RN - RN, MS Centene Employee Review

1.0
18 Jul 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The friendships I made with a few others who felt similarly

Cons

There are no words to verbalize how toxic Centene is. Hostile work environment, unobtainable work expectations, rampant cronyism with the hiring of friends/fellow co-workers (from pre Centene), inability to move or transfer within the company or promote (only their buddies get that option). Some get to work from home at times, others are blatantly told NO it's not company policy. Weekly and then monthly "one on ones" with your manager to solidify the divide and separate mentality. People work out of fear of being walked out. Most do not stay long enough to become vested (5 years). They simply give up. Culture is toxic and comes from the top down. Only 4 sick days per year. Once that's exceeded, you are ripe to be written up or fired. Those who bring the best experience and education are the ones held back the most. HR is non-existent. Trying to meet with them is nearly impossible, and they work only for risk management and prevention of lawsuits. Yes, it's a job, but that's about it. And if you want to work from home, run from here. There are plenty of remote positions out there to choose from.

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Cons

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Pros

I loved the work and for 6 years was happy with what I did. I knew I made a difference and did my job well. Not many has the same skill set I did and there was always work to do.

Cons

1. It's an old white boys club. I say that as a white individual. It sucks that's how MFN rolls. They say they value diversity but they don't. They will have a token diverse person in an exec role but they're there to be a face, not make any changes or impact. 2. They pay really well but that hurts when you leave. 3. They layoff the good people and keep the undereducated white males. Why? See #1 above. 4. They don't want you if you are female and over 40. Think I'm lying? See the number of females 40+ who got hit in the January "reorganization." 5. HR is a joke. Talent acquisition couldn't find their rear ends with both hands and a map. So many excuses on why they didn't do their jobs. 6. MFN said the HealthNet employees needed to learn the Centene way and the Centene way would prevail. He lied. 7. They never entertained the idea of working from home. At all. Even a 25% WFH option would cut costs and improve morale.

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Thank you for taking time to leave a detailed review. Your commentary is already helping to make us better. We strive to prioritize the success of our employees and want them to feel supported. Centene Corporation is fully committed to an inclusive work space where all feel welcome and valued. Again, thank you for your comments.
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