It Monday morning about 740 and 2 paraprofessionals have spent the past 40 minutes talking about their weekend not a bit of work and they are on the clock but they will have jobs come Sept 1st and here I am working for hours with no employment after... — read more 

I work on insurance side but was told 300 people in the bank have been targeted. They have one week to resign and take severance OR wait, reapply, and see if they get selected for a role. Supervisors and Managers are being demoted to RA roles. Some... — read more 

I was a SF policyholder ever since I started driving. A few years ago I started a new job at the Farm in a new department and let's just say it required me to work with some ethically challenged individuals. A few months later I received my first... — read more 

Metrics say each new claim should take 15 mins. If you have a 2 car loss, a recorded statement from ONE of the drivers involved takes 10-15 minutes alone. Think about if you have more than 2 vehicles involved and how long that will take to get... — read more 

I'm just wondering, I know for a fact I'm not the only one. I'm just curious if the number is as high as I assume or if people have a much higher threshold of how much they can take then I give them credit for. I'm not asking who will quit, just who... — read more 

Anyone else in an over staffed role in ET who is suffering from a lack of motivation? I have to drag myself into work everyday, find something to accomplish, and deal with seeing armed security guards. I know a few folks who sit all day twiddling... — read more 

Long time professional/technical employee here in a maintain/understaffed group. I just wanted to share that my heart goes out to those in leadership and professional/technicals in overstaffed roles going through the start of Wave 1 in the ET... — read more 

I haven't seen an answer to this yet. SFNet is void of 2018 EIP info. Previously it looked like you would get the equivalent of a 100% EIP payout prorated to your QTD date. I'm sure they are trying to change the rules to avoid a payout to everyone... — read more 

I used to follow this site every day until all the b.s about tips firing and wedlock baby which was all lies. He is not going anywhere as that is exactly what State Farm wants. I gave 30years of my life to this place and and people find it amusing to... — read more 

How prolific is it at State Farm where superiors steal or take credit for a subordinates brilliant idea that saves the company xyz? I've witnessed this first hand many, many times. The first customer is always the employee. No wonder State Farm is... — read more 

I understand that the pressure is high and the stress is mounting, but you breaking under that stress and quitting is what State Farm is counting on. Don't give them the satisfaction. Enjoy your weekend, relax, spend time with your family, catch up... — read more 

What's with the armored and reinforced door in that small meeting room on C1?

Anyone else notice the new external heading when a email comes in? Just heard it is so that people with QTD dates can no longer send emails to an address outside of State Farm. Like any company in their right minds would want to do what we are doing.

"The sad reality is that your local leadership knows nothing. They are in the dark just like you. On the Proximity claims side, the TMs found out same day as impacted employees. Worse, when it came time for impacted employees to opt-in or opt-out... — read more 

THE LETTER came to many Bank Employees at Corp South on Thursday the 12th. Does anyone know the numbers for this reduction? How are you supposed to make a decision when you do not know what your odds are? Leave or (hope to) Stay. Does anyone know how... — read more 

I'm sorry, but State Farm has the most middle management I've ever seen at a corporation. One has to wonder what percent of premiums goes to paying these people that, aside from a few rare exceptions, do nothing but drain company resources? I... — read more 

Any info on layoff in hub for claims positions? I work in fire claims but my sister is a team lead and apparently they’re hearing their job is being evaluated too.

Concordville or BUST!!!!! Anyone???

In situations where management are being selected, did people in higher positions that were not selected usually get the next position down. Example: Manager not selected become a supervisor? Is a Manager automatically ahead of existing supervisor in... — read more 

Usually I'm not superstitious, but State Farm seriously messed with my head apparently. I'm now worried that tomorrow will particularly bad day at the office. Can somebody make me feel better by telling me that no meetings or layoffs are usually... — read more 

Wth - we talk all about reducing cost and producing more business outcomes from ET yet we let the idiots in MSO decide what a great idea it is to go through a JOP process that has inundated analyst and managers with absurd postings...1,000’s of JOPs... — read more 

Has anyone heard if any job offers have been made to people who are competing for over staffed zip codes? I know they said mid to late April, but hearing rumors that offers would start coming out today through next week. So nerve racking just waiting... — read more 

I think they can change how the benefit amount is calculated, but can the pension be eliminated. What could happen if someone is already receiving their pension benefit; could it be reduced?

Fire field here and if y’alls meetings goes anything like ours did last month then I’m sorry. There was 21 of us and they told us there were only jobs for 11 of us. Furthermore of those 11 openings only 4 would allow you not to move the rest would... — read more 

Is underwriting next for layoffs?

Many jobs will be gone in St. Louis. All of QA and compliance will no longer be in St Louis. Half the workforce in St. Louis is cut. Epect more layoffs to come especially in St Louis.

Done with Concordville!!! Ugh...peace!!!

Or do they find out the same time everyone does? Just curious if the Directors and Managers already know what is coming today for Bank?

We keep losing billions of dollars, our best employees, and over 900,000 customers. The profits from the stock market have been propping up our financial results, but this cannot be counted on forever. At some point the operation must stand on it's... — read more 

G.J. and Ed Sr. Must be rolling in their graves. What's next, selling the old Corporate Headquarters. Such a shame. A historic Bloomington landmark GONE. Total BS in my mind...

Seems like there are many layers to the CCC that would benefit from a comprehensive review.

Any updates today regarding the Bank Structure Study results?

Do we expect any announcements? Any decisions to be made? Has there been any indication that something is going to happen? I'm no longer certain which I prefer: hearing that I have to fight for my position or that I've been laid off or remaining in... — read more 

For those that are “forced” into retirement, do they retain medical benefits? Is medical provided under pension? Thanks!

About half....hopefully, the current transitions increase that number!!!!

I wonder just how hard State Farm plans to continue to torture and humiliate its employees...

Two years ago new leadership at the highest levels took over control of State Farm and have begun a massive, far-reaching overhaul of every department of the entire company. As a result of these massive and still-in-progress changes, many long term... — read more 

OK, so L&D is going down by 80%, and they are the ones who facilitate training for all employees (think high churn in the hubs), which appears to be the same % Ad services is going down. Proximity is going down +/- 38%, and they're the ones directly... — read more 

So, apparently State Farm placed armed guards at its major hubs to conform to industry standards, not out of fear of retribution for layoffs that have been happening non stop for the past several months. I'm just confused, why exactly did the company... — read more