Topics regarding layoffs at UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Got bonus = safe?

It would make sense to me that people who got the bonus can relax a bit because they are safe. However, in talking to colleagues, some of them think that this is not the case at all and that the bonus does not mean that the person will not be on the... — read more 

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| 3390 views | | 8 replies (last February 24, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19tkh0W6

Callbacks?

What are the chances that some of the people who were laid off during the pandemic will be called back once the situation settles a bit? With the economy the way it is, plenty of us haven't been able to find new jobs yet. I actually know just one... — read more 

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| 2430 views | | 7 replies (last March 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19sbyNiu

How are bonuses?

I have my review tomorrow. How are peoples bonuses looking?

Is this a sign of things to come??

Normally I can my schedule for this week and next week. Nothing scheduled for next week... yet. Is this a sign of things to come??

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| 2080 views | | 2 replies (last February 10, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19lDekbf

UHC Office in Cincinnati closing 1st floor

UHC office in Cincinnati, OH Reducing space in the office - Moving employees on 1st floor to 2nd floor Normally, had 2 floors. Will be turning 1st floor over to owners of building by April. No talk of layoffs. This could be due to working from... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+19knztEG

How much stress is unacceptable?

In my many years of work here, I have never encountered more stress. Then I look around, and others are stressed but trying to get used to it. I wonder how much stress is too much, what is the limit when you need to start looking for a new job... — read more 

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| 2340 views | | 4 replies (last February 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19jhAAZs

When's the last time UHG had job security?

I know it hasn't for at least two years (that's how long I've been here and every single month's been stressful because of the threat of layoffs.) Is this an ongoing thing? Have most of the people really been going through this for however many years... — read more 

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| 2412 views | | 3 replies (last February 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19jkXMbw

You should NOT work hard

After the company changed the ESPP policy from 15% discount to 10% and removed looking back, you should know the company is running by some stupid misers. They don't care about employees any more. What could the company save by doing this then, it's... — read more 

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| 2840 views | | 1 reply (February 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19h0u2bc

The real reason that Wichmann stepped down

The shift came after Mr. Witty signaled to the board that he was considering leaving, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Mr. Witty, who served on the UnitedHealth board before joining the company as an executive, is well-regarded by... — read more 

E&I Small Business?

Any word on potential reorg in E&I small business? I fear the worst. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have a young family, and the tiny severance UHC offers wouldn’t be enough to stay afloat.

Hoping to be laid off

With all the pressure at UHC, that only seems to increase, does anybody actually pray & hope they get laid off?

February layoffs

Last year there were big layoffs prior to reviews. Any rumors for this February?

Beware of non-competes in your options contract

UHG has now gone lower than it ever has. An employee it laid off in 2019 started work at a competitor 12 months later. UHG has cancelled all of his future options and sued him in federal court in Ohio. UHG fired the guy in 2019 but doesn't want... — read more 

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| 2260 views | | 2 replies (last January 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+198ut1hM

Any New Layoff Rumors?

Personally my metrics have been suffering due to a combination of tools (programs) constantly malfunctioning, LOTS of claims that are submitted by members that are denied about 99% of the time, those same claims having multiple dates of service with... — read more 

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| 2760 views | | 4 replies (last February 5, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+195gMDGm

Layer off after 16 yrs

They called a meeting Thursday and laid 18 of us off. They said it was due to COVID 19. Problem is, they kept an employee that does the exact same job as me because she has only 1.5 yrs with them. I have watched this company destroy peoples lives... — read more 

e&i sales/acct mgt

key account and small group reorg changes are coming for every region including big changes to local management structure. possible rifs for generously compensated roles

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| 2930 views | | 9 replies (last February 9, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+193sxolO

Any *good* depts left?

Are there any departments or business segments that are good anymore? By good I mean ethical, put customers first, treat their staff right? You know, live up to all the things the keep saying (but I only see the opposite)

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| 2490 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+193b3HHR

DEPRESSED

I consider myself fortunate to still have a job but I keep hearing about other people losing their job, which s—s for them, and then my workload keeps going up. Tier 1's have been replaced with newbies so they always reach out to other agents for... — read more 

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| 2440 views | | 4 replies (last February 14, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18ZGMADe

Even vengeance is not foreign to them?

If you go to HR with a complaint you will be retaliated against and you WILL lose. Even more so if you made it to a jury trial UHG will hire an outside firm to lie, move people around and to go after you with a vengeance. I have witnessed this in my... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+18Vohitd

Emotional Distress

Has anyone ever filed a lawsuit for emotional distress or overworking/loading a particular employee on a team?

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| 2000 views | | 4 replies (last February 5, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18U8PW4o

Let go on dec 18th

I just got my box to send back my computer within 5 days. What happens if you don't send it back right away.

Covid-19

They always layoff. But this year they laid off because they want to stay ahead of the Covid-19 issues that have effected the bottom line through loss of elective services and shutdown in March. They lay off loyal and hard working people because... — read more 

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| 2670 views | | 2 replies (last December 29, 2020)
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Layoffs in Cincinnati

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/28/uc-health-lays-off-100-amid-covid19.html

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| 1713 views | | 1 reply (January 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18knSxtO

How did the cuts devastate the company?

It has become unbearable to work here. Continuous stress. Everyone is tense and the atmosphere is very cold. Morality is destroyed. We are seeing the impact of the cuts. Work is not being done. Work is not well done. Folks are not talking to each... — read more 

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| 2972 views | | 3 replies (last December 18, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+18dvZ3Ke

Foul ways to drive a workers away?

At first I thought I was imagining it because, objectively, I am not a bad worker nor am I causing problems, however, I see that here on the forum someone mentioned that they've had such an experience. They’re doing everything to make me quit on... — read more 

How’s that working out for you?

Why does UHG believe that laying off experienced employees time and again is the be all end all answer to the multitude of problems that are within our company? Think about this. Has this ever worked in the past? The fact that there have been no... — read more 

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| 2841 views | | 5 replies (last December 23, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+185nN2J7

More layoffs yesterday

In case people were wondering, yes, there have been layoffs yesterday. Not as big as most, but it happened.

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| 4090 views | | 5 replies (last December 8, 2020)
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