It’s like the company has turned the workforce into a seasonal commodity instead of actual people. Every new round chips away at any remaining loyalty or pride in the work. Enough is enough. And if you don't know how high our hiring is, go and check... — read more 

As it's slowly consumed I'd expect this budget junk offering to be targeted.

Is Optum going to ki-l our business? Should we all be looking for new jobs?

Does anyone have a date for a September RIF? Is it this Thursday or next? Does anyone have specifics for WellMed?

Some providers received odd emails today, pretty elusive and vague. Only leads to assumptions, I know, but this is how things are typically done, so wasnt sure if anyone has heard anything or has any insight on impe ding RIFs

I’m an outpatient mental health therapist at a very small location and have been here since January. We have had barely any new clients and have a huge office. Even though we have no new clients they are hiring 2-3 new therapists as well as a psych... — read more 

I panicked at first, but now, with some time to really assess my situation, it almost feels like a blessing. I wasn’t planning on leaving, but I was so unhappy that having them make that decision for me actually did me a favor. I’m still looking for... — read more 

I work face to face with providers and members and decided to actually encourage them to come to this site and others to be informed about the atrocities of this company and how greedy and shallow the shareholders are. It is important members know... — read more 

Mid Oct RIF confirmed OI. If your on a pip or a cr-ppy 28+ your days numbered

Just got hired for wellmed and already hearing of layoffs, however I’ve been with Navi for years but thought wellmed would be safer. Providers are starting to be rude to anyone under UHG too. It’s like woke are getting tired of them serving... — read more 

Reductions in business segments are happening in Mid sept. And reductions for shared service areas are happening in Mid Oct (decision tools being sent this week)

Will we be fired for not going in enough? I know they are tracking badge scans. 31s and above are mandatory back to office including telecommuters. I am sure it is only a matter of time where everyone else goes back at this point.

Optum tech here. The amount of AI cr-p being posted in chats or through email by managers is ridiculous. Be a leader not a product of a computer because you are graded on using it. My message to tech execs. You will always be a great asset and daily... — read more 

Does anyone know if there are implications of quitting immediately after your parental leave ends?

I heard recently that a remote person who is less than 30 miles away from the office is being converted back into hybrid and forced to go in. This employee is out at the moment so I can't ask them. Anybody else hear anything to this effect

If I hear one more “rumor“ on this website of layoffs, I’m going to vomit. I swear to God every month somebody puts up a rumor on here and it never happens. All it does is cause concern for the employees who have been there and are still working. Do... — read more 

I've heard a few whispers referring to an Oct event Anyone else picking up on anything?

She no longer show up on Sparq. Not exactly sure what her portfolio was but she was a judge at the Tech Tank sessions.

More rats leaving a sinking ship: John Lovelady announced today that Bryan Grundhoefer and Dr. Carlos Hernandez are leaving WellMed. Bryan Grundhoefer served as president of WellMed Medical Management. Dr. Carlos Hernandez served as president of... — read more 

I hope some of the ECS leaders are outed! Clueless and self validating, speak to people like they are butlers or maids and have no respect for workload balance, I always lose out to the boss’s minion because she brings her pillow to the computer each... — read more 

Sure, it has some practical value. It can speed things up and automate basic tasks, but it still needs constant babysitting. It’s nowhere near what it’s been hyped up to be, and it’s definitely not the real driver behind the layoffs. From what I’ve... — read more 

At what point do all these "ideation" sessions and powerpoints revolving around AI amount to actual working products in production and increased productivity? We are on year 3 of the company mindlessly pushing this cr-p on people, and all we have to... — read more 

After several years here, it feels like nothing more than a temporary pit stop. Layoffs keep coming, and management uses all sorts of tricks to push people out quietly. I’m planning to stick it out a bit longer to weather the storm, but I already... — read more 

Asking for an IT head, who promised it 3 years ago.

I worked from that office before Covid in the Housecalls department. Is the office still there or has it moved? Is Optum still offering Housecalls to its members? Are they still hiring people to make the Housecalls from the Las Vegas, Texas, and... — read more 

when do we expect return to office mandate to expand? some mentioned after labor day, but that seems too soon.

Hi. Does anyone have insights on yesterday’s business reorganization? Will this lead to layoffs in sept and Oct?

When was the last time you told someone, “This is a great place to work, you should try to get in”? I honestly can’t remember the last time I heard anyone I work with say they like their job and consider themselves lucky to have landed here. All I... — read more 

I’m hearing rumors that business lines/functions will have 20% targets for an October RIF. Is anyone else hearing the same? Does anyone know of any specifics?

Long story short, I've about had it to my wits end with my offshore manager who I got reassigned to late last year. I am only a small minority on my team that's based in the USA. I get little to no support from my manager, they blatantly ignore... — read more 

Used until I’m worn down, then easily discarded. I no longer feel like a human being or a professional with over 30 years of specialized experience. It’s as if none of it ever mattered. As someone who once took real pride in my work, it’s been... — read more 

Witty, who was also the most compensated CEO of a managed care company in 2023, received $26.3 million in total compensation in 2024, the majority of which came from $17.3 million in stock grants.

It’s increasingly unclear what’s happening within Moulis’ former organization in OT. There’s been little to no communication about the long-term plan, while people keep leaving or being let go. Rumors of another reorg continue but with no... — read more 

Just letting everyone know my increase was 2% and I was a meets 4 for this year. The one time payment was only $450. You can view this info on your myHR under documents.

What does it mean to be a manager or above and get a random 15 minute Leaders meeting - is that to discuss layoffs to come for our team or inform about a layoff of someone or a team that impacts our area? What have managers and above seen in these... — read more 

I work for WellMed. We are now under Optum, it's been about a month. I was told with this transition, they will be making cuts immediately as soon as next week. A lot of people dont know this is gonna happen so i know its going to shake people up... — read more 

It seems like people are getting let go outside of the big announced rounds. I keep hearing about random cuts and it is starting to make me uneasy. Anyone else noticing this trend and wondering if it will continue?

I am a clinical worker grade level 24 and am hourly. A few weeks ago they sent that wordy bonus email saying that they were changing the structure of the bonuses or taking away them. Can someone explain to me what is happening with the bonuses for... — read more