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Blue Shield Of California

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Firing Faster Than They Hire - Human Resources Blue Shield Of California Employee Review

1.0
Dec 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

On-site gym, flexible work schedules. Many departments have hoteling, which can be a con but I think it's great.

Cons

In the ten months I've been with Blue Shield, eight people in my department have been terminated. Most of these people had been with the company for only a few months. I think the problem is that hiring managers have no idea what they want. Unsuspecting candidates accept offers, but then find that their managers are incompetent and have no desire to mentor or to train. The company makes it easier and more attractive for managers to fire than to actually "manage" or "train." Laziness is rampant among managers and directors. As long as they are "in" with the right people, they need to only pretend to work by appearing "busy." Be very careful when considering an offer from Blue Shield.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Love the people and the culture.

Cons

Constantly worried about lay offs.

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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