Beware of constant restructuring resulting in workforce reductions - Manager Optum Employee Review

2.0
11 Jul 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My immediate team was great and very supportive.

Cons

Layoffs happen year round under UnitedHealth, which includes Optum. I was laid off by UnitedHealth a few years ago, and then 25% of my team was impacted by the May, 2024 RIFs (including me, again). There is a lot of restructuring going on for the One Optum California initiative.

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Large company that provides great benefits and support career growth. Company culture supports work life balance.

Cons

Constant shift to hire contractors and offshore roles, which have caused lay offs.

2.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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