I'm not staying here a day longer than I have to. Optum has become a horrendous place to work and I don't understand how more people are not trying to leave.

An earlier post had a cryptic message of "November 14 is live", anyone on here heard anything about layoffs in NOV

Optum, Aetna agree to settle 'dummy code' lawsuit Jakob Emerson - 23 hours ago Aetna and Optum have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of improperly charging administrative fees as medical expenses. The lawsuit... — read more 

Well this is why there are layoffs and town halls and emails from management . Back to back lawsuits showing the companies lack of integrity, and having no ability to follow any five pillars of anything. So they settle the ED denials and now the... — read more 

Performance incentives eliminated . The one where you have no control over a patient canceling an appointment especially funny .

Getting laid off from Optum was the best thing that could've happened to me, no contest. The place was a nightmare for the entire four years I was there. I was stuck in a loop, and now I’m finally free. If you're let go, don't stress. It's your... — read more 

Anyone know when those that were laid off can expect to receive their severance? Does it really take 2-3 pay periods? I submitted my papers November 1st.

The purge continues next week. My SECURE history shows Peoplesoft updates for all user accounts, called HR generated request from Peoplesoft feed. I’m in Optum Growth. The time has come.

I view my job here as a temp job. And I act accordingly. I work strictly what I’m supposed to, don’t do any overtime, and I don’t put any extra effort into resolving issues or impacting the outcome. I’m not involved in team politics, I don’t care... — read more 

The company acquires businesses, then su-ks the customers, competitive data and the money out of the acquisition. Once that is done, layoffs begin to get rid of all legacy staff of the acquired company. They take the company out of the market to... — read more 

Will this be end of the year, of follow the algorithm and hit JAN 2025? Any intel? Any info is appreciated, the holiday season is approaching quickly!!

When you have to give employees a free PTO day to fill out employee surveys something is very wrong.

Good job, mgmt. Even if we were superhuman, there’s no way we can manage the workload. And why should we?

Anyone staying in place is going to be getting more work, and higher expectations, for the same pay. 3 options really: Stay in place and take it. Watch the internal job reqs for 1-2 gradesabove where you are and app spam anything you can... — read more 

Corporations exist and are wildly successful without needing to resort to inhumane treatment of workers such as bullying and harassment. For those of you who post comments saying to “just deal with it and move on”; what are you really saying? And who... — read more 

Just wondering if theres any CHC employees left?

It seems like every day, someone on here mentions another Optum layoff, but you hardly ever see anything about it in the news. Has Optum truly gotten that good at keeping it under wraps, or do people just not care anymore? It's weird that we seem to... — read more 

Today is supposed to be to be last day of layoffs. If you made it without any urgent meetings today, congrats. If you’re impacted please post

When will this endless cycle of layoffs stop? Optum can’t continue slashing its workforce without facing some major issues down the line. How much more do they think they can trim before it starts to hurt the operations? And when you think about it... — read more 

This is not a tech company.

United Health Group optum are dropping employees and making it seem as though the employees metric are not up to standards, They aren't a honest company, inside of being honest to the employees why the are making company cuts they rather cheat on... — read more 

We feel trapped in IESNP with no where to go. We can’t go to Landmark, we keep getting people from them as they fall apart. Patient connect is run by the same horrible DCO and VP as IESNP and also shrinking, not a big surprise these leaders are so... — read more 

Ever since they announce the closing of urgent cares in July. People have been hearing optum has plans to eliminate all specialties except family practice. Has anyone else heard this? If so any insight on when to expect the news.

Just curious if anyone here worked/works for MedExpress under Optum and what their thoughts are.

Are more Rifs coming this month in October for Optum Insight, or is the company still sticking with Nov 14th as the next layoff?

Just had our all-hands meeting with DS. Almost 500 staff on the call. Talked about our many successes but ZERO mention of last week’s RIF notifications and impacts. Is she really that out of touch???? How is she still with Optum?

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Has anyone else heard rumors about more layoffs coming in November? My team's already been hit hard in previous rounds, and I'm not sure how we'd even manage if it happens again. It’s getting tough to see how we can keep things running if we lose... — read more 

I wanted to share a theory and get your thoughts on whether it makes sense. I’m a Business Analyst who was recently laid off on 10/17, and I had also been laid off back in March, but that layoff was later rescinded. After that, I was moved to a... — read more 

These VPs approved roles to be hired and are not wanting ROI of their employees. Why did you approve the roles in the first place?

Layoffs seem to be all that’s happening at Optum lately. It feels like nothing productive is going on anymore, like leadership has just given up on trying to do any actual work. I really wonder how long they think this “new business model” of theirs... — read more 

Absolutely sick over all these layoffs. Learned that an outstanding employee with exceptional outcomes and client satisfaction was caught up in this yesterday yet people I know do less than nothing, never try to be helpful or play nice with anyone... — read more 

Please give this an up arrow if it was helpful. Let's take back this board from the fear mongering! I was recently laid off from Optum 3 weeks ago. it su-ks. I totally get it. I keep checking this board to see if it's even worth it to reapply... — read more 

Will they continue into next week? This has been such a horrid experience so far. So many good and hardworking people lost their jobs. It is apparent to me that there will be more of such rounds, as they are gearing up for many depts to move the... — read more 

For those impacted do you know what the severance package is yet? It would help others plan accordingly if you can share. Thanks

Looks like our area got layoffs. we werent told anything, but its happened. people are gone and replaced with overseas.

Any word on Optum CA being impacted this time or soon? Feels like something is going on but no solid confirmation yet.

Did anyone from Optum infusion get played off today?