Hard work and skill won't get you ahead. Flatter your boss and trash-talk the competition. That's the winning combination.

DDAT locking down claude code and cutting off use by business teams that have already been using and have built substantial workflows of value at a fraction of the cost or that DDAT probably previously told them they couldn’t do right now…or they... — read more 

100s of them remote netflix all day for months, 6 fig with bonus

Those subsidies are drying up. Don't need 100s of people to support it if members can't afford it.

What are CVS’ preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

These Town Hall meetings should be shown to people with insomnia so they can get some sleep. Brutal.

What do these people do all day? Honestly they never get back to tickets. It’s like pulling teeth for simple requests. Why are they outsourced to “Beacon Hills Staffing”? This company wastes so much money. Go back to the 90s when we had actual... — read more 

They say that want to have open paths to growth but for most Director level and hire only hire outside of the organization. This company and "leaders" are horrible dont practice a word of what preach and say. Only ones that seem are those at the C... — read more 

Has anyone interviewed after a layoff? Was the process the same as external candidates or is there any difference in the interview process for those that were already with the company?

Anyone else think all these use cases and showcases for AI use are simplistic, remedial or just lame? Absolutly nothing being done today is inspiring, the same workstream only someone branded AI on top of it. JfC i cant wait for the ai bubble to... — read more 

Just received my notice to return into the office.

Expecting a “handful” of lay-offs from Heart Haus . Announced this morning. Tomorrow will be further action as well.

How’s this going to affect DDAT, ETPRM, TPS, ITST damn so many acronyms and whoever else was under her.

It’s official. A manager officially announced they installed software to monitor offshore folks. Ended up cutting 6 of them. Stated not watching FTEs but that’s a bold faced lie. If you go to the bathroom too long you’ll start being micromanaged be... — read more 

Is anyone hearing anything about another attempt to return to office soon.

Here's a pet peeve. Why isn't company policy being enforced? Company policy explicitly says that 2 people must be in the store at all times. Why is this policy not being enforced? And why are DL's conveniently looking the other way on this? Strictly... — read more 

The cost of living is skyrocketing, and people can't afford to make ends meet on the penny-pinching wages you pay. You can do better.

Any teams shared engagement survey results and action plans yet? We just heard from upper management and nothing to individual teams. I am curious.

What do you think the odds are of another round of layoffs in the next couple of months?

I am puzzled.

It's the middle of July, shouldn't they be showing by now? And yes I know that CVS is notoriously slow at this kind of stuff, but still to not even have your manager say anything to you yet? What gives? The one time that DL's need to pressure... — read more 

I keep hearing that future severance packages might get cut. Is that actually likely? The current terms seem reasonable to me.

Rumors are the Somerset DC could be closing 12/31/2027. Anyone else hear these rumors?

Why the F do we have a Chief Growth and success officer? We're so top heavy its laughable now What an embarassing situation for them.

Why does the FL attorney general’s investigation into Caremark mean for job security within the PBM?

Word on the street is that CVS is potentially getting rid of the operations manager position, and making people go up to Store manager or down to shift supervisor. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

I started filling this survey out even though it’s requesting your ID. Funny they’re basically asking, do you want higher deductibles that will allow for higher merit or keep it the same. Like either way they’re going to take from one thing to give... — read more 

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. CVS Health ranks #295 overall with an Overall Score of 47.9, placing it 26th out of... — read more 

The last Cost of Living Raise in stores happened in 2021 (part 1) and in 2022 (part 2). The last Realignment happened in mid-2024. The company seems to realign and give cost of living raises every few years since 2015. Any chatter about the next... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any future layoffs for Benefit Verification or Prior Auth reps? It seems like Health100 is being made to take over the majority of our work.

On Friday, 5/29, two executive directors were told that that was their last day. They were let go because of a reorg. If you think it can't happen to you, think again!

So glad Aetna is doing so well...how about sharing that financial success with the rest of us for once!

When did CVS start using HireVue for prescreening? For anyone lucky enough not to know, it’s where you record yourself answering interview questions while an AI quietly judges you. Essentially a corporate Tinder. This is a director level posting... — read more 

I'm getting really tired of seeing no benefits from good results and shouldering all consequences of the opposite. When everything was great, there was no upside for employees. Yet as soon as things started to fail, the downside was layoffs. And it... — read more 

Company efficiency move, not for employees benefit - ?! Discuss all the ways this negatively impacts employees - Go!

I really want out of this place, but I don't want to leave empty-handed. I wish they offered a VOB or something like that.

There have been reports of some H-1B employees at CVS, particularly those approaching visa renewal periods, being encouraged to relocate to Canada after the company decided not to continue visa sponsorship or pursue employment-based green card... — read more 

Been hearing rumors that h1b sponsorship is dead in cvs now. Does this apply to all roles? Or IT excluded?