch of states is in May 2024. When NaviHealth was initially bought by Optum, a lot of people left because... — read more 

Here’s to the new year and the continued abuse, exploitation and no accountability. Good luck to all in this new year of employment at this dumpster fire.

Good riddance to Amil and the people who were brought in by self-proclaimed Chief Architect Jario Orea who are still collecting paychecks while qualified security staff are being laid-off. Robert Booker and Jairo Orea's strategy of hiring people all... — read more 

How can I go about selling my B hole to this company more ? It’s already gaping so I don’t see why me getting F’d should stop since this is all Optum knows.

I was told our team was about 30 people too “heavy” so Senior leadership have been meeting to restructure and layoff on one of Mouli’s tech pillars- so many folks that do nothing really need to go! I hope they finally clean house with the low... — read more 

I'm so tired of it all. Such a horrible company and horrible management.

Hey all I’ve been with UHG 8 years. I’m an individual contributor. Old manager told me there’s a new “rule” - if you’ve been in your role less than 2 years, you won’t get higher than a 3. Can anyone confirm?

Since we don't discuss these things internally, and Optum now has 10% of US physicians employed or "associated" with them, is this what we should expect from US healthcare? How can we turn the... — read more 

Does anyone know how to get laid off? Genuine question but it would be very beneficial for me to get laid off instead of quitting

I hadn’t heard this but in talking to the WellMed team, they mentioned someone who was no longer with Optum as having gone through a “staffing event”. These people will do ANYTHING to avoid calling the mass firings even something innocuous like a... — read more 

Leaders Eat Last -Simon Sinek

Thoughts?

We've reached the apex, savored the view, and now face the inevitable descent. The market's fickle fingers are turning the page on our chapter, and the valuations we once basked in are fading into the rearview mirror. But fret not, for opportunity... — read more 

I want to acknowledge the tough reality many of us are facing with the ongoing layoffs, and I understand it's a concern that extends beyond our current situation at Optum. Numerous industries, including banking, health, sciences, and healthcare, are... — read more 

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/why-epic-doesnt-outsource-its-call-center.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Upmost respect to their CEO. Organic revenue growth not from... — read more 

Anyone heard if more layoffs will affect Ontario CA office in December or after? No positions listed for our office not a good sign

Since they wreck companies, employees well being, etc., I'm proposing this as the new company name!