#voluntaryseparation

I commonly hear about people getting a voluntary severance package as opposed to laying people off. What incentives does that package include to get people to leave? Also what criteria do they use for offering one to employees. I’ve been here for nearly two decades and never received one.

Each labor contract calls it something different but the voluntary whichever termination package has to be approved by the union and although most members want it, the union won't agree to it because they don't want their revenue stream to go down. That's it! That's what it's all about! Money! The union wants union dues - MONEY! Just like you, me, politicians, the evil empire of the company and everyone else. It's all about money. If anyone tries to tell you anything different, they're full of $chitt.

If I was new to the workforce, I’d be thrilled to land a job at Humana. And justifiably so.

But I finally had enough of “member-centric,” “right care, right time, right place” and Perfect Service > Perfect Experience > Green Glove drivel. Fully supported it for years but, after hearing the same rah-rah for years, you realize none of it ever really mattered.

I’ve always believed if you don’t like something, get out. Taking ERP was a no-brainer for me. I hope those who chose to stay enjoy as many Humana memories and friends as I did through the years.

Me and a few others I know were offered voluntary exit packages. This is likely a precursor to layoffs in a few months or early 2026

What really gets me is that the entire f*g industry is in shambles. Everyone is laying off, restructuring, and slashing costs. In times like this, taking the voluntary option feels risky, and getting cut is even worse, because where are you supposed to find a new job?

I opted out of VSP. I have mixed emotions on staying.... who else is in my shoes?

Can someone explain what the heck the corporate strategy is here? There have been so many layoffs that most teams around me were barely functional to begin with. Then came surprise voluntary severance, so now all of the most knowledgeable people are leaving voluntarily and probably won’t be backfilled. Teams are literally non functional, no one knows wtf to do, and instead of spending money on what we need (competent people) leadership is wasting money on sh-t like in person SKO and a completely pointless, expensive, disruptive IT migration. If you told me leadership was trying to go for another bankruptcy I’d believe you.
Every day I just smile and nod and try to survive because we don’t have enough resources to actually do anything … meanwhile supposedly AI will come save the day!

Based on my team and what I’ve heard so far it feels like half the people I work with took the opt out. Lot of big hitters and people who have been around a while. And they’re only the ones I know about. Wondering if this is similar across the company or I’m just in a department where people can’t wait to leave.

Yesterday was the deadline to accept the separation offer. Anyone take it or know someone who did?

Be prepared.. in Q4 vsp will be announced and will be executed in Jan 2026

Can anyone give information on who decides and how it’s determined if an employee is approved for EOI?

I am a younger employee and have done well during rankings in the past. I would like to put in for EOI but I am nervous that if I am not approved it could affect future opportunities if stay longer than planned. I know the “rules” say that it will not be held against you but I know that there is no guarantee.

curious if the decision was super easy for some, as I know it has been a bit harder for others.

RTO is definitely one of them, make no mistake about that. It’s always been the primary goal of RTO wherever it’s rolled out. The least they could do is be transparent and communicate clearly about all the plans, whether it’s voluntary severance or RTO, so people can make at least a somewhat informed decision. But knowing leadership, that’s probably too much to expect. They’d rather keep us in the fog of war.

The mutual insurer expects layoffs to occur only in "limited scenarios based on business area needs." Morss-Fischer stated, “These changes are part of our continued efforts to shape a stronger, more flexible organization for the future,” in comments provided to AM Best.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/state-farm-rolls-out-voluntary-exit-option-says-layoffs-in-limited-scenarios-548641.aspx

It seems that they will be covering our healthcare costs (by paying the difference on COBRA) starting from the severance package in September. Does anyone know if we will receive the same healthcare support if we get laid off in November? From what I've heard, they typically cover it for about a month or two after being laid off.

Also, why wouldn't they promote the subsidized COBRA plan to encourage people to consider this option if the November severance package is less favorable?

I am getting some unclear information on whether one can get unemployment if taking this severance. A lot of policies for unemployment state that if one voluntarily leaves, they may be ineligible for unemployment.

I only see the severance package being offered to VPs and below. Is there any sort of similar options for SVPs and above? Or would they have to leave without a package if the RTO doesn't work for them? Just curious.

Heads are on the line if departments do not meet their "volunteering" hours. Every other day senior leadership in my department is sending emails telling us of opportunities to "volunteer" to meet our quota. On every video conference call it is the lead in and closing point. I wonder who would lose their job if that line of business wouldn't meet the goal? Imagine being laid off because you didn't "volunteer" enough.

If you want to get rid of people hiking calling it voluntary severance - look at cutting unnecessary expenses. Starting with the high profile celebrity advertising and then the high end large six figure executive salaries. Both those classes of folks have enough money and that needs to be dropped off the books - immediately

I've been trying to leave anyhow. Getting paid to do it would be as good as it gets.