Optum is laying off massive amounts of American employees and moving their positions to the Philippines, Ireland, and India. If you are like me and p-ss-d that this American company is doing this just to save money with cheap labor, don't just post... — read more 

I'm aware that UHG/Optum does not pay out any accruals. So, if one zeros out their time and then leaves without giving any notice, can they do anything to you? (Beyond putting you on the Do Not Rehire list) What if you are on PTO and give... — read more 

Many of us whom have been laid off have long suspected we were under paid, and now that we are no longer employed let’s talk pay. Particularly how much you made, years in service and pay grade. If any of you are afraid of being found out which... — read more 

Enterprise clinical solutions town hall on 3/5. Could this be lay-off day for optum? I am currently an RN in case management.

Especially if they are over 50? It sounds like a perfect opportunity to shine some light on the whole age discrimination issue, in my opinion...

Bonuses are based on salary grade to start. Complanner has everything already set. So if your below a 27 grade your bonus will be minimal imo. I would say probably 1.5% of your base salary is a good ballpark for lower level employees based on the... — read more 

Laid off... Loved my job and loved the people I worked with! I was told I was paid more than others in the same grade and that's why I was on the chopping block. Thought that was where I would retire - but leadership had a different plan. We saw mass... — read more 

Now that the yearly reviews and Peer reviews are over at Optum, management is being very sneaky and going to certain members on the team to ask if certain members are professional and interactive with clients and colleagues . What??! You’re asking... — read more 

Noticing a lot of Philippine names/location more and more... today saw an ECAA CAC with nurse in their title. Wondering if they are going to shift nursing UR to nurses overseas for way cheaper. Very uncertain times. Nurses can always get jobs... — read more 

I was part of the January 2 group whose position was eliminated. I was quite surprised to receive a letter from HR yesterday stating I can expect an RRP bonus. I was very surprised to receive this and it is most welcome. Not good enough to stay... — read more 

I’m hearing the next round of layoffs is 3/4 Optum is expected to be hit hard. Can someone confirm this? I just moved the the Navigate for Me department under Optum, if other departments are laying off why is this department still hiring?

They notified our team at night and told us not to come in. Our stuff would be mailed to us with our last paycheck. No severance. What do you mean no severance? Is that even legal???????

So how many US employees have been laid off since Oct 2019? 6000? 7000?

It seems to be monthly and i wonder when it will end thx

Heard that ICUE will be gone In 3 years. What will replace it?

Cypress location katella and plaza is starting to look like a ghost town. I know many is now working from home, but there are now more vacant cubes than ever before.

I just heard some people are being let go today - is that true?

Does anyone else feel a dark cloud surrounding the office in Eden prairie? It just seems like people are very nervous with good cause and morale has tanked. I don’t give af anymore and pray they just lay me off and get it over with.

I have seen the 3rd the 6th and the 18th. Anyone know what the actual dates is?

Our phones are not ringing and people are getting nervous. Anyone hear anything?

They have access to our PHI due to outsourcing ....yeah that’s just great

I am actively searching for a new job and was wondering if anyone had experience with asking to be laid off during a time like this so maybe someone that wants to leave can versus someone who really wants to stay. I’m thinking if I take this other... — read more 

It’s been a struggle. I loved this company but after reading everything I am absolutely disgusted and kind of worried . My clinics front desk has been short staffed for well over a year and we have pulled ourselves up by our boot straps and worked... — read more 

I'm finally leave this god-forsaken company. I'm going to put in my notice soon, but I currently have a negative PTO balance. Does anyone know what happens when you leave the company with a negative balance? I can't find any policy on the hub

Is it too early?

UHG’s standing policy on employee salaries and benefits are to neither lead the industry or be last. This is literally a first person quote from someone high in the goodness chain (director). They will pay for talent To innovate and get the ball... — read more 

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This is a business that requires knowledgeable people. Until they understand what we do and more important what our customers need we will never win. You cannot cut your way to profits. Long term the problem gets worse. Your best people... — read more 

Has anyone heard if the pharmacies (particularly Diplomat and Briova SP's) that Optum has recently acquired will be hit? Makes me nervous to be bought by this company seeing all of the layoffs thus far.

Rise up w1stle bl0wer

Who would be interested in a union?

March 4th is the next round of layoffs and Optum will be hit hard.

Honestly

/unitedhealth-group

If you are being laid off today or being notified of layoffs in your department, you should already have a meeting on your calendar. Is this true? Does it mean I can relax since I have nothing scheduled for today?

Post department and amount impacted here.

I was so worried in the past several weeks, but now that the day is here I'm surprisingly calm. If my name is on the list, I'll survive. It might not be easy at first, but I'll recover. If nothing else, not being a part of this mess of a company is... — read more 

Optum serves 120 million individual consumers and 80 percent of health plans. OptumInsights serves 90 percent of hospitals in the U.S. Optum revenue jumped 11.5 percent in 2019, reaching $113 billion, and the company projects revenue will... — read more 

Has anybody heard factual information about nurseline and the “layoffs” happening tomorrow? Also, comment on this post of you are affected tomorrow. Prayers for all!

There is no voluntary sign-up. I want out. I'm hoping it will be me as I have started applying out and have had some initial interviews. Our group has gotten so stressful - they keep laying off. My co-workers in India are even burning out. My... — read more