My store let go of 2 asm's today and on Tuesday we are going from 13 dm's to 5, the rest of which will be demoted to a csa 5 and are guaranteed a job for only a year before they have to apply for something else, or be fired. Also I have been told... — read more 

I'm a specialist in Alabama and im super worried about what will happen to the positions and the morale

This announcement has me anxious and unsure of my stability with Lowe's. What about part-time night stocking associates with just over 1 year of hire date? I am currently working between 24 and 25 hours weekly and have seen many Seasonal positions... — read more 

Let it be known that Niblock the COO, just gave himself an $8Million bonus! Shameful. None of this will benefit the customer! CORPORATE GREED at it's finest!

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My husband just got a letter in the mail, they are laying him off, he was just promoted to assistant store manager 6 monthes ago and now they are laying him off without severance because he did not have enough time in position! Absolutely furious!

What about PSA DM's?

What about the regular full time hrly associates such as pricing, cash office, credit coordinator, head cashiers ect... Are any of them expected to lose their jobs?

Someone today mentioned that Sales Specialists will be eliminated as well. Is there any validity to this statement?

When is this ACTUALLY supposed to happen or at least, when are the employees supposed to be officially notified of upcoming changes? We have yet to hear about any of this in the store except for rumors and speculations.

They have over paid corporate regional managers in over stuffed shirts making life changing decisions guess what when people stop shopping in your stores your jobs are expendable as well. Ace hardware cares more about their employees . Stop giving... — read more 

It's not 1% of workers affected. All Department managers are affected. I estimate over 25,000 employees. If they do indeed follow through with eliminating DMs and making them reapply for jobs. Where is the national boycott of this mass job... — read more 

Maybe it's time to organize a strike, or at least invite unions to come talk to Lowe's employees? Lowe's has to be restructured. Unions can do it...they can't be worse than Lowe's corporate pigs.

If you have received notice that you will be getting a package from the legal department is that a good sign or a bad sign????

Now that this is made national news, ...I cannot believe that Lowes management has not said anything to its employees and staff...... Well yes I can, They just don't give a damn about us.

In 2014 the compensation for Robert Niblock, the president, CEO, rose by 54% to 18.7 million!!! Yet they cut the dedicated loyal workers!! Lowes is going to crumble And eventually close all stores if they keep running the company this way!... — read more 

To those who believing this is a positive turnaround for Lowes thinking they are letting go of the weak and lazy are unbelievably mistaken. My husband has been with the company for over 12 years, as assistant store manager for 3 of them. He has never... — read more 

I am not surprised at all. The entire reason I shopped at Lowes in my town was because of the friends and family who worked there. Once things in town slowed down the people who were working there making more than the minimum were let go. Now they... — read more 

Any news/idea on whether this wave is going to impact corporate office? If yes which departments might get impacted? I don't know.

You give 20 years to lowes 8 to 10 even 12 hrs days.From loader to puller to C S A them move up to department Manger then ASM. 2 maybe 3 call outs for deaths or births.Wright ups only good ones. All for a better life for your family to watch the... — read more 

One last thing, prepare to be scrutinized to oblivion if you are a department manager. They will try to get rid of anyone as quickly as possible. Anything from Dup scans to DSHR issues. The communication has been sent out to look over low performing... — read more 

You can expect a formal meeting with your store manager and market manager where they will discuss the change and options. Unless you do not want to keep working at Lowe's DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING. The purpose of this meeting is to demote DMs or have you... — read more 

They are getting rid of the DM positions, and increasing the amount of ASM zone management. The DM task list will be delagated between tenured full time employees and Zone ASMs. Also the next phase will be delivery centers instead of having each... — read more 

Have you ever seen a phone directory from corporate office? Nepotism is alive and well. Most of those folks are related......they take care of their own.....to hell with the "worker bee"

What s---s is at my particular store there are few people who work here are homeless living in there cars and now they face layoffs . Don't get it it , now these guys are already sleeping in there cars and noone has helped them . Lowe's doesn't pay... — read more 

Is #Lowes going to discontinue our medical insurance the same day we are laid off (I am pretty sure I am gone, just my gut feeling)? Does anyone know many #gold coins #COBRA is going to cost me per month and if I need to insure my whole family? And... — read more 

Has anyone heard of MENARDS? They will have Lowes OUT OF BUSINESS if they expand ? Lowes does not have any new ideas, the computer system is awful that customers even complain how dated the system is and lowes doesn't have any new merchandising I am... — read more 

I've been a dept mgr for Lowes for years and not been promoted to support my husband's availability as he's a store manager. I just wanted to comment on the bonus structure has dwindled down rapidly over the years and I think people are a bit clouded... — read more 

So my question is when will they let the cat out of the bag? And notify the ones that are effected? For the ones who are truly dedicated in the leadership role, who will make the decision for the individuals who do stay? Surly hope for the future of... — read more 

When people that work for LOWES...realize there is no hope left.

When will unions make it to Lowe's and force the company to work for their employees and help neutralize the power of corporate shareholders & management? Lowe's would be great once unionized: higher wages, better hours, better benefits, actual... — read more 

This is such a bad look for the company. The corporate greed of Lowes is disgusting and makes me feel ashamed to say I work for these people. Going foward after this, with whatever happens to everyone, the company has lost any form of trust or job... — read more 

I think that this change is good. The way it has been explained to me it is the employees' decision to opt in or out of the new programme. Look any company must take care of its profit line and stockholders. You as an employee can stay or go as you... — read more 

Can you guys post what area of the country you're in? I'm a DMIS and have been hearing a lot about a restructure in my market. I'm curious if you those of you hearing the same thing are nearby.

With existing employees and or encourage anyone to be a manager there, and to also add a lot of hiring from the outside instead of promoting within just to save a $. A real morale breaker operating like that. I think they should have waited a few... — read more