If you know your workplace flexibility status by now, who decided? My team is still waiting to receive a clear cut answer. My supervisor states it’s not her decision and she’s still waiting. However, every announcement that comes to my email, ... — read more 

Centene CEO Michael Neidorf is a member of the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum that was created in 1971 by Klaus Schwab (look him up), and is a large part of “The Great Reset”. https://www.weforum.org/great-reset/ And, while the... — read more 

It’s very simple. Most of you have worked in an office most of your lives and now you don’t want to. Sure, working from home worked for almost 2 years. Sure, it could continue to work. But if your employer wants you to go in then GO IN. You don’t... — read more 

With the Holiday fast approaching, any news on possible layoffs in December? Just wanted to know because it appears management is pouring work on us, giving each of us two employee's worth of work. We have had to do 16 hours of work in a 8 hour day... — read more 

People are simply frustrated. More and more people are giving notice in anger, as they have long accumulated frustrations produced by years of mismanagement. Yesterday, a colleague who has been here for more than a decade gave notice only because... — read more 

New employee here - when are annual bonuses paid?

Every day at Centene has become a real pain. What kind of company is it where most employees hope to get laid off?

Any news or updates on Shared Services? Several changes organizational wise have occurred.

What happens if an employee refuses to go back to in person work? Would they be fired for cause? Would they be eligible for unemployment?

Be prepared to technically have them ALL denied. I received an answer on mine and it is “approved” until Dec. 31st when they want you to get vaccinated again or be terminated. Their “accommodation” is literally letting you go another month without... — read more 

Do you think there will be Centene layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I'm already worried about RTO. The reason is not only that I would spend more money and time that way, but also because of the atmosphere. When I think of the atmosphere in the office again, not only do I not feel like going back there, but I have... — read more 

Has anyone filed a religious exemption for the vaccine? No, this isn’t some “I found a letter online I’m going to use”. I’ve been putting it off, it’s very bothersome to have to explain my faith to an employer. I understand this is necessary to... — read more 

It makes me so mad to see all the openings and know there are so many people who were laid off who are still looking for work and who are being ignored for those positions. I can't understand why it's better to bring in new people with no experience... — read more 

Has anyone been told they are coming back in office January vs February? As stated earlier?

I understand that they are trying to figure out to whom exemption will be approved, and to whom not, how many and which employees they need for now, and which they will get rid of..but..it is utter disrespect to leave employees in suspense for so... — read more 

The organization’s net worth is $100 billion and they can’t even give us good benefits. Meanwhile, they bug the cr-p out of you to donate to United Way just so they can use it as a tax write off. You receive a half day if you donate while they... — read more 

A few months ago we lost a very helpful manager who had no problem sharing knowledge and experience with the team. He left for greener pastures and his replacement is mediocre at best. He doesn’t do anything other than “busy work”. We aren’t as... — read more 

Has anyone filed a medical exemption or ADA form for the vaccine? What did you submit? How did it go?

Centene is looking to divest "non-core assets" as it embarks on a long-term plan to improve its profit margin. (...) Executives did not provide any additional color on what assets may be sold off. Here is the article:... — read more 

Thoughts?

They are getting rid of the low deductible PPO options for 2022, supposedly to save us money. They are pushing us towards high deductible plans in combination with HSA accounts. What does everyone think about this?

It will be interesting to see the Q3 earnings /losses on October 26th. A few weeks after the last reported earnings/losses there was a layoff. Just a few weeks ago Centene had to settle to pay $56 mil to the State of Illinois for a pharmacy benefit... — read more 

I was just informed that one of Centene's plans departments only has 62% vaccination rate in a whole state, hold the line.

Any call center employees who know if there was a walkout?

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

We have the worst IT department ever!! Some of us are unable to get into our system and can’t speak to anyone in IT.

Today is the 10/18 and five those who are not vaccinated their supposed to be terminated. Anyone heard of any employees being let go?

People who are unhappy at Centene tend to overthink their options and they just end up staying because it seems too complicated to do anything else. I was stuck in that pattern for far too long. In the end, I decided to stop thinking about it and... — read more 

Has anyone been informed if they are able to utilize the flexible schedules that was introduced back in September? Management still has no answers in my world.

I found out yesterday they are outsourcing the call center and they are NOT required to keep it in the US they only have to have a base call center in US. They are not only outsourcing the call center they are in other areas FINANCE , Claims etc ... — read more 

The saddest thing of all is that this used to be a very good place to work, and now it is the complete opposite. At this point, I don't even know why I am still here? Maybe a fear of the new beginning? OK, nowhere is the grass much greener, but I... — read more 

Since it is obvious to many of us that top management does not know how bad middle management is when it comes to their relationship with employees, I sometimes wonder if those at the top actually get the most relevant and accurate information about... — read more 

Was anyone else let go?

What is the real reason that most managers are against WFH? They think we collaborate more when we’re in the office? I don't think so. Are we more productive in the office? I don't believe that either. Is it easier to control us? Maybe? Are... — read more 

Hard times. I have several colleagues who are panicking trying to find another job that will not require them to be vaccinated. It seems that there are almost no such jobs. Do people who refuse vaccination have any options at all?