Specifically G&A. Usually Anthem doesn't do a one and done, so I am curious if anyone knows if this is a pattern for a couple of months this time or not. (Black Thursday, the Thursday before a pay day).
Grievance & Appeals Leadership and Layoffs
They have brought in so many new leaders who have never seen an appeal. WE ARE NOT A CALL CENTER OR CORRESPONDENCE TEAM! WFM and WorkIQ is a joke as well, trying to dictate how much time I need to review a case documents and history. G&A has more... — read more
Curious... IT is being hit. What roles are most vulnerable?
I keep reading about IT being hit hardest. Exactly what roles are most vulnerable? Architect, Developer SMEs, SAs, Scrum Masters, Developers? I can see the developer roles being sent to Legato but "non-coding" roles are not something you can just... — read more
For My Colleagues in IT
I tried to organize my thoughts around the layoffs, here is what I came up with - I hope it helps someone: Don't trust the news. Some companies may claim that they are hiring or willing to train since the technologies of field of knowledge is... — read more
Layoffs are now happening on a monthly basis
Layoff’s are now happening on a monthly basis especially in IT Department. This will be the new normal in Anthem until all newly hired Legato resources have been put in place to replace what is left of American IT associates. First quarter of next... — read more
Numbers
If you work in G&A you are at a high risk of being laid off if Work IQ has you below production numbers
Layoffs this week?
Do we know anything?
Anthem Leadership have completely lost their minds !!!
Please reply if you agree or disagree that Anthem Leadership have complete lost their minds and is now only focused on how much money they can save to pay for their bonuses at the expense of their associates.
IT budget cuts, really
So I had a laptop refresh scheduled this week and Thursday find out I'm laid off. That's a real good use of the IT budget Anthem.
Layoff's handed out today
Anthem is at it again and gave at least 100 Associates their walking papers with Nov. 1 as their last day of employment. Just not sure if this round of layoff is isolated within IT only or spread out across different departments. All I know is that... — read more
Layoff's handed out today
Anthem is at it again and gave at least 100 Associates their walking papers with Nov. 1 as their last day of employment. Just not sure if this round of layoff is isolated within IT only or spread out across different departments. All I know is that... — read more
More info on coming layoffs
There will be layoffs in claims, G&A, customer service and provider. If you are on a team that is being discussed for robotics you are first to go. Where is this info coming from? Is this from a reliable source or just speculation? I don't want... — read more
Possible layoffs in Customer Service
Has anyone heard of possible layoffs in onshore Customer Service (Member or Provider)? Sites were laid off last year, the new sites have had incredible difficulty achieving any performance guarantees. Directors are in conference this week in Virginia... — read more
In a predicament
Hello, has anyone been on the 'to move " list, signed the agreement ( this is assuming you have been approached to be tiffed or move), to come to find out a few months later, due to personal reasons the move is no longer a viable option? What... — read more
Anthem / Indianapolis HQ?
Amid Atlanta expansion, firm won't say if HQ is staying here At Anthem Inc.'s headquarters on Monument Circle, executives will soon start packing up their desks and clearing out of the high-profile building, the company's home base since the 1990s... — read more
Anthem early retirement package
Is a ERP gonna be offered - thoughts?
Lower Salary and Less Benefits
Anthem is a high advocate of : 1st the H1B program all for purpose of Lower Pay and now newer 2nd is hire in own country with even Lower Pay and Less Benefits (Legato) "The H1B program is neither high-skilled nor immigration: these are temporary... — read more
Has the'dust' settled a bit?
Seems like the lay offs for now are quiet ? Hearing about October/November . Anyone else hear that. ?.
So is this the reason for all the layoffs?
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/09/anthem-has-hired-many-health-tech-experts-from-apple.html?__source=sharebar%7Clinkedin&par=sharebar
Question for people who quit - what was the final straw?
I'm really close to making that same decision, but I'm not there just yet. What made you decide to leave?
How open to change is Anthem as an organization?
And I'm not talking about superficial change such as reorganizations instigated just to lay off a bunch of employees. I'm talking about real change in the way we do business that could help the company achieve long-term benefits instead of just... — read more
Negotiate your separation package
I was able to negotiate my separation package to something way better than what was offered. I think everyone should try to negotiate.
Former Anthem Employee expose https://youtu.be/bSAB72mW47I
Drum roll please https://youtu.be/bSAB72mW47I PEACE OUT!! Wonder what da THEORIES are...
Why is Anthem Virginia Beach laying off 800 employees?
What are the reasons for laying off Virginia Beach employees? Do you have more info?
When will this stop?
When will job security once again become a thing at Anthem?
Commercial Grievance & Appeals Massive Layoffs
There will be a massive layoff in G&A. Managers, Directors and Staff VPs have been meeting since April to make cuts on all job levels of the organization. Leadership has invested in automation and integration that were results of cost of care... — read more
Anthem Associates Hoarding Vacation Hours (PTO)
Anthem Associates are Hoarding Vacation hours as they are so afraid they will be RIF or Laid Off in the Next Round. Basically these Associates are working from Home and taking Vacations while working Remotely or Babysitting the Kids Children... — read more
Layoffs are now making rounds
With the new leadership of different groups (for some groups, 3rd VP in 2 years), a new direction and agile are a common theme. More care for stock price than employees. As new org charts are created, with consulting companies, layoffs are occurring... — read more
How does the coming week look?
Are we expecting any layoffs?
Expected mix of employees
Supposedly for IT, the mix will be 40% Anthem employees, 30% Legato and 30% from other contracting companies. No idea what current mix is. No idea ETA to achieve this mix.
Anthem IT
It was originally thought by Anthem IT associates, including mid-to-lower level IT management, that Legato was being formed in India as a means to replace the contracting services offered to Anthem by companies such as Deloitte, Cognizant, US... — read more
If your retirement eligible , please read
If you are subject to the layoff ,please be informed If your retirement eligible, you need to request a 'retirement benefit package' HR handles the details diifferently .HR will not offer you this option you must ask for it. Otherwise you lose the... — read more
Anthem does layoffs in waves intentionally
Anthem does this in waves so 'not to stir the pot' ,if you will. Too many layoffs at once in a particular state,in a certain time frame, a company is required to report to the labor board - Anthem is laying low. They have this all figured out . For... — read more
Do not worry about the layoffs
Anyone who was recently laid off or at risk of getting laid off, do not worry because job market is so hot outside. I was able to get 4 higher paying job offers within a month of getting laid off. Good luck to you all!
Are we done for the week?
I don't see any mentions of more layoffs today, does that mean we are done? I certainly hope we are, I'm really not sure how much more of this uncertainty I can take. Wouldn't it be nice to have all off this done in a single day, instead of having to... — read more
Will there be an additional layoff in July?
The rumor was 1k employees laid off in July. Is this the same one? Or will there be an additional lay off in July? Was wondering the same thing as @ZhnlVfJ-2dvp . Any Word?