Thread regarding AMN Healthcare Services Inc. layoffs

Well guys - it’s February. Nothing changed. Nothing. 6 months. We were all very open on what has occurred within HR. And then, slowly, many of us left. It has been so disappointing to watch the destruction of our team, whittled away to barely anyone. Those who are left are burned out beyond. After all the complaints, the speak ups concerning certain Sr. Leaders in HR, investigations - complete silence. Well, it’s a shame - more resignations coming through this month simply because of the silence. In our world right now - silence is simply not an answer anymore.

@OP
It feels like a toxic, crab-in-a-barrel environment. People on social media act like everything is great, but I know AMN is falling apart. The business outlook is awful, and no one, no matter how important they think they are, is safe from being let go.
I honestly don’t understand how people can keep working there; it comes across as spineless.
Most of the HR team is gone, and with only a few people left, you’d expect leadership to identify the real issues and take action, but instead they hold on to the ones causing the damage. It’s a sad situation. It’s embarrassing and shows poor leadership.
KA is a conniving bully too.
EVW has been the poison from day one. Really sad.

@843 but they ARE doing something, just nothing that’s actually beneficial to the team. They’re paying for superlatives for the C suite. You know that’s way more important than fixing team morale.

@78t what happened to the investigation people are talking about?

Over the last few weeks, five employees reporting to Emily have resigned. FIVE!
That alone should be a strong signal that something is wrong. The situation is continuing to deteriorate, as you bet, those who remain are actively exploring other opportunities. Additional departures are likely.
Terrible senior and C level leadership.

I honestly can’t believe she’s still there after everything that’s happened. It feels like the entire HR team has fallen apart under her leadership, and I don’t know how it will ever be rebuilt. It’s heartbreaking that no one seems willing to acknowledge the obvious pattern here or take meaningful action. It’s as if they’re choosing to look the other way, even as the consequences grow more serious. And seeing people promoted simply because they’re in her inner circle, because they’re favored and loyal, just adds to the frustration. Everyone that was promoted since she’s been in her role, was promoted because they are loyal. At this point, it almost feels inevitable that legal action will come, and it’s hard to feel anything but disbelief that things were allowed to get this far.

By the way, just so everyone knows, NOTHING has changed yet. It’s getting worse and worse, if that is even possible, by EVW, the VP of HR. More HR people have left and others are giving notice this month. Lawsuits coming. Legal Department did have fair warning, so will not be a surprise. What will be a surprise is the amount of them coming.

@5rh so if the investigation is founded, what steps would be taken?

@59y investigating leaders in HR. So many unethical things from one particular leader as made clear by so many people.

@56a yes more details please!

@514 what is the 3rd party investigating?

Dropping like flies. I see updates on LinkedIn for HR people leaving. What is going on? I heard they had a third party investigation going on. It will not change anything because they will keep the toxic person.
I also saw promotions which doesn’t surprise me because she promotes those that kiss her feet. As long as you are loyal to her, you are safe.

3 resignations in one week under HR Ops - and more to come. Well - not too many more because THERE IS NO ONE LEFT. Heart-breaking is the one way to put it at this point. How is Tomya, the head of HR, allowing Emily, the VP of HR Ops to do this? Trust me, these individuals would not be leaving if she wasn’t their leader. Everyone is shocked beyond belief. I am not sure how repairable this situation will be. Devastating. Good luck to the few people holding on.

We are so top heavy with VPs it’s laughable. The team and colleagues are bewildered at just how many there are compared to industry standards. One VP per division is all that is needed. UNO.

I am not surprised that there are leaders in here who care about their team & outcomes sounding the alarm. It’s so sad that so many amazing people are being driven to their breaking point & leaving the company or being forced out. I would not be surprised if AI reduces teams significantly in the next year. They say AI won’t replace us, but we know that’s not true. The huge push is using the AI any chance we get. I don’t trust it & I have completely lost trust in any of the senior leaders because they appear to say one thing & do another.

It really is shocking and concerning that the c suite is so nonchalant about the brokenness of the people and culture.
They’ve lost trust and respect from employees - two core values. When your core values are diminishing, you have a major problem.

Sales leader here. There are no growth initiatives anymore. Those days are long gone. My team is here to collect a paycheck. No engagement. No passion. Paradigm has shifted to automation and we will senior management significantly dissolving in the next 3-6 months. It’s coming.

@xb you are on point. Senior Directors are puppets and word vomit what their superiors tell them.
Unrealistic goals. It’s so stressful to work long hours to meet goals that do not match the current market. I’m not on a PIP but it’s because I work about 60 hours a week. I do not know of anyone that’s meeting goals.
Every day I’m nervous about being laid off. Everyday I’m stressed about meeting goals.
Everyday I’m feeling demotivated due to the work culture.

@1cy why are you screaming?
Most people’s why right now at AMN is to collect a paycheck and ride it out until the right thing comes along. All this fluff and corporate BS is a waste of time.

@157 WHAT’S YOUR WHYYYYY?????

@xb I am a leader as well & you are spot on. Direction is being given. Senior leaders no longer feign any interest in coaching & developing team members. Gone are the days of investing in the talent & growth of your team. Senior leaders seclude themselves and make all of the decisions behind closed doors & then shove the dirty work on to mid level leaders to be left with the aftermath. It’s such a disheartening shift that has changed…and if you speak up publicly you are deemed as a liability.

@xb same thing is happening across all sales positions. It’s disgusting. Instead of leading & helping team members strategize ways to navigate the current market, they’re threatening team members & micromanaging. It’s important for sales people to be flexible and adjust, but there is a limit and we are not magicians. You can’t sell something that nobody wants right now. People/companies are reevaluating their spending on all things & cutting where they can. Uncertainty in the economy causes stagnation in major decision making. My mental health is absolutely destroyed. This is also causing team members to be so mean to other team members & it’s sad. People are terrified for their jobs-that’s not a way to exist.

@cp
The way individuals are treated within Account Management is becoming increasingly concerning. Upper management often comes across as domineering (corporate bullies) rather than collaborative, and as a leader, I find this approach both discouraging and counterproductive. There is little room for genuine dialogue, direction is given, not discussed. Leaders who prioritize support and development over harsh tactics are often perceived as weak.

What’s most troubling is the apparent mindset that people are merely numbers. There’s minimal investment in growth, development, or long-term performance improvement. Instead, the focus seems to be on quick cuts rather than meaningful coaching. This culture needs to be seriously re-evaluated.

I feel the same way. Ive been job hunting for nearly a year trying to get out & can’t find anything. Things are so so bad. I’ve seen team cultures burned to the ground in a matter of a week because of how bad things have gotten. I trust nobody. I have been preparing for an exit over the last year as well & I am to the point where I am one small issue away from quitting on the spot.

I truly thought I was a lifer at AMN. I was so proud to work here. Now, “embarrassed” is how I feel. I feel embarrassed. And so so sad it has come to this. And all stems from one person, the VP of HR Ops, who has her minions doing her dirty work for her. And it is very obvious. I feel so sorry for the newcomer Director caught up in her antics. It’s very obvious the newcomer is being told exactly what to say to the rest of the team, because she’s using the VP of Ops style and words. So sad. Hopefully she can save herself from the VP’s wrath.

@OP that is such a shame. Gather all your evidence -constructive discharge and hostile work environment.
But I understood how you feel because I felt like I sold my soul to the devil working in HR there with how terrible people were treated. People were treated like disposable garbage. I see employees on social media and the company on social media promoting happy faces and positive things, but behind the scene people are just numbers and can be subject to cruel separation at any time.
They did nothing with the speak ups. The legal department is complicit. When a speak up is submitted citing discrimination, and unfair treatment, even if it’s an anonymous complaint, they are supposed to investigate and look into it, but they chose not to. EEOC has a say and I’m about to email the board.