If you’re married to a supportive spouse who also provides the major source of income (in other words, some of the RIF stress is smoothed out), is it better to wait for a possible RIF then apply for other jobs immediately or wait till the severance... — read more 

I know there has been mention of GBD being RIFF’d are their any other departments on the chopping block ?

How exactly do you find out you’re part of the RIF? Do you get a meeting I vote for the following day so you sit in dread for 24 hours? An unexpected teams message from your manager asking to talk? How does it all work? Who are you speaking to... — read more 

Any advice about moving to Europe? I’ve been thinking about Germany (I already have basic language skills). I see there is a demand for nurses of all profiles, pay is good, and benefits/job security great. I don’t mind a change in scenery. I’ve been... — read more 

I am hoping and praying that I’m on the RIF list. I’ve been miserable here for years but the “golden handcuffs” have kept me. A few months of severance pay is just what I need.

If someone is listed as fully remote and wants to relocate to a distance even further from their closest office, does the relocation policy still apply? Meaning would Elevance prevent the person from relocating since they won’t be within 50 miles of... — read more 

Has anyone worked here for several years now and think the RIF talk is all just a possibility? Like maybe you’ve heard this all before? Do you foresee another possible 10 years with Elevance possibly?

I have had several coworkers that were able to transfer to different nursing roles since May. Is there currently a transfer freeze? If not, would you suggest transferring or holding out in current dept awaiting a RIF?

The entire BCoE (benefits center of excellence) organization is moving to WiPro as of 8/1/24. We were just told this morning. We will no longer be Elevance Health employees.

I think most people are actively looking to get out of this company. It is a very competitive job market for nurses right now so it’s difficult. The hiring freeze and no OT right now in the GBD area are of major concern. The company is losing money... — read more 

I just can’t anymore. I’m too exhausted from stress and anxiety, and without a single thing to look forward to.

Does anyone know when we can expect the hiring freeze to start? It seems like positions are being filled quickly with an expected start date of August. Does anyone know which departments/States will be impacted by the upcoming RIF? Which... — read more 

I realized at one point that anxiety has been eating me up. I just can’t cope with it as it has been piling on top of the work related stress. How are you guys dealing with it? I started thinking I should go look for another job whenever I find an... — read more 

If you've been RIFd, how is severance paid out? I have 10+ years and wondering if severance is paid out in a lump sum or paid out biweekly like regular pay for however many weeks apply. Or does it depend on the person's age or the state they live in?... — read more 

Why are some teams getting hounded to update their career profile ? What is the true purpose ?

Someone said this company hasn’t been the same since changing to Elevance, but I know the catalyst was when G@!L was brought on. She brought in Legato (Anthem owned) now known as Carelon GLOBAL Solution. How about that town hall yesterday if you are... — read more 

Carelon global solutions came in, I check everyday to see how many other departments are getting offshore due to cheaper labor. While we here in the states suffer. Anyone else feel the same way ?? Has anyone checked how nice their corporate offices... — read more 

How many times a day do you go to this site? I am addicted to this train wreck. I don't think I am alone.

Our work load has been so low we have all had to cross train. We did not lose any contracts, and our managers keep insisting that they have no idea where the work is. It has never been this slow. I wonder if AI is already being used??

This has been alluded to. Can anyone in a position to know advise if it's true and what the criteria/offer will be? Many are wanting this and it would be a win-win. You want to reduce staff, we want to leave. Plus with a buyout, the company... — read more 

How is it known 8/8 RIF's will take place? My manager too stopped doing our 1:1 and delegated this to our lead from June thru the end of the year. This doesn't feel right!! I am sure she knows something she is not sharing with us, so I expect she... — read more 

I find it incredibly stressful that they keep changing the rules for work at home folks. I was hired remote more than 50miles from a pulse point before the pandemic. I feel like my days are numbered every time they make a change in policy/reorg. I... — read more 

Nervous jitters about the upcoming rif, can anyone provide any advice or lesson learn from their RIF experience. How long have you been unemployed? Are you still looking for a job? What was unemployment experience like in your state? If... — read more 

No job cares about you, especially Anthem/Elevance which is publicly traded. They only care about profits and they do not care about your: years of service, education and degrees, how many hours you worked overtime, how many weekends you worked, or... — read more 

I kno everyone is worried but curious if anyone, presumably managers on here, knows if the utilization management - nurse precert dept is targeted on this next RIF. I FEEL like we haven’t lost any teammates since the January RIF but could be wrong. — read more 

My manager has asked our lead to conduct our 1:1 monthly meetings for the next 3 months. In my years here we have always met with our manager. Does anyone know if this related to the 8/8 RIF?

How are you faring with job hunting? I haven’t had much luck, been trying for months. Getting maybe an interview per 20 applications. I’m afraid I’ll go into panic mode or will be pushed into completely changing the industry. Just hoping I will not... — read more 

BW moving over to Carelon….I hope the new leader knows what she’s getting herself into because health solutions is an absolute sh-t show. Hope she can turn it around but feel really bad as to what she is inheriting. Best of luck because you’re going... — read more 

So I'm on the path now to unemployment as my severance has now ended. It feels real now that the severance is done. I kind of felt a bit connected still, on PTO, or whatever . That may sound weird. So any unemployment users out there. It's quite a... — read more 

Anyone else asked to upload their resume and create a career profile in Workday by 6/28? Does this mean we are being looked at for 8/8 RIF?

So here’s what happens when you turn in an ethics complaint here on a toxic manager & work environment. An employee relations team members talks to a few people in the department to see if there are trends & then presents the information to the... — read more 

Has anyone got “Eligible for Rehire” as No after layoff or voluntarily leaving the company?

So I found out from a recruiter that if you work from home & your not within 50 miles of an office that you cannot transfer within the company without asking your boss if he/she will contact the VP of HR and ask for an exemption, once you do that, if... — read more 

The tumbleweeds of corporate apathy blow through the dusty cubicles of MCOs, where a high-noon showdown of epic proportions is brewing. Our heroes, the noble employees, have adopted the "quiet quitting" strategy, expertly toeing the line between... — read more 

GB and her minions / cronies are the cause of mental health distress and unwellness. Not sure where she comes off sending the communication out...when she and hers are the cause.This is an oxymoron for certain.

Reducing headcount will help the loss of membership and turn the company around exactly how? Cutting jobs is not going to redeem poor decision making, stupid investments, organizational failures, and general mismanagement beyond maybe the next... — read more 

We are being overrun by greed and corruption. Leadership has been comprimised. I'm calling Broken Arrow. Hold on to your hats.

Supplemental payout is set up that way because the company cares much more about profits than it has ever cared about the employees that keep the place running. They are hoping people sc--w up and the company can keep the rest of the money. And don't... — read more 

Will someone please explain... What is the relationship between Carelon and Elevance? Are we one company? To my knowledge there has not been anything posted that clearly explains this. Please don't knock the question...knowledge is power and I am... — read more