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Blue Shield Of California

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'wanna-be' industry leader losing good employees every day - Individual Contributor Blue Shield Of California Employee Review

1.0
Jul 5, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- If you get a great boss and a great team, you're golden. - Good pay and decent benefits. - Flexible work hours depending on your management.

Cons

- Contrary to their public stance, Blue Shield is not a leader in the industry. Extremely hierarchical culture and outdated infrastructure are huge roadblocks. If you want to be on the cutting edge, think twice about joining this company. - Contrary to stated values which were recently created, the truth is we are the opposite of trusting, valuing people, results-oriented, interconnected, agile, creative, and customer centric. More often than not, management talks the talk, doesn’t walk the walk. - A year of reorganization all over the company has left employees with extremely low morale. Every day talented employees who used to love the company are walking out the door. - Unless you’re a director or above, your voice and opinion tends to not matter due to the hierarchical culture.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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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.

Cons

Good exposure to projects and technologies. Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

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