Upper Leadership spent years telling everybody that they are transparent, now they just admitted that they kept the changes quiet and even lied about any changes coming since Thanksgiving of last year. This company is based on trust and promise, once... — read more 

I was told by an employment lawyer in the early days after my termination he will review my case but he also suggested “find something you love and move on.” The words stung a bit at first because I was so indignant in how I was treated after being a... — read more 

Corporate is launching the Enterprise Initiatives department...aka ISD version 2.0. With 17 management roles (VP, AVP, 5 Directors, 10 Managers) and 18 analysts, their sole responsibility is to drive "pace" and execution of high-level initiatives in... — read more 

https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-State-Farm-RVW18720105.htm

Most of the info on this board lately has to do strictly with IT layoffs. Anybody has any info on other departments? I'd like ti take the lack of rumors and other info as a good sign, but I know better when it comes to State Farm. So any info on... — read more 

I was laid off in April 2017 and I am still recovering ! It s---s but it has given me a different outlook on my life as well as the workforce. I highly urge you ALL to get a Plan B that pays. I started my journey as a travel agent soon after getting... — read more 

Now, lets do it and watch customers flee

We as affected employees need to ban together to help each other through this difficult time. Please investigate, dig, seek, confirm, obtain and post all information possible. Please share what you found from your departments and others. We need a... — read more 

With several companies giving out $1,000 bonuses due to tax reform, I wondered if SF would share this new wealth with everyone. Then the email came. Reading through the email I was patiently waiting for the credit to be given to tax reform. Reading... — read more 

I am tired of wondering if I am going to have a job or not. I have been loyal to State Farm for 32 years. I have trained, and retrained several times and I promise I made State Farm more money and it benefited State Farm to retrain me. It may not... — read more 

How thoughtful to remind us we have Lifeworks available while our jobs all dangle in our faces with absolute and complete uncertainty...thanks for reminding us that while we have panic attacks all day long about future employment and our fates... — read more 

Look for them to "redraw" their plan again.

Any Ad Services people out there? Does anyone have any information on our transition? Dates, numbers, what’s staying and what’s going?

From what I gathered, there were rumors going around that this week will bring carnage to IT. Usually when layoffs happen they take place at the beginning of the week, so I'm wondering if anything has started to happen? If anybody knows anything, can... — read more 

Thank You Fawad, Ashly, Sandy, Duane, Michael and the rest of the gang for reminding me what its like to be a good neighbor.. Every so often we need that silly reminder and for that I thank you!! You the type: The neighbor that builds that large... — read more 

Leadership can't seem to figure out why we are losing billions. It's because the employees know the company doesn't care about them, so the favor is returned. All anyone cares about in claims is trying to get their unrealistic numbers/metrics that... — read more 

I copied this post below because I needed to remind myself it isn't just systems and Bloomington. Its -Claims -Ad Services -LD -Compliance -Bank -Underwriting -Strategic Resources -Agency We all need to stay informed. And understand what's really... — read more 

Can someone please tell me if there has been any talked about the named locations closing. I know originally Tacoma was a named location. But what about Bham, and others in the Midwest and Southeast. Claims in some locations are being allowed to die... — read more 

Its not all bad! Post up benifits you have seen in your life thanks to IT Transformation. I'll start My tolerance for alcohol is approaching my college years! My savings account has never been bigger as taking the family out to dinner, vacations, etc... — read more 

Anyone else hearing over 1,200 overstaffed roles to be cut in Bloomington? Where exactly did this number come from? This seems to me way too high. I know we are looking at mass layoffs but is it really going to be that bad? This seems more like rumor... — read more 

There was a rumor going on around the office last week that we are looking at sizable layoffs come early February, but I'm not sure where it came from or if there is any truth to it. I was wondering if anybody here heard anything about it? We do have... — read more 

How many of you who are over 50 years old (or getting there) are being targeted by management with either bogus write-ups, bad reviews after receiving nothing but good reviews, or other actions that make you feel you are being targeted?

The Claims and Underwriting departments 2018 business plans call for negative numbers in expenses. Only way to get below zero expense growth is to cut facilities and people. It's happening so wide spread like someone else said here that basically it... — read more 

so much wrong and it just gets worse... No work life balance Nearly impossible to get time off, many departments have mandatory overtime (Oh, but we're not allowed to call it that, it's "non optional") An atmosphere filled with nepotism, gossip and... — read more 

Forging ahead with a new business model, thst’s 100% based on o/s consulting firm is egregious. Executive needs to be held accountable of making decisions in a bubble and then blaming the rest of us for its failure. ,

About 1200 may be gone by march end from ET. Top level has no brain period, its better to move on as you don't have control over this my way or high way approach. SF is not the end of the world, if you are exp resource and they are removing you its... — read more 

People Protect Yourself. Take home any copies of EPR’s you have at work. Print and take home any emails or proof from a supervisor stating you were doing a good job. Anything to provide to an attorney for wrongful termination. Even though most states... — read more 

I have been reading these threads the last few weeks. Since things have started getting real in 2018, I have noticed a sharp turn on employee to employee mentality. Your job s---s, your worthless.. I think that is just asinine especially since there... — read more 

For all folks asking what's being closed when: Exit Schedule: 2018 Parsippany, NJ; Petaluma, CA - 2019: Kalamazoo, MI, Irvine, CA, Tulsa, OK 2020: Indianapolis, IN, Medley, FL, Downers Grove, IL, West Lafayette, IN 2021: Bakersfield, CA, Frederick... — read more 

I felt ashamed even though the real cause of my termination was not my fault. I did not know what to tell people since I am not really retired. Feeling betrayed. No heads up. I am letting it go. I got the wrong person mad and they (the four levels of... — read more 

Hey ready this week will have additional announcements.

Are you being told you should be able to keep up, since everyone else is? Is there actually enough time in the day with reduced OT to do all the work expected? Have there been any time studies? Do we really know if it is possible? What corners are... — read more 

I was just wondering if anybody here had dealings with the HR? I'm in a really tough position right now and going to HR could either help solve the issue or put a huge target on my back. It'd be helpful to know if somebody already had any dealings... — read more 

Regarding comments about state farm preparing for a sale. First, I'm no expert so keep that in mind. I believe since SF is a mutual company, it would need 50% of the policy holders to approve. Also, I believe that the proceeds of the sale would go to... — read more 

Can someone define what these roles/depts mean/do?: SF Digital, CCC, CDE, ICP, ISC, ISD, UOE, etc Thanks, Gracias, Mahalo!

Does anyone know where we stand. The cafe closed, break rooms are being updated. As services said a new roof coming soon! Very confusing.

Has anyone seen any recent detailed press coverage? Anywhere. Or recent lawsuits?

Hey listen, I do not work at State Farm. I have family there though. I have been reading on this site and just find it unbelievable some of the stories. It is not my place to really adjudicate , however....... I am blown away by the not paying for... — read more 

In lead up to claims offices closures people using FMLA and extended sick leave were set up for failure and eliminated by being given huge inventories all at once, hundreds of files at once, with insufficient time to review, then put on new... — read more