There was a rumor going on around the office last week that we are looking at sizable layoffs come early February, but I'm not sure where it came from or if there is any truth to it. I was wondering if anybody here heard anything about it? We do have... — read more
Over 50 (or getting there) What have your experiences been?
How many of you who are over 50 years old (or getting there) are being targeted by management with either bogus write-ups, bad reviews after receiving nothing but good reviews, or other actions that make you feel you are being targeted?
Reduction
The Claims and Underwriting departments 2018 business plans call for negative numbers in expenses. Only way to get below zero expense growth is to cut facilities and people. It's happening so wide spread like someone else said here that basically it... — read more
Get Out While You Can
so much wrong and it just gets worse... No work life balance Nearly impossible to get time off, many departments have mandatory overtime (Oh, but we're not allowed to call it that, it's "non optional") An atmosphere filled with nepotism, gossip and... — read more
This shouldn’t have happened
Forging ahead with a new business model, thst’s 100% based on o/s consulting firm is egregious. Executive needs to be held accountable of making decisions in a bubble and then blaming the rest of us for its failure. ,
ET
About 1200 may be gone by march end from ET. Top level has no brain period, its better to move on as you don't have control over this my way or high way approach. SF is not the end of the world, if you are exp resource and they are removing you its... — read more
People Protect Yourself
People Protect Yourself. Take home any copies of EPR’s you have at work. Print and take home any emails or proof from a supervisor stating you were doing a good job. Anything to provide to an attorney for wrongful termination. Even though most states... — read more
Compassion
I have been reading these threads the last few weeks. Since things have started getting real in 2018, I have noticed a sharp turn on employee to employee mentality. Your job s---s, your worthless.. I think that is just asinine especially since there... — read more
Exit Schedule
For all folks asking what's being closed when: Exit Schedule: 2018 Parsippany, NJ; Petaluma, CA - 2019: Kalamazoo, MI, Irvine, CA, Tulsa, OK 2020: Indianapolis, IN, Medley, FL, Downers Grove, IL, West Lafayette, IN 2021: Bakersfield, CA, Frederick... — read more
You are not alone... (recovering from being suddenly terminated or given severance)
I felt ashamed even though the real cause of my termination was not my fault. I did not know what to tell people since I am not really retired. Feeling betrayed. No heads up. I am letting it go. I got the wrong person mad and they (the four levels of... — read more
MG2 and MG3 claims announcement
Hey ready this week will have additional announcements.
Auto Claims - how many are told work load is manageable, peers are keeping up, but you are being repeatedly pressed to the limit and written up?
Are you being told you should be able to keep up, since everyone else is? Is there actually enough time in the day with reduced OT to do all the work expected? Have there been any time studies? Do we really know if it is possible? What corners are... — read more
Anybody had dealing with HR?
I was just wondering if anybody here had dealings with the HR? I'm in a really tough position right now and going to HR could either help solve the issue or put a huge target on my back. It'd be helpful to know if somebody already had any dealings... — read more
Company sale
Regarding comments about state farm preparing for a sale. First, I'm no expert so keep that in mind. I believe since SF is a mutual company, it would need 50% of the policy holders to approve. Also, I believe that the proceeds of the sale would go to... — read more
Definition for depts/roles.
Can someone define what these roles/depts mean/do?: SF Digital, CCC, CDE, ICP, ISC, ISD, UOE, etc Thanks, Gracias, Mahalo!
Concordvillle, Pa
Does anyone know where we stand. The cafe closed, break rooms are being updated. As services said a new roof coming soon! Very confusing.
Any Recent Press Coverage or Lawsuits?
Has anyone seen any recent detailed press coverage? Anywhere. Or recent lawsuits?
"SF exec shared SF isn't paying for reskilling!!!"
Hey listen, I do not work at State Farm. I have family there though. I have been reading on this site and just find it unbelievable some of the stories. It is not my place to really adjudicate , however....... I am blown away by the not paying for... — read more
FMLA/sick leave retaliation and Benefits Taken Away class action lawsuit interest?
In lead up to claims offices closures people using FMLA and extended sick leave were set up for failure and eliminated by being given huge inventories all at once, hundreds of files at once, with insufficient time to review, then put on new... — read more
nearly 5 hour system crash today
We were kind of wondering... Did someone decide to run an update or add a patch in the middle of business today... Or were they just pissed off and decided to take the system down.
Bank/Credit Cards
Any shake-ups in the Bank/Credit Cards? My neighbor works in that area. Been home a lot lately.
March 2018 Layoffs
Cliff notes of my day..... My leadership shared 19 role/skill combos that are overstaffed. Options for impacted are reskilled or reductions. SF exec shared SF isnt paying for reskilling!!! My team is made up of overstaffed and understaffed roles... — read more
Things just got more real for Systems rank and file
I just sat in a meeting where the new IT staffing model was discussed. Some roles (in particular the non-technical roles) are being reduced. Other roles are being maintained or grown. However, at this time, the executives are not giving us any hard... — read more
Any interest in class action for targeting of over 50 aged workers terminated, or forced to retire or quit?
Any interest in class action for targeting of over 50 aged workers terminated, or forced to retire or quit?
Are the pensions safe if SF fails
30 year employee here. Please only answer if you actually know the facts. We have always been told that the company cannot touch the pension to pay claims or anything else. Does anyone know the truth.
Severance
I truly don't think 2018 is going to be with out more of these reductions. I know for a fact Underwriting is being reviewed and Compliance. If severance is decent after 23 years im ready. Can someone please give good detailed information on buyouts
Todays IT leadership alignment meeting
Does anyone have insight into todays IT leadership alignment meeting? Rumors are swirling that severance will be offered to analysts with at least 15 years and level 3/4 status over the next week.
CYFF
There are Charting your financial future courses on severance out there now just FYI. They are open to any one though they do have target audiences.
State Farm Property & Casualty Layoffs January 2018
Just want to make a master thread for any Property & Casualty layoff reports we want to make - I see multiple threads are popping out - let's try to keep everything at one place.
Knew it
Back in 2014 I knew this was going to happen. Changes needed made to keep afloat. We don’t have to like it. It needed to happen. We won’t go under soon but I project we will within the next 25 years.
What cities will be having layoffs on Friday
I want to spread the word, knowing a city would help
60% of the time, it works every time
You know what I’m talking about
Reductions / Claims
Have they announced reductions for Claims (Directors, OMs, SMs and Secretaries) - if yes, are they providing any severance and how long is this going to take... I am assuming that other areas will not be impacted, again, it's an assumption but I've... — read more
$1,000 bonus to all employees
Thank you Donald Trump's.
Renovation Money; Pantagraph Article
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/state-farm-renovation-spending/article_74f50cf3-d889-51e3-aaf0-b5f9bf8b4158.html
Marina Heights In Tempe
State Farm leasing this site was not thought out at all. There are many events in this area. The roads leading into the building are closed down making it very difficult to impossible to get to work. If you don't make it to work or your not at work... — read more
2018 pension
There have been a few post on here where isle have said get ready for layoffs and more faster reduction it is here. We have just 50k policies in the first three weeks if 2018 alone. SM and up are being evaluated for restructuring I. E a snake... — read more
Staffing Announcements Q1 2018
Supposed announcements this week regarding reduction in staffing for MG3 to MG6 (managers up to Directors). If true, that will give everyone an idea how their departments (PAs & Prof/Tech) will be staffed after they're cut. Best wishes to everyone. — read more
Still trying to figure out
Still trying to figure out what these people do all day and why we still have so many of them. We pay them to sit there or work on continueous projects that never see fruition. ISD Systems Business Analysts System Analysts Process Analysts Marketing... — read more