Topics regarding layoffs at Lowe's Cos.

Topics regarding layoffs at Lowe's Cos.

Cycle of Store morale and mass exodus

As staffing becomes thinner and more work is placed on fewer employees it is leading to a growing exodus of people leaving due to burnout (working 10 day straight or 14 out of 16 days) which places more burden on those who remain. The cycle continues... — read more 

Let's talk about Lowes Canada

Does anyone wish that Lowes Canada would stop with the gimmicky promos such as save the tax, scratch and save etc but then have a page full of exclusions in small fine print on page 4 and instead just offer the lowest prices possible. Maybe it's just... — read more 

Here is whats wrong!

So? All Corporate cares about is a clean store. We have at least 1 corporate walk per week, sometimes 4! And all these empty suits do, do justify their jobs, is walk around and say what they dont like and what to fix. Simultaneously, ignoring... — read more 

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| 1441 views | | 7 replies (last July 14, 2019)
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Receiving is a Disaster

Receving down to one associate How can one associate receive all inbound freight throughout the day and process everything

Terrible

Marvin Ellison and team are the worst! Truly sad how Lowe's has been destroyed by a group of corrupt, greedy people.

Marv wants our money

Ohh please give to the employee relief fund...you lowered caps on pay and screwed up Lowe's beyond repair. Give some of your money chit skin.

Talent Acquisition Partners??

Reading where a lot of old store HR managers are transitioning into a position that I’ve only seen as “talent acquisition partner”. Is this some kind of fancy title for area HR manager, or something else? Just curious...../

New bodies at the Head Shed

Over the last few months, all three Division "Presidents" have been "retired." Tony Hurst (Home Depot and JC Penney Alumni) replaced Jeff Sain as Division President, West Division. Matt Monroe (Lowe's, up through the ranks) replaced Bill Edwards as... — read more 

Class Action lawsuit underway

A new class action is generating steam about chairs. Some employees get that benefit, others dont. Subjectively, and illegally. Its unfair business practices. Signatures are being gathered. This is a no-brainer. Lowes is violating rights hand over... — read more 

Come on Marv, quit stalling and

...get to cutting positions and firing more people and get that stock price up. Ohhh waaaait, is that strategy not working anymore for you, and now because you've already checked that off your list the "real CEO work" has begun and you're realizing... — read more 

I QUIT

Why is it there is no workers in the store ? I look at my schedule and it shows me working in other departments that I have never worked. So if I'm working in other departments who is doing my job. Why are they juggling the books-hours to make it... — read more 

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| 1450 views | | 5 replies (last July 18, 2019)
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This whole site is BS

Read posts that are written by people in stores that see what’s wrong. Then see later that those posts or even entire topic is taken down. Truth and reality are forbidden here. Don’t waste time posting anymore.

Corporate knows, doesn't care. They ARE the problem!

We were walked today by corp. They encountered countless customers needing assistance. When they went to employees to tell them to help, one was spotting at the time and told the tall skinny corp rep "sorry, I can't walk away rt now I am spotting. We... — read more 

EVP HR

I am sent atleast ten emails to the EVP HR about my store here in the midwest and all the managers are still here. All the evidence I sent her must have been deleted, but this person does not care. In a position like that you should be the voice of... — read more 

Marvin - true or false

True or false; over the last year Marvin has created more problems than he has solved.

Reason for leaving

My response to the reason for leaving question on an application made a potential employer laugh. I put Reason for Leaving: Marvin Ellison.

Corporate HR Contact Info

Serious question. Does anyone have the contact information for corporate HR? i am trying to get on my wifes insurance and they're requesting a letter from Lowes stating that I am no longer eligible for their insurance. I know it's weird, but it is... — read more 

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| 1060 views | | 4 replies (last July 2, 2019)
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downward spiral

I tried to schedule sick days because I was having surgery. They turned it down. I told them I was giving them a two month notice and if not approved then I will just call out anyway. I thought that companies are required to let people have medical... — read more 

Dept Supervisor change up.

I'm hearing that DS with flooring, paint and home decor will be split. Separating flooring and paint. Also inside LG and seasonal become one. Any truth to this?

Retail used to be a good career choice

Retail jobs once paid a comfortable wage with decent benefits and retail employees were valued for their experience and knowledge. Now retail employees are treated poorly by both customers and management. Corporate management view employees as a cost... — read more 

Marvin’s Big List of Accomplishments

With Marvin near his first year anniversary with Lowes let’s pause, take a moment, and reflect on his accomplishments. Exited Mexico Shut down orchard supply Shut down “under performing” Lowes and Rona stores Eleminated loss prevention from stores... — read more 

Still No Advertising for PSE

Just read new ad for July 4th. Want mulch or charcoal? Sure. Want to learn that Lowe’s installs stuff? Nope. Not even one line about PSE installation program. As a PSE I need to wonder why I’m scheduled to work the floor. They say it’s to get leads... — read more 

DEAD END JOB

I ONCE THOUGHT LOWE'S WAS THE RIGHT CAREER FOR ME...NOW I CAN'T GET OUT FAST ENOUGH

Mr. Ellison, Genesis was the first book in the bible

It’s incredible to hear about all the amazing technology upgrades that Lowe’s is planning. Soon, everything will be integrated and customers will experience a seamless shopping experience at point of sale. Wait... is that a black screen with green... — read more 

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| 2420 views | | 12 replies (last June 24, 2019)
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Union??

I’m the first one to say that all unions have ever done is cost me a job. That said, when American unions first began they formed to combat unfair business practices and the lack of government support for employees. This is not an opinion or an urge... — read more 

Discrimination

Anyone else have full time employees get special schedules written for them and then when you ask for it, you get denied?

Industry Experts Say Ellison Strategy Wrong!

THE BELOW ARTICLE CONFIRMS WHAT WE STORE ASSOCIATES ARE SAYING!!! Invest in the store level Steve Montgomery, President, b2b Solutions: Lowe's investment in tech would be better invested on its people at the store level. This includes increasing the... — read more 

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| 1880 views | | 7 replies (last June 21, 2019)
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Let the customers know the truth..

Every time I get a customer complaint regarding lack of staffing or poor customer service, I inform the customer (in a very polite and professional way), that our new CEO and his ex Depot team have cut staffing levels/payroll to an all time low. If... — read more 

anyone else been temporarily banned on here?!?!

was just banned from commenting on here for 2 days! never have had a comment or post taken down either. my last post i made was on the "hello" thread....i was first comment..the one with all the up votes....and its still there. most of my post are... — read more 

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| 1680 views | | 10 replies (last June 21, 2019)
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Corporate is anti customer service.

Wall Street and the investors must take notice. Marvin and Joe must be removed. Corporate says everything we do should revolve around customer service, but the changes and cuts they make prove otherwise. If Marv and Joe cared about the customers they... — read more 

Marvin is just more of the same

The company has been taking away perks year after year and Marvin is just more of the same. Problem is when you cut from a company that has already been gutted there is nothing left for workers to give. I get that Lowes need to be profitable. I get... — read more 

Veterans Discount Being Quietly Eliminated!

Confirmed: The phased elimination of the 10% Veterans Discount has begun. It’s now 5% off any item with a promo. Final step is total elimination! Get ready for some pi==ed off veterans. Another failed move by Ellison & company. You don’t make a big... — read more 

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