How is the mood in Mooresville? Any cuts planned for Mooresville as of now?
Corporate
Does anyone know what's happening there? I heard they walk out several people there also. Some VP's as well. Anyone have more info?
Florida - ASM update
So far, we lost 3 ASM's today here in Florida. I'm DM, but still in shock. I was expecting one to be gone, but three?! Very very sad day today. Good luck to all.
Any info regarding yesterday's meetings?
If anyone has a first hand info on meetings yesterday, it would be great to share. I know I'm dying to know, and I assume a there is a bunch of others here as well who are curious to know what's there future in this company. So, if anyone would like... — read more
OPE Position
anyone hear anything about ope yet? I'm specifically looking to see if any OPE specialists have been let go. I've only been with lowes for 4 months and thats the position I'm in so i'm concerned they will let me go in order to retain a longer tenured... — read more
Bad Choices and Conduct
I am a DM, hard working for over 10 years. I've seen so many dumb decisions that cost OUR company millions. Everything from crappy comm equip to pointless ideas like "Product Locater" apps that never took off. Stop spending all that money on this... — read more
Deadline for new positions & what happens if...
Someone posted in a thread about staffing interviews that decisions on the new positions are on a 2-1 deadline instead of end of fiscal yr 1-27. Assuming that's a knowledgable statement, why 2-1? Any thoughts? Also, if husband doesnt want to apply or... — read more
ASM meeting updates
I just heard from a DM in my store. We lost our Sales Manager and one ASM. That leaves us with 3 ASMs. No word on any details. What's happening in your stores?
Some interesting information
https://youtu.be/kBOjoRWEB2g Looks like Lowes is responding to a possible meltdown in the US economy
Soend money wisely
So little accountability for the damaged freight that we are expected to give to purchaser's, customers which have become tired of being handed returned unchecked merchandise,or damaged box's that are so beat to death it's not funny. Lowe's provides... — read more
Do employees know about this site?
Thoughts? I have a feeling nobody knows. There is a lot of anxiety at my store, they were surprised that some info is here.
Lowes
Have any stores let go of any ASM's already.
Our company stock Symbol is LOW.
Maybe they should change it to FCKED UP
Sharp ax...Or dull shovel?
This has to be the biggest Cluster Buck attempted so far by Lowes. They really are getting in line with the likes of Sears... and Kmart. Death by a million dull box knife blades. Whose going to talk to the customers when the *hit hits the fan on... — read more
3rd party staffing firm
Lowe's contracted a third party staffing firm to conduct all the interviews for the 5 department manager positions, to expedite the roll out, to remain fair and consistent, and to meet the Feb. 1 deadline.
Let's finish this quickly
Our meeting is at 3:30 pm tomorrow (this is for Market 1287) Me personally, I just want to get the details so we can move on from all the rumors. I think this is so poorly managed from the corporate side, they are doing this like it's 1980, and... — read more
How does Lowe's get away with this?
They already work their people short handed and too much work load that many people are getting permanent disabilities over it leave it to the company to worry about the almighty dollar rather than taking care of their employees they have done... — read more
Lowes Layoffs 2017 - Worst kept secret in corporate history
Head above should roll as well for this disaster. Love where you live does not apply to Lowes' employees. We live 40 hours or more in these stores and giving our all. 1 3plus Years with Lowes and they finally have taken it to the trash heap like all... — read more
Illinois
In Illinois, we have a mandatory meeting at 2:30pm as well. He said it will last til about 4pm. what in the world is he gonna talk about til 4pm?.. Just tell us we will all be csa5's and receive the current pay for a year and then we will be... — read more
Developments
Just told by HR that there are meetings happening in groups. One at 2:30 CST and the second at 3:30 CST. i am in the second group, along with DM installed sales. DM-flooring, DM receiving, and DM plumbing in first group so far. DM-admin has not... — read more
Millennials at Lowes
What Lowes is doing is catering to this millennial group who always wants something for nothing. So they have to create more PT jobs to give to these lazy young people who don't want to work as much and still have mommy and daddy take care of them... — read more
The plot thickens..
There was an announcement over head from our HR manager that asked for all DM's to report to the training room.....
Meeting times
Meeting times will depend on your time zone. It looks like they will all happen at the same time across the country. 11am EST and 3:30pm EST. ASMs in our store are not scheduled specific times, they are all coming in at once and then they will have... — read more
So I am just wondering here if the ones who got letters Friday didn't actually get them by mistake?
So I am just wondering here if the ones who got letters Friday didn't actually get them by mistake? They keep saying it's happening in waves well what if the first wave was layoffs and we are actually the second wave who all or almost all seem to... — read more
Hutton and Williams law office
ASM here, have a package coming from Hutton and Williams law office, 13 years means nothing here at Lowe's... We are just a number in the end, good luck to those who stay and have to deal with the NEW more wiyh even more less than before! Pathetic!!!... — read more
Husband got a request to go to DM meeting tomorrow
He never attends, yet this time it's mandatory. Judging on this, the proverbial axe will fall tomorrow
This was avoidable for me!
Got laid off! I'm a NS ASM who was supposed to get a package Fri. only for it to be cancelled Friday. I have my mtg. tomorrow with the SM; so that's good. At least I'll know for sure what's going on. The problem is I've only been there for 1.5... — read more
Does anyone know which is accurate?
Some are saying a temp position will be made for DMs that don't make the cut. Others are saying terminated effective immediately. Does anyone know which is accurate? I am concerned for our health insurance should the DMs get cut immediately due to... — read more
Was on Vacation
I'm a DM for tools/hardware and I'm on vacation this week. Well i just got the call from HR to come in for a meeting tomorrow at 330... so not looking forward to this, I love my job
Responsibilities
I'm wondering, if it's true that DM's are now CSA5 then who does that job title differ from a DM? Will we still be responsible for reports, counts, inventory & running our Dept. or are we CSA's throughout the store?? Also, with PMP's due soon (I'm... — read more
Whatever change comes...
ASM have 1 on 1 meetings throughout the morning and 330 for DM. The funeral is nearing. I wish everyone affected the best of luck but remember everything happens for a reason. It could be a blessing in disguise for some of us... I love my job and... — read more
Time to cut the fat
Very excited about changes!
OPE Specialists
Predictions please