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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
976
TOTAL
RATINGS
16502

CVS Health Company Culture

CVS Health Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
CVS Health's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CVS Health CEO

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Joyner CVS Health's CEO
David Joyner
64 /100

Diversity at CVS Health

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Diverse employees at CVS Health have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at CVS Health

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at CVS Health have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

CVS Health eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-2

CVS Health employees are -2% more likely to recommend CVS Health as a great place to work

40%Promoters
18%Passives
42%Detractors

Working at CVS Health

Working at CVS Health is rated average by 976 employees, across various culture dimensions. CVS Health employees are most satisfied about Environment, Professional Development, and Office Culture categories, putting CVS Health’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at CVS Health was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at CVS Health

B-

Overall Company Culture at CVS Health is rated B-

Last updated months ago

Top
40%

CVS Health ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 976 Employees

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HR
86
HR86
Marketing
78
Marketing78
Customer Success
76
Customer Success76
Finance
72
Finance72
Product
70
Product70
Admin
69
Admin69
Design
69
Design69
Sales
67
Sales67
Customer Support
66
Customer Support66
Communications
64
Communications64
IT
63
IT63
Operations
63
Operations63
Engineering
57
Engineering57

CVS Health Employee Reviews

Out of 2340 CVS Health employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CVS Health improve their work culture.

73%
27%
Positive Reviews73%
Constructive Feedback27%

Positive Reviews From CVS Health Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    We are all striving to make healthcare more accessible and affordable and that mission is just uplifting.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Amazing team and leader, meaningful work that makes an impact.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Collaborative, strong alignment to company mission and values. Supportive and caring while being innovative and smart.

Constructive Feedback From CVS Health Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    some need to work on there communication
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Equity is something I have appreciated and does keep me employed long term. Not fully funding so I don't get it each year was a real disappointment in 2019.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Corporate management needs to get involved at store level and attempt to do what we do on a daily basis to understand our needs better, going on Undercover Boss would be a great start

CVS Health Company Information

CVS Health Company Overview

CVS Health is a health care innovation company. We are pioneering a bold new approach to total health.

CVS Health was founded in 1963 and its current CEO is David Joyner. Since its inception 63 years ago, CVS Health has grown to 300000 employees.

CVS Health Mission, Vision & Values

CVS Health Mission Statement

From eliminating tobacco products from our retail locations to offering generic EpiPen® alternatives – we’re passionate about taking bold steps to deliver quality, affordable health care to millions of people. When you join our team, you’ll be at the center of it all. Choose from a variety of positions across our enterprise, all while helping redefine the future of health care. We work hard to develop a diverse workforce and provide a workplace that empowers all of our more than 250,000 thousand colleagues, regardless of their age, ethnicity or background. In addition to skill and experience, we also seek to hire colleagues whose beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with our core values of collaboration, innovation, caring, integrity and accountability. We hire people who genuinely care about our patients, customers, and members and who genuinely care about the people they work with.

CVS Health Vision Statement

Creating unmatched human connections to transform the health care experience.

CVS Health Values

  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Caring
  • Integrity
  • Accountability

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at CVS Health

CVS Health’s commitment to building healthier communities focuses on improving patient outcomes and providing quality, accessible, affordable health care to the people and communities we serve. Our goal is to be the front door to health care and CVS Health remains focused on helping people on their path to better health by making health care more local and simpler. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is integral to how we deliver on our purpose.

Our commitment to environmental sustainability focuses on assessing and reducing the direct and indirect impacts of everything we do, including our operations, products and supply chain. Grounded in four pillars — Healthy People, Healthy Business, Healthy Community and Healthy Planet — Transform Health 2030 is more inclusive of our broader enterprise and the impact we can have as a health care leader. It conveys our mission to effectively utilize our scale, expertise and innovative spirit to transform the health care experience and invest in community health at the local level.

We are committed to supporting the communities we serve through impactful and meaningful engagement. This includes financial support through our company and the CVS Health Foundation, in-kind donations, employee giving, fundraising and other community investments. We're making a positive impact in the communities we serve with meaningful investments and support. Our grants provide support to nonprofit organizations that provide increased access to quality health care services in the communities we serve.

Headquarter1 CVS Dr
Woonsocket, RI 02895
United States of America
Websitejobs.cvshealth.com
Founding Date1963
Tel1(800)746-7287
Company StatusPublic
StockCVS
Jobsjobs.cvshealth.com
Social Sites

CVS Health Competitors

CVS Health competitors include Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Express Scripts, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. CVS Health ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CVS Health compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    CVS Health's Logo
    CVS Health
    3.7/5
  2. #2
    Avella Specialty Pharmacy's Logo
    Avella Specialty Pharmacy
    2.9/5
  3. #3
    Express Scripts' Logo
    Express Scripts
    2.9/5
  4. #4
    Walgreens' Logo
    Walgreens
    2.7/5
  5. #5
    Rite Aid's Logo
    Rite Aid
    2.7/5
  • Day in the Life at a CVS Health Distribution Center
  • A day in the life of our wonderful Pharmacy Technicians!
  • CVS Health values are the heart of who we are and we're proud to be recognized for them.
  • We’re finding exciting ways to drive innovative change to help people on their path to better health. In fact, we’re using enterprise initiatives across our company – from process improvements to extensive data, to drive change and growth and ultimately improve the future of health care. We are actively looking individuals who have experience developing strategy, re-engineering processes, and driving innovation to join our team!
  • CVS Health serves millions of people every day. For our company to thrive, it’s important to have a workforce that reflects not only our customers, but also the communities they live in. To learn more about Strategic Diversity Management at CVS Health visit https://cvshealth.com/about/diversity
  • Jess Coppla has spent her entire professional life at #CVSHealth. She started working as a front store cashier in high school 16 years ago and today has a vital role in Corporate Retail. Along the way, Jess has worked hard to build roads for the #LGBTQ community, helping to make inclusion the norm. As we celebrate #PRIDE month, we celebrate you too, Jess! Read more here: https://cvs.jobs/3w
  • Karen Lynch, CEO and #TeamCVS

CVS Health Employees

CVS Health has 300000 employees. 976 employees at CVS Health have reviewed CVS Health across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 976 CVS Health employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CVS Health are not very pleased with their total compensation at CVS Health, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CVS Health are generally satisfied with their team. 976 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at CVS Health are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CVS Health believe the environment at CVS Health is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CVS Health is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at CVS Health work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at CVS Health are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
CVS Health employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at CVS Health report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at CVS Health have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
80% of CVS Health employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
CVS Health employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
82% of CVS Health employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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CVS Health employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of CVS Health employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining CVS Health - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CVS Health is that the company was prepared on their first day. CVS Health employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

CVS Health KPIs and OKRs

At CVS Health 51% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CVS Health's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 190 CVS Health employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 148 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes78%
No22%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes51%
No49%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CVS Health CEO & Leadership

CVS Health CEO - David Joyner

David Joyner CVS Health's CEO
64 /100

CVS Health’s CEO David Joyner started in this role in 2024. David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. David Joyner’s employees rank CVS Health in the Top 15% for Environment, in the Top 20% for Professional Development, and in the Top 25% for Office Culture. Joyner is generally unpopular with CVS Health employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to CVS Health’s competitors, David Joyner ranks below Express Scripts CEO Tim Wentworth.

CVS Health Leadership

The CVS Health Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO David Joyner, Executive Vice President and President of CVS Pharmacy Helena Foulkes, and Executive VP, Chief Policy & External Affairs Officer and General Counsel Thomas Michael Moriarty

  • David Joyner  CEO / President

    David Joyner CEO / President

    David Joyner is president and chief executive officer of CVS Health® and a member of the Board of Directors. He brings... read more

  • Helena Foulkes Executive Vice President and President of CVS Pharmacy

    Ms. Helena B. Foulkes has been the President of CVS Pharmacy since January 01, 2014. Ms. Foulkes is the Executive Vice... read more

  • Thomas Michael Moriarty Executive VP, Chief Policy & External Affairs Officer and General Counsel

    Mr. Thomas M. Moriarty serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Policy & External Affairs Officer and General Counsel... read more

  • Brian A. Tilzer Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President

    Mr. Brian A. Tilzer has been Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of CVS Health Corporation since February... read more

  • Melissa A. Schulman Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs

    Ms. Melissa A. Schulman has been Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at CVS Health Corporation since... read more

  • Colleen M. McIntosh Esq. Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary

    Ms. Colleen M. McIntosh, Esq. serves as Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of CVS Health Corporation. Ms.... read more

  • Andrew J. Sussman M.D. Executive Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer and President of Minuteclinic LLC

    Mr. Andrew J. Sussman, also known as Andy, M.D., has been Associate Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health Corporation... read more

  • Scott Baker RPh Head of Retail Operations and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Scott Baker, RPh serves as Head of Retail Operations and Executive Vice President at CVS Health Corporation. Mr.... read more

  • Nancy J. Gagliano M.D. Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Minuteclinic

    Dr. Nancy J. Gagliano, M.D. serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Minuteclinic at CVS Health... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at CVS Health

Diverse employees at CVS Health score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing CVS Health in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CVS Health across various culture dimensions.

At CVS Health, we are joined in a common purpose: helping people on their path to better health. We are working to transform health care through innovations that make quality care more accessible, easier to use, less expensive and patient-focused. Working together and organizing around the individual, we are pioneering a new approach to total health that puts people at the heart. Together, we are committed to a workplace that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. ,,,,,,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 87/100
Department - HR
Men 89/100
Department - HR
Diverse Employees 87/100
Department - Customer Success

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 47/100
Department - IT
Men 54/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 49/100
Department - Engineering

CVS Health Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

CVS Health PTO

CVS Health's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 69% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is CVS Health's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 51% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. CVS Health's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time17%
Vacation Policy51%
Office Meals5%
401k Contribution22%
Childcare5%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes31%
No69%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo12%
$1500 - $2500/mo12%
$1000 -$1500/mo18%
$500 -$1000/mo27%
Less than $500/mo31%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

CVS Health Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in CVS Health on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
29%
Operations
23%
Engineering
10%
IT
9%
Product
6%
Other
23%

Candidates By Location

Boston
16%
Chicago
13%
Los Angeles
6%
Mc Kinney
3%
Austin
3%
Other
59%

CVS Health Internship Program

Our nationally recognized internship program provides Undergraduate and Graduate students with real-world experience, constant learning opportunities, and ongoing support to grow personally and professionally.

How difficult is it to get an internship at CVS Health?

Operations
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult11%
Not Difficult22%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 9 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult40%
Difficult40%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult15%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult46%
Difficult8%
Does Not Offer Internships31%
Answered by 13 Sales Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CVS Health

What is CVS Health address?

CVS Health location is at 1 CVS Dr

Who is the CEO of CVS Health?

CVS Health CEO is David Joyner, their score by employees is 64

What is CVS Health eNPS?

The eNPS for CVS Health is -2

What is CVS Health revenue?

CVS Health revenue is $185B

How many employees work in CVS Health?

CVS Health has 300000 employees

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