Well staffed but questionable corporate decisions - Pharmacy Technician CPhT Hy-Vee Employee Review

3.0
Mar 26, 2023
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Pros

The staff I work with on a day to day basis is typically sufficient to effectively run the pharmacy. Quarterly bonus is appreciated and based on the percent profits of each individual store.

Cons

I have worked for multiple locations and your experience, pay, and how valued you are is strongly dependent upon your store directors and HR. You will have to strongly advocate for yourself in order to get pay raises, and they will cut every corner possible to save a dime. Regional managers do not work in the stores, but they are the ones making decisions on how many hours each pharmacy is allotted for staffing, and they will cut this down to bare minimum, especially for pharmacists, to decrease cost. In February of 2023, they suspended the employee discount program, so that is no longer a benefit available to employees.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Wonderful and supportive store manager with a stellar staff. I felt empowered and supported.

Cons

Really none I can think of!

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

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