What is the most certain way to lose money investing in CVS stock: 1) Invest in a bad business - i.e., CVS. 2) Invest with a Bad Management Team - i.e., CVS. 3) Invest in a Company with too much debt - i.e., CVS. Need I say more?
Corp AMM debacle.
So on this weeks AMM labels there were over 100 items on the detergent aisle that were put on MD. Today we got notice on the hub to print new labels and replace the AMM labels. So again we're having to use our labor to fix another Corp F**kup. Some... — read more
Have some fun today
For those of you who partake in our great ESPP program, please log in today and try to reduce your percentage. CVS has blocked us from reducing our contribution through June. Interesting...
Why should CVS be trusted with health care when we definitely didn't deserve it?
We are asking Americans to put trust in CVS as their health care provider instead of traditional means. Here’s the thing, we piss off many Americans every day with understaffed, understocked, mediocre stores not to mention the horrible service in our... — read more
Cvs policy.
Isn’t it against cvs policy to open or close the store alone? And yet when I did the math the hours I have slated for July it’s impossible for 2 people to be in the store at all times. Screw this company I will schedule over and if they try to fire I... — read more
CVS Audiology Centers Closed
Is it true they are closing all CVS Audiology Centers
Hate your job?
If y’all hate your job and complain all the time then why do you still work for Cvs?
Retail Business Strategy at CVS Investor Day
This occurred back on June 6, and in reading President Kevin Hourican's comments.....he nailed one thing, and that is that "the Pharmacy Industry still faces challenging headwinds", and 2019 will continue to be a challenging year, as the FS Managers... — read more
Target hit with MASSIVE register outage... was cvs affected?
https://www.npr.org/2019/06/15/733061358/target-faces-chaos-as-cash-registers-go-offline It got so bad ALOT of stores had to close! Now I know cvs closes for NOTHING. I am curious how this played out for cvs pharmacies inside target. Any target... — read more
Judge Leon and CVS merger
The judge likely has a problem with CVS and the stores in DC . If you ever in DC area shop a CVS. Clutter and boxes everywhere. What Service? Long Lines! Rude Pharmacist dominate. Closed early. Out of everything. 1 good store is hard to find .
How would you rate the performance of your CVS supervisor?
Just curious, let's see what people have to say.
Oh snap !
https://nypost.com/2019/06/10/fed-judge-nears-nixing-69b-cvs-aetna-deal-sources/
How many?
How many FS hours will be cut with CFR 3.0?
Dropping like flies
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.
The MyService award got downsized?!?
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
CVS got raked over the coals by Judge Leon yesterday...
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
Donations to the Local Communities
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
Availability
Does anyone know if there is a way to print out a document that has the required availability for each position?
Another Health hub update
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
Corporate smoke and mirrors...
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
System issues
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
Fucus is on everything except stores
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
Problem solved!
CVS is airing commercials at 2:50am on the Discovery Channel. Get ready for the tremendous response those commercials will create.
Employee Carepass
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
Bonuses gone?
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.
Yearly raise only 2% this year?
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
CVS Store Managers PTCB?
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
Pharmacist hours being reduced..
...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
DLs leaving or being laid off?
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.
Upcoming reviews...
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
CVS repeating old mistakes
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
Hours Cut Again
Has anyone else noticed on the new schedule that just dropped that another hour has been cut?
Engagement surveys are Not Anonymous.
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
beauty centric remodel?
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?
Engagement survey
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.
Prepare for the worst
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
Regards to June
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?
I wonder who is the ad-hominem sociopath running interference for CVS on this board?
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