Some companies don't keep any employees for longer than a day or two once they've put in their two weeks notice. Other companies only immediately cut you off if you have certain types of data access, security clearance etc.
What does Cigna typically do? Particularly for onshore Band 4 employees in IT.
@jf you’re right…there’s no obligation. And you may want to have a signed offer in hand before talking to your manger. But it also depends on your professional goals and the trust level you have with your manager. Do you have the kind of relationship where you can have open and honest conversations? Do you want to try to address work problems before you get to the quitting stage? Do you ever want to come back potentially, particularly if what is taking you from the job is an opportunity and not something you don’t like about your current job? -@ba
@ke How's life on the other side now?
I left 2 years ago. They tried to term me same day but my directors told them to keep me for 2 weeks.
@ba
Sorry but I don’t think you should tell your manager you are interviewing to leave the company. You may have to tell them if you’re interested in an internal transfer, but otherwise keep the job change process private until you have an offer and a start date.
Cigna keeps you the two weeks but maybe different depending on the situation
It may different depending on the department, the individual resigning, and where the person is going to work. Typically, if you are going to a direct competitor, then your access will be revoked immediately and it will be your last day with the company. If you are not viewed as a good employee, then you may be told the same. The point is to minimize risk to the business. You should still be paid through the 2 week notification period.
If you're not going to a direct competitor, and you have knowledge that may need to be transferred or work transitioned, then you may be asked to work out the two weeks. In my experience though most people are starting to check out on day one of the two weeks. However, I can't emphasize enough the importance of leaving well, especially if you are staying in the employee benefits industry. There aren't that many degrees of separation for those of us in healthcare insurance. Don't burn bridges when you resign.
For example, I've had employees leave their role and work with me as their manager through the entire process, from telling me they are interiewing to me accepting their resignation. These are people I still stay in contact with. I would hire them back in a heartbeat. Conversely, I've had some turn in their resignation without so much of a hint prior. I don't think it was out of malice but rather ignorance. But if they ever came to me and asked for a job, I would have a hard time considering bringing them back on the team.
@ay I have had many coworkers to turn in notices through the years and have never seen one dismissed immediately. I know some are locked out with pay, but not all.
They cut you off immediately
Don't give two-weeks notice. Don't do it. You set yourself up for getting shamed.
Make your plan, get your affairs in order. When the day comes, turn in your badge and laptop and get signed receipt for both. Write the badge number and laptop SN on your pre-written receipt and have the manager/security sign it and walk away.
Been there, done that from experience.
Some they do.
Some they don’t.
It depends on your manager’s conversation with HR. If the mgr says you have knowledge that needs to transfer and you’re not a saboteur, you’ll probably work the notice period.