Heard from director level management that random business segments are going under another review and layoff period. Such trash seeing how Christmas is coming.
Layoffs tomorrow 11/30?
I anticipate the answer is yes but any intel? Usually someone knows something. Just shaking the knowledge tree.
Unveiling the Practice of Quiet Hiring: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips for Employees
Article in news today that is happening now at Optum. The concept of 'quiet hiring' is gaining traction in today's workplaces, where employers discreetly promote or offer raises to existing staff instead of seeking external talent. This article... — read more
Optum is Garbage
Part of Beaver Medical/EPIC Management in Redlands, CA, we were bought up by Optum and integrated (more like decimated) back in December 2022. I was in IT and as soon as we were integrated, a hiring freeze was put in place and has been in place ever... — read more
Developing Grateful Attitude
https://www.optum.com/health-articles/article/healthy-mind/how-form-gratitude-habit-everyday-ways-find-joy-and-lighten-your-mood/?utm_source=oLI&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_term=HYPoLIB2CCM11Art&utm_campaign=optum_HYP2023 Be grateful for what you... — read more
Help!
What do I do if I was cornered in a supply closet by my work colleague who inappropriately touched me? I went to my supervisor and to HR, gave my statements to both and still waiting to hear back on next steps. Do I need to engage my actually manager... — read more
I'm regretting ever choosing to work at Optum
This is by far the worst working experience of my life. This place holds a level of contempt for its employees I didn't even think possible. I thought I was making a good career move when I decided to leave my other job and transfer here, but it... — read more
This Company is corrupt and evil
How does a company downgrade you from salary to hourly and move you from a higher grade to a lower grade without warning or notice.. just an email saying you have been assigned a training for using the clock system. Do you know at a hourly rate the... — read more
Oh my King!
UnitedHealth faces class action lawsuit over algorithmic care denials in Medicare Advantage plans
Adjustment time, now is the perfect season for change
Winds in the east, mist comin' in Like somethin' is brewin' and 'bout to begin. Can't put me finger on what lies in store, But I feel what's to happen all happened before. A little hr/recruiter secret - If you are thinking about leaving this time... — read more
Any more layoffs in November?
Has anyone heard if there’s any more layoffs in November or December? I wish they pick me I keep asking them to they never do.
Unpaid personal leave
Has anyone ever looked into or have taken 3 months unpaid personal leave? Was it hard to get approved? Was your job exactly the same when you came back? Other experiences or recommendations?
Honest feedback on survey
Did anyone actually answer the survey honestly? Usually I just paint the rosy picture of mediocrity that is status quo. This time, it caught me at a bad place in the "mood elevator " so I actually answered honestly. Looking back on it now, I am... — read more
Constructive criticism to boss
Has this ever happened to you? Advice. My boss asked me, what do people say about me. Naturally I said no one talks about you to me. But that was a lie. I would love to be able to share the truth, that they are not a good leader, that they do not... — read more
Merit/Bonus
Aquistioned into Optum this year…do all levels get bonuses? When are bonuses given out (assuming separate from merit which I hear is dreadful)? Is there also a Holiday bonus? Hoping our division makes it long enough not to see more layoffs before... — read more
WARN ACT
WARN is a Federal law that says that, an employer must give an employee 60 days written notice before you are laid off and must pay you for those 60 days, in addition to any severance you may be entitled to. Most states also have their version of... — read more
Last Day - Thursday 11/9
Well myself and 50 others have been let go. Our last day is tomorrow. AR billing/Operations.
Managers needed
Please walk us through the common review process and how you distribute the funds between your employees
How ya'll doin over here?
Tired of the candy man and his games? How's life under His Royal Highness? Seriously... ya'll and do mean ALL OF YOU should just walk out. Tank the place.
Directors with Secret Promotions
Lots of directors and higher-ups quietly promoted. Nothing announced only title changes in directory weeks after mass layoffs.
I don't care anymore
I've become numb to news of more layoffs. I used to stress so much over it but not anymore. I did all I could to prepare and now I just take it one day at a time. We've been having what are basically non-stop layoffs for a few years so most of us... — read more
Centene
Any one have any knowledge on Centene as far as employee satisfaction? I know many of us are looking for jobs and I am terrified to trade one he** for another! Any info would be great
Laid Off while on PTO.
Worked hard for the company but the main bosss does not even got a good ethic to put last minute meeting on working day. He instead put a meeting request a surprise one not even thinking the employee is on PTO, they may be out/family emergency or so... — read more
Lame. Uninspiring. Failure of leadership.
A series of town halls and leadership calls the past couple of weeks demonstrates the vapid garbage leading this company. "Growth" is the agenda for 2024. No, really? Did you guys go on a golf retreat to come up with that one? Optum is innovative?... — read more
WARN Act Lawsuit … it’s about time
https://www.beckerspayer.com/workforce/unitedhealth-violated-notification-laws-during-layoffs-former-employees-allege-in-lawsuit.html
Second Wave of Optum Layoffs Despite Strong Growth in 2023
On October 26, 2023, Optum, a part of the healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, proceeded with a second wave of employee layoffs. This development is particularly striking given the company's strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2023... — read more
Layoffs 11/2
I have a feeling they will do more layoffs today through optum
Redeployments & layoffs.
I was redeployed from my old position at change to optum and I found another position so this week is my last week. I heard there’s optum layoffs and I know they’re doing redeployments still Anyone have any news regarding these two things? — read more
Annual Bonus, 1-5 years of Unvested 401k and retirement
Is this an annual pattern and practice that needs to be addressed? Does UHG make a lot of money when they lay people off, not payout the annual bonus and 1-5 years of unvested 401k and retirement, unused PTO, or give severance (or a small few... — read more
Journalist
If you've been impacted by layoffs at Optum, or another UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, I'd love to hear from you. Email: kayla.webster@ft.com
Complaints
Facebook has complaint pages regarding Optum Rx. One is call led OptumRx Su-ks and the other OptumRx Complaints
Talent Acquisition
lots of layoffs. the group is decimated...
My third rejection letter in as many weeks
All after either the first or the second round of interviews - all of which I believed went well. This is so disheartening. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I'm desperate to leave Optum but the way things have been going, I'll be stuck here... — read more
MedExpress Urgent cares closing
Well sad to say that after years with this company Optum has officially closed 4 urgent care clinics in Florida and 3 in Minnesota laying off all staff members clinical, nonclinical, and providers. These locations are Lutz, West Tampa, Carrollwood... — read more
Laying off physicians
Optum just laid off 10 physicians from southern california. Greedy Derek Chao and Sir Di--head Wyatt . Where tou at!!!!!!
Co-worker just got laid off today - "restructure". Not sure if it's widespread
Surprised that this person got let go, and they were blindsided. This is in the Clinical Performance umbrella, for people that know the company. We haven't had any other big rifs since the 500+ employee one back in August
Laid off after 3 months
Is it common for people to be laid off after only 3 months on the job? I was let go today from UHCT and only been here 3 months.
Hope everyone to be impacted today stays strong
The last few weeks, leadership have been collecting job aids. Then a lot of 15 to 30 minute team meetings with managers scheduled for today, 10/26. I hope everyone finds another job quickly.