I was subjected to an aggressive outburst from a senior manager who yelled repeated threats about my job security and dismissed my work entirely despite having completed all assigned tasks on time. Her words were not feedback. They were... — read more
Why do people drink the Kool-aid?
I don’t understand how as horrible as working at CVS can be, why people drink the kool-aid. Do they not see the company for what it is??
Digital Layoffs
Anyone have any information on layoffs occurring in the digital space?
Layoffs Aug-Dec 2025
New Warn notice posted for Hartford. Fyi
What's going on in the observability space?
Big mess. Very unorganized, conflicting messages, "pivoting".
ID--T Sr Manager Yelled "I Want Results"
I-D-I-O-T Sr Manager Yelled "I Want Results....I Want Results" Is anyone in this company allowed to disrespect, yell and scold other colleagues?
more to come ?
hearing more coming in the coming few weeks
Rushil Desai Stepping down
Does anyone know why Rushil Desai suddenly stepped down?
Is CVS Caremark doomed?
I worked for a competitor E__ S___ a few years ago before I had to relocate. This seems completely different. Everyone I deal with is angry. The customers seem to hate us. Management seems to have arbitrary policies that agitate customers... — read more
Make sure you have plan B
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that relying fully on your employer is risky, especially with CVS. Keep that emergency fund topped up, build something of your own if you can, and always keep your options open. It’s rough out there when... — read more
Call Centers Act of 2025
If this passes, I wonder how it would impact layoff trends. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/keep-call-centers-in-america-act-artificial-intelligence/
Where is the MIP bonus update
Didnt they tell us after such a low MIP bonus year that they would do a better job of updating us on what it's looking like. After two good quarters of results where do we stand on MIP?
Additional Sr. Level layoffs ?
Director and above? Where?
How much longer can CVS continue to skate by?
Federal judge issued a preliminary injuction stopping Arkansas law banning PBM's from owning a pharmacy. Arkansas plans to appeal. But, Louisiana tried to pass a similar law, and the pressure on PBM's is still very hot. The real question is how... — read more
What's the Elevate HR initiative?
Based from the email from our chief people officer, it sounds like HR is reorganizing over the next 14 weeks. Anyone have more insight on this?
DSNP
Any insight to what is going on in the DSNP world? I am hearing rumblings of some markets closing and/or potentially merging with HIDE?
Need help regarding who to call about no raises yet.
Ok, so long story short. SM is out temporarily on medical leave. Our store hasn’t heard or seen anything at all about raises or reviews. It’s now almost the end of the month. DL might be trying to sc--w us out of raises. Do I call HR? — read more
Clarification on Remote Work Policy – Travel to Canada
I’m currently working remotely from the U.S. (New York), and I’m considering a short trip to Toronto, Canada. I wanted to ask if it’s permitted to bring my Aetna-issued laptop and work from Canada for a few days. I’m not sure what Aetna/CVS policy... — read more
Stock free fall
Cvs stock is down. Lost value in last 10 years too
STORE MANAGERS IN SAN DIEGO DISTRICT NEED HELP NOW!!
We are being harassed and treated horribly every day. The Ethics Line route does not work!! NO ONE CARES AND IT IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE! Many Managers with 30 plus years with the company have retired early or simply left. Lucky ones transfer out... — read more
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Anyone's ESPP post for July? Still waiting on mine.......
Clarification on Pay Increase for Senior Manager Role Transition
I’m currently in a manager role at Aetna, and if I move to a senior manager position with another team internally, is there a maximum percentage increase I can receive? I’ve heard 10% might be the cap for internal moves?
What is the latest on RTO?
It seems recent town hall hinted about calling employees back to office. Is it true? My entire team is working remotely, and we didn't receive any guidance from management. Did anyone hear anything?
Entire Hispanic Center of Excellence department & yMAS execs let go in one swoop
They got rid of an entire retail sector catering to the Hispanic and Latino community…….. why & when were they going to tell us?
IT is embarrassingly incompetent
Today I received an email from IT claiming they didn’t receive my device when I returned in person the same day I was given notice. Laughable. Get your sh-t together.
Ooops..I did it again
Overfilling the Feds...never good for employees https://www.modernhealthcare.com/legal/mh-cvs-caremark-medicare-overbilling-lawsuit/
PA changes
Does anyone feel that the new guidelines set out by RFK will lead to layoffs in the PBM?
bloated teams onsite remote
I see a lot of remote engineers remote and no work. caremark etc... why is there no tracking at the Director level?
The problem with PBM's will be CVS' downfall.
The real issue here with PBM's, is that the same mechanisms that PBM's have to help consumers/patients save money on pharmaceuticals, are the same mechanisms that can be used to create a monopoly and increase corporate profits. Instead of doing more... — read more
SK Town Hall
Keep your political bias out of the town hall, SK!!!!
Meritain is hiring
We just received email stating that Meritain will be hiring…they have more thank you 200 new positions
Time to actually think
We're making money. But if we keep being the PBM of the past thats eventually going to end its only a matter of time. Why not treat the independent pharmacies better. Allows money to be made while eliminating the biggest complaint in these... — read more
people leader conversation
what was the cause to have this people leader conversation meeting today?
Not a good approach
https://www.wbrz.com/news/la-ag-issues-cease-and-desist-to-cvs-over-texting-customers-about-pharmacy-benefit-managers-bill/
Trump strategy and layoffs?
Looks like the company is getting desperate and su-king up to the Don without shame: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cvshealth_𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-activity-7338935537229090816-rP16 If whatever this executive order means actually happens, would it... — read more
The second state just passed a law banning PBM's from owning a pharmacy.
So now Louisiana passed a law banning PBM's from owning a pharmacy in their state. This is the second state to pass such a law, Arkansas being the first. The new Louisiana law now heads to the governor's desk where they said they agree with the... — read more
LDPs ruining CVS
What’s with all these folks in “LDP” leadership development program going around trying to run things? I know they have the GMDP and ITLDP. We had one on our team and apparently he was pitching to cut all older folks and replace with younger cheaper... — read more
20 billion invested in AI
But we cant get decent bonuses or salary increases.....make it make sense