I am appalled with what folks are discussing here – there is a lot of confidential State Farm information here. This information is proprietary to State Farm, henceforth it should not be discussed in a public forum like this. Discussing layoffs in... — read more 

I'm a thirty year employee of State Farm and while, yes, there have been some layoffs, and more are expected, where were all you malcontents when they couldn't find enough Systems and IT people to staff their needs? Those first rounds of layoffs... — read more 

They are releasing a lot of first line but then promoting or hiring more first line. There is some sketchy method to the madness, and someone is making those decisions. Look at the new org chart for IT: they have many TBD on it where they should have... — read more 

Post updates here - Claim Representatives Master Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank...

Post updates here - Bank - Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - Underwriting Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - Systems - Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - Tacoma Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - LD Master Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - Claims Management Master Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - CIR Master Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank

Post updates here - CIR Master Discussion Thread (February/March 2018 Layoffs for State Farm) I'll make threads for CIR, AD services, Claims Management, LD, Claim Reps. Tacoma, Systems, Underwriting, Bank...

Recently involuntarily separated? Forced to uproot to keep your job? Know where some skeletons are hanging? Don’t take that crap lying down! Spill the beans! Inform and expose and blow those whistles! What are they going to do to you now? They just... — read more 

You have to realize this is all a thought out very strategic plan. SF stifles the communication for a reason. To put things in perspective it is only the second month of the year. In that time frame. CIR, AD services, Claims mgmt, LD, Claim Reps and... — read more 

How do they do it (layoffs)? A phone call? Meeting with HR? Please chime in - how does the actual act of communicating that you've been laid off happen? Do they call you in a conference room? Who is there? What do they tell you? How long does it... — read more 

In the end, there will be 1650 claim reps and 206 team manager left in the proximity role going forward. There will be 138 positions that need to be filled in places where they need more people and then reductions where there is too many. They are... — read more 

What is the hell is State Farm doing?!!!! More job cut announcements today!!! State Farm is digging their grave. Getting rid of soooo many experienced people! I hope State Farm goes under!

What are the traits of a great leader? Empathy. One of the most valuable traits a human being can possess is the ability to understand people. ... Awareness. Self-awareness--as well as insight when it comes to the actions of others--is always key to... — read more 

The latest rumor I've heard at the office is that from now on State Farm is planning to reduce severances significantly. I've tried to figure out what prompted this to start circulating now, but I had no luck in finding a source. Anybody here knows... — read more 

Tell everyone in your off about this site, thelayoff.com/State farm so they can share info, experiences. You are not alone in this. Good luck and breathe.

As one person stated in another comment, the research section is getting more directors. For the life of me, I don’t know what research does and now they are getting more leadership, lol. There are so many other companies that are way ahead of us in... — read more 

Word on the street in Merna is that if you got an invite to the call, you're in an area that will see reductions in staff and you may be considered an impacted employee in the near future. Affected managers received a separate e-mail concerning their... — read more 

Anyone have any insight into the VPO meeting invites proximity claim specialist received today? Topic is organizational change update. Possible announcement regarding the future footprint of proximity. Any other info out there??

Reads like a guest list for Medici’s, doesn’t it? And there are stories of true love mixed in there, too.

http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/state-farm-buy-judge-racketeering-lawsuit-still-alive-federal-court-refuses-dismiss-case/

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-state-farm-laying-off-employees-bloomington-20180220-story.html Funny no WARN notice has been posted. Guess they have 60 days and I don't think voluntary severance counts as a layoff.

Hi all-I was wondering if anyone here had any ideas on how to get around a bad review? In short-as a new employee a couple of years back, I got a 1/2 from a TM who is notorious for writing bad reviews; problem is, I’d like to stay with the company... — read more 

There is a roumor going around that the MDOC is no longer closing in 2020. Anyone has more information on this?

Anyone know anything.

IT Managers were pulled into a meeting in the H cafeteria today with guards outside. Rumor has it they spent one hour discussing the fate of managers that did not take severance and another hour spent talking about transition work. Has anyone heard... — read more 

With the current executives at the helm, we're bleeding money. 7 Billion dollars last year. The bleeding isn't going to stop, as we're still losing policies. Our leadership is leading the company straight into a frightening realm where the key areas... — read more 

For those of you who are non-technical employees working in Systems, how do you think the IT Transformation will impact us? Think we'll be out of jobs?

Many teams are still in "wait-and-see" mode with people in roles that have uncertain futures. Does anyone know whether there will be severance (voluntary or involuntary) offered at the analyst/developer level, similar to what was offered to... — read more 

What is you with all of Section Manager openings in Claims?

Well, here you go people! Get your resumes updated. https://www.dig-in.com/news/big-progressive-hiring-initiative-to-include-it-staff

Do you think the management meeting this week is to announce they've been made and then expect to get emails at a later time?

Is State farm really going to decimate this city. I mean, if they fire or layoff etc even 500 to 600 of our systems department folks what they hell is going to happen to our city. I mean seriously BLM Normal is small, a 500 person reduction is like... — read more 

I wonder if any former SF CRs can come back as an IA after QTD and get paid!

The Winter Haven office is moving folks around to free up space for up to 1000 independents. A policy that has failed twice in the last two years is back

Check out what is happening with Hewlett-Packard in Calif court https://www.thelayoff.com/t/P Interesting