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
Computer Monitoring
Just curious, does anyone know if management can monitor your computer in real time? Real time monitoring as in actually watching your computer screen while you work without your knowledge. If so, what are some clues or what exactly can you look for... — read more
The 2/6 date makes sense but then again it doesn’t
Riddle me this. If they lay people on 2/6 that would be the same day as the Optum360 Town Hall meeting. That doesn’t make sense to me. That’s a PR nightmare waiting to happen. Plus the theory that you will not get your bonus if they lay you... — read more
TDP program layoffs?
Curious if any one has heard of tdp associates or alumni being laid off as opposed to being terminated due to performance, which I’ve seen
Confirmed Feb 6th
Confirmed Optum layoffs on February 6th.
Seniority and productivity do not count anymore
Several of my nurse friends were laid off, and I am sure I’m on the chopping block, as well (also a nurse). Seniority does not count anymore, nor does productivity, it seems just location and salary. The more money they can save, the better for their... — read more
Bonuses
are there going to be bonuses this year? How does it work for a grade 29? I'm newish
Does Optum use video webcam type conferencing for regular meetings / 1 on 1s / in general?
Does Optum use laptop video webcams for it's employees for meetings, 1 on 1 meetings, etc? I am currently working from home for Walgreens as a developer. I have a round of interviews coming up at Optum. I already use enough of my Internet... — read more
Here comes Amazon
www.cbinsights.com/research/report/amazon-transforming-healthcare/#claims Very interesting - The company posted a job opening for a HIPAA Compliance Lead as part of the Alexa Information group earlier this year, but the post has since been... — read more
Pay grade range for 28 grade, looking to join Optum, looking for sound advice
I work for a company on the west coast and was offered a position at Optum for grade 28 at 115K for a senior analyst type role. It's just slightly more than what I am making now, but feel like in my current department I am on the chopping block. I... — read more
How many people are employed by Optum?
Do we know?
2020 Prediction - 2020 is the year of health tech
Amazon experimented internally before going prime time with its most impressive and valuable business, AWS. It’s doing the same thing with healthcare. Amazon is the second-largest employer in the US and is now offering health services to its... — read more
Why should I care or put in overtime?
I could be laid of tomorrow. Why even dedicate a second more to this greedy company? I am severely demotivated and don’t give af. Anyone else feel the dip in morale?
Anyone know if Nursing staff will be on the chopping block?
Seems over the last few months that anything is possible, but does anyone know if they are eliminating nursing staff from Optum? I’ve already updated my resume and started looking elsewhere but it’s terrible that they can’t be more honest so we can... — read more
Severance pay seems to arrive 3-4 weeks after sending agreement
Dec 4 lay-off got lump sum today. Approximately 28% tax rate 😡
Is anyone safe?
Currently a top performer and I have always been. I used to think that performance was a key to being “safe” and now I’m seeing posts / comments that even top performers are being let go. How common is this?
Optum made me hate the weekends
I used to enjoy the weekends. Now all I can think about is what the following workweek will bring and how many more layoffs we will learn of. And the saddest thing is that I have stopped believing this will end. I am now convinced this is what life... — read more
PHS layoffs
Just a heads up I heard that there will be ‘significant shakeup’ in PHS.
Onshore restrict policy???
What’s that mean ?
Non Compete Agreements
Did anyone have to a sign a non-compete agreement when they joined Optum?
More layoffs coming??
Has anyone heard of additional layoffs? I heard Population Health was getting hit again-Any truth to this?
No notcie
Wife was laid off after 2 years and a total of 15+ with UHG. No notice, no warning, "just your position is eliminated effective immediately. We will send a box for you to mail your computer back into us."
Bonuses
Can they keep our bonuses if we get laid off before they come out even if you worked the entire year and earned it? I realize they are not guaranteed but if there are bonuses will a RIF take them away
Brace for February
Major changes coming to Optum second half of February especially for the support groups.
Optum getting rid of ICUE
I heard Optum is getting rid of ICUE- sure that is pointing to more layoffs. Anyone know if that is true and if so- what system will they replace it with?
12/4 severance
Has anyone received their severance that was laid off on 12/4 or know when it is supposed to be sent ?
Reporting H1B Abuse
www.uscis.gov/report-fraud/combating-fraud-and-abuse-h-1b-visa-program
Who wants to see Optum's organizational chart?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Inverted_pyramid_building_%2810099342343%29.jpg/800px-Inverted_pyramid_building_%2810099342343%29.jpg
Any more cuts before the end of the month?
I really hope not...
Post reviews of this company
I think we should all post reviews of this company on all websites possible. People need to know what they are stepping into.
Disorganized Billion Dollar “Company”
Our last paycheck should be for 4 days! Last day 1/2/20? They paid us for the full two weeks till 1/10/20....THEN sent an email for permission to TAKE BACK the over payment! I’ve never worked for such a disorganized and horrible company in my... — read more
Helpful hint to see if you’re next...
All upcoming employment changes By HR are on your ‘secure’ account history. Exact details will not show beforehand but there will be some kind of recent HR request.
OAS
Any upcoming layoffs for OAS?
Merit or bonus?
Sad that it’s come to where I feel like I should be lucky to even have a job...has anyone heard anything about merit or bonuses this year ?? Not that they were great before, but it was something.
What happened with layoffs?
Wasn't today supposed to be the day?
Dialer
What is the future of dialer calls. They say this is telehealth, but optum has been turning into telemarketing.
Do you still like your job at Optum?
Seems like a good question to start the new year and week off with... I'll start - NO.
Optum Nurseline Nurses
34Anyone know if Nurseline will be impacted by the next round of layoffs!