Centene Reviews in Austin, TX Area

Pros

Benefits are good. Some managers listen to employees.

Cons

Unrealistic expectations. Constant turnover of employees. Management styles in some areas is intimidation or "bullying". In lower levels much advancement is not based on ability. Inconsistency in policies for filling positions. Some people can "transition" into positions while others must apply and compete for the same position. Pay raises and bonuses in lower levels are poor.

Advice to Senior Management

Become aware of how this company really operates.

Pros

compensation is decent for mid-level & up compared with the rest in the city
ample office space in a city where most companies are going to 100% cubicles (doesn't mean everyone deserving gets an office)

Cons

vertical/authoritarian structure, 'kings vs. common citizens' mentality
ridiculously low raises (1-2% if even that) for most employees
the environment serves best for those that talk the most about the stress and long hours. you'll find the same people often going home early or absent during critical due dates.

Advice to Senior Management

none, this is the same deal offered at most other corporations, your pay will continue to bring people in and they will continue to cycle out as they find better options

Pros

Decent salary and bonuses. Good amount of PTO.

Cons

Almost no communcation with management, LITTLE TO NO TRAINING, and promotions for only those that have been deemed to walk on water. Boring work. Coworkers are not friendly and stay in cliques. Management tries to pretend that there is a family atmosphere but it's really not.

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in training and grooming your people to go to the next level and get off of the conference calls 24/7 and actually interact with your staff.

Pros

Salary is the only good thing I can say

Cons

HR plays everyone and tries to convince staff to divulge info on peers. CEO and COO at Superior have lost sight of how to respect others and are only concerned about making money, at the cost of the Medicaid population and the state. When these individuals, along with the current Directors, look back at their behavior and how they treat people, ten years from now, they will be very disgusted at themselves.

Advice to Senior Management

Find your own replacement, and then buy stock in Centene

Pros

Benefits are okay...although most companies are more "up and coming" with their benefits. There are some good people left; although most are being "run off" by the leadership.

Cons

Leadership follows a very disciplinarian style. Threatens employees of disciplinary action to motivate instead of leading with respect. Very old, authoritative leadership style from the 80's is seen across all levels.

Many leaders have very unrealistic expectations of their employees and are expected to work 60-70 hour work weeks. There is no work-life balance...nor is it encouraged.

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in training for leaders and adopt different leadership styles to motivate employees without using threats or intimidation tactics. Take a long, hard look at some of your directors. The employees that work for them dislike them for a very good reason!

Pros

to obtain steady paycheck. it's better than nothing.

Cons

management has their heads buried. it's not who you know but who you .... Management is looking for peoplr who will agree with them instead of what is best for the products. It seems that they are looking for the easy way out instead of trying to figure out why everyone is leaving. They need a new HR dept.- the one they have now is the worst I have ever worked with.

Advice to Senior Management

Not all ex-employees are the bad guys. Most people that have left the company recently have left because they had no where to take their concerns to. It appears that it is easier to have the attitude that in todays economy, that there are more people knocking on the door to get in. They find it easier to employ people to agree with them instead of maintaining quality people.