Premera Blue Cross Reviews

Pros

Good culture and very supportive

Cons

COVID isolation, no office time

Pros

* Benefits and bonus package is very competitive, although the insurance isn't as good as you might expect * Sleek campus * Very affordable and healthy cafeteria options * Many ways to get involved with colleagues: toast masters, lunchtime workouts on campus (pre-pandemic), book clubs, mentorship programs.

Cons

Extremely, extremely toxic culture. I would go so far as to say it is a culture that protects and promotes bullies. The way that people talk to each other in meetings will blow you away. It is not unusual for people to sneer, scoff, roll their eyes, or pointedly take out laptops during presentations. And this is at the VP level too. Even when the vitriol is not turned your way, it is difficult to watch other people shrink and try to recover, shrink and try to recover, day after day. Two common catch phrases: "We need one neck to choke" and (about leadership) "They will see the light or feel the fire." There is very low confidence in leadership or processes. Directors and program leaders regularly assign resources to projects that have not gone through the proper channels. There is constant gossip about unapproved projects and programs, and who knows about what. This results in very high reassignment of FTEs and very high turnover of contingent workers, huge loss of knowledge and expertise. As a PM, you can imagine how that impacts your outcomes.

Pros

-Many employees think the compensation is competitive (and it may appear to be on paper). When one takes into account the hours worked, the compensation is subpar. -Leadership is at least open to a hybrid working environment, although it's not embraced by many employees. Most employees want the flexibility that works the best for them and their families. -Lack of engagement, accountability, and clear ownership across many teams makes for laid-back work environment.

Cons

-Organization is doing too much at once; some projects conflict with other projects in terms of strategy and goals. Lack of clear direction with so many projects going on at once. Most projects are at risk due to poor planning and execution. How about focus and work on 1 project, finish it successfully, then start on another? Then, take a step back and ask yourselves, have we really “transformed”? If not, which is a high likelihood, then stop starting projects intended to “transform” the business. Nothing's "transforming". It's still the same dysfunctional organization at the end of the day. -Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) is clearly non-existent. The organization has this initiative rolling up to HR, which is not the best place for it (Google: Why DEI doesn’t belong in HR). Even further, this initiative is led by an individual who leads other functions so there’s lack of focus (and it shows). They need 1 person solely dedicated to this initiative, if it’s that important. Actions speak louder than words. -Massive turnover, constant layoffs and restructuring. Employees left to take on extra work without clear transition plans. -Leadership decided many teams need to come into the office a few days a week (hybrid model), when competitors are clearly offering more flexible work options. Employees will make their needs and wants heard. Take notice of the resignations that take place as a result of this poor decision. -Leadership isn’t transparent, doesn’t communicate authentically, and lots of issues are hidden and avoided at All Employee Calls. Employees will eventually view leadership as accountable and a contributor to the many issues, so why avoid things? -Most benefit vesting is after 3 years but most people don’t stay around the organization long enough to obtain these benefits. -Too top heavy. Clean house at the mid-management level. Most mid-managers lack experience, communication, and leadership skills. -Limited career growth and opportunities. Employees tend to leave the company to take on career growth opportunities instead of being promoted from within. -Lack of exit interview process when employees leave the company. Leadership doesn’t care the reasons employees are leaving. HR is a total joke at this company.

Pros

fair to work at this company

Cons

job sucks in general. no one likes to be a janitor