Good riddance to Amil and the people who were brought in by self-proclaimed Chief Architect Jario Orea who are still collecting paychecks while qualified security staff are being laid-off. Robert Booker and Jairo Orea's strategy of hiring people all... — read more
Risk of loss
How can I go about selling my B hole to this company more ? It’s already gaping so I don’t see why me getting F’d should stop since this is all Optum knows.
2024 New Year- lay offs coming!
I was told our team was about 30 people too “heavy” so Senior leadership have been meeting to restructure and layoff on one of Mouli’s tech pillars- so many folks that do nothing really need to go! I hope they finally clean house with the low... — read more
Age discrimination at its finest
I'm so tired of it all. Such a horrible company and horrible management.
Common Review 2 year requirement
Hey all I’ve been with UHG 8 years. I’m an individual contributor. Old manager told me there’s a new “rule” - if you’ve been in your role less than 2 years, you won’t get higher than a 3. Can anyone confirm?
Optum "Care" - is this the future of US healthcare?
Since we don't discuss these things internally, and Optum now has 10% of US physicians employed or "associated" with them, is this what we should expect from US healthcare? How can we turn the... — read more
How to get laid off?
Does anyone know how to get laid off? Genuine question but it would be very beneficial for me to get laid off instead of quitting
New phrase for the WellMed layoffs
I hadn’t heard this but in talking to the WellMed team, they mentioned someone who was no longer with Optum as having gone through a “staffing event”. These people will do ANYTHING to avoid calling the mass firings even something innocuous like a... — read more
Gift ideas for leadership!
Leaders Eat Last -Simon Sinek
tech town hall?
Thoughts?
Team, the winds are shifting.
We've reached the apex, savored the view, and now face the inevitable descent. The market's fickle fingers are turning the page on our chapter, and the valuations we once basked in are fading into the rearview mirror. But fret not, for opportunity... — read more
Layoffs are not exclusive to Optum
I want to acknowledge the tough reality many of us are facing with the ongoing layoffs, and I understand it's a concern that extends beyond our current situation at Optum. Numerous industries, including banking, health, sciences, and healthcare, are... — read more
This is why Epic is so successful!
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/why-epic-doesnt-outsource-its-call-center.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Upmost respect to their CEO. Organic revenue growth not from... — read more
Any layoffs for Ontario office in December or after
Anyone heard if more layoffs will affect Ontario CA office in December or after? No positions listed for our office not a good sign
New company name: Wrecktum
Since they wreck companies, employees well being, etc., I'm proposing this as the new company name!
Layoffs Dec 7th
Heard from director level management that random business segments are going under another review and layoff period. Such trash seeing how Christmas is coming.
Layoffs tomorrow 11/30?
I anticipate the answer is yes but any intel? Usually someone knows something. Just shaking the knowledge tree.
Unveiling the Practice of Quiet Hiring: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips for Employees
Article in news today that is happening now at Optum. The concept of 'quiet hiring' is gaining traction in today's workplaces, where employers discreetly promote or offer raises to existing staff instead of seeking external talent. This article... — read more
Optum is Garbage
Part of Beaver Medical/EPIC Management in Redlands, CA, we were bought up by Optum and integrated (more like decimated) back in December 2022. I was in IT and as soon as we were integrated, a hiring freeze was put in place and has been in place ever... — read more
Developing Grateful Attitude
https://www.optum.com/health-articles/article/healthy-mind/how-form-gratitude-habit-everyday-ways-find-joy-and-lighten-your-mood/?utm_source=oLI&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_term=HYPoLIB2CCM11Art&utm_campaign=optum_HYP2023 Be grateful for what you... — read more
Help!
What do I do if I was cornered in a supply closet by my work colleague who inappropriately touched me? I went to my supervisor and to HR, gave my statements to both and still waiting to hear back on next steps. Do I need to engage my actually manager... — read more
I'm regretting ever choosing to work at Optum
This is by far the worst working experience of my life. This place holds a level of contempt for its employees I didn't even think possible. I thought I was making a good career move when I decided to leave my other job and transfer here, but it... — read more
This Company is corrupt and evil
How does a company downgrade you from salary to hourly and move you from a higher grade to a lower grade without warning or notice.. just an email saying you have been assigned a training for using the clock system. Do you know at a hourly rate the... — read more
Oh my King!
UnitedHealth faces class action lawsuit over algorithmic care denials in Medicare Advantage plans
Adjustment time, now is the perfect season for change
Winds in the east, mist comin' in Like somethin' is brewin' and 'bout to begin. Can't put me finger on what lies in store, But I feel what's to happen all happened before. A little hr/recruiter secret - If you are thinking about leaving this time... — read more
Any more layoffs in November?
Has anyone heard if there’s any more layoffs in November or December? I wish they pick me I keep asking them to they never do.
Unpaid personal leave
Has anyone ever looked into or have taken 3 months unpaid personal leave? Was it hard to get approved? Was your job exactly the same when you came back? Other experiences or recommendations?
Honest feedback on survey
Did anyone actually answer the survey honestly? Usually I just paint the rosy picture of mediocrity that is status quo. This time, it caught me at a bad place in the "mood elevator " so I actually answered honestly. Looking back on it now, I am... — read more
Constructive criticism to boss
Has this ever happened to you? Advice. My boss asked me, what do people say about me. Naturally I said no one talks about you to me. But that was a lie. I would love to be able to share the truth, that they are not a good leader, that they do not... — read more
Merit/Bonus
Aquistioned into Optum this year…do all levels get bonuses? When are bonuses given out (assuming separate from merit which I hear is dreadful)? Is there also a Holiday bonus? Hoping our division makes it long enough not to see more layoffs before... — read more
WARN ACT
WARN is a Federal law that says that, an employer must give an employee 60 days written notice before you are laid off and must pay you for those 60 days, in addition to any severance you may be entitled to. Most states also have their version of... — read more
Last Day - Thursday 11/9
Well myself and 50 others have been let go. Our last day is tomorrow. AR billing/Operations.
Managers needed
Please walk us through the common review process and how you distribute the funds between your employees
How ya'll doin over here?
Tired of the candy man and his games? How's life under His Royal Highness? Seriously... ya'll and do mean ALL OF YOU should just walk out. Tank the place.
Directors with Secret Promotions
Lots of directors and higher-ups quietly promoted. Nothing announced only title changes in directory weeks after mass layoffs.
I don't care anymore
I've become numb to news of more layoffs. I used to stress so much over it but not anymore. I did all I could to prepare and now I just take it one day at a time. We've been having what are basically non-stop layoffs for a few years so most of us... — read more
Centene
Any one have any knowledge on Centene as far as employee satisfaction? I know many of us are looking for jobs and I am terrified to trade one he** for another! Any info would be great
Laid Off while on PTO.
Worked hard for the company but the main bosss does not even got a good ethic to put last minute meeting on working day. He instead put a meeting request a surprise one not even thinking the employee is on PTO, they may be out/family emergency or so... — read more