Topics regarding layoffs at Lowe's Cos.

Topics regarding layoffs at Lowe's Cos.

Mooresville Layoffs

How is the mood in Mooresville? Any cuts planned for Mooresville as of now?

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| 1890 views | | 8 replies (last January 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoXaRrN

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?

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| 1540 views | | 2 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Lo7qgaC

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.

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| 1490 views | | 13 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Lo4Rs44

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 

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| 1171 views | | 2 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Lohz8j7

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 

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| 1680 views | | 9 replies (last January 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LorCIt1

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 

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| 1410 views | | 4 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Log2H3N

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 

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Post ID: @OP+LojDLX6

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?

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| 1050 views | | 2 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoYNRI1

Some interesting information

https://youtu.be/kBOjoRWEB2g Looks like Lowes is responding to a possible meltdown in the US economy

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| 1290 views | | 1 reply (January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoalRUh

Simple Layoff Math

#math - Lets do simple math here. They said about 1% will be laid off. Over 285K people. That's less then 3K.. Ok there are how many stores?? Maybe what 2200.. If there are 13 Department Heads and they are keeping 5. That means according to what... — read more 

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| 4220 views | | 15 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoZEYkt

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 

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Post ID: @OP+LofOvTD

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.

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| 900 views | | 6 replies (last January 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoyQiTO

Lowes

Have any stores let go of any ASM's already.

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| 1710 views | | 8 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LoyoK5r

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 

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| 1460 views | | 4 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Lo1jit0

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.

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| 1730 views | | 9 replies (last January 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnjsjTx

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 

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| 2430 views | | 7 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnBUAfz

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 

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| 1260 views | | 4 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnIAlDG

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 

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Post ID: @OP+Ln37YEZ

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 

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| 2320 views | | 6 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Ln9h27M

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 

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| 1790 views | | 11 replies (last January 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Lnt7Dyt

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.....

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| 1120 views | | 2 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnHZImC

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 

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| 1320 views | | 1 reply (January 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnXdGu0

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 

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| 1590 views | | 1 reply (January 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnNs7RC

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 

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| 1520 views | | 4 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnWv41i

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 

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| 1601 views | | 3 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnWHeu3

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

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| 700 views | | 3 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Ln0TzU6

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 

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| 1100 views | | 2 replies (last January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnSkR6g

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 

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| 820 views | | 1 reply (January 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+LnWkMrq

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