How many upper management were impacted by the 2021 layoff? (Director and above) I just know one VP got axed.

I've been here for nearly two decades and I'm now praying to be laid off when they resume with cuts. What does that tell you about the state Centene is in now? If I'm feeling this way, I can only imagine how newer employees who weren't here when this... — read more 

I used to LOVE working at Centene. I loved interacting with my colleagues on a daily basis. But ever since the last round of layoffs the environment has drastically changed. It’s sad because now everyone is on eggshells and stressed out. Some are... — read more 

Hello everyone could someone share any knowledge of how severance is calculated from the looks of things I see a lot of former employees stating they received/offered 2 months/8 weeks of pay from 1 year up to 6 years and 1 month of outplacement pay... — read more 

We all know there'll be more layoffs, there's no escaping that. If you are considering leaving the company for some place with more job security, now's the time to start working on it. When you have a job, potential employers look at you differently... — read more 

As part of the most recent Centene layoff I have not yet received the Severance Release form. Does anyone know if this includes a non-compete clause? And, is there anything else specific we that are waiting should know about?

FTA: "For its report, As You Sow evaluated the most "overpaid" CEOs of S&P 500 companies. The nonprofit used data to compute what CEO pay would be assuming such pay is related to total shareholder return. In its methodology, a ranking of companies by... — read more 

If a company breaks up with you no need to pine away selling yourself short and hoping it’ll see the error of its ways. There are so many other places to work. Finding a new and better situation is the best revenge. They don’t know what they got till... — read more 

I started with Centene only 4 months ago and I'm blown away by the uncaring culture. I can't believe "they can't be certain" we won't be cut down the road, as I was told in a recent meeting. Anyway, I'm out. I was just recruited by a small local... — read more 

This is the worst thing. I was convinced that I would survive this round, I guess because at the time I couldn’t accept the truth that we were all interchangeable. I just wanted to give a little advice not to repeat my mistake, because “it won’t... — read more 

Has anyone applied back at Centene and has been actually hired? Has anyone used the job assistance that they offered? Or has everyone ran like H***?!

Why are those who have been laid off taboo in a sense that none of their soon-to-be former colleagues address them? Maybe they think it could bring bad luck to them or what? Maybe they think they will never be laid off and experience something... — read more 

Some advice here - HR is mostly outsourced. Marketing is now outsourced. Printing / Mailing mostly outsourced. Claims analysis has vendors in play. Do they need to manage their own provider networks? Do they need their own customer service? Do... — read more 

Does anyone know if you are fired can you still collect unemployment in California? I feel since the layoffs management has been pretty petty and it feels like they would rather have employees quit on their own.

I used to love this company. Was as loyal as they come. When it came to the job, I bent over backwards to make my bosses look good. But the last round of layoffs totally affected me mentally and emotionally. Now when I wake up in the mornings, I... — read more 

What positions were mainly reduced in shared services? Will there be future lay off in place for them as well? Word is, they are growing.

The job market is pretty tough right now. These companies are really lowballing compensation. It’s almost like they see laid off as your reasoning, and know you’re desperate.

I watched as employees who subordinated their private lives to this company were laid off. The old value system in which the company’s loyal employees are the best asset, no longer represents absolutely anything. Loyalty seems to have become... — read more 

CCS Medical has horrible glassdoor reviews and posting on this site for folks laid off. That is so unprofessional given what I have read on that site. Will the Moderator on this site delete all CCS Medical posts. We do not want you here. Believe... — read more 

The atmosphere after layoffs is worse than ever for those of us who stayed. At least for me it is. It’s more tense than ever. This round of layoffs is a reminder for all of us that we need to start job hunting again. It’s hard for me to talk to a... — read more 

They laid me off but want me to work 3 weeks. They say take the rest of day off, they hold staff meeting that day to tell everyone who got the axe. Come back to work next day, no communication, no direction from boss, everyone scared and... — read more 

Supposedly if you weren’t notified by the 12th you’re good...for now. Anything coming within the weeks to come?

Can we get any clarification on the 2 waves of layoffs that have been mentioned in other posts? When will this happen?How accurate is the source of information? Im legacy HealthNet and we have been hit hard, I need to know if I need to take a leave... — read more 

Legacy Meridian here in Chicago but started in Detroit (under the Cottons). I was recently laid off along with a lot of legacy meridian folks who were hired in with me back in 2016. For those meridian folks left after this round, try to have an exit... — read more 

or is it all individual calls/meetings?

Since I haven’t found any other option so far and since I don’t have much savings, I would like to not get laid off. Although it is clear to me that the dismissals were given irrationally and that no one is safe, I can’t just give up and wait for... — read more 

This last round of layoffs has definitely got me quaking in fear. I don’t want to be in the next round - but the possibility is there. I have lost sleep over this and my appetite has gone to hell in a handbasket. I honestly don’t know if I want to... — read more 

Hi I was wondering if anyone else was just given an email when they were notified of their layoff and told to sign off immediately and their access to Centene terminated. I was, and just provided with an email with my benefits, how much... — read more 

With the cuts that happened recently and the cuts we know are coming down the line, my motivation is all but dead. It now feels like it's a question of "when" I'll lose my job and no longer "if" I'll lose my job. How is that a good work atmosphere?... — read more 

Anyone have any insight or guesses who will be the next to go? I thought Centene employees would be safe because other companies were bought by them, but it seems like most of the layoffs are Centene employees. Any idea who might be next to go, since... — read more 

There have been annual layoffs for some time to weed out poor performers. With the never-ending M&A, larger waves like this will likely happen annually if the company continues to miss its performance goals, however, these seem to have hit some... — read more 

Does anyone know what the severance package was for the recent lay-offs? Thank you.

What are you thoughts they are laying off LPN

Centene AKA THE BLACK WIDOW is a company driven off greed and corporate good ole boy policies that feeds off the weak and prey on the poor , this company will continue to eat up the competition and spit out the common folk like me and you , the... — read more 

For now I am safe but after one of my colleagues was laid off, for whom I had a lot of respect because he was a top expert, it was a signal to me to speed up job hunting. However, I gave this company a lot, maybe more than I was paid and I concluded... — read more 

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/cvs-health-s-q4-profits-drops-44-to-975m-amid-covid-19 CVS Health's profits were off in 4th quarter just like other payers, but stayed on the sunny side. They also exceeded projections with a profit of $975... — read more 

If you were impacted by recent lay offs. Please share your experience how you’re doing with job hunting , are you looking ? Taking time off? I heard the job market is brutal. Please share anything you can to give hope and encourage others in the same... — read more 

Major layoffs once a year at least?