Recently, interns who were offered full time positions were only given 4 locations to work from. Telecommute and Remote is NOT an option, even for those who interned out of the smaller offices. The 4 locations are: Basking Ridge NJ, Boston MA, Eden... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any layoffs in September? In optum customer service.

Hello, I was terminated (in a RIF) on 05.04.2023.  I was one of 101 people terminated.  I know that we had other layoffs, and that they were spread out over weeks. Does anyone have any information/numbers on other layoffs at Optum for other... — read more 

The more I come to work each day, the more I hate this f***ing company. Everything is bad about, management is the worst.

So based on survey results for May they will now an ICM engagement and Retention committee. Why don’t they just stop laying everyone off. That you need a committee to tell you that. They are gonna develop an action plan that involves leadership. Top... — read more 

There was an invite sent out last week for the Optum Insight Operations Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for tomorrow. The meeting was just moved to 9am - an unusual time of day for a typical town hall. On Monday my team's director mandated that anyone... — read more 

Laid off last week. Unable to access my paycheck history in the GSS. Had been employed for 5 years. Why can’t I see my paystubs to download them for my records? Isn’t this illegal?

Recently, the US Supreme Court found that affirmative in higher education violates the US Constitution. Many people believe this start the end of corporate affirmative and DEI programs. If you lost your job, don’t be surprised if you were selected... — read more 

Remember UHC is a very large org. with est. 400,000 employees. It’s as big as a some city’s population. Heck it’s a higher population than my own hometown. So this company will very often make financial decisions. It’s really unfortunate for layoffs... — read more 

Was just hired here! Was offered a job with UHG/Optum and now Im really second guessing leaving my current job. Its a WAH review position. Am I being carless taking it considering the layoffs Im looking at? I don't get why they are hiring if they are... — read more 

How is he and team doing? Hint: Stock is doing stellar performance …. not.

UnitedHealth Group's Optum and its subsidiaries reportedly have been laying off employees, including registered nursing positions at nearly 150 of its urgent care... — read more 

How many pregnant women were laid off? I know of several. There was one thread that showed a woman 2 weeks from her due date was laid off. Others that I know of were in their 3rd trimester when laid off. How many staff laid off that were over 50 and... — read more 

Any chatter about layoffs on 8/24? Leave all that you know in this thread.

I want more than anything to leave but I've had zero luck in landing a new job. I've been trying for nearly a year but so far nothing that could justify walking away. Too many lowball offers and no serious ones. I almost hope to be laid off so I can... — read more 

UAW and Michigan members are the rudest and the most entailed people I have ever seen. They don't listen. They curious you out then want Cinderella's Castle.

UAW and Michigan members are the rudes and the most entailed people I ever seen. They don't listen. They curious you out then want Cinderella's Castle.

Passing along something that was posted on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2503903462984985/permalink/9788890591152866/

https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/optum-undergoes-layoffs-what-ascs-should-know.html

I have read throughout all the postings, and I thought that I would add my comments. First, my heart and prayers go out to all those that have been dismissed from their jobs. I was once employed by Optum supporting WellMed after being terminated... — read more 

Do you know of a company that allows people in other countries to access Medicare information and Medicare claims. We believe that is illegal. Please report that the thise inspector generals so they can review the matter US Department of Health... — read more 

Beckers did a good write up - see below. Call it the business cycle, or the impact of changes in Medicare reimbursement, or post COVID medical cost ratio spikes - this is a trend right now. Disconcerting for those of us that are left, but my heart... — read more 

Heard many people have been laid off in ATC across India and US, not sure about ireland though. anyone have the details?

I’m a MN resident and today was my last day. MN law requires the final paycheck truly be final, meaning my paycheck tomorrow should have been normal + the 32 hours from this week. Well thank god I logged in to download some paystubs for my records... — read more 

During 3 years of covid not much layoffs, but now they are trimming the workforce and maximizing their greedy pockets. Seems like they dont need us. Even physician groups they acquired are at risk, just look at Southern California. Managers are... — read more 

Are there more today, or are they taking a week off?

UnitedHealth Care is being sued for a data breach. If you have any information about this data breach, please share it with the firm whose name appears in this article... — read more 

According to this article, some shareholders have also pushed public companies to disclose their EEO-1 reports or similar workforce diversity metrics and to separately publish reports on the effectiveness of companies’ DEI efforts. An EEO-1 report... — read more 

It’s not just Optum folks. This is a business decision based on changes in CMS reimbursement. Stay objective, and focus on moving ahead. The business cycle is not one of constant uninterrupted growth for those that just joined the chat!

here's the simple truth that no one will say to your face: FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES CARE ABOUT PROFITS. if that's a revelation, I'm sorry for the jarring experience. at the end of the day, every employee at every for-profit company in the world is... — read more 

≡ Layoffs hit Optum Former employees with UnitedHealth Group's Optum and its subsidiaries have taken to social media in August regarding an unknown number of layoffs they say are occurring across the company. Becker's has not confirmed an exact... — read more 

There are better employers out there. I know no company is perfect but not many can be worse than this place.

To all those talking about quiet quitting, doing as little as possible, and looking for other jobs on the clock all day. Ouch. I lost my job at Optum last week. I loved my job, my boss, my teammates. I worked hard and enjoyed being productive. I'm... — read more 

Does anyone know what to do with company stocks? Sell now before a possible layoff?

Does anyone know if layoffs will continue?

So far, the only drops are of Optum Tech. Either that’s the only department up, nobody is talking, or nobody knows.

What are your thoughts on the UHC and Humans merger?

Soon. Confirmed.