Just curious, let's see what people have to say.

https://nypost.com/2019/06/10/fed-judge-nears-nixing-69b-cvs-aetna-deal-sources/

How many FS hours will be cut with CFR 3.0?

Just to get an idea out there. How many manager positions are needed in your district? Ours is starting to look like Swiss cheese. They are driving away the talent. No one has your back anymore.

Please tell me that this is a joke... I just found out that the MyService award certificates we get every 5 years, are now just E-mailed to us?? SERIOUSLY?! Is cvs THAT cheap?? Although truth be told I should have seen this coming. My first two... — read more 

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/judge-cvs-witness-clash-on-merger-settlement-july-hearing-set/556327/ For all those who felt that this whole case was about the DOJ and the beef judge leon has with them, it is not about that anymore. In this... — read more 

Wow, how many hours were spent on this project, as I have been advocating this for over 6 years? Now.....the message is, "this is for your local communities".....no it is not, if it is boxed up, put on your CVS truck, and sent back to your... — read more 

Does anyone know if there is a way to print out a document that has the required availability for each position?

CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians, medical equipment and space for the occasional yoga class to 1,500 stores over the next few years. The d--gstore chain that quit selling t-b-cco several years ago said... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/cvs-mounts-defense-of-aetna-deal-on-two-fronts-11559473201 So tomorrow starts the next court hearing on the merger. How interesting that on the EXACT SAME DAY, corporate is holding an “investor day”, in NYC. Trying hard... — read more 

I know we’ve never had good systems/software, but has anyone else noticed a huge increase in errors. It’s constantly one thing after another. Coupons, phone lines, inventory from truck not loading in, damages, sales not registering, registers... — read more 

Leadership is focusing on acquisitions and everything outside of stores. They see the future of CVS as a leader in Healthcare. They have ignored the stores for the most part. Exception is when they need to make the earnings number they go to stores... — read more 

CVS is airing commercials at 2:50am on the Discovery Channel. Get ready for the tremendous response those commercials will create.

Does anyone else think that cvs employees should be getting Carepass for free? The ONLY real benefit we get from it is the $10 extrabucks. We already get 20% off and we all work in the stores 7 days a week(pretty much) so we can ask the pharmacist... — read more 

Has anyone heard that they will be announcing in the 3rd quarter that bonuses for store level employees are being eliminated? I have heard this from 2 seperate people.

My store manager is telling us that the company is forcing them to not give anyone greater than 2% this year. For some reason I am not buying it. Is that true? Please if you're a store manager or know about this let me know. He did the same thing to... — read more 

In my District one of my EL's told me our new RD told him to get certified as soon as possible. She said "go get certified RIGHT NOW, TRUST ME." I have talked to several SM's (non EL's) and they havent been informed about this new requirement. Is... — read more 

...effective 06/17/19. CVS is using the reasoning that the Target Pharmacists, in the 2-step verification process, will verify the Rx, then the CVS Pharmacist, will fill it. We are being reduced by 7 hours per week. So, I am confused.....I thought... — read more 

I’ve heard there are about 20 DLs gone company wide. Does anyone know whether or not this is by choice?? My RD is retiring after 40 years with the company also. Sad to see him leave. He is pretty awesome.

Quick question about upcoming reviews. How do you earn the “EE” rating? I’ve been one of the hardest working people in my store and have excelled with customer service numbers, yet never get above “ME”. I asked my manager and she said it’s only for... — read more 

Its currently going through the rumor mill that CVS will be adopting an old Eckerds model with SM running multiple stores to eliminate a lot of SM's and reduce payroll in the process. DL's have known about this for months and some have quit for... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed on the new schedule that just dropped that another hour has been cut?

The only ones who give two sh.ts about any negative comments are the DL's and SM. Couple years ago SM had a tizzy, asked why I click NO to , "Would you recommend family or friend to work for CVS". To even take survey, need to sign on with your... — read more 

i recall someone posting on here a while ago that some stores are getting some sort of beauty centric remodel.. does anyone know what this type of remodel entails? what they do with beauty and what they tend to cut down on for it?

I dont know about you guys, but i am going to slam them on the engagement survey. The only time that we get to voice our opinions! Make sure to use the typing part and fill that box up! My DL is going to he shocked when he sees his district results.

If we all know what is coming our way then why do we just sit doing nothing. Our jobs is our bread and butter, our jobs is reason we can sleep at night knowing we are far away from being homeless and having nothing. So you go home from work to watch... — read more 

Someone had posted something about things happening in June. I'm not sure if this is everywhere but according to MySchedule, my demand has decreased yet again. Any other SM's seeing a decrease starting in June?

Pretty much every single thread that is questioning of or uncomplimentary to CVS gets quickly jumped on by some sociopath who specializes in ad-hominem attacks (with some mis-information thrown in) to unsuccessfully try to discredit the discussion... — read more 

To put an end to the question “will the judge block the merger” here is what the law says: “Federal law requires a judge to sign off on antitrust approvals, but it is often a formality. Deals typically close before this sign-off, given prior approval... — read more 

Going to a CVS for medical care would be a new low point in someone's life. The minute clinics are a joke with "health care professionals" who don't give a c-ap about their jobs. The operating hours are a joke too.

First off it is true about cuts. 5 stores in our district are being affected by these cuts which take effect on june 1st, and our DL said that these cuts are directly related to cost cutting measures due to aetna merger. I am only a shift, not a SM... — read more 

So I just found out, that our district is going to be hit, somewhat hard, with merger-related cutbacks officially starting on June 1st. This was announced on a conference call with the DL recently. We happen to be a good district with some high... — read more 

Aetna subsidiary employee here. Hate that CVS bought us and honestly hope Judge Leon throws a wrench in this deal. CVS s---s!!!! CVS strategy is going to be a flop. Who in the world wants to go to a CVS for their medical care??? The suburban CVS down... — read more 

http://gatehousenews.com/sideeffects/aetna-bid-derail-whistleblower-case-cvs-denied/ I’ll let this article speak for itself.

I have been working at this 24 hours CVS for almost four years now. I started as a shift and now I am an operations manager. I've had many opportunities to become a store manager but I turned them down because they would interfere with my school (in... — read more 

Back when they eliminated the assistant store manager position in favor of operations manager, they said at the meeting we had that there would be a push for more people to become store managers. Our ASM chose to go down to ops supervisor because... — read more 

Ok has anyone else been going through being overworked by their store manager. my store manager looks and acts like he is next. He looks like he is in panic mode. getting on employees for things he never asked them to do. He better not ask me to get... — read more 

Just looked at the most recent schedule. Starting in January my demand was cut to 157. To have only 2 people in the store all day 182 is required. So for 25 hours a week, the front is alone. Today, they’ve cut demand from 157 to 155. I’m done. They... — read more 

Bored with the whining , lies and ignorance. Taking a nap now.

I've never seen anything like it at corporate headquarters. The feeling around the office is people on edge, or at minimum, feeling who will get the next hammer. I was in a seemingly regular meeting with general announcements where our department... — read more