Working here remotely has been draining. It feels like I’m juggling the workload of three people every single day. I barely get time to breathe between calls. Breaks? Forget it. Most days I eat lunch at my desk while catching up on emails. Management... — read more
Why are some of you so eager to get laid off?
Seriously, what is wrong with you? Do you not realize what the job market looks like right now? I've been trying to find something for almost a year, and let me tell you, it su-ks. You do not want to be unemployed in this environment. The only people... — read more
WARN 60 days
••• Try one of these: #WARN #SixtyDays #SixtyDaysNotice Or you can do: www.thelayoff.com/h/SixtyDays
Its cruel to be left in limbo.
It’s not just inconsiderate, it’s downright disrespectful. And honestly, it feels deliberate. Keep people on edge, constantly anxious and uncertain, and they’re easier to control. Easier to make them grateful for the crumbs that fall off the table... — read more
Any new info on the rumored July layoffs?
I’m hearing it from too many people to think there’s nothing to it.
Steve Hemsley Email
Anybody else get the email from Steve Hemsley today about navigating through extraordinary challenges lol?
Telecommute policy changed again
First update was June 15, now is July 2nd keep an eye out always changes
Forcing remotes to come in will just push more people to quit
Commuting won’t just be inconvenient, it will be physically impossible for many, and that’s what will drive them away.
Am I the only one who likes working here?
I keep seeing posts on this site saying things like “I’d work at Walmart before I ever work at UHC again” and “this company treats its employees horribly”. I guess it really depends on your specific job and manager, but I’ve never felt that way. .. — read more
July layoff do you have a meeting scheduled 7/17
https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1jz4bkn5b
Quitting with no notice?
Hello, I’ve been here for a little over a month and really don’t want to stay. If I quit without a notice will that mark me as non rehire-able?
Off shore
As one of the people who was able to locate a different job when they announced the layoff… I am not working for a providers office. Let me just say I see why providers get so upset with UHC and its other entities. At MINIMUM we have to call in 4x... — read more
They got rid of MyHR clock!
As of this morning the clock is GONE. Also if you look on Sparq there is a notice in RED "Employee Center is experiencing high call volume, please open a case online. Due to the volume, response times will be delayed. You can also find MyHR time... — read more
Just lay us off already
It won’t be long before we see another layoff. I am in GCO core services, and the navigation model is far from what it use to be. I make 50+ outbound calls a day, I am lucky if 3 people answer. Then we get yelled at because members don’t answer, you... — read more
Hybrid only required to RTO?
Is this confirmed? There is an article in the MN Star Tribune that confirms that HYBRID workers are being required to RTO. Not anyone who is an official/permanent telecommuter. Not that it couldn't change, but it isn't everyone. OP:... — read more
Future of medicare and Medicaid services
What are your thoughts on this?? With the recent cuts how long will we have jobs?
Will LHC Group Be Next?
Optum/United purchased LHC for 5 billion. Will the layoffs happen for them next?
We might just be working for the Devil
Every time I look up our company in the news, or get an email about how to handle something, I just see more and more how evil this company actually is. I received notice today that if a member moves from one plan to another to get better coverage... — read more
Would I be safer from layoffs as a remote or office-based employee?
I was hired during Covid and I’m technically assigned to an office, but I only go in like twice per year. About half of my team lives in the same area as me, and half scattered around the country. Of the ones in my area, those of us who were hired... — read more
RTO
Just got the memo that all employees including employees who have been virtual will need to be in four days a week by July 7. Fully remote employees by September 3. VP - level 32 5 days a week. Get ready and also 20K layoffs.
Lakeside Systrack systems
Anyone know what is lakeside software systrack systems management agent? Looks like it’s a tracking software that just got installed in my laptop.
United for Giving (Benevity) BEWARE
After years of giving I had a non profit reach out to me about a check they received. Evidently, Benevity takes a large cut of our donation match and the recipients just receive a check in the mail with no explanation, no contact information, and... — read more
Repetitive Rejections for Internal Positions
What's this about? A lot of the positions I've applied to, I've been fully qualified for. Hope this has nothing to do with me and just the current state of UHC. Anyone else running into this, when this never happened before?
Leave, leave now
Took a pay cut for a smaller company and holy cr-p what a difference. People actually say good morning here. Managers ask about your weekend. No more getting yelled at for taking a sick day. Didn't realize how toxic UHG was till I left. Mental health... — read more
How much do you recommend investing in the Employee Stock Purchase Program?
I never participated in the ESPP in my first few years here, but eventually started contributing 3% of my paycheck to it after everyone including my boss told me I’m an id--t for not doing so and that I’m passing up free money. With the recent... — read more
Aug 7th layoff? What area? Anyone?
When are they planning to give us an update? It’s unclear how they can hire and still be firing. This uncertainty is stressful, and we deserve clarity in the coming months. I haven’t seen anything about it on social media. Has anyone else heard... — read more
Next Lay Off
Anyone else hear that there is another set of layoffs to hit August 7? If so what areas I had heard Claims mentioned but not sure.
Wall Street To Insurers: Keep Denying Care
https://www.levernews.com/wall-street-to-insurers-keep-denying-care/ UnitedHealth Group’s investors were profiting from its high denial rates. Now, they’re suing to ensure that doesn’t change. A May 7 lawsuit brought by a small-time investor in... — read more
Another one bites the dust....Tom Wiffler "stepping down"
6 year reign now magically following suit of all the other CEOs and "stepping down".......
401k
Did you have to pay back the company’s 401k contributions when you left/were layed off?
Rally rewards
Anyone else notice the rally’s rewards program is not showing available. The system has been down for months
Inside the Spectacular Downfall of UnitedHealth and Its CEO
UnitedHealth’s market capitalization plunged after disappointing earnings announcements. Aggressive business practices, regulatory changes and higher costs for Medicare patients contributed to UnitedHealth’s financial decline. CEO Andrew Witty... — read more
severance takers higher than expected?
Anybody have higher than expected severance takers and their department now understaffed or causing OT? I was surprised when some of the high performers, always meet metrices people left.
Anyone else got fired for little to no reason recently??
I was fired about 2 weeks ago over my idle time. My quality was 100% since January. I was completing the work that needed to be done. But my idle time was a little too high?? I was given a month to fix it and bring it down to a certain %. Then a few... — read more
Severance denied
Anyone been notified their severance was rejected?
Is it true?
Has anyone heard if it's true that we are changing the name from United Health Care to Health Care United?