Whatever happened to “Quantum”? Just another harebrained “strategy” thought up by overpaid, worthless “leaders”? Seriously, did they just totally abandon whatever “Quantum” was supposed to be?
Examples of our death spiral?
So, I felt lucky to move to claims a few years ago because it was clear the bank was a mess at that time. Then, the clowns that amplified the bank's mess were the ones allowed to stay in control. Seems like the same thing is happening in claims. ... — read more
#2 by ‘22
I hear this is the new rallying cry from agents. State Farm has been the largest auto insurer in the U.S. since 1942, 78 years. In 2016 , Warren Buffett predicted Geico would takeover State Farm as the #1 auto insurer in the US on his 100th... — read more
Going back into the office?
What is everyone’s thought process? Safe? Too soon? Volunteers? Why with a serge now happening?
Leadership Message Translation
“I can’t be bothered with sending weekly messages anymore, it’s all about me, I have things to do and places to be, you all had your fun talking about racial injustice for a week, but now it’s time to get back to work.”
Weak Leadership
Weve seen how weak leadership has affected many cities. We at SF know all about weak leadership. They dont know how to fix it. literally guessing what to do next. No changes have stopped SFs slide. When do the riots start, cries for change? Rise up... — read more
Sad but true!
Was outside my house yesterday when a gentleman walked by. We chatted. I found out he was an attorney that specializes in divorce. Without me saying anything he said: The nest place to work and go through a divorce is State Farm Insurance. Now... — read more
Now's the time?
With companies offering more buyouts and SF associates currently WFH; this would be a good time to close all non-hub locations. For associates still needed allow them to WFH for others give them a severance package.
hostile work environment at state farm?
going forward, will all the protesting now dividing along racial lines create a hostile working environment?
Contact tracing and re entry plan??!
A lot has been questioned about Contact Tracing amd when reading the retry “plan” it appears required “health checks” and apps are needed to come back on site. This seems to be a privacy and questionable network of people involved and privacy... — read more
WFH here to stay?
Thoughts?
SF Bank and COVID Commerical
“Because now, more than ever, being a good neighbor mean everything.” Accordionists to the CEO. He’s right- yet terminating a large amount of analysts is not that. And it means everything. Leadership gave no indication that we weren’t... — read more
Bank Employees Finding Jobs?
I'm curious, are SF Bankers finding jobs within the company fairly easily? If not, how about outside SF? Covid19 probably put a damper on outside positions.
More lost market share...and ceo says the model works??
state farm continues to lose market share to geico and progressive and ceo says our model works. talk about having the head in the sand.
First line ET Manager ?
Why are so many managers not tech savvy, mo–ns, don’t understand technology, unqualified, and just lack backbone to make any waves? There are so many options who are ready for management than are currently in it who would do much better.
Farmers v SF
Friend left SF for Farmers. She Says managers and CEO super supportive and thank employees a lot. How sad is that that Farmers,treats employees better than SF. Shameful. Take your Sf training knowledge and experience to Farmers..Good news is that... — read more
Comments sad
Seeing a lot of sad things on here about the culture at SF. This is how they use systems to dehumanize employees in all areas and control calling it “digital” or “metrics” or “quality” or “data analysis”. It’s how Communism works in many... — read more
I Almost Died
This is a bit of a sad story, but here we go. I was once working the best I could as a claim spec under the "new model", and doing a pretty good job by all metrics. Even still, I was struggling from some burnout. My boss was breathing down my neck... — read more
Bank credit finance analysts
Any idea when their end date is or lay-off date?
Bank Analysts being left behind
Between no jobs in the industry and Bank closing, SV, DP, and SM keep marching employees into the ocean. Between delaying people trying to leave with no job for them in end and giving everyone other analyst no options, it’s a terrible move for an... — read more
SF Open Floor Plans = Spread of Coronavirus
Trying to maintain social distancing and steer clear of germs in densely packed open floor plan with co-workers less than 3 feet apart will only continue the spread the coronavirus. What is Administrative Services doing about reconfiguring the... — read more
Salesforce (cloud) marketing data breach at companies
Big data is not safe
Where is D--k Paul -we are not in this together
Bank is being shed, good or bad business, but bank employees are people and have to earn a livelihood. Tipsord’s msg, we are in this together, maybe for covid. Post covid, bank is not. Heroic effort by everyone at State Farm, yes. We are in... — read more
CHICAGO BULLS
SF presenting a fantastic, quality docementary on Jordans Bulls. I encourage everyone to watch. It's excellent.
Union News
We are currently in negotiations to join with the Teamsters Union which will provide instataneous legal and mob muscle. Agenda 1 removal of CEO AND BOARD, improvement across the board with jobs, and guaranteed raises, benefits, and retirement. First... — read more
Fear
When you are afraid to tell people you work for SF. That’s a problem
401K-Good Luck!
So, 20 year employee of Slave Farm. Today I requested a check from my 401K. Today I was told (by 2 different employees, including a "manager") that the Cares Act does not apply to Slave Farm. Now, as you know, the Cares Act waives the 10% withdrawal... — read more
Losing faith in Marketing Leadership
In October 2019, Marketing went through a transition. At that time, everyone that chose to remain had to work in Bloomington or one of the other 3 Hubs. We lost some talented individuals, the majority at the analyst level (low on totem pole). We lost... — read more
My Commercial Debut
Square jawed and devilishly handsome, with a commanding baritone, I knocked 'em dead. This is my moment. Stand in awe of me.
Retirement
After almost 31 years with the company, I was advised to celebrate my retirement through this covid 19 virtually. They made concessions for many things but will not give the retirement party funds to the retirees. They said virtual and good luck. ... — read more
Nothing should go back to "normal"
Normal wasn't working! At least not here.