Did anyone else hear that RRP is delayed this year? Any news on overall merit budget?
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Compensation planning delayed. :(
Boohoo on your 5k bonus! Some of us just get get more work and same pay, get out of here with that BS!
You know who don't have to worry about this. Who don't have to worry about raises, security, treatment. People in unions. You all deserve better. Look at the way the grievance process has been changed. Before going to HR you have to address the issue within your team. Bs
It’s a joke, I consistently scored a 5 on most goals somehow my final average was only a three for the past 2 years. So I got a 1.5% raise and a $5,000 bonus. As a 28. There is a pool the managers have to split up the bonuses from, then leadership who has no clue what anyone actually does have to approve it.
It’s not delayed. Comp portal might be delayed a day or so because of earnings on the same day comp portal is supposed to open.
When should we expect it?
We’re just a number for Optum. We have no bonus and merit are always 2.5%. We worked out butt off for this company and have nothing in return. While higher up are getting bonuses left and right. So wrong!
I've been privy to what the merit budget has been for the last 10 years or so. Most years has been 2%. As low as 1.5% and 3% at the highest. No way map=4 average 3.5-4%.
Someone asked how the percentages for bonus and merit increase calculation works.
Bonus (RRP)
- Based on Salary grade levels
SGL 29= 15% of your salary is budgeted for awards. However, based on the results of your area and the company Executive provides the participation rate. So if the distribution rate is for this year is 50% then that is what your manager can use to reward you for your accomplishments last year. Sometimes they ask managers to hold back 2% to allow for last minutes adjustments.
SGL28- 10%
SGL27- 7.5%
Merits are based on the budget reserved for salary increases. The percentages assigned are to the division CEO's discretion and varies every year. For instance they can dictate this year give the employees rated at 3, 1% to 3% depending on their contributions. The 4s 3.5% to 4%. Then how they call them the unicorns (5s) get the most money. Again at the discretion and managers perception of productivity. It is not an objective process.
Could someone help me understand what is meant by X% RRP and Y% merit? I've seen those listed on past annual reviews and have never gotten a good explanation from management about what those percentages mean. Percentages of what? Thank you in advance.
This is the report on the receivership.
https://www.startribune.com/former-unitedhealth-headquarters-receivership-missed-loan-deadline/601201294
I haven’t heard about delays…. But after paying the Change Healthcare ransom I figured it would be a similar RRP situation as last year. Last year there were no raises for GL 30 and above regardless of rating and no bonuses for 3s in my area.
UHC doesn’t own that building - it’s not their mortgage. UHG sold it and then leased from the new owners. They didn’t renew.
Expect no more than last year. I got a 3, after working long hours, early mornings and late nights. I contestested the rating, as response, move me to a different side of Optum, I successfully supported every job they asked me to learn, supported the entire department and they decided to eliminate my position at the end of 2024. The truth you are a number, working your behind off doesn't matter to anyone. Expect 3s for 95% of the population, no promotions and 50% or more reduction to RRPs. They don't rate you as 2 , as your manager would need to open a Corrective Action Plan, and that could cause additional legal issues for the company. Which in deep with legal issues. From the state of Minnesota designating a receivership for the UHC Corporate building, all the evidence indicates UHC will default on a $47M payment, to BTs senseless mu---r, lawsuits at state and federal levels. Needless to say this year will be challenging for UHC and all the sisters companies.
If it's 50% RRP and merit less than inflation again this year that is it for me. I will have fun finding how low my effort has to go before they fire me. They've pushed me too far.
Haven't received any notices about a delay in RRP. I'm sure it will be a 50% rrp and a 2% merit pool like usual.
Word is, another 50% RRP funding year.
Didn’t hear that it was delayed but wouldn’t be surprised at all. Considering Riffs are delayed makes sense. They still don’t want to pay people what’s owed to them before RIFing them. Trashy company all around