More hiring, more h1bs, mid year bonus and remote work, ai and api first.
Realignment
Anyone hearing rumors about realignment?
Missing Posts - USE VPN
I've noticed posts and some comments are getting pulled. Warning there is definitely some moderation going on. If you post on this website buy a good VPN - otherwise you are probably traceable. And don't assume all VPN's are the same, some still... — read more
Values in Action
Have you noticed there's a push for sending these recognitions? Some coworkers were raising issues re "Achievers app" selling our personal data ,otherwise you can't get an ecard. You must check off the "I accept" box. Could other reasons be that the... — read more
Contractors converted to full.time
When top companies are letting go engineers using ai. In cvs they are converting contractors to full time and providing h1, how does the manager decide who to keep. Im full time 6 years with aetna now cvs
Promotions in engineering
What is the process? Dir to senior director?
Engineers remote
Heard 120% bonus and promotions from senior to staff, 10% increments.
I actually want out now
Things changed dramatically after my last manager was laid off and the new one came in. The constant criticism, micromanagement, and obvious favoritism have made the job exhausting. I'm actually finding myself hoping my position gets eliminated... — read more
Ethics line vs HR
Does anyone know if these are two separate entities? I had an issue HR completely ignored. We received an email regarding the Ethics line. Has anyone got anywhere with this?
CVS stock
Does anyone have a line into investor relations or corporate communications who can tell us honestly why the stock is down $20 in the past two months. I know DJ and BN stumbled on the last earnings call giving the 2027 forecast, but there's no reason... — read more
Shopify CEO says employees' 'slop grenades' are making more work for everyone else
Perhaps the same problem at CVS too! "slop grenades" everywhere! https://www.businessinsider.com/shopify-ceo-ai-slop-grenades-can-make-work-harder-2026-9
Dr Parsons
Really interesting LinkedIn post from dr parsons. Sad to see him go.
H100 Town Hall
Anyone attend? Thoughts…
remote employees slacking
100s of them remote and no work, how does the company afford to keep them for 5-6 yearS?
Tilak's Folly - Healh100
I recently hard that H100 has so far signed up no payers besides Aetna. They must be burning through millions annually of Health 100. Anyone see a path where Health 100 succeeds financially for the company?
2026 Layoffs
Reddit thread has me anxious. Poster stating that PBM layoffs will include up to 700 Customer Care either starting on or by 1/1/27. Poster correctly stated that Care is being outsourced to vendors. Can anyone confirm the legitimacy of this claim? I... — read more
How to get ahead
Hard work and skill won't get you ahead. Flatter your boss and trash-talk the competition. That's the winning combination.
DDAT in Self Preservation Mode
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
Engineers remote
100s of them remote netflix all day for months, 6 fig with bonus
Cash Cow 2027 being led to the sla-ghter
Those subsidies are drying up. Don't need 100s of people to support it if members can't afford it.
Staffing agencies
What are CVS’ preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?
Aetna Town Hall
These Town Hall meetings should be shown to people with insomnia so they can get some sleep. Brutal.
Help Desk Wake up
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
COMPANY SO FULL OF CR-P FOR GROWTH
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
Rehire after layoffs
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?
Ai
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
RTO starts tomorrow m Sept
Just received my notice to return into the office.
“Resource Action”
Expecting a “handful” of lay-offs from Heart Haus . Announced this morning. Tomorrow will be further action as well.
Why was Soleil Dolce Fired?
How’s this going to affect DDAT, ETPRM, TPS, ITST damn so many acronyms and whoever else was under her.
Big brother watching
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
RT0
Is anyone hearing anything about another attempt to return to office soon.
Company policy explicitly says that 2 people must be in the store at all times
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
Corporate please pay people a liveable wage.
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.
Engagement Survey Results
Any teams shared engagement survey results and action plans yet? We just heard from upper management and nothing to individual teams. I am curious.
More cuts soon
What do you think the odds are of another round of layoffs in the next couple of months?
Why don't we see posts from workers in Stores?
I am puzzled.
Why do raises and reviews take so long to show up?
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
Severance reduction rumors
I keep hearing that future severance packages might get cut. Is that actually likely? The current terms seem reasonable to me.
Somerset DC
Rumors are the Somerset DC could be closing 12/31/2027. Anyone else hear these rumors?