The Shaping Centene Survey closed this morning. Let the retalliation games begin...

Can anyone please provide insight on being laid off while on LOA if so what was the process?

What do you think ( or know) is going to happen to all the remote employees that didn't work in office, who were already working from home prior to the pandemic?

Those who were laid off in March. Anyone having issues with unemployment? Status still pending. I’m currently still unemployed. This my first time applying for unemployment, the process seem to take forever. Just curious if anyone having the same... — read more 

Hello Everyone, Methodist and Memorial Herman are hiring like crazy please look into there career sections to see if anything draws your interest, take care and be blessed.

In financial terms, it's good, but in every other sense it's not very good. After I got laid off here I immediately started looking and found a new job in record time which I immediately accepted. Thinking only of existential things, I didn’t give... — read more 

I have never answered the surveys truthfully and I guess most of us have not even intended to ever tell them the truth through surveys. I didn’t want to take risks and thus possibly jeopardize my job until I find something much better. Lately... — read more 

It may sound rude to those who want to keep their jobs, but it would suit me to get laid off in May. The problem is that I've been overwhelmed with work for several months now and I just can't take it anymore. I make various strategies on how to do... — read more 

If you went to your manager and gave notice and he “requested” that you reconsider and he told you that he would take it to his boss to see what kind of incentives could be offered for you to remain - how many would stay if the incentive was more... — read more 

Anyone know the policy on using PTO before resigning? I know they don't pay out after resigning. I want to use my hours and I know I'll be resigning in another month or so. I'm getting conflicting information. Do I need to use it and then I can... — read more 

So my supervisor was coaching us on what and what not to say in the survey as if he was worried about how it would reflect him. What is the reason for this survey? I really want to expose what's been going on with all the supervisors playing... — read more 

I really appreciate my colleagues and I don’t think it’s their fault nor do I think people should be overwhelmed with work. However, the distribution of work here is simply not fair and I would say that the situation is worse than ever on this point... — read more 

Did anyone get laid off yesterday? I heard WH had layoffs yesterday. ☹️

So due to the AG in Ohio filing lawsuit in March, and the drop in the stock price for Centene, what do you think probability is of layoffs on OH? When layoffs occurred from Centene was there a notice or was it immediate? Which departments were let go... — read more 

I've noticed that during this crisis two types of companies emerged. Those that tried their hardest to help their employees and avoid cuts as much as they could and those that saw this as a great opportunity to get rid of as many people as they can... — read more 

Now that Centene has released financial results for the first quarter that indicate a strong start in 2021 with solid revenue and earnings growth, I wonder if the much–speculated hiring freeze will end. I have seen someone ask this question in... — read more 

I wanted to constantly give this company 150 percent of myself, I gave my best, I tried to keep my performance flawless... I ignored the stress I was facing, until that stress affected my health. Although I wouldn't be in poor health if I weren't... — read more 

I have been a temp employee with multiple rounds of contract renewal but no offer for permanent role. Do you all think the Q2 results will mean the hiring freeze is removed? Should I quit since they keep stringing me along?

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/centene-raises-guidance-as-q1-profit-soars-to-699m Everything's up from Q4 2020 of course but the kicker in the deck in the article is about halfway down: "The results fell short of Wall Street expectations... — read more 

"The CEOs of Centene, HCA Healthcare and AbbVie are among the highest-paid chief executives of the largest U.S. companies, according to Equilar. The study showed that median CEO compensation was $15.5 million in 2020, down 1.6 percent from $15.7... — read more 

If I was laid off, can I submit an application for one of the available openings right now? I wasn't here for long before I was laid off so severance is not an issue. If you're wondering why I'd even want to come back, I don't have many available... — read more 

I know people who were laid off back in March their last day is 5/14 per severance. Does anyone know of anymore layoffs? Any insight would help.

I had great colleagues who left this company, some were laid off and it was a real pleasure to work with them. We are still in touch and in general I am glad to hear that they have found much better jobs. On the other hand, some new colleagues who... — read more 

I have a question: how many of you believe working at Centene is going to become less stressful any time soon? I mean, it was never a walk in the park but the latest layoffs have really pushed things to a whole new level. I’m honestly not sure how... — read more 

Is there a reason to worry?

Seems odd that the company would be spending millions on new real estate – especially a large facility in North Carolina when they’ve spent over a year not really using the real estate they already have. Millions...if not hundreds of millions could... — read more 

Job security is a thing of the past at Centene. Most of us will find our name on a layoffs list sooner or later. Now is the best time to start looking for an alternative. After all, it’s ten times easier to find a job when you already have one than... — read more 

Is Wellcare Virtual Health (VH) system down? Its been down today and wanted to confirm.

Employees, vendors, brokers, members and providers have been affected by the lack of professionalism, communications, training and faulty IT systems, the merge resulted to be a huge disaster for everybody because lack of execution by management, and... — read more 

If I start a new job soon after being laid off is there any way for Centene to find out? And if the company finds out is there any way it can ask for a portion (or a whole) of my severance back? I have a nice employment opportunity I just don't know... — read more 

Anyone know or hear anything about any more Michigan layoffs. Specifically for Meridian/ WellCare legacy employees. They just let 3000 go in March and we are being thrown around, doing more work with no pay increase, all getting burnt out. I have a... — read more 

Have most depts had less communication from management since Feb lay off notices? All of our team mtgs and 1:1s are rescheduled frequently and some even canceled. There has been no chance to communicate.

Well due to Ohio filing lawsuit against Centene. BUCKEYE and involve, looks like we will have more layoffs. Mississippi has an investigation open as well. Not looking good for Centene at all for 2021, looks like the company will not have as much... — read more 

Has anyone received their severance or know when it's to pay out? I'm starting to get nervous.

Wonder how this all will affect these working for this plan. Doesn’t sound as if it will turn it well for them. More loss of... — read more 

I'm not resentful towards the company, I've spent many happy years here. Still, there have been so many changes for the worse lately that I realize if I don't want to become unhappy with my life due to work, I need to make a change. I wish all of you... — read more 

I am having a difficult time finding a suitable job in Missouri or remotely post layoff. For those that have found a full time position paying a decent wage congratulations ! Did you have really good contacts that helped you get hired? I have so much... — read more 

I feel sorry for the people who will be badly affected in the second round of layoffs, but I sincerely hope that I will be in that round. I need some rest. What I would also like is to be notified by email and that’s it! Some people complain that... — read more 

Are Tampa Offices closing in September? What possible evidence has been given? Any help would be appreciated.