Our store is being told to start transfers to other stores next week and last week we started getting some clearance merchandise transferred in. The SM said we are just heavy with merch compared to other stores, but we don’t have that much merch. ... — read more
District help!
Does anyone else have issues getting that district staff to help!?!?! I will text my dm and not hear anything back period. Then get asked by her why I didn’t I reach out. Then if you miss one thing you get your tail kicked. But if they miss something... — read more
Customer loyalty?
It is funny to me when I hear from some colleagues that the loyalty of former customers still helps this company a lot. I don’t know how they draw those conclusions, but what I do notice is that BBBY is increasingly losing the loyalty of its... — read more
Tax hikes
Do you think we will survive the biggest federal tax increase in 30 years plus corporate taxes going back up? Or will that billion dollar renovation be in vain? Inflation from this last bill is also supposed to hit us this year. It will be a battle... — read more
What comforts you?
Since I haven’t found a new job yet, I’m still here. I try to somehow find something positive every day that keeps me together to make it easier for me to get through my work day. I take comfort in telling myself that all this stress is bearable... — read more
Hollywood, CA
BBB store vandalized and looted last night.
Needing help
I keep putting applications in either online or in person but so far I have had no luck and this has been an ongoing search for almost a year. I am not sure if it’s my resume, or lack of descriptions in it. I am not good at this sort of thing so any... — read more
STORE CLOSING!!
Received word today that more stores are closing (obviously!) was informed location in Dover, NH will be part of this new list. Please list new closures here as they become more known. Hopefully a list will be made from this.
A small but important tip when looking for a new job
If you are laid off because the store is closed then tell the prospective employer “The Store Closed.” Do not say you were laid off. You will get much more empathy from the prospective employer when you say “The Store Closed.” Laid off can be vague... — read more
Change of location
I’m new to BBBY and need to move to a new city soon, so I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with changing locations? Is it even possible for me to switch from the store where I am now to the store in the city where I am moving? .. — read more
Chances of being transferred after a store closes?
When a store closes and there are other nearby stores staying open, does the company transfer employees to nearby stores?
Is it easier to find a job if you have a job?
Everyone says it’s easier to find a new job if you already have one. I have been trying for months to find an alternative for myself and I have not yet been able to find any decent job. Moreover, I have a feeling that it would be easier for me to... — read more
401k Company match
Anyone know what the percentage is on the match?
New Madix fixtures
Did anyone actually get the correct parts to build the new fixtures we were all sent? If we put the parts from all our district we can build a complete set of 6. 🤡 Show
Pay Increase
Should we expect pay raises this year?
Update on BBBY prospectus
It looks as though, the newly hired (C) Suite Executives, whom most came from failed companies, are now s—ing all assets out of the Company and turning around and buying back stock to artificially inflate stock price. I have seen this game played... — read more
Employee Morale
Not trying to bust people here....but employee morale is LOW right now! Many Full time employees are basically shaking wondering if their job is on the line. And as for the Part time teenagers....we are getting constant call outs and kids on their... — read more
ARE YOU CLOSING?!!?
Getting a lot of comments the last few days from customers asking if we are closing. I know our shelves are bare but they honestly look BETTER than they did in January. That and we got a lot of new inventory in this week (Newell, Essentially Basic... — read more
More downsizing than announced?
It would not surprise me at all that apart from the announcement of 200 stores closing from last year, there is even more downsizing. Only bigger stores will survive and that’s it. Someone mentioned it in one of the posts below and I share their... — read more
Great to See
That everyone of the former Regional Vice Presidents are still looking for work according to LinkedIn profiles. Does my heat well to see they are suffering like they made many of us suffer throughout their leadership run. They are getting exactly... — read more
New store brands
What do you think will result from launching new store brands? Will it succeed in trying to attract young customers and boost sales? I do not believe new brands will bring some drastic success, but it is certainly good that new brands will be... — read more
Remodeling of stores
Does anyone know what's the point of frequent store remodeling? I don't get it. Someone mentioned here that their store will be remodeled for the third time in two years. It is such an absurdity. Instead of dealing with some of the many big problems... — read more
How relevant will we be?
What is everyone’s take on BBB staying relevant by the end of year? With the amount of store closures in the future and online shopping becoming the new norm does anyone think we can still remain in competition with other retail giants? I’ve always... — read more
Big layoff
So what happened to this big layoff? Got everyone crazy for nothing
Coincidence?
Has anyone else observed that posts here started going of the hook when a certain pillow manufacturer's CEO announced that a number of retailers have discontinued his product line?
Do you feel used?
I often wonder why some people rejoice because this company is not doing so well. They rejoice because they are dissatisfied and because they are mostly right to think that they have given this company much more than it has given them. At least I... — read more
401K
Just got a letter. Once again see you and the company’s match sometime in March.Oh and ps you won’t be employed by us in March so sorry.
Trying to hide layoffs?
It’s so funny that managers are so busy trying to hide this layoff. Everyone in a lot of stores know about it even part timers are talking. It’s a shame people have to go to work everyday with the stress of trying to stay safe during this pandemic... — read more
What is about to go down?
Currently am a full timer and I am worried about my position along with a couple of friends who are also full timers too. Have heard some things on this board plus in store somewhat, but otherwise everyone seems hush hush. Anymore layoffs coming... — read more
PTO numbers really high
Vacation at 129hrs, personal 27hrs and holiday 73hrs. This seems high to me. Anyone else experiencing this?
Unfair labor practices
BBB not paying employees fairly. I was an ASM in 2020 and my job title and status changed to Supervisor 45 not by my choice. Corporate not going to pay me for my benefit time at the prior hours/ pay. Will instead payout at lower hours/ rate even... — read more
Lots of moves
Lots of moves going on in the NE region since CD was let go. Waiting for the announcements. Hopefully no more layoffs.
Is it just me or is BBB perfidiously forcing workers to resign?
Signs Your Boss Wants You to Quit You don’t get new, different or challenging assignments anymore. You don’t receive support for your professional growth. Your boss avoids you. Your daily tasks are micromanaged. You’re excluded from... — read more
Layoffs
Don’t layoffs usually happen during a payday week? So this week is the last week of the fiscal year correct?
Possible return??
I was laid off in August. I have found another job in which I enjoy the people but not enjoying the job. I was recently asked back. (Hourly supervisor or asm position) I left an hourly supervisor/key holder. At the time I liked my job but hated the... — read more
NE Change
CD out in the North East Too Bad she was one of the good ones
Data Breach of Bed Bath Beyond employees
Bed Bath and Beyond employees are being contacted by "HR" requesting that bank routing and account numbers be updated. Company has yet to make announcement or inform employees.
Severance/retention bonus
I was trying to find out how they determine who gets severance and who gets retention bonus, and so far I haven’t been able to figure it out. Whenever I ask a colleague, no one knows. Here on another thread I read that one person is not clear about... — read more
Prop Bets
Between now and the end of the game tomorrow what are the odds of: Someone complaining about their workload. Someone complaining about their co-workers. Someone complaining about their SM or ASM or MT doing nothing all day. ... — read more
We can't cut our way to profitability
Better customer service (which requires more not fewer employees working the floor,) better products, better prices... Those are the ways to improve profits. But somehow we ended up in a Catch-22 situation where they try to improve profits through... — read more