Optum, a leading health services company under UnitedHealth Group, has announced significant **Optum layoffs** in 2024 due to financial pressures, shifts in service demand, and organizational restructuring. More than 500 employees in California and an additional 160 in New Jersey are affected. While the layoffs create emotional and financial challenges for impacted employees, those remaining may find opportunities for career growth as the company navigates changes in the healthcare sector, driven by market demands and technological advancements.