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Daniel Hilferty
I worked at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – It was awesome working for IBC until about 2007-2008. They really cared for the employees. Benifits were really good for the employees.
Cons – Outsourced much of the internal functions. Cut things to the bare bones, and more. Expected too much from the few people that remained.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
2013-06-03 11:29 PDT
I worked at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – IBC highly values work life balance and they are committed to creating a supportive corporate environment
Cons – Things do not happen very fast at IBC so whether you are interviewing, working on a project or worried about getting fired. Grab a snickers because you're not going anywhere for awhile.
They are not competitive for salary and growth opportunities seemed very limited to me. Raises and bonuses are minimal and should not be counted on.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-20 10:52 PDT
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – If you're in IT, there is no good reason to work for this company.
Cons – Laying off large numbers of IT staff, and expecting remaining staff to pick up slack for two years. Then laying them off, and outsourcing their jobs to India, while forcing them to teach their replacements their jobs.
Advice to Senior Management – Cheaper isn't better. better is better. IBC has been on a consistent downward slide since the death of CEO Fred DiBono.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-13 17:47 PDT
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross
Pros – Benefits, lots of opportunity to volunteer for communty service
Cons – Long hours, corporate politics, high expectations on employees
Advice to Senior Management – Ease up on pushing your employees,
2013-03-15 17:19 PDT
I worked at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than a year
Pros – Good benefits, good people who work there, great downtown location, gym and cafeteria on-site, opportunities to get involved in 'extracurriculars' or other projects beyond your department (eg. United Way)
Cons – Several layers of management, takes months to get any change in place, do not promote quickly (at all)
Advice to Senior Management – Look to your young employees to help spark change, don't spend so much money on consultants!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-15 09:11 PDT
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than a year
Pros – Great work life balance and amenities, relaxed culture, working in downtown Philly. Benefits are solid (obviously). Good training opportunities, great employee culture.
Cons – Top-heavy with management. Constantly bringing in outside "hired guns" while nearly every young employee with half a brain is out within their first 3 years to make twice as much elsewhere. Left with the "lifers" who don't want to lift a finger, and director-level personnel running around doing their own "grunt work" with little or no staff to manage.
Advice to Senior Management – Promote people from inside. Get rid of the tired old farts. Stop it with the hired guns already, believe it or not, your young motivated lower level folks do want to help, but they don't want to do it for free.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-02-26 13:09 PST
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – benefits, school, bonus and they people you work with.
Cons – The pay is not great. The management is not great...
Advice to Senior Management – Just because they sya you are a manager and give you the job does not mean that you know more... just means they want a flunky
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-01-12 08:03 PST
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Not the typical cut throat environment that you might find at other big companies. The social outreach programs are some of the best that I've seen and most of the people I have worked with are generally pleasant.
Cons – Pay is below what the competition offers and benefits are expensive considering they offer them to clients for much less. Internal promotion isn't offered to associates as much as it is to outside candidates.
Advice to Senior Management – Still waiting for more fair pay and internal movement for high performing associates.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-10-30 18:38 PDT
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – decent medical benefits
onsite college
tuition assistance
pension plan
401k
Cons – slow to change
not dynamic
difficult to move up
Advice to Senior Management – groom younger talent and give them management roles
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2012-10-25 08:25 PDT
I have been working at Independence Blue Cross full-time for less than a year
Pros – Good work life benefit. Good student program
Cons – Salary is a little low for other health actuarial positions
2012-10-15 17:46 PDT
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