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Blue Shield Of California

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Blue Shield a Great Place to Work - Anonymous employee Blue Shield Of California Employee Review

4.0
May 26, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is very good, benefits are good, work locations are clean and bright. Management is trying to make improvements around culture but they have a ways to go. Their HR VP is trying to increase the number of women and minorities in Sr; Level Management which means there is opportunity. People are extremely nice and supportive.

Cons

Since they are not publicly traded, all decisions in middle management take forever and are consensus driven. Even after a decision is made, because the organization has become so matrixed, nobody is held accountalbe for the decisions they make or deliverables they sign up for. Typical Corporate America, it is still who you know rather than what you know when it comes to advancement, but it is getting better.

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Blue Shield Of California Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We’re committed to offering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are glad that you appreciate the efforts taken to improve company culture. We understand that you’re frustrated with middle management, but can assure you that we encourage our leaders to be transparent about processes and expectations. Kathy Mason Strategic Recruiting Program Manager

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Pros

Limited knowledge transfer and onboarding support for new team members. New hires are often expected to figure things out with minimal guidance. Workplace politics can sometimes impact collaboration and decision-making. Managers may not always be actively involved in supporting team members or addressing concerns. Full-time employees are occasionally treated differently than contractors, creating an uneven work environment. Documentation and process knowledge sharing could be improved. Work culture can be stressful at times, leading to challenges with work-life balance and employee morale.

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