I've been hearing so
Stick sale
Big sells by Prem and Talik in september
Training department layoffs
Today, myself and several of my colleagues in Learning and development were laid off in a round of “reorg.” This was the third reorg in 3 years. They had announced a reorg over a month ago, but when executives were asked about layoffs during a... — read more
LD, Workforce Reduction CR
Did anyone see a LD position posted with JD of "be responsible for delivery of enterprise-wide reduction needs"
CVS’s Omnicare Files for Bankruptcy After $949 Million Judgment
Wow, for years they tried to offload this and finally when the hammer hit file for bankruptcy. Would CVS be on the hook for the fine? Otherwise what does an acquisition mean?
Employee survey
In my department, the participation rate is given more importance then the actual results. I'm sick of being harassed to take the survey. When the results are poor, the additional work to bring them up is incumbent on employees, not management. ... — read more
H-1B Contractor Hiring Practices
We would like to raise concerns about our department’s recent fast-track hiring of contingent workers—specifically contractors on H-1B visas sourced through "1nf0$y$." Many of these individuals appear to have limited qualifications. While some... — read more
thoughts
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Next DDAT layoff coming soon
It will be announced in a few weeks. OpEx is being hit hard. 25% of some teams, some more.
Lawsuits…
The amount of money that CVS is paying out in lawsuits both recently and over the last few years is staggering. How is this not affecting CVS more?
Medicare stars
Any rumors/intel on how upcoming report on medicare stars will fair?
Upcoming meetings
Anything going on next week? Important get together in CT?
What's another restructuring?
In regards to layoffs or anything else that may or may not happen, nothing that CVS does at this point will surprise me. Sadly this is how CVS operates. Think of how many restructurings CVS has been through over the last several years. I'm guessing... — read more
Is management aware of a select few engineers that actually deliver meaningful results here?
Sometimes these engineers won't talk that much or only talk when a discussion is actually meaningful. Sometimes what they say won't matter anyways so they simply focus on implementation and development work. They are among the few who deliver solid... — read more
Return to Office (rumor only)
Hearing rumors that leadership may revert back to making it mandatory that people be in the office 3 days a week. Anyone else hear this? If so, I wish they would make up their minds and stick with it, rather than change the policy every 6-12... — read more
Time for CVS to do this 😂
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/27/google-executive-says-company-has-cut-a-third-of-its-managers.html?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20250828
Spouse working in same team
We have a someone in our team who is director in Digital space and he has hired his wife few years ago and both of them work in the same team. How is that allowed ? Can we complaint to HR ?
Concerning Contractor Hiring Trends and Potential Workforce Impacts
Concerning Contractor Hiring Trends and Potential Workforce Impacts Many departments are currently undergoing an aggressive wave of contractor onboarding, specifically through Infosys, to support ongoing projects. Leadership has indicated that this... — read more
H1B Fraud
www.uscis.gov/report-fraud/uscis-tip-form
Infrastructure and Security Teams - Downhill
Both the Infrastructure and Security teams have really gotten worse over the last 2 or so years. Cocky, delusional, don't understand the business needs or requirements. Hated by all peer organizations in DDAT. They challenge everything... — read more
When the layoff will happen in 2025 ?
Do we know when cvs will announce layoffs for the year 2025 ?
Aetna actuary whistleblower scores big time!
This story might cause some heads to roll but they probably already did. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/cvs-unit-must-pay-290-million-dr-g-whistleblower-lawsuit-judge-rules-2025-08-20/
8 beeeeelllion dollars
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/cvs-insurance-policies-dont-provide-opi--d-coverage-top-delaware-court-rules-2025-08-18/ And so it goes.
Rumor/Reality - Layoffs
Could anyone share what is happening around layoffs?
Oak Street Health employees
How do you all feel? With the move to epic it seems like you all are in a state of limbo and waiting for some direction.
When “I Want Results” Turns into Verbal Abuse: A Call for Respectful Leadership
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