All good in Rx !!!!!!!! No worry back here! Gonna miss all the crying
Do sales get hours
Not one of you has said anything about your low almost non existent front store sales. You cry about everyone and everything on these posts but none of you discuss sales increases. It is give me give me give me. Most of you would not know the meaning... — read more
It helps we are all in the same fish bowl
Opening this post for us to list Actual hours cut. Please no guessing or bogus comments. Take the high road here. Once you receive true numbers please list average fs sales or scripts and old budget and new budget. I find out my 2019 numbers next... — read more
The reality of working in retail
So much hate, maybe you need to find a job in another industry . Retail is a tough environment and is going to continue to get tougher with the Amazons of this world and lower reimbursement rates in pharmacy. Any company that has shareholders and... — read more
Hours reduction
RX tech hours will be reduced dramatically along with FS hours. Will discuss layoffs for employees to compensate for reductions.
CVS fires its employee after stopping a thief
It sickens me to read things like this. Where is the justice? Where is the morality? A man stops a theft a pharmacy in Greenfield and his Boss fires him a couple of days after claiming that he behaved against company policies. This just shows how... — read more
just got the call about decreased hours
My DL told me today that stores who don't make 30k a year will be at operating hours minus 10. So we are open 8 to 10 which is 196 hours. And our budget is 186. :/
Be prepared
I will say this about 50% of the time the info here this is accurate. 2 years ago rumors on this site were speculation many layoffs would happen as well as many title changes within the org. accurate. Last year rumor was many members would lose their... — read more
What happens if Aetna deal is not approved?
What will the consequences be for us, regular employees?
Don’t buy the “everything is fine” mentality
Do not buy into the DL's and the everything is fine mentality. Its not. They don't even know all the details yet. Some of us in the corporate office will be unaffected but sadly many in the field will. Its sad for those of us who have been around a... — read more
The layoffs and BIG changes are coming! HR Confirmed!
The layoffs and BIG changes are coming! HR Confirmed! I work in HR in the corporate office. Confirmed that layoffs and consolidation are coming at almost every level to make way for the Aetna integration. Last year we saw about 1/3 of the field... — read more
Never forgive the treatment
I was one of the DM let go last year after 30 years. I will never forgive or forget the treatment dished out by this company and the despair I felt of having my world turned upside down last Dec. You believe what you want to believe on this post but... — read more
The Judge that put the CVS-Aetna merger on halt orders a new court hearing.
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