For a very long time I’ve been stressing out over layoffs and busting my behind to stand out but I’ve come to the conclusion that no matter how much I’ve accomplished, it will never make a difference. It’s all about crunching numbers here. Now I’m... — read more 

Is it just my individual case or does this company have a big problem with lack of communication? It creates daily frustrations for me and a lot of confusion. The goals are completely unclear. Due to poor communication in this company, my morale... — read more 

Any layoffs coming March/April or May?

Right now they are coaching people out of the company by telling them they had negative feedback in their 360 and they don’t fit in. It seems to be the message from HR CLL trainings. You are a needs improvement but there’s no plan to improve. It’s... — read more 

Who is aware of this in the Fl Market? What does this mean for these departments? Merge or layoffs coming?

I’ve noticed that people here are divided into those who panic and think they’ll get laid off any minute now and those who are sure they won’t be the target and will survive many more rounds. Usually, layoffs are handed to those who are overconfident... — read more 

It seems to me that nepotism has taken off more than ever in this company. This is certainly one of the major factors that undermine this company’s reputation. Because of this the best people can no longer express themselves at all. In fact, there... — read more 

RIF CCM/Careservices today and tomorrow.

Has anyone heard of any lay offs looming now that reviews are almost done?

I wonder what your experiences with promotion were like? I saw someone write that despite excellent performance and number of years of work here, he never got a promotion. My experience is the same, after a while I stopped trying to get a promotion... — read more 

After having applied online months ago I was finally contacted by a recruiter. I haven’t replied yet because I am looking at other prospects. Before I take things further can anyone tell me if their expectations were met once joining this company?... — read more 

Layoffs are coming and we all know it. Consistently occurs post MAP. To be prepared, any recommendations on companies to start looking at? Who’s hiring?

Exedous of talent is steadily increasing in CES area of Payment Integrity. Toxic culture created by management does have consequences in case anyone is listening. More to come.....

How are raises/bonuses looking for those who've started to have common review discussions with mgrs.

I was laid off in December, I had several options for a new job, but none were particularly much better than what I had here. I had to accept one of them because of existential issues. However, I know for sure that I would not come here if I was to... — read more 

Mental Health alert - the ANXIETY and fear of layoffs is astronomical. Employees are stressed out. It’s past 12am & employees can’t sleep. Why??? STRESS and ANXIETY! Attempting to decipher W T H is going on with this company and decisions of... — read more 

I am a sales acct manager for the Optum Nursing Home Plan and have been looking for a new gig for a couple months now. Aside from Covid we have had to deal with a ton of turnover with upper management, incompetent sales directors and senior level... — read more 

Noticed some of the jobs posted this fall were taken down and are now being re-posted. Just applied for a position posted 2 weeks ago and was told by a recruiter the position is going to be taken down as its on hold. Is Optum hiring external... — read more 

Any news or specific teams within Optum Health Product Marketing that should expect upcoming layoffs?

Reading these posts are concerning. CHC obv has its problems, but I’m just wondering how the overlap is going to go as far as layoffs after the acquisition is final. I’m assuming most layoffs related to overlap will be from CHC. How is the claim... — read more 

Company stock continues to drop daily.... With yearly performance reviews this month, does this impact ‘potential’ bonus’? Have bonus amounts for employees already been distributed and waiting to inform employee during MAP review? — read more 

We know there will be layoffs but curious about dates?

What is happening with HCP?

Glaxo's corporate criminal now in charge. No where for Optum to go but down under this crook. Go read up on him.

I have decided to take my destiny in my own hands at optum... And leave on my terms. Here's what I want to know from those who have already gotten out of here: how long does health insurance coverage last? if I give notice prior to yearly... — read more 

Things are quiet on this site & at work. Fewer meetings & not much happening. Anyone have any news on what’s to come? I’ve heard February layoffs before MAP reviews & bonus. There was a previous poster that had lots of info & kept us informed. All of... — read more 

How low do you think the stock price needs to go to encourage layoffs? Does it need to stay that low for a certain period of time?

Beware of your stock options awards. UHG is now enforcing them–in federal court!!! One of its employees they RIFed in 2019 went to work for a competitor one year later. UHG has cancelled all of his future options and sued him in federal court in... — read more 

Is there anything good left to say about this place? Because it looks to me like they've managed to destroy any residual amount of goodwill they might have had with the employees in the past several months. Those on top should be ashamed of the way... — read more 

Behavioral Health is the biggest money drain. You know it and I do too. Any employee there over 5 years in Behavioral health needs to be rotated out. All these layoffs in other departments are because we are bleeding out spending in area of... — read more 

Anyone know of specific dates for layoffs in feb/March?

What have you been told regarding Optum rx all employees return to work, essential employees? Our office is too small for 6 feet social distancing so we have to wear a mask all day. Many have been working from home, including non high risk with... — read more 

People are talking about major layoffs coming after February, is this true? Where's the info coming from? I'd like to avoid unnecessary stressing if somebody is just guessing or even worse, trolling. Working at Optum is stressful enough on a regular... — read more 

Every couple of months, leadership requests staff to complete various surveys. Note: They are ‘confidential’, but NOT ‘anonymous’. Do you recommend existing staff complete the surveys or delete them? If you complete them & it’s not what they want... — read more 

Do telecommuters get to be off work without using pto if they have a positive test result? How long? It seemed vague on the hub.

Any word of the date(s) of next round of layoffs?

I realized that it is not worth leaving before I get laid off (unless a much, much better opportunity arises), and I expect to be laid off very soon because the situation has never been more tense. One should first make good use of all possible... — read more 

Does anyone else find it a little eerie that absolutely nothing is happening right now?

Welcome to PTO that is granted, not earned, 1.5 percent average merits, 89 reasons you won't get a bonus and consciously racially and gender biased buddy boy management full of nepotism at Optum Insight. Let the games commence.