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
Depression and stress workers compensation?
Can you claim worker’ compensation due to your job and the environment causing depression and stress to the point you are having documented major health problems?
Large cuts to secretaries in almost all locations!!
Looks like SM,CM, and secretaries all had a call today and found out all three positions will be cut, and soon!!
LifeWorks
With all the uncertainty and stress resulting from SF's downward spiral as a competitive P&C insurer, I called LifeWorks this past weekend to find support and resources. It was ironic that I had a difficult time understanding the person due to her... — read more
Asking for Severance
Has anyone close to retirement gone in and asked for severance? You know.....I will retire early. You give me severance. I will willingly walk away. I am over all the drama and wondering if I will have a job tomorrow or not and if I do have a job... — read more
There is life after State Farm
It comes down to numbers... load them up til they break and leave ... tell us they have no “plan” for the multi office closures ... keep adding requirements and not providing for employee staffing dips due to known vacation and training, expecting... — read more
What happened to this company?
SF has been very unfair to those who has worked for the company 20 plus years.. if you are 55 or over you will not see a promotion no matter what you do. Yes, nepotism exists here in fact it thrives. What happened to this company? You are watching a... — read more
Unemployment help
Does any1 know if I am involuntarily moved into a new job I do not want can I collect unemployment if I quit? A co-worker says we need to get ourselves fired to collect. That doe not feel right. Then again neither does trying to do a job I did not... — read more
Maybe the end goal is...
to get the hell out of the "s***hole" that Illinois is. And away from Dicky Durbin
Is failure possible?
Is failure possible? I would not be surprised if SF failed and went under. Other large companies have. Too many changes too quickly and nothing has been thought out. They are desperately trying to find something that will work while employee morale... — read more
Sweet pea
SF is censoring their own Vivify Q&A site by removing comments they don’t like or disagree with-it IS happening! So much for having a voice! Oh and by the way, this movement of systems analysts rumor to answering phones for claims making double the... — read more
Randomly moving employees
Is it true that State Farm is randomly moving employees to new roles without consulting the employee? I have had three people tell me that the bank in Bloomington has randomly selected analysts to be moved to collections as collectors and Tempe has... — read more
The Future of Insurance | Lemonade @ DIA Munich 2017
Watch this 26 minutes video and you will begin to understand how companies like State Farm are soon going to be lines in the history books. No amount of cutting or reorganization is going save State Farm. https://youtu.be/LDOhFHJqKqI
State Farm Park
They cancelled all leagues in 2018 and now I hear they are essentially giving the park to BLM-NML parks and rec? Any truth to that?