Terrible Management - Anonymous employee eHealth Employee Review

1.0
24 Feb 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Only Pro would be the phone stipend

Cons

terrible management, very toxic work environment, constant monitoring, bad sales tactics, little to no room for growth. management is very pushy about hitting numbers, so much that they want you to save any bathroom, water breaks, for your timed 15 minute break- you literally get reprimanded if you go over 20 seconds. weird attendance policy, creates a very negative work experience (if you're late by a 7 mins you get points added to a scale and get write ups, and if you're gone for sick time you get points added even if you take pto- no room for work to life balance). Manager constantly guilt-tripped you to work through lunch and after hours nearly every day.

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eHealth Response
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Thank you for your review. Work-life balance is an important point for us and we would never want to make our employees feel as though they have to choose one or the other. While we are very focused on answering calls to help as many customers as possible during their limited enrollment period, what you describe is not standard business practices and we would like to learn more. If you are willing to share, please contact HumanResources@ehealth.com. ~HR

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1.0
20 Apr 2026
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Pros

eHealth RevOps offers a fast-paced environment with strong exposure to healthcare operations, commissions, and cross-functional collaboration. The work is meaningful and provides opportunities to build analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills. Teams are generally supportive, and there are opportunities to learn from peers with deep industry knowledge. The role provides hands-on experience with complex data, audits, and reconciliation processes, which is valuable for strengthening both operational and financial skill sets.

Cons

Leadership is a significant challenge. The Senior Director’s approach tends to be highly hands-on, which can limit autonomy and make it difficult for employees to feel fully trusted or supported in their roles. The environment can feel high-pressure rather than growth-oriented. At the Senior Manager level, there are concerns around consistency, professionalism, and fairness. Communication style can come across as overly direct or discouraging at times, and there are perceptions of favoritism that impact team morale and overall engagement. There are also gaps in leadership presence and support. 1:1 meetings are frequently canceled, and team members often need to rely on other leaders for guidance. While tracking and reporting are maintained, there is limited hands-on support, coaching, and clear direction for the team. Training is another challenge. Onboarding often relies on current employees who are expected to maintain their full workload, creating a high-pressure environment with little room for error. This makes it difficult for new hires to ramp up effectively and confidently. Overall, these factors can make it challenging for employees to feel supported, develop professionally, and operate with clarity and confidence.

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