I know that shortly after this new three day rule was rolled out, they met with managers and were asked about employees who have no one else in their office location on their team. They said they were considering that again as they acknowledged three... — read more
2024 Layoffs
Which roles/bands/department/orgs should be concerned about layoffs through the rest of this year? Tons of outsourcing and automation across the board and lots of documenting processes - big push to Knowledge Exchange. ((I've looked through other... — read more
WAH layoffs v. Office aligned
I don't think it's openly acknowledged but I've noticed the people laid off since last Fall seem to be primarily ones who also were sent back to an office. Is there anything to that or just coincidence? Anyone aware of the opposite where the ones... — read more
Why so many MA job openings?
Posting and I’m seeing a lot of jobs in MA. Anybody know the story with that?
Internal transfer halted - should I contact skip level director about it?
What are my options here? Manager will not green light the transfer to another team. With layoffs team size has shrunk in half and I decided I shall not take on outstanding work especially considering compensation this year was lackluster. Do I email... — read more
I don’t think there will be layoffs in MA at all
I think some talent will resign and go elsewhere because they don’t want to move to HCSC and there will be some turnover related to the audit. I think we are already seeing some audit fall out. If there were to be layoffs they would be in Q3 or Q4... — read more
HCSC getting ready for Cigna in TX?
I came across this article and it talks about HCSC leasing a building in Houston. What does everyone think? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-service-corporation-is-expanding-in-texas-302146564.html
Lawsuit
Any lawyers on here? For companies requiring only a small percentage of people back in the office, could there be an inequitable or discrimination lawsuit here?
Discrepancies between WFH and FOW Ranges
I manage teams in multiple locations with employees who have different FOW statuses (even within same team). Looking through Workday, it appears that the pay range for employees who are in-office is a fair amount higher than those who are slated as... — read more
Layoffs Q1 2025 for MA?
Anyone have thoughts around if there will be a high number of MA employees laid off right before or after we are acquired by HCSC? The office hours didn't quite give me the warm and fuzzies. Neither does my leader, he makes me feel like I need to... — read more
Thoughts around the HCSC Transition Office Hours?
Just attended the MA Transition Office Hours. How are folks feeling? Think there will be layoffs prior to and after transition Q1 2025?
Im in ESI Finance
My boss is a di-k. And I'm the whipping boy but since I have arrived, two people have left. One is on medical leave of absence. And there are only three people left... interesting to see if layoffs are on the table. But I don't care at this point
Are Layoffs 5/16 or 5/23?
Does anyone know when this months round of layoffs is? And what orgs/depts will be hit? Honestly hoping I get laid off to avoid this stupid FOW clampdown.
How serious are they ?
Does anyone have a first hand information on how the HR is going to track the hours ? Most people I speak to including say they won’t be able to complete 8 hours everytime. In that case does everyone fall under the same bucket ? Example, a person... — read more
Medical exception to RTO
Does anyone know if filing a medical exception will put a target on the back of the employee? Employee has cancer with a compromised immune system. They are currently in treatment (or-l meds) and will always be. WAH is an ideal situation for... — read more
Changing working times
Recently our department went from salary with flexibility to hourly. The supervisor granted me an exception to start early just to have to taken away with no reasoning. I live in EST but others who live in different times zones have the option to... — read more
Manager discretion
I was hired at WAH, now forced back to office.... same frustration as a lot of people here, so I won't repeat it. I'm trying to figure out how the anchor days policy will be enforced in different situations: If I travel for work Wed & Thurs, am I... — read more
3 days or 51%
Is it still 51% till 6/3 or 3 days 8hrs is already ON now? I see IRIS says new policy will be in effect on 6/3
For everyone that has been laid off in the last few weeks/months, did you receive severance?
I know corp policy says the standard 16 weeks then 2 weeks for every week worked, up to 52 weeks. But has anyone received severance? Is it lump sum or pay as usual? My orgs senior leadership was let go, and I am not ignorant enough to think that I... — read more
Inclement weather in St. Louis
Tornado sirens went off at 4 am this morning. We’re expecting more volatile weather tomorrow. So you’re telling me that if my kid’s school calls to say I have to pick up my kid at noon for safety reasons, that I’m going to get in trouble for not... — read more
Is HCSC getting any real estate in the acquisition?
Does anyone have insight into whether any of the MA buildings (Nashville office) will be part of the deal?
F.U.D.
Fear. Uncertainty. Doubt. That's no way to run a company, but it's a great way to dash a company into the rocks. Listen up leadership - you are slow-ki-ling the company whether you realize it or not. Maybe that's your game, or maybe you are... — read more
Contact Center Blues
How many folks on here are customer-facing? Has anyone heard about RTO for those on the call center side? I haven’t heard anything but I’m so worried that those RTO requirements will be sprung on us last minute. I’m looking for others jobs anyway... — read more
Come Work at Cigna Where our Human Capital is Disposable
I thought Cigna was a great career move, was promised many wonderful things, told I could have the flexibility to WFH and help take care of my aging parent, was told the people are great and for some reason believed what I was told only to be... — read more
Ya’ll CMS will be imposing CMP
Rumor is department managers and senior supervisors are being reorganized out for teams that underperformed.
Current non compliance notice
Did anyone here get notice for not going in since Sep 23? Hows it looking? What are your thoughts? Trying to make a decision aand thinking my next step
Tracking from June 3rd
Does anyone know when after June 3, they will start taking action on non compliance? First week following the week of implementation? What is the first step? PIP or outright separation from company? What if you’re at a manager level?
Comply or be fired
Just heard that you will be fired if you do not comply with 8 hours 3 days a week.. They will also be installing badge readers to swipe out at all locations that do not currently have them. As of now, only STL and CT sites has badge out scanners... — read more
Write Up/PIP Without Warning
I was put on a performance improvement plan without warning. There’s now a written disciplinary action in Workday detailing I could be fired without warning for 12 months after the performance plan is complete. Is this an attrition move? I don’t feel... — read more
Bad press for Cigna
This came out yesterday. Even if other companies are doing similar (I don't know myself), this is not a good look. And continuing to press hard on the outsourcing and AI is probably not the way to go to improve... — read more
When is the next layoff date?
I have heard June, anyone have any dates? Will they continue every month in summer or pick up again in August?
Cigna Doc Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly
Medical Directors, how true to life is this article in your opinion?... — read more
Were there always cameras in the offices?
It’s been a while since I was in an office but I was in one in two different states recently and there were cameras looking over the cubes. I couldn’t remember if that’s how it always was? I can’t itch my nose without wondering who is watching. Who... — read more
Which Roles Are Production Roles?
Does anybody know which roles are production role and allowed to work from home? Is there a list somewhere? Where can we find our designation (in office, office aligned/no space, work from home, etc)? Is it in Workday under Job Details - Location?... — read more
Cordani's Vitality Index
https://newsroom.thecignagroup.com/david-cordani-boston-college-ceo-club-vitality “The Vitality Index is a comprehensive measure to understand overall vitality – what every one of us wants for our loved ones – a vital, complete, highly engaged... — read more
How many people quitting ?
So as we clearly know this is to encourage attrition as well as improve collaboration (lol), assuming this is the new era, how many of you have decided to quit ? I will be pulling on till they find me out of compliance.I live 40 mile away. I will... — read more
What’s the policy regarding severance ?
So I didn’t fully understand or rather was too furious to pay attention to the Severence policy on IRIS in regards to FOW compliance . I won’t have have access to my machine for a week so can someone please tell me what that is about ? My life... — read more
Crash and Burn
Honestly, after ten years with this company I’m truly disgusted with them. All these layoffs, for what?! Just to give our jobs to overseas people so they can pay them less??! Cigna is adding to the downfall of this country. What happened to... — read more
Caught another lie
So, the claim was made that 3 full days was always the expectation. Not just more than half. Check this... — read more
H1B Layoffs
Overheard was the plan to layoff most or all H1B employees and replace them with workers in Ireland and Hyderabad. Sounds like a rumor, but since Cigna is laying off to cut costs and sponsorship costs are high for the employer, it seems like... — read more