Anybody else befuddled by the ELT leadership shake-up today?

Everyone complaining about CareFirst while threatening to quit, yet never following through, and claiming they can find a comparable remote job for the same pay elsewhere is simply blowing smoke. Good luck to all of you, you're going to need it.

Well, it’s official. We are mandating the use of MS Copilot, at least in my department. This at a time when operating costs remain at a deficit, morale is low, rumors abound, people are losing livelihoods, and revenue is circling the drain. As one of... — read more 

This week is off to a great start-a department in OTS was hit with demotions and salary decreases. Not performance based, based on job title alone. Long term BAs brought down to FAs, despite no change in job duties. Just the moral booster associates... — read more 

I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling this way but it was a huge mistake to do the VSP in the middle of a system migration. Every single day I am dealing with migration issues, I cannot get my ‘regular’ work done, and clients are losing... — read more 

Honest question here. Do you think ELT knows what an absolute toxic environment they have created? Are they aware of how unhappy, unhealthy and miserable the employees are? Do you think the new CEO will try to begin making changes to improve employee... — read more 

Someone posted that they thought VSP was an epic failure but didn't explain why. What are your thoughts? Whether you took it or were left to deal with the fallout. For the eligible, how has your life changed after taking it? If you were eligible... — read more 

Crazy to consider things could have gotten worse. They have. High ego. High maintenance. Leads with fear and allows ELT to push that fear downward. Get even more done now! Open Enrollment better be perfect! Do even more with less! Get people back... — read more 

New CEO: "Core is a disaster, Government Programs is underwater, and our Leaders aren't accountable" ELT: "We launched an App! and it's almost WEA!" pretty much sums up life here

I haven’t been employed at CF a full year yet, and I’m paying close attention to this site and how information is shared. I just got word of the lawsuit pending against two brothers who have allegedly defrauded CF. A few months prior, I learned from... — read more 

I heard up to 30 out in this round. Anyone have the details? Those who could should have taken VSP when they had the chance.

Seeing multiple leads and SMEs leave with no back fills posted. 2 Directors in IT already leaving in the next week. Nothing posted so no competitive chance for a promotion for someone in their team. Implosion

Anyone have any insight on the new CEO’s feelings about remote and/or hybrid work?

Are all areas facing issues with complete chaos in their depts because they lost the good leadership (and valuable associates) they had with VSP? My area is crumbling and the management we have been left with is relatively new with not enough... — read more 

Management and supervisors have been given their marching orders. By July 1st they are to determine which employees will become business analysts with a 2% raise, which employees will remain in their current position with a 2-3% pay decrease and up... — read more 

Any of the recent VSP retirees have any luck getting your welcome packet from HealthEquity who is supposedly administering our HRA accounts? We were supposed to receive it in April, but I have yet to get anything from them. I did purchase a... — read more 

Being asked to track capacity (basically a spreadsheet of hours on various tasks throughout the month) Anyone else salaried but being asked to do this? Seems like they're checking for "redundancies"

Since they are all so busy, they may be worried about getting their goals in by the 15th. Let's share some ideas here! I'll start: AC remove the defacto hiring freeze, stop the gaslighting, and then just go home!

Can anybody confirm this? I've heard the rumor enough times to start being worried once again.

Is it true that people who didn't take the VSP were still laid off effective 4/1 with no lump sum or benefits?

Kurt C. Small will be taking over as the new CEO. At least I don't see anything on Google about him being known as a "layoff guy" or anything, but who knows...

What actually is this ?! ELT trying to cause a panic or failing at slapstick?

Whomever decided to migrate fully to Facets needs to be fired. I’ve never experienced such issues in my life. For a platform that is web based and updated, I feel like I’ve moved to the Middle Ages. It’s slow and dreadful and goes down often... — read more 

Check this out......looks like BP's path of destruction continues on. https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1kcs10tc6

Looks like VPs are starting their exits now. We went from a skeleton crew to barely any bones left. Don’t spend that AIP payout because who knows what the next few weeks are going to look like. So long fellow associates who have been here long enough... — read more 

I am in the January VSP group. What a relief to receive AIP today, and the net amount was around what I expected, maybe even a little higher. It's nice to close another chapter. Party at my place!!!

My area is getting rid of our contractors, and not backfilling even after a large VSP leave. Checking to see if other areas are experiencing the same in the very near future. Is CF trying to get the rest of us that’s left to just quit? Entire company... — read more 

Meeting after meeting after meeting dealing with that one loud mouth bully abusing employees and contractors alike, and the "leadership" here does nothing. Watch the rest of the talent dip once those aip checks get cashed...

I assume most posters here are from the commercial side. Does anyone have insights into how things are going on the FEPOC side? Morale? VSP impacts? The organization became very top-heavy over the years, and I know a lot of VSP electees were... — read more 

So, now that reviews should start coming back, what low % are we looking at this year for ‘above meets’ or whatever label they’re using now? I’m considering posting out to a lower level position. My thinking is if they can’t pay me for the additional... — read more 

So thankful that I was apart of the 2018/2019 original layoffs with Sandy Dilworth and Michelle Wright. At first I thought wow, why me but now I look up in the sky and say thank you God that I was chosen and got out of this mess. I actually saw how... — read more 

Quick translation: No you won't get more people; yes you will get blamed for ELT decisions; we don't care about your burnout.

Everyone is being told they have to make do with less, and the next 12-18 months are going to be very challenging, rough, bumpy, tenuous. Masked words to likely mean layoffs, possible merit and/or AIP freezes or worse. Does anyone else find it... — read more 

It sounded like she chose to leave as she has a "next role" lined up, but CareFirst will have an "acting CIO" for the time being, Not a great sign.

At this point it’s been 1 week since rest of VSPs left. Company is complete disarray. Comments on CF social media posts show members frustration and lack of any response from CF. How has this mess not made it to at a minimum WBAL? CF leaders have... — read more 

What are you hearing about 2027 AIP? Is it from a reliable source?

Glad I chose to leave during the 2020 It cuts. I am in better place and make a lot more $$. To my IT friends if you are still in operations get out if you can.

It feels weird. Anyone else in the 1/9 group feeling out of sorts? I'm sure I'll settle into it. I'll definitely miss some of my co-workers. And is it wrong to hope things go to cr-p with so many key, long-term resources out the door, myself... — read more 

On the eve of the final VSP departures, it appears leadership missed their training video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FeP6UJUUtsQ

I've heard of managers rushing projects and expecting VSP resources to work extra hours, including weekends. And possibly give up use-or-lose PTO. What rights do workers have in this situation? Is there any point in reaching out to HR? Or a... — read more