I finally recieved my call today...on my day off... and when I asked for a specific document with my severance time, Cobra subsidy amount and the the duration. I was told there wasn't one.

Anyone’s store doing interviews yet? To replace those that were just let go??

Anyone already in the asm45 role that was affected by this?? I know the asm50 has been eliminated but haven’t heard any feedback on here regarding a layoff/severance/pay reduction for those who previously took the 45hr package when it was originally... — read more 

Anyone else hear rumors in October the old time full timers will be told they have to go part time that hours won’t be available? That would = no severance and no unemployment

Anyone else seeing aditueds and down right rude, ignorant co workers, and Manager's . I can't take it. Tried talking to our SM about my concerns, which was a total waste of time. Aren't you supposed to be our leader ? I Was told just to deal with... — read more 

Sad for the former BBB folks that stayed and are going through this. If you’ve already moved on and your company is hiring, reach out and refer your former coworkers. Your new company would rather hire someone that you can vouch for than just someone... — read more 

Just waiting on call to accept severance. Worried for That for some reason they might take away option of severance. Just want to move on!

Laid off two days ago and still have not received any e-mail of any kind. Has anyone else not received it yet?

For all you ASMs that weren't given a severance option. Only told your losing hours or you can quit. Like I was. Remember that your only being kept as a bench, for if a SM quits. That's the only purpose. And that if offered a store it could very... — read more 

As someone that follows the retail industry and as an outsider, why did BBBY even call back most of the people that were on furlough only to pull the rug out from under them? This list of associates they let go didn’t magically appear within the... — read more 

I wish you all well. I really do. In my time at BBBY, I met some of the most amazing, hardworking people I had ever met in my experience with retail. I have worked at Walmart, Williams Sonoma, Zale Diamond Store, Aeropostsle, Pacific Sunware... — read more 

I am wrapping my head over all these changes. We lost several hourly FT employees at baby. (dept leads) They were told they are “re-hireable”. Why wouldn’t they give them the option to step down to PT - is my main question? We’re going to have to... — read more 

I was told I would receive severance plus my vacation time, yet there was NO mention of it in the document!!!! Laid off two days ago. Was anyone else told this ???? Hard side Sup!!!!

I was a full-time associate that was just laid off. My store manager specifically told me I would definitely not be denied unemployment because this was such a widespread company lay off/decision. However, I personally do not think I’m going to... — read more 

For all of the ASMs that have the decision to make about severance Vs staying at 40 or 45 hours. Don’t do it. Remember that they will always need to find ways to cut money. This is what, the 10th lay-off in 3 years? How many people need to lose... — read more 

Got the transition packet email. It had several errors on it. READ IT CAREFULLY! Wrong store was listed. Severance weeks were wrong. Just an example of how not enough people will make things worse. Contacted HRSC who sent me an updated... — read more 

I am so confused!! They said we would get an email!! Never got that email !!! And still waiting on my overnighted form from fed ex!! So When are we suppose to file for unemployment ??? I seriously don’t want to screw up and end up having to... — read more 

Has anyone received a call from HR? I was told yesterday I would receive a call from HR about my severance, as of now I haven’t..

The CEO will be visiting a renovated nj store tomorrow if anyone is interested in having a conversation with him about all of these “changes”.

In January new policy came out about insurance. Separated 1st-15 insurance ends on 15th. 16-30th it ends on the 30. Even if payment comes out, they will refund and end coverage. Doesn’t give us much time to get new coverage or cobra set up... — read more 

Now my DM in NJ told me not to fill for unemployment till after my 5 weeks of severance. If I do choose to fill now will it affect my severance in

Ya’ll knew they didnt bring this dude Mark into to actually be a decent CEO, correct? Battle on who was worse: Tamares or Tritton. Aaaaaaand..GO.

So another conference call today? Is this another big layoff?

Mark had no real plan to move things in the right direction. He was simply a pawn for Wall Street to ultimately line their pockets. The guy who started the removal of Tamares has moved on and is no longer involved. What a coward (I will find his name... — read more 

Take your severance and sue. Class action. Company as lost many times before. https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511726486-bed-bath-beyond-asst-managers-to-get-1-750-each-in-8-5m-ot-pay-class-action-deal-attorneys-ask-2-3m

3/4 members of the receiving crew were laid off yesterday. 4/6 of the overnight crew got laid off. 9 key personel running departments as well as rtv,cds and bopis got laid off. Left a really big hole in the store. Managers are trying to piece... — read more 

Bed, Bath & Beyond to cut 2,800 jobs, I've heard it was about 1,600 ?? "Saying goodbye to colleagues and friends is incredibly difficult, but this component of our comprehensive restructuring program is critical to rebuild the foundation of our... — read more 

Correct our position were saved this time. We did get cut back to 45. We did not get the opportunity to receive any severance package because no Title down grade. Speaking for myself, I would have taken the severance package and moved on. I have... — read more 

So basically the remaining asms are getting a phone call tomorrow giving them the option to quit or take a pay cut and be a supervisor making 23.75 an hour at 45 hours a week. This would be a big cut for me and some of my peers. So they are... — read more 

This is all factual info. Although I was not privy to the conference call, I do have all the documents the SM was given. The SM's did not know until Mon that any of this was going to take place. On Monday, they received the info about what... — read more 

We are already down on hours to the point we were running 1-2 associates on the sales floor in a high volume store. Down from around 7. Oh, and they're called up to run a register half the time. We can't even get the little bit of stock we are... — read more 

I was called into my SM office today and was informed of my tenuous future with BBB. I'm still employeed but have to step down with a pay cut or take my 14 week severance plus PTO and leave. Hours later I received a call from my DM telling me that... — read more 

A couple weeks ago was my last day at Bed Bath, after 13 years. I was a non keyholder, full time associate. I was tired of coming back to twice as much BS for twice less than what I was making on furlough with a store manager who treated me like hot... — read more 

I hear they are at it again. I was one of managers let go in 2017 and I wish you all the best. These are some very hard times, keep your chin up. There are many opportunities out there for folks who are hard working and disciplined. So, when it comes... — read more 

Ok so they let go of the less tenured full timers...to pay them less severance. So now us old time full timers will be told to go part time that our hours are no longer available ...so they don’t pay us severance or unemployment. We will lose... — read more 

I’m surprised that this amount of company layoffs didn’t have a news statement by the company. Is anyone friends with a reporter that can get the story out there?

Was buy buy baby included in today’s round of layoffs?

Happy belated Anniversary! August 17th 2017 Then CEO Steve Temares, in a desperate attempt to justify his salary and “save the company of $16 Million by firing 900 department managers across the country, ripped out what was then the heart and soul... — read more