Just curious on how many people are just working until they make everyone go back in the office 5 days a month? Already moved away? I have talked to several people who say they are just going to quit instead of going back to that mess/traffic?

Does it still exist here at all?

I'm thinking of applying to state farm but just curious if the offices are open or is it work from home?

SF leadership is going to do what they want regardless of input from their employees. If you believe that, keep reading. If you don't, ignore this post. The key to being successful at SF is not necessarily agreeing with what they do rather it is... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pantagraph.com/business/local/documents-state-farm-ceo-made-20-million-in-2020/article_1b3308de-97bd-560e-90a2-c70d07fb49af.amp.html

November - TMs will start meeting with employees to discuss the new Future State Operating models- Fire re-org, HRU, Stewardship, Prox....Team Lead structure U/W, Auto/FIre, a lot less TM's-only in the specialized areas, no ratings for employees... — read more 

I am burned out and tired of the lack of staffing, unreasonable workloads & expectations, technology that doesn’t work and management through fear. This appears to be the Titanic with water rushing in on the lower decks. Good luck everyone.

What you all are not getting is that they are reducing their staff via attrition. Replacement workers have been temp workers. I'm sure they will start hiring to replace the record breaking turnover in all the lower end departments. It was no mistake... — read more 

Pantagraph today lists our sf exec comp. wow. Are we really a mutual?

https://www.newsweek.com/geico-progressive-gain-car-insurance-policy-holders-americans-dump-allstate-state-farm-1609031 For all the past and future trolls/jerk of-s! But hey we beat Geico for a quarter..... every time they chime in just forward... — read more 

What still keeps you here at State Farm?

Just saw another mktg exec went to Progressive. They want to beat us with our own people. Seems lots of leaders are finding greener pastures

How many people had to make a drastic career change after SF? I have the option to leave SF but that would mean making a big career change. That’s why I’m a little insecure and hesitant, because I’m used to working in this industry, but I’ll very... — read more 

If this was my company, the first thing I would do is pull all management at all levels into a meeting. In that meeting, I would kick every waste paper basket, slam my fist down on the table and point at every one of them. Then, I would say in a... — read more 

Employees quit every day from any company. It’s nothing new, and if anyone is so unhappy at State Farm then what are you waiting for - just leave. There will always be others waiting in the wings to be your replacement. Instead, all people do is... — read more 

As an employee over 50 I am always doubly fearful that I will be laid off due to my age and that I may never find another job in my career of choice. Once I felt appreciated but there have been subtle changes in the last year that make me feel... — read more 

Sept 1-most Prof/Tech and Para's will start re-entering the building. Leadership will have been transitioning into the buildings starting July 12. Now leaders can meet in person to discuss the following! November - TMs will start meeting with... — read more 

Haven’t checked in for a while. There were always a few malcontents, but at one time there were actual conversations taking place. A quick scan today leads me to believe there are just a few bad apples posting incoherent rants repeatedly. So I... — read more 

I get todays environment, it's all business, bean counter, run it by the numbers, trying to squeeze every penny out of us as cheap as possible from a disposable workforce. I'm not upset with my Team Manager as they are only doing what they have to... — read more 

It wasn’t always like that at SF. As an ordinary employee, I don’t know if I find it harder to deal with the management of this company or with colleagues who are anything but well-meaning. Backstabbing, gossiping, appropriating someone else's... — read more 

I finally managed to get a new job. I think the situation on the job market has improved significantly and that’s why I think now is the best time to get out of here. I don't know why anyone would procrastinate because the situation here in the... — read more 

Stolen from the Allstate site.........the race to the bottom! I'm soooo excited about our future, I just can't wait to see what they have in store for us. Maybe another $10 Founder's Day gift card... for the 100th year Anniversary, I bet they double... — read more 

To all y’all ladies on the goody “leader” and LDA and track to fake management. Word of advice. Don’t be proud. Your a tool just like the oldies and goodies. Don’t be a fool or a too. See through the nicey choreographed show and ISU amd U of I and... — read more 

State Farm Mutual Company netted nearly 2 billion between 2019 and 2020…while putting nothing back into a broken down work force. Now we see Crisis Management trying to throw band aids on every day problems….pulling auto workers into the fire company... — read more 

So heard that a VP of HR and a VP Counsel have said no worries about coming back.....the air filtration system is hospital grade quality in all of our buildings....True? I am still worried about returning to work. Remote is working. But they... — read more 

I’ve always wondered at people who are obviously not feeling good at all here, but who don’t leave here even after they get a decent offer. And then I got an offer and now I am the one who is in a big dilemma whether to accept it or not. I've been... — read more 

Industry and legal system has sold out. Lobbyists and state departments seem to have made their way into Illinois corruption and exploitation of customers and potential customers and it impacts our children and grandchildren here forward. They... — read more 

I can't believe some people are trying to paint SF as some goody-two-shoes that once upon a time helped people from the goodness of its heart. Are you kidding me? It was always about the money - and the best way to get money is if you paint yourself... — read more 

Agile is deceiving. Layers of “leads” and roles making way more than they should cause of “titles”. Silos will always exist that way. Organizations like SF are service industry. Not micromanage production industry. HR and systems org are a bunch of... — read more 

When I think about returning to the office, I am most interested in the experiences of those who possibly started a new job working remotely here. I remembered my beginning here, when I first came to the office a few years ago and I was really... — read more 

I was thinking that even a completely new ELT wouldn't be able to fix the mess the current so-called leaders have created. This place is too far gone and the only way out of this is to leave and not look back. Expecting for things to change at this... — read more 

… until the app sells you out. Saw a claim today with a system generated file note discussing the use of telematics info from the app.

I knew State Farm was lost when I heard leadership at many levels say: It's all about me, it's a business decision and don't take it personally. Think about it. If it is all about me etc., these policies lead to failure and lack of unity. It's... — read more 

people to leave this place as soon as possible. Some of the most important responsibilities a manager has is to motivate employees to do their job as well as possible, to be as engaged as possible and in that way get the best out of employees -... — read more 

Will inventories ever be reduced with additional handlers? Or will additional handlers just fill in for attrision? Will the claims environment be better or worse by the end of the year?

The push for AI amd promo is deceiving amd consumers amd employees at risk. Big insurance (not just SF) as is the legal industry are playing and using every single customer/policyholder. CLUE data and MVR and other data are corrupt and lack a ton of... — read more 

After they get us back in the office for five days a month, will they continue to add days until we are back in the office everyday? Will those in the hubs be angry that those who did not move to the hubs continue to work from home? Will those... — read more 

Why? Why is this company loosing every sight of quality? Leadership should perhaps address how significant this is for damages to reputation. SF seems to satisfy less and less the expectations of most loyal customers, and leadership does nothing... — read more