Topics regarding layoffs at Belk

Topics regarding layoffs at Belk

Spring Refresh

New spring product and floor set looks great! Visual and product is so fresh and will definitely drive business!! Go Belk!

Working with COVID is so irresponsible

A colleague who was positive didn't come to work for ten days and is now here again. I heard he is still positive even though he feels good. Is it possible that people are so irresponsible and have no empathy for other people or is he simply afraid... — read more 

Don’t lie to workers, tell the truth Ruth!

Hello, I was an STM at Belk until late 2020. Rumors were swirling around about Belk’s bleak financial situation.They told us to pretend everything was just fine. Not to address any questions about Belk’s chapter 11 with associates and... — read more 

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| 1485 views | | 3 replies (last January 7, 2022)
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Belk is not a mirror of the entire retail industry

__I know a few people who are looking for a job outside of this industry after having a bad experience at Belk. I don’t know why but people are starting to identify Belk with the industry itself? There is no ideal company for sure, but there are... — read more 

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| 1093 views | | 1 reply (January 4, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eCvruyj

Severance pay

I am mentally preparing to hear the news of my store closing. At the moment, it is very likely that this will happen. That is why I am increasingly interested in the details of severance pay. Hopefully, there have been no changes in severance... — read more 

Please for the love of god, put Belk out of its misery

After the thousands of employee complaints, customer complaints, associates quitting, managers quitting, executives quitting, lawsuits, bankruptcy, claims of racism, se-ual harassment, age descrimination, shady business deals, not paying vendors and... — read more 

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| 1285 views | | 3 replies (last January 4, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eCrvKNg

INVENTORY schedule for managers is CRAZY!

I have to close the store, be back at 3AM, work a ten hour shift, go home for five hours, then be back at 5 to close the store again. This is not gonna happen. store manager needs to pick up the slack. I’m gonna quit!

Constantly being called in on my days off

This is literally driving me crazy! I can’t wait to become unavailable forever for this company. Until then I am available for Belk even my days off. I guess I'm not the only one, but I really don't know how to position myself. I have kids and I... — read more 

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| 1329 views | | 7 replies (last December 30, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1exfMkXX

Curious...

Just wondering...does Belk still use it's own employees to conduct inventory? This was one of the many mo--nic policies that contributed to walking out 3 years ago. BTW - 9+ year employee $9.45 per hour

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| 1455 views | | 7 replies (last December 31, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1ewa5wGu

Trussville,Al

Our Restrooms are closed for a least a month, sewer line broke, we have to go to other stores or restaurants to use theirs, dont complain it can also get worse, like we have it

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| 1202 views | | 3 replies (last December 30, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1ew5J5V3

Belk is not the first company to be destroyed by greed

It would be easier for me to work in a company that is doing badly, which could not provide higher pay to employees, but in which leadership is better and has some vision for the benefit of both the company and employees in the future. However, when... — read more 

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| 1083 views | | 3 replies (last December 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1evZ3SA5

How is Belk doing? If sales are up, where is all the $$$ going?? Into who's pocket....let me guess.....

If a business is doing well, the owners do not keep the financials a secret. If a business is doing well, the owners give the employees a bonus to show appreciation. If a business is doing well, owners invest in the company and improve the image of... — read more 

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| 2098 views | | 16 replies (last December 26, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1etOEqyY

Doing jobs you didn't apply for

I'm pretty new here and I'm still only doing the job I applied for. Many here say they do a lot of jobs for which they didn't apply for. +++++ It would be interesting to hear what are the jobs that people do here in addition to the one they were... — read more 

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| 1402 views | | 5 replies (last December 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1esM9y26

“About Belk”

Y’all ever read the About Belk section on this site? Seems a little outdated 😂 Upscale, family owned, 2008 revenue… About Belk: Belk, Inc. is a large US Based upscale department store chain. It is the nation's largest family owned and operated... — read more 

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| 1152 views | | 2 replies (last December 20, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1eo1ZW5v

5,000 seasonal employees

Since someone here has mentioned hiring more than 5,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to fill sales, beauty and operational positions, lets discuss it. Do you think Belk has really hired so many employees? I don't. I don't think even... — read more 

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| 1266 views | | 5 replies (last January 6, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eoNtlhw

the elephant in the room

If a company is not addressing the elephant in the room, it’s time to move on. Everyone knows there is a BIG elephant in the room with Belk.

BELK EMPLOYEE PROTEST DEC 24th 2021

Don’t accept subpar pay, poor working conditions, horrible managers, and a company with NO transparency, join the Belk employee protest on December 24th, most Belk stores will be open until 6pm on Christmas Eve. Stop being exploited! You, yes YOU... — read more 

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| 1594 views | | 5 replies (last December 19, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1elC3YNp

High time to leave

I’m currently checking out better places where I could maybe get a job, but I’m pretty limited because I don’t have a great skillset. Anyway, I still think I'll be able to find something better. I gave myself a deadline that I have to get out of here... — read more 

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| 1189 views | | 7 replies (last December 19, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1elejQjD

go belk! Sales skyrocket with afterpay

Belk sales are increasing daily with the afterpay offerings. Stores are seeing an increase along with Belk’s spectacular omnichannel offerings. Belk leadership is moving Belk toward the next generation offering top quality merchandise! go belk!!!! — read more 

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| 1854 views | | 19 replies (last December 20, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1ejAFm89

Let’s get real: Part 2

It’s fun to complain, this webpage is entertaining Every one of Belk’s executive team members has a checkered work history I am retired and haven’t worked for Belk since 2018, but find it enjoyable to read all the comments here Store... — read more 

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| 1406 views | | 3 replies (last December 14, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1einbYWj

Let's get real

According to my free estimate: 85 percent of employees are here because they can't find anything better because they don't have the skills 10 percent of employees are still not even trying to find something better 5 percent of employees find... — read more 

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| 1134 views | | 2 replies (last December 15, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1eintkoY

What are you still doing here?

I don't remember a time when it was easier to leave a lousy job for a much better opportunity than now. I quit a month ago and my new position has better pay and benefits AND it came with a sign-on bonus. Every single person that works here deserves... — read more 

Is Belk extending leases on stores?

this can be a way to determine what the future holds? If the company does not intended to keep locations open, they Will not extend leases on locations.

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| 1343 views | | 4 replies (last December 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1egX7FY8

It's not about making Belk better

To sell Belk or not to sell that is the question for Sycamore Partners Hedge Fund in coming 2022. It is not about buying a company to make it better but to squeeze out maximum money and profits before leaving Belk heavy in debts. Actions speak louder... — read more 

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| 1518 views | | 6 replies (last December 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1efMQrXQ

Store Managers actively looking for new jobs?

Are any store managers currently looking for new employment outside of the typical retail industry positions that most store managers move to (target, tj maxx, Macy’s, wal mart?) just wondering if anyone who is a store manager has decided to get out... — read more 

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