Any word on the Big Ticket commission structure? Is there any truth to the rumor all draw vs. commission stores will be converted to hourly plus 2% this year?

At my store the SMS who got laid off where all Under the ASM who quit on Black Friday because he was being pushed out. It seems like they got rid of anyone that had anything to do with him. Even if the SM had the highest scorecards in the store. They... — read more 

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I keep seeing Hudson Bay pop up as a potential buyer... Google Macy's news and it looks like we're up for sale. Should be interesting

It's such a shame to see how UNETHICALLY the layoffs have been handled. Especially, since our core values include INTEGRITY ALWAYS. My job is safe, but I am deeply ashamed to report have witnessed SERIOUS MISCONDUCT from HR. We all knew in q3 to... — read more 

My store isn't closing but many people are being laid off and i wonder if hourly non-executive associates will be just as at risk for losing there jobs? Why the secrecy? there's no point in quitting when you could just wait for them to lay you off... — read more 

More SMs were laid off than we were lead on to believe. Is this true for anyone else? Some good people were let go too and I can't wrap my head around why.

Rumor is that there will be more cuts in 2nd quarter. Of course it will not be as many as now, but does anybody have any idea which areas?

I hope everyone is safe. I know things have started To be released. It is worse than we all originally thought. Keeping everyone in my prayers and sending positive vibes.

Any idea on what if any changes will be made on the corporate office level, in particular, Cincinnati/Mason/Springdale offices?

Wondering how some AP people been impacted. We heard we are losing our DMI and the districts are being realigned. Anyone have any idea of how the structure will change?

I was told my position was eliminated (full time) but I was also told that there was a chance that there would be a part time position opening up that I could possibly have. When my manager asked me if I would be interested in the part time position... — read more 

In the regional newsletter, it states January 30th will be the date for the communcation of the outcome of the assessment of 4 stores execs

I found out last week I made the cut and my job is safe. I have a good rapport with my HR Manager and she told me that she is worried about her job later in the year when they roll out some new initiatives. She also told me that I should keep my eyes... — read more 

On Insite it appears all the "new" roles are posted internally as of Friday January 20th. A Retail Sales Floor Lead is one of the new positions. Reading through the job description it states they will have keys to the store to open and close and also... — read more 

what are the meanings of the following: a complex versus a non complex location? a dmet pilot locations? what are the pilot locations? is this where the new structure is being tested? thanks.

What does this mean for EDPs? I just became an SM a week before they made the lay off announcement. I'm worried I'm going to lose this job after I just got it just because I'm the newest one. What does this mean for future participants of the program... — read more 

Now with the changes being implemented, what is the next step for the company? Will there be more layoffs in the coming months?

Laying off 10,000 didnt help their stock increase. More drastic cuts should happen I heard last week many people in the corp office were let go. Many buyers and divisional merchandise manangers. I.am sure more to come. My advice is to get out out... — read more 

I am being laid off. My manager tells me that "all part time people are being let go" and "you can not move from PT position to a FLEX position. Not allowed. Wow, so amazing that the people that are delivering the lay off messages are either... — read more 

You did it to me last year

Spring 2017 8010 General Selling Targets: Will there be any wiggle room at all with targets or are they a hard target that must be met? No at this time we need to stick to planned target. What is direction on retaining 8010 FWTs in stores? We are... — read more 

New reallocation of MSHRMs to cover a bigger sales volume from more stores. The one terminating you is most likely a victim of downsizing themselves.

Anyone have any feedback on what's going on with this group. Yesterday i heard a bunch of planners and dmms were let go. There they were 50 years old with 20 years service that equals 70 they got a package. 2 years severance .

Anyone know what the new management structure will look like In stores? will it be one salaried manager overseeing the leads and supervisors? Just concerned at what this will look like when all is said and done.

with all these cuts, how come hr was not hit? i was told the cuts will come later to hr during the year. they need hr now to aid all the impacted associates. a program WAT will be used to review all impacted associates. also, with the introduction of... — read more 

No one has talked about any cuts in these areas... Any knowledge?

http://www.wsj.com/articles/macys-details-plans-to-close-stores-cut-10-100-jobs-1483564243

very very sad. i know people who had their job eliminated today. all managers were told today about the lay off today and it seems the company has a system in place for talent analysis of managers and mtm's. what happened to hr services??????

Yes, Today, Layoffs and Packages for MTM's and sales Managers. Take the Package and Move out of California before its too late - Dec 15th 2017 - YOU DO NOT want to be in Cali on or after this date!

Anybody have any idea of when we will find out about anything going down!?! The suspense is killing me!

Macys stock is in the tiolet at $36. The senior must do something drastic to increase their stock price. Remember macys only commitment is to their stock holders. They dont care about their employees, which is proven by thousands of employees in the... — read more 

I hear its going to be big. Hr cut to shreads Regions cut down Lots of small vendors cut out off assortments Departments combined. Planners combi ed and many let go with buyers. Dvp will get the shopping block. Less middle managers. Good luck

The sword will come down fast like it has for the last couple out years. This year i heard it will be the worse. I heard from an insider. hr will be broken up and it will run completely different. Many buyers and planners laid off as many dept s... — read more 

Macys baffles me!!! I see stores with all this LP in their buildings and some with none! They don't even contribute to the bottom line yet they are still there. Waste of money if you ask me. So they will be eliminating a division... 100 store is what... — read more 

If I tell you that I am concerned you'll laugh - but how can you ignore so many warning signs here in Cincinnati.

2017 MAcys layoffs will be the biggest of its kind. Stock holders are restless and want to see their stock increase. Expect regions to merge, buyers and planners to get consolidated. HR to get re-invented. and more. get your resumes out.

Rumors circulating!! Many cuts in corporate and in stores. Rumor has it HR Manager Positions will be cut and company will go to HR Coordinators like Lord and Taylor has.