Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

UAW AND MICHIGAN MEMBERS

UAW and Michigan members are the rudes and the most entailed people I ever seen. They don't listen. They curious you out then want Cinderella's Castle.

Re: Warn Act

Passing along something that was posted on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2503903462984985/permalink/9788890591152866/

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Media coverage!!!

https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/optum-undergoes-layoffs-what-ascs-should-know.html

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Now What?

I have read throughout all the postings, and I thought that I would add my comments. First, my heart and prayers go out to all those that have been dismissed from their jobs. I was once employed by Optum supporting WellMed after being terminated... — read more 

Please copy this to your desktop now

Do you know of a company that allows people in other countries to access Medicare information and Medicare claims. We believe that is illegal. Please report that the thise inspector generals so they can review the matter US Department of Health... — read more 

Layoffs happening across multiple payers.

Beckers did a good write up - see below. Call it the business cycle, or the impact of changes in Medicare reimbursement, or post COVID medical cost ratio spikes - this is a trend right now. Disconcerting for those of us that are left, but my heart... — read more 

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Anyone else not getting paid tomorrow

I’m a MN resident and today was my last day. MN law requires the final paycheck truly be final, meaning my paycheck tomorrow should have been normal + the 32 hours from this week. Well thank god I logged in to download some paystubs for my records... — read more 

Why layoffs now not during covid

During 3 years of covid not much layoffs, but now they are trimming the workforce and maximizing their greedy pockets. Seems like they dont need us. Even physician groups they acquired are at risk, just look at Southern California. Managers are... — read more 

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8/17

Are there more today, or are they taking a week off?

UnitedHealth Care data breach

UnitedHealth Care is being sued for a data breach. If you have any information about this data breach, please share it with the firm whose name appears in this article... — read more 

Have you seen your employer's EEO-1 report?

According to this article, some shareholders have also pushed public companies to disclose their EEO-1 reports or similar workforce diversity metrics and to separately publish reports on the effectiveness of companies’ DEI efforts. An EEO-1 report... — read more 

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CVS Aetna layoffs around 5000

It’s not just Optum folks. This is a business decision based on changes in CMS reimbursement. Stay objective, and focus on moving ahead. The business cycle is not one of constant uninterrupted growth for those that just joined the chat!

the simple truth

here's the simple truth that no one will say to your face: FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES CARE ABOUT PROFITS. if that's a revelation, I'm sorry for the jarring experience. at the end of the day, every employee at every for-profit company in the world is... — read more 

OptumRx Layoffs are trending all over Social Media

≡ Layoffs hit Optum Former employees with UnitedHealth Group's Optum and its subsidiaries have taken to social media in August regarding an unknown number of layoffs they say are occurring across the company. Becker's has not confirmed an exact... — read more 

I'm not staying here

There are better employers out there. I know no company is perfect but not many can be worse than this place.

Do better

To all those talking about quiet quitting, doing as little as possible, and looking for other jobs on the clock all day. Ouch. I lost my job at Optum last week. I loved my job, my boss, my teammates. I worked hard and enjoyed being productive. I'm... — read more 

Layoffs

Does anyone know if layoffs will continue?

Spill 8/17 tea here please.

So far, the only drops are of Optum Tech. Either that’s the only department up, nobody is talking, or nobody knows.

Optum Tech areas are up at bat next!

I am an executive Director and heard that lots of middle. Lear management will be eliminated by mid September and replace with groupings of contractors! I heard this all today on a leadership meeting- please share any additional information that... — read more 

Cheap labor

I think I’ll move to the Philippines and get my job back

Don't stop looking for the next job

I know cuts are done for now but my honest advice is not to stop looking for a new job. Cuts will return at some point. It's never going to get better. I don't think any of us have a bright future at Optum and it's time we all start realizing it and... — read more 

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Optum LHC employee

Part of the LHC merger and got a mandatory all staff meeting invite for tomorrow. Required in office attendance for anyone in travel distance. Feels for sure we’re next

OptumRx Redeployment Status Thread

Everyone is posting about the layoffs but when you are laid off you are put into Redeployment so they can help you find other jobs within the company. How many people took advantage of that/have been rehired?

Beware: This site may promote negativity

I thought the first few incidents were a fluke, but the count is now up to 8, so I feel it worth bringing to your attention. I've posted positive and encouraging comments across a number of threads in recent weeks, and the comments keep "magically"... — read more 

Blowing up my TV

In the last week United HealthCare is blowing up my TV on all the major networks with more ads than I have ever seen going into this time of year. Some of us laid off are paying that tab.

Optum Mass Layoff

What I also dont understand you allow laid-off staff to keep laptops for now to apply for roles but we can’t even sign in now. I’m over the hurt after 3 years but can’t even hold up to allowing us to apply internal. I’m not waisting gas to go into... — read more 

No loyalty to employees

Those with longer tenure and higher salaries are the ones that were laid off even high performing employees. UHC has no loyalty to their employees, but demand employees have loyalty to the company. That is why year over year employee satisfaction is... — read more 

Just to make sure

Layoffs are done and the coming week will be business as usual, right?

Return of property

How do we do this? Do they send packaging? Not clear in severance paperwork

Non compete agreement

Sorry for my ignorance, but do all UHG employees have a non compete agreement? I saw it mentioned on another post. I am trying to get the he-l out of here asap. I looked through my new employee docs I signed when and don’t see anything but I want to... — read more 

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