Looks like the company executives should hold their champagne on ice, as the US District Court Judge that refused to sign the approval of the merger is not going to change his mind. A court hearing has been scheduled in which the antitrust issues are... — read more
Struggling with when to announce realignment
Sources state there is still a debate about the date to announce realignment and layoffs. Accordingly this will shock the stores and DL are challenged with keeping it all together until that date is determined. It will be swift and executed in a 24... — read more
Another story on Facebook, it's not looking good for RETAIL JOBS.
https://www.facebook.com/NBCNews/posts/2972201456133198 Please tell your friends, coworkers and share thelayoff.com on FB, Twitter and social media.
RPH pay freeze/Ending of bonuses?
Heard some rumors that pharmacists are going to have their bonuses forfeited and pay frozen, is this true? I know WAGS has done this for a few years now
Lead techs now smit in Fla
We have 9 smit in 4 districts all have lead tech backgrounds. Is this happening elsewhere? Or just Fla?
Recent Posts
I think it’s pretty sad some of the posts and comments on this site in the last few days. Lots of name calling and pointing fingers. All CVS employees regardless of your position has helped the company get where it is today. This is a layoff site... — read more
Msh
If our msh is above 3 are we safe ? We do not have big sales but we operate above company budgets. How can you cut us if we do what you ask? Store around $27.000 week
Community responsibility
Have a plan in place for CR. The Margin for error is nearly gone you’ll have to get perfect just to score. This is what real professional managers do. Manage the business needs and meet metric goals. Wake up the job requires us to get this right. We... — read more
Doesn't matter
Whatever happens, myself and my INCREDIBLE team is going to flourish. We don't need 3 letters before our name to make or break us. Retail is retail and if we can do SO much with the little we're given, AMAZON can (and will) take us all.
CVS Specialty
Saw on another website that there were big layoffs in CVS specialty sales - anyone have any info on this?
New store layout
Fs will consist of only 4 isles, picture a Sams club pharmacy area. Rx will be centered in front. Minute clinic expanded, waiting room incorporated, eye care , Aetna insurance services office offering home aid and home health care nurses, diabetes... — read more
Stop it! Everything is fine, these posts are laughable
Hello. Not to identify myself but I hold a high value position in operations. Your jobs are safe no reason at all to worry. We will revamp front stores , but it will be nothing drastic that causes loss of jobs. You are all key to the transition so... — read more
U.S. Judge Denies approval of Merger
Why is knowone talking about the jude who’s not approving the deal? He will decide on Monday or maybe next SUNMER. Google it!!!!
True or not?
Mangers without a degree need to job search now, no exceptions. Only certain managers who have passed a new Rx certification can run health hub. Quietly last year a handful of managers were chosen and have completed the certification. It was very... — read more
Advice too all my fellow managers- take a picture
Of your current demand schedule- when you are fired because you can't do your job due to the hours cut -20 to 31 hrs- you can use this when you try to get your unemployment approval!! Thinking ahead!
Merlo speaks about new store layouts
Merlo says “ gone are the current stores with a pharmacy in the back” the new concept will be health hubs. Store remodels begin Jan 2019. There will be some items that remain in the front but most space will be health services. Retail front store... — read more
What will training look like in 2019?
With all the “changes” swirling around the Aetna merger does anyone know if FCT positions will be affected?
The Last 30 Days.....
So, this is what the media/government calls a "Booming, Best Ever Economy in America!" Layoffs ONLY IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, and for every layoff reported publicly, at least 10 happen quietly or without media attention. Major layoffs have been going on... — read more
Target Channel is going to Core
Announcing 12/10 Target Channel will be fully incorporated into the Core Channel.
Training my replacement
I had 23 years with this company as a DM. Last year heard rumors, did not worry surely they would keep me over my newly promoted pharmacy sup. That I hired . Received meeting request at regional office and accepted as usual. Attended meeting... — read more
'Cuts of up to 750 mil. By 2020'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/cvs-health-aetna/2137076002/
No layoffs at CVS before 2019?
Just wanted to be certain. We are safe in December? I know next year will most likely be very messy, but it'll be nice to enjoy at least one full month of job security - id that's even what I can call it at this point.
Aetna stores 2019
As soon as the ink dries on the Aetna deal the new store/ clinic concept remodels begin. Just announced. The new future of health care is radical and all customer will experience low cost options at each store. Gone are the current retail options and... — read more
Is this true?
Many front stores are having reduced hours of operation and some 24 hours stores will not be 24 hours. About the 24 hours stores? All or just some?
Layoffs after merger is final?
Is anybody else worried that we might be looking at major layoffs once the merger with Aetna finally and officially goes through in the next few days? Or am I just panicking for nothing?... — read more
Ca min hour stores getting hours cut to 190/210
Can anyone confirm this? What does this mean for higher volume? How are we goi g to get load, ad, planos and most of all service????
New York authorities may want something in return to approve the CVS-Aetna merger
This is a strong possibility, so I’m not surprised that I found an article that states this possibility. In my opinion, the approval of the merger was never in question. If they wanted to deny the approval they could have done it much sooner. This is... — read more
Unlicensed District Leaders must go...
Company making a huge mistake by assigning unlicensed district leaders for a pharmacy based healthcare company. These so called “leaders” don’t know what goes into being a pharmacist and operating as one in today’s environment. If you want to run a... — read more
Need some really good litigation attornies
This will be very difficult to defend from the legal stand point, I hope they lined up some good litigation attorneys to work on this - this suit will be tough:... — read more
The opportunities that come from the CVS-Aetna merger
Found this interview with Aetna’s CDO to be a good read. Even though I was originally pretty skeptic about the Aetna acquisition, and in some sense I still am, I gotta admit that there are a lot of opportunities that are emerging from it, especially... — read more
O---ids law suit
Company issues statement that all RPH and their asts are properly trained by the company on how and when to refuse dispensing of o---ids. This is how they are going to approach their defense.The employee knows better so we are going to do our own... — read more
Profit and loss
Is it me or did I miss Octobers profit and loss statement?...they always mess around with this at the end of the year!
What CVS stores are closing 2019
Anyone knows? Top secret?
The moves that will be made after the Aetna merger is complete
Stumbled upon this article online and found it to be a good read, as it outlines all the possible moves that are planned to be made by the CVS leadership after the completion of the Aetna acquisition. It seems that the general plans of the leadership... — read more
2019 MSH changes
Congrats lady and gents, worked optimization is finally gone! Budgets 40% MPC 25% (MCP for FS) Service 25% CR 10% With that being said, you miss budget and you are done for.
This is how we got around the layoff warnings
Hours have been reduced in Rx and Fs. Employees can not get full 40 hours as usual. They are being told to call sister depts to pick up hours or patch in their hours some how , like working call outs at a moments notice. This is a win for stores due... — read more
Stock prices
Everything is clicking ! Enjoy the stock prices! More great news to come! Good decisions by our leaders! Proud to work here
All exempt managers in California read this
https://www.worklawyers.com/exempt-vs-nonexempt-employees-california/
Aetna reporting good Q3 earnings before just before the closing of the sale to CVS
Aetna showed good earnings an significant growth on the Q3 earnings report. I have my doubts about this acquisition and they will not change but in any case, I think that it’s important that we are bringing a healthy company under our umbrella, which... — read more