Was wondering if anybody had any information as to what's is to come with AP. As we all know the new structure is not working. Are they going to add some positions back, more cuts, who knows? Srapm here and I know the dapms just had a meeting.
MST LEADERSHIP
GETTING TO THE POINT NOW WHERE THEY ARE SO FAR DISCONNECTED FROM DOING THE RIGHT THING THAT THIS PROGRAM IS JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS.
Treat us as you want to be treated
How about having the young overpaid young smart mouth non working hands in their pockets disrespectful punks carry the shift not asking for the day. This is the future if Lowe's they might as well stay at home and have Lowe's send them a check for... — read more
Another Outsider
From, you guessed it? Taco Bell. Holy Chalupa! Chief Brand and Marketing Officer. Marissa Thalberg.
watch this video about lowes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhX_1-ZMaio
Lowe's Business Plan
Do you think Lowe's has a long-term business plan or is Marvin and his merry band of Marvettes just making this up as they go along?
Constant Change for the Sake of Change?
Everyone at corporate seems to think everything is broken and needs corrective action. The result is silly meaningless change. Considering they also seem to think everything at the store level costs too much, it’s no surprise that the ship is... — read more
Demands, expectations, threats. With no thought involved, or resources provided.
this is the new Lowe's. Empty, arbitrary demands with absolutely no prior thought or conceptual application. Just subjective, baseless spewings from management. We have broken terminals, lousy, inexperienced hires, managers who cannot lead... — read more
Any way to anonymously report...
a Store Manager who always leaves 15 - 45 minutes early every time they are scheduled? Does Corporate even keep track of whether or not salaried employees are working the hours that they get paid for?
Cabinet and Appliance Specialists gone
Along with the new changes, Appliance specialists are being replaced by Pacific Sales, yes, 3rd party! Also cabinet specialists are being replaced by in house Vendor reps. At at least with the vendors and Pacific Sales, applications will be accepted... — read more
Adding 53,000 Jobs
Lowe's to hire more than 53K this spring https://www.retaildive.com/news/lowes-to-hire-more-than-53k-this-spring/569767/ Lowe's on Thursday announced it plans to hire more than 53,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers this spring... — read more
positions eliminated end of fiscal year
The specialist and pro positions are going away to be replaced with the position of area sales specialist. The number of associates in the new position will be reduced, the number of new specialists in a store will be determined by store volume. ... — read more
Us marble
Just so you know the OP is right https://www.themorningsun.com/news/remus-company-emails-employees-that-it-is-shut-effective-immediately/article_3a906258-2f1e-11ea-b410-df0b5372d204.html
Us marble
Us marble has ceased operations as of Jan 3 2020.i don't have the link. But Google the morning sun mt pleasant no. For the story
How will the last allowance week work?
Save a last minute change, we know the allowance is being eliminated. This ends effective February 1st but what happens to the last week? The pay check on January 31st is for the period ending 1/24. So will they pay the one week allowance ( week... — read more
Store Manager accidentally forwards confidential email to all associates.
Our store manager just forwarded an email that was not for everyone’s eyes. They are actually going around to every associate and having them log on and delete the email. RTM eliminated January 24 Sales Specialist going to one per department, one... — read more
wealthiest 10% of households now own 84% of all stocks
https://money.com/stock-ownership-10-percent-richest/ Just remember when these major corporations do share buybacks....its literally a redistribution of the wealth of a business and its stakeholders – the employees, and to another extent smaller... — read more
Ask Yourself
2 Basic Questions. Do I trust the current leadership or the lack of going into 2020? Do I have a future here?
Another roll-out, another failure.
https://newsroom.lowes.com/news-releases/lowes-yardi-partnership/ So, here is yer ANOTHER roll out w/ zero communication or training to associates. I found this by doing a Google search for "current Lowe's news". Its a good idea, and might... — read more
NFL Sponsorship???
Why is it that I’ve never seen a Lowe’s advertisement during a game? And yet just the other day Depot aired a commercial. The announcer said Depot was an official sponsor of the NFL. I thought Lowe’s was supposed to be an exclusive sponsor. It... — read more
What’s the fate of the pse program?
I have heard many rumors that pse is going away. Makes sense, since hvac is type 2 and generators will be soon as well. I’m a sales coordinator for pse, and I know that some stores have eliminated the position. I want to know when the program will... — read more
Happy Holidays Telecast
Happy Holidays to you all. Hope you’re having a great week. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the current and former employees for your sacrifices during this year. You made it possible for the company, board of directors, and me to... — read more
Holiday Podcast Removed!
Obviously, when’s there’s a post they don’t like. Marvin’s minions REMOVES IT! HE CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!
The disconnect between illusion (corp) and reality (store).
I've never understood one basic fact about business today. There are the shareholders, management, and employees that make up a busness. It is in all three's best interest for the business to succeed (prosper). Yet, everywhere you look (Lowe's... — read more
mst team
im thinking about joining the mst any words of wisdom
WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
THERE WAS A WEBSITE WHERE YOU COULD VIEW ALL OF YOUR PRIOR PAY FROM LOWES, WEEK BY WEEK/MONTH/YEAR ETC. - HOME DEPOT REPORTED PAY TO THEM AS WELL I REMEMBER IT BEING CALLED WORKFORCE WORKPLACE WORKDAY ALONG THOSE LINES DOES ANYONE KNOW... — read more
Are closings about to start?
Now that they know which stores did well for the holidays and which didn't.
Shrink
Former LPM here. Just wondering from all still at the blue hole, has shrink gone up that drastically since they cut LP? How have inventories been? Just curious..thanks.
DMSM
We got a new DMSM about a year ago who sits home all day and forwards emails and degrades everyone....anyone else have this.
Quick question
If you walk out without a two weeks notice. Do you get all of your 401k including the part lowe's paid in
Rumor - Position Returning
Was talking with my ASM in the SM's office, saw a note about interviewing for the FSA position dated today.
Seriously?
Our asa/ssa has been hitting up employees for donations, $5 suggested, to buy our new store manager a winter coat for Christmas. Seriously? The guy moved here from the south and doesn’t have a winter coat. But he also makes the most money in... — read more
How much notice do I have to give when quitting Lowe's?
My time is up. How much notice do I have to give when quitting Lowe's?
The 1st big change coming 1/10'ish. You think your schedule is bad now? Wait til 1/10.
You heard it here 1st colleagues. Fresh out of a conference call with corporate dipchits, we will have a new, double new, concentric scheduling kick off around 1/10 - 1/12. No employee, position, or department is immune. Its applies to... — read more
Q&A: Is Lowe's going out of business 2020?
Enter into our annual prediction pool - so, is Lowe's going out of business 2020?
New Lowe's Name Tags!
The Magician decided to strip meaningful info from the name tags. I am somewhat surprised they just didn’t put our store id’s on the name tags. After all we are just a bunch of numbers to management. A touch of socialism where everyone is a... — read more
Can’t get anyone to stay
Two more associates leaving before the end of the year; one is gone at the end of this week, the second gone right after Christmas and the third leaves Lowe’s January 3rd. Two part timers are the only ones left that know anything; management tries to... — read more