The "if you can't beat em, copy em" motto in play by Marvin and Joe, paired with the soft spoken podcast words and sealed with a "God Bless" now by BOTH of them (referring to that special broadcast by Joe on Monday when he finally ended with it as... — read more 

Money has nothing to do with it. They want a lump they can mold to the bad management practices already followed in Lowe's. There are so many age discrimination, s-x discrimination, inappropriate comments, and all kinds of HR violations that occur... — read more 

Any fresh news? Has anything new leaked?

Loss Prevention Teams, For those of you who were lucky enough to be promoted into the Sr. Asset Protection Operations and Safety Manager position, what can you tell us about it? Have they announced what your schedule/rotation is going to be? How many... — read more 

What happened? I cannot post on Lowe's Forum on Topix any more? Do you know the reason? Did Lowes go after Topix and took the forum down? Is this website our new forum? Where do we gather now? Anyone from Topix on this website right now, and how do... — read more 

In-home sales people in at least one Northeast store and one Midatlantic have gotten laid off from bath and kitchen group. No word on how company will proceed.

The new slogan may reflect the Lowe's CEO's attempt to "Home Depot-ize" the company. Wtf. Why would you want to spend your ad dollars to remind customers of your competitor? What a waste.

Why? Why can't we be different? Why can't we do our own thing? Why do we have to be like other retailers? Why can't we think outside the typical retail box? Why?

Reading about the new Lowe’s slogan “do it right for less” that the company deployed in light of the announced changes to the company. Not a bad slogan, I admit, but I imagine that whoever thought of it didn’t have a hard time doing so, as this... — read more 

The press releases indicating the mass hirings are designed to control the news and cover up for the mass layoffs. The vast bulk of their supposed "hiring" accounts for the usual seasonal temp help they hire, and layoff, every year. Ellison and crew... — read more 

“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." Ellison left Penny’s in ruin & jumped to Lowes. Since joining Lowes what positive has he created, nothing! He has closed, eliminated, & terminated employees. He’s negatively impacted the lives of... — read more 

https://wreg.com/2018/05/22/new-lowes-ceo-has-local-ties-to-memphis-area/#thumbnail-modal

Any idea what the rotation will be?

looks like it will still be one weekend a month and then Sunday Wednesday for the other 3 weeks. store can change it if needed but this is what they would like to follow every manager has to be working mondays for the meeting. store managers should... — read more 

There will ALWAYS be a severance or they will have to justify it as as being fired. And it is almost impossible to justify firing. So just force their hand and make them pay for the layoff, there are a ton of jobs waiting - and you get a nice chunk... — read more 

Is it true that Msms are getting a different job title? I heard that they will know be calleddistrict sales managers? Any one else hear this? Does this mean msms are sticking around?

Why exactly is Lowe's planning to hire 65k people when we are laying off people daily and cutting hours to bare bones. Wouldn't it be better to, I don't know, keep the people we have who already know their jobs and maybe even gasp up our hours to... — read more 

Am I the only one who feels that we might be on the similar path?

At my store part-timers are walking out; they have had enough. Our store manager changes their schedules on a daily basis and no one tells them. One part-timer came to work only to find out her hours had been cut and she wasn't needed that day. She... — read more 

It seems that hard work, experience, commitment to the company, and new ideas have become liabilities for an employee to progress within the company ranks. The company seems to favor younger folks without any real experience, as they expect from them... — read more 

I keep hearing rumors of combining Hardware and Tools into one department, including combining the aisles. I told the person that Lowe's is not going to spend $10's of millions to totally re-merchandise the store. Has anybody heard more about this?... — read more 

No public announcement of the Lowes LP and PSI mass lay-off. They are sweeping you UNDER THE RUG. Nobody is aware. All the media knows is that Lowes is bringing in new IT employees and creating jobs but not a drop in the buck about the job creations... — read more 

Our MSM was crying during the meeting. Told my wife that and she said if I was MSM I would have quit the company during the dismissal meeting. She sighted my integrity and flare for the dramatic exit. That made me cry. I weep for all who lost out to... — read more 

Any1 know what the restrictions might be for receiving a Lowes severance pay as an LP? Cant work as LP at certain businesses? Cant work at all at HD? Just trying to guage what i need to do in my life :(

Anyone getting any feedback on the new Pro Supervisor position such as pay, schedule, etc?

It has been said before and I will say it again.... Marvin is a Lowe's closer hired by investors

Are there any members of management out there that watched the “special broadcast” from Joe McFarland? We watched it in our store and he made a comment when discussing the PSI/LP “realignment” that over the weekend he has been listening and ready... — read more 

I used to listen to Marvin’s podcasts with a grain of salt attitude. You know, giving him the benefit of the doubt until proven wrong. No expectations just in wait and see mode. No longer. I’m in full on investigative mode. What changes occur in his... — read more 

Anyone heard anything about the district's possibly realigning? Anyone see multiple "single" positions posted in a current district???

circus ring leader in fort mill, sc part of the good olde boys club, remember get with the program, I do not want to hear it, your name is not on the front of Lowe's, just put more drills out now, just as 12 drills walk out of the store right in... — read more 

I've heard that this is only the beginning of a major restructuring and that we are looking at some major revamps in several departments that are yet to be announced. Can anybody confirm or deny this? I would not be surprised if this was true, it... — read more 

Regarding the announced hirings, I’m reading that 6000 managerial positions will be open for new employees. The company officials are stating that all of these reorgs are made to achieve a better commitment to the customers, better services, and a... — read more 

So why did HR get a year notice, psi and lp only get 30 days.. hmmmm

So... anyone here any latest with CPO. It was another failed program.. are they bringing back production offices within the stores? Any news at all.. Central Quoting is a good thing if it is ran correctly.. but our specialist have to rework every... — read more 

I think the short story by Twain titled Cannibalism in the Cars is the best analogy for our corporate and political structure today. It’s about politicians who, believing they are stranded in a snowstorm on a train, begin to nominate whom to eat so... — read more 

This is from Dilbert, source below: The Boss types on his computer, "Due to worsening storm conditions, all 'non-essential' personnel may go home early." The Boss reaches in his desk drawer. The Boss peers out the window in his office through his... — read more 

I was a PSI for 5 years. I came in early for clients, stayed late, ended vacations early & started them late to accommodate clients' needs. I didn't play golf on "Company Time", completed my own estimates, worked very closely with a PT Co-ordinator... — read more 

Not engaged. Wedded. Wedded to the idea that Lowes is not ever going to succeed.

I am very disappointed in Lowe’s. I’ve been with them for 5 years, on Friday was told I have 30 days to find another position or leave with severance. I had just had an interview for an MSM position in October where the RSM told me that I wasn’t... — read more