Has anyone use this in the time entry code in Workday? Is there a limit to how many times you can use this?
RTO
Is anyone else leaving specifically because of RTO? I know the goal is to get people to leave, and I'm doing exactly what they want, but I just can't go back. There are remote jobs out there. Not all CEOs are out of touch and making decisions that... — read more
December All Team Meeting (new name for Town Hall) and Employee Feedback Survey
Anyone want to take bets whether they will have a presentation on the (likely) lousy feedback they got in the survey? I know I didn't hold back this year. I asked my manager about this in a recent team meeting and there hasn't been anything said yet... — read more
Job offer for hybrid role. What is the current policy?
I have an offer for a hybrid role. I’m hearing that the company is backing off of the anchor days and 3-days policies that pi---d everyone off. What does the hybrid landscape look like now?
2025 Comp. Planning
Starting a thread here to share any insights (e.g., merit range, bonus pool funding, etc) as we get into the 2025 comp. planning process. Any/all comments welcome. Please be nice. :)
Longer work week
Has anyone else gone from a 40-50 hour work week to 60+ hours since the last layoff? It feels like I'm just adding more hours every week.
ESI/Express Scripts 2025 Layoffs?
Anyone got any info on potential layoffs for Express Scripts? I've been working here for about a year and it seems like a lot of managers/supervisors are shifting positions, many outside of Express Scripts. They've also become a lot more... — read more
HCSC Salary Bands for Transitioning MA Employees
Starting this thread regarding HCSC moving transitioning Cigna employees into their existing salary bands. The HCSC Townhall mentioned most of us would end up neutral on salary, with some outliers seeing an increase or decrease. Thoughts?
Why are there so many contractors?
Isn’t it cheaper to employ full time workers s opposed to these contractors? Company pays a lot to contractors as many come thru an agency, and agency takes a cut. There are so many onshore contractors. Also, why are they hiring offshore contractors... — read more
Can anybody explain Cigna Severance to me?
I need help understanding how one wouldn’t get severance after signing the agreement. I don’t have money for a lawyer to discuss. But my manager said something about confidentiality and I don’t understand. Am I not supposed to let people know I was... — read more
EviCore town hall meeting on 12/5 afternoon
It’s Thursday, non-paid week. Anything is going to happen in the morning?
Transition cohorts?
What do the cohort transitions mean? For example “Cohort A” etc? Anyone know if there’s a significance to being in the first group?
Workplace of Choice
I'm required to follow the in-office policy even though my management (all levels, up to Cordani) and team are scattered around the country. I sit alone and do my work on webex or email. I was addressed last week for not falling in line. I'm now... — read more
Compensation for Low Band 4 Advisor in Product Management?
Hello, I just wanted to know what the compensation looks like for an Advisor (low band 4) as a product manager at Evernorth. Including base salary, bonus, etc. I’m looking at getting promoted soon and wanted to get an idea. Thanks :)
Promotion Salary Increase
Can anyone give insight on typical increase for promotion going from individual contributor to senior manager on same team? I’m currently a low band 4 individual contributor and applying for high band 4 Senior manager role. My current salary is... — read more
Ranking Employees
Do managers rank their individual team members? Meaning, is there some kind of score card for each person on a team that is filled out their manager, which then ranks them from top performers to bottom? Questioning this because with all the layoffs... — read more
Leadership Changes, JE’s, what Organization is safe these days?
Too many Lay-offs, Leadership Changes, Organization Restructures, Acquisitions! There are definite lay-off’s approaching again in December and 2025. Does anyone feel secure? Seems like our management doesn’t even feel secure. With that in mind... — read more
Severance guaranteed?
If you are laid off, are you guaranteed severance package at cigna or does it depend?
CIGNA Layoffs 2025
Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential CIGNA layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Cigna Medicare to HCSC thread - "Openly Discuss"
This is a space created for the thousands of Cigna Medicare employees who are transitioning to HCSC. Speak your mind or ask questions about this situation outside a company censored environment. It's happening! We have to accept it and say goodbye... — read more
Why should I even care?
Am I the only one who wonders lately why I should even bother? Doing a good job at Cigna doesn't seem to matter. I’ve seen the most hardworking employees get laid off, while some of the kiss-as--s who do nothing stick around. Any other company would... — read more
Cigna shares jump as CEO dims outlook on Humana deal
There are several news articles recently reporting that "that CEO David Cordani threw cold water on speculation that the health insurer is interested in acquiring rival Humana during a call with investors on Thursday. " He's my take on it, He's... — read more
Director compensation
Does anyone know the target bonus % at the director level? And annual stock? Thanks in advance!
Laid-off folks, can we get an update?
I’m feeling anxious and would really appreciate an update from those who were laid off in previous rounds. I know many of you still check this forum. How hard is it to find a new job? Is it worse than you expected? I know some found luck early on... — read more
Are things ever going to improve?
Layoffs are always on my mind now. Always. I used to worry about them a few times a year, but now it’s constant, and I’m just worn out. This stress is really taking a toll on me, and I’m thinking it might be time to start job hunting. I know it won’t... — read more
Scaling back on FOW mandates?
Apparently this only currently applies to Enterprise Ops, but we were told last week that they are "revising the FOW ("in-person presence") approach. Apparently the are going to focus solely on 5 main locations (Bloomfield, Denver, St Louis... — read more
Bonus
Does anyone know if 401K is taken out of bonus checks if received after termination date? I was job eliminated 10/10 with a term date of 11/09. My paperwork indicates my bonus will be paid out 60 days after termination date.
PS&O Changes 10/28
2 more leaders officially "pursuing other opportunities"
Layoffs info
There’s a job elimination guide in manager services on Iris with the upcoming “notification dates”, 11/7/24, 12/5/24, 1/16/25, 2/13/25, and 3/13/25; the actual termination dates are 30 days after notification date. Paperwork must be submitted by... — read more
Laptop Return
I got laid off in February 2024, I reached out to service center around the same time to provide me with an address to return the devices, they never got back to me. Can I use these devices for my personal use now?
World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2024
As expected, Cigna failed to make the cut. SLT, when will you do something right? https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-most-trustworthy-companies-2024 The ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 70,000 participants and 230,000... — read more
New in Office Tracking?
Apparently all managers got an email this morning with a Workday link to track their employees’ adherence to working in office. Apparently managers can see hours in office as well. Does anybody know if this adherence is measured by day or by hours? — read more
November layoffs
Has there been any more news on the previously mentioned November layoffs? So far all I've heard is that the likely date is 11/14.
Why not offer voluntary early retirement packages?
Other companies do this, there are so many obvious benefits for both employees and employers. I really wonder why they do not. I have seen it implemented in a way that they make the announcement, set the guidelines for eligibility, then it is up to... — read more
Our culture has been deteriorating incredibly fast, and it’s by design
Many left on their own, not having nerves to wait for layoffs and a package. It is literally becoming unbearable. And it has been by design. Coming RTO is just another attrition tactic. If merger with Humana goes through, reorg and adjustments that... — read more
SHOCKED PIKACHU FACE!
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cigna-humana-merger-talks-are-back-report
Investing in our Onsite Experience
So, there's a bunch of flowery and vapory language about RTO. Hard for me to get a solid handle on specifics but it sounds like a crackdown may be coming. Managers will receive reports on their teams. Anyone with a better perspective?
Doubling Down On DEI
Today's version of "Daily Essentials" is filled with DEI. VP of ESG shares the top things to know about our journey to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion There is now an Inclusion Learning Center on MyUniversity, because "to deliver on... — read more
Here We Gooooooo!
Organizational announcements rolling out today