Allstate is going to work us to death every single day and want more and more until we quit or work 24/7. They’ve set impossible metrics and goals. We’d have to be near perfect to write perfect estimates like they want and have super high customer... — read more
"Retention" is no longer in Allstate's vocabulary
They have stripped the agents of almost all feasible retention methods. The allow zero exceptions to underwriting risk guidelines, they have eliminated ASAP and all other escalation areas to fix problems and issues that cause customers to leave, and... — read more
Job market is not improving much?
I’m becoming desperate because I haven’t been able to find a new job for three months. I tried in every way, but the options offered were much worse than what I have. As for acceptable options, it sometimes seems to me that there has never been more... — read more
Is Chat eventually going to India?
Right now Allstate is focusing on staffing front line workers from whatever former department they were in to do chat. They need bodies. Right now there is demand for chat.. But will that eventually go away? The metrics they have released for... — read more
Reason why 2021 severance will be limited
Spoke a bit ago to a home office contact and she stated the reason why severance in 2021 will be limited to those impacted with 5 plus years tenure. So many states allow impacted employees to draw unemployment even when receiving severance. Allstate... — read more
Glen better be sweating that retention number
Allstate will never be Geico or Progressive...and will never defeat those companies on their home turf...EVER... Also, the pronouncements that Allstate is giving the majority of their customer base what they want is premature....and is yet to be... — read more
I have my popcorn
Anxiously awaiting the next retention report with a bag of popcorn....
Imagine for a second
Just imagine if we were rewarded for failure the way the leadership is. Imagine if we got paid more the worse we did our job. How long would that last? It just pisses me off when I see the numbers those on the top make for doing a lousy job. I... — read more
NAPR
Imagine you are piloting several new business models at once, sales agents working as contractors or hired directly with the company. The reports or “numbers” are sent to Glenn/Terrance daily but are incorrect, yes by design those reports LIE to... — read more
ALLSTATE HEADED TO NEW HANDS?
A combination of market and legislative conditions is squeezing Allstate Corp.’s life as an independent company. A third of shareholder value has vanished since May, just as federal lawmakers are poised to broaden the universe of0 potential... — read more
The Future?
The Allstate Layoff: Warnings, Consequences, and a Better Future https://agencyheight.com/the-allstate-layoff/
How fast are we automating?
One post here made me think about AI taking over our jobs which we won't even notice to such an extent because everything happens gradually and quietly behind the scenes. In that regard, I wonder how fast do you think automation is happening at... — read more
Drop to 29%
Allstate auto profit up $1.72B in 2020, reports frequency falls 29.1% https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2021/03/15/allstate-auto-profit-up-1-72b-in-2020-reports-frequency-falls-29-1/
India's Best Employers: How Allstate India put people before policies
Forbes 3/17/2021 Allstate India ensured communication and engagement, transparency and financial support to help employees cope with challenges posed by the pandemic As the country went into a lockdown last March, it was easy enough for employees... — read more
You know what's funny?
Watching Allstate leadership realize they screwed up in the last round of layoffs and scramble to get people into positions that were left open and desperately need to be filled because important work is not getting done. I'm telling you, I've... — read more
This is not just an Allstate issue
I've noticed that this entire industry has decided that older employees are useless and have nothing to offer despite their extensive knowledge and experience. The most talented people are finding themselves out of a job and then the companies wonder... — read more
How not to feel miserable?
I feel miserable in this company every day because I accept the unbearable working conditions just to be able to pay the bills. At the same time, I’ve been trying to find a new job for a long time, but I’m not succeeding. I’ve responded to a bunch of... — read more
IRS - No Home Office Deductions for 2020
Well, just filed my 2020 tax return, was denied internet, utilities, rent/mortgage expenses, etc! No home office deductions allowed for 2020. So how much did Allstate save on those expenses? How much more was my expenses to maintain an office to do... — read more
A question for people who keep telling everybody to leave
Do you think we're not trying to leave? Do you think we enjoy being unhappy? The problem is that plenty of us are at an age where finding a new job is extremely difficult. Now add to that a pandemic along with the millions of people who have been... — read more
Upper management
I'm curious, what does it take for upper management to be replaced? How badly do they have to screw up? Considering the state of the company, the bar seems to be set really, really, really low. Imagine if one of us made mistakes at the frequency and... — read more
Why are people nervous about layoffs?
I think we can all agree that it's as bad as it can get here. It wasn't always like that but it is now and I think we've all accepted it. So what's the worst thing that can happen if any of us are laid off? A couple of months of vacation time... — read more
Allstate, please lay off creepy Glenn and that creepy smile!
Get rid of this joker as soon as possible!!
Voluntary Retirement Offer
Does anyone know if a voluntary retirement offer is being considered by Allstate?
Could it be worse?
I really don’t know what else Allstate can do to put their employees in an even more unfavorable position than we are now. Could it get any worse? However, when it comes to aggravating the situation, we should not forget that they are experts in... — read more
This is not normal
Some of my coworkers (and I've seen a few people here say similar things) think there's nothing we can do about the current situation since everywhere is just as bad. Allstate has convinced them that all of this is normal. But it is not! Just one... — read more
Encompass: Who’s leaving this week?
I am, are you?
Auto techs/queue and your pending
We used to have weekly huddle meetings where we would review our team and zone pending numbers. Last two months they phased it out, is it because they don't want everyone to know we're ALL drowning and it's not just you? What are you doing to... — read more
Sad
Pretty sure I’m echoing the sentiments of a lot of Allstate employees when I say this is such a sad time to work for this company. I’ve been with the company a number of years and have loved it! Not to mention getting to work with so many great... — read more
I’ll just put this here
https://www.google.com/amp/s/simplywall.st/stocks/us/insurance/nyse-all/allstate/news/are-insiders-selling-the-allstate-corporation-nyseall-stock/amp All of this the senior leadership are offloading the Allstate stock they have in their own... — read more
Glenn Shapiro: An Epic Failure in Business and Life
Glenn Shapiro has almost ruined every company his greedy, untalented, unethical hands have touched and all will never be the same. The Hartford and Liberty Mutual both had to clean up the disastrous mess this incompetent slimeball left behind that... — read more
Everybody is miserable
I'm looking for one person who is currently happy with their job at Allstate. Just one. Is there such an individual? I'm nearly 100 percent certain I'll get zero positive replies. This company has become so bad that every single employee is miserable... — read more
Just received an email showing India employee reviewed me....
I am online now working my queue as requested and I was just reviewed and assesessed by Allstate India. They are now reviewing our work. They are also now our compliance and they are also receiving screens of our work. Allstate India is also... — read more
So you feel the workload is not manageable?
The deal is they do not remotely care if your work is managable. It is all part of the grand plan. The powers that be make it so unless you can work 70 hours a week you can never keep up. They hire 6 people in India that combined makes less than you... — read more
Leaving after FSB??
Going to be a long week for National General, an Allstate company. I feel bad for the RSM’s processing all those terminations!!
NIGHTMARE
Over 15 voicemails during my two days off and 5 new water claims assigned when I get back after my “weekend”. Are you effing kidding me?!?! How’s this workload even remotely manageable?????
Allstate Motor Club
Anyone ever use this service. I have heard different things. I didn’t know we sold it.
We’re NOT in good hands with Allstate
I have many friends and family who were laid off and a few are still looking for jobs. I feel for them but when they ask if they should apply here I give them a HELL NO answer. I tell them the truth of what this company is like, how we’ve been... — read more
April is right around the corner
April is right around the corner. I'm wondering when will the layoffs start? Any inside info?
Weekends no longer enjoyableI can
I just can't enjoy the weekends knowing what unrelenting Hell awaits Monday morning. Even the meds I had to start taking just to get through the work day doesn't help. The meds just have me in a fog during working. My doctor just hates Allstate and... — read more
Honest question
Isn't it in the company's best interest to give every employee who joins its workforce everything he or she needs to excel at the job they were hired to do? The company is taking on extra cost with the employe, shouldn't it try really hard to make... — read more