I no longer feel like an employee here, but more like some kind of multi-tasking machine. The job I actually applied for here is becoming more and more secondary, because in the meantime I got a lot of other tasks to do here that I accepted... — read more
BOH
I am interested in BOH What time does your fulfillment team come in ? And what do they do all day ?
Terrible store management
As a long time Macys employee, I’ve seen terrific ,talented , experienced, invested store management. ….but that’s in the past. I am now seeing an extreme decline in who the company is hiring and promoting to run stores. Our store sales and online... — read more
Macy's going to get a harsh reality check
Isn't that inevitable? Persistently getting rid of the best employees, while the worst and laziest are given authority - it can not end well. This job means a lot to me, I wouldn't be here if I could easily find something better. I try to give my... — read more
Good managers don't last very long here
The main topic in my store is that SM could leave soon, there are many signs that indicate that. That would be horrible, because this is a person who is very ethical, respects everyone, doesn't play favorites, manages stress effectively... — read more
In case you think there's future in retail, think again
Up to 50,000 more retail stores will close in the next 5 years, forecast says The worst outlook landed on clothing and accessories retailers, home furnishing companies and consumer electronic retailers. UBS is projecting those three retail... — read more
Toys R US?
Is this long awaited partnership finally going to happen or what? I’m getting anxious to see these new shops. It has great potential to be awesome. I know the toy shops in most current Macy’s stores are already a big hit with families and children... — read more
What is the point of a stylist executive?
We have one with a red tag who walks around doing nothing all day but finding an open register to ring. If they are executives, how come they are ringing all day like a regular sales associate/colleague? And on top of that, they are making like... — read more
New requirements
Question. How is it ethical or legal for Macys to all of a sudden require especially older sales associates to be able to climb ladders, push heavy carts, lift 50 pounds as the new job description says for the integrated selling program. It sounds to... — read more
I hate being stuck here
I haven't been able to find anything better for almost three months now. Admittedly, I got an offer, but in the end I changed my mind because the job involved relocation. I feel stuck and of course I can’t be productive when I don’t enjoy working... — read more
Why did they stop appreciating employees?
Don't get me wrong - employees working anywhere in retail have never been particularly valued. But let’s just say that Macy’s used to respect and appreciate employees a lot more than they do now. My mother used to work here, and her... — read more
Incompetent management
I am obviously lucky to have a great manager, because I see that many here are not happy with their managers. Most complain about their incompetence. Precisely in which way are they incompetent? What does incompetent management mean to you?
A Feeling of Desperation Fills the Air
Growing inflation and rising gas prices are forcing customers to choose, making it a difficult time to be in the affordable luxury game. People need food and have to be able to get to work. When forced to decide between putting food on the table and... — read more
Lousy managers
I tried to justify the fact that I had not received feedback from my manager for two months... maybe he's busy and doesn't have time, I thought. But isn't it his job to give employees feedback ... How many managers are left at Macy's who do their... — read more
Signs your stores not doing well
Signs your stores not doing well 1:they turn off the escalator during the week 2: You have high calls outs on key days 3:The bathroom doesn't have hot water only cold on both sides of faucet 4:Managers leavings or being canned 5: Lack of... — read more
The job market is on fire!
I found a new job that pays $3 more per hour within a week of looking. Guys, this is it! if you really hate Macy's (I do) and if you are miserable here (I am) then now's the time to do something about it. I start on Monday and I have no plans to give... — read more
How loyal are you to Macy's
Be honest, how loyal are you to Macy's?
Union
If your store is not union, how can you get a union to come out and try to convert your store to be part of a union? I hope that makes sense. Im not sure how it works but I’ve heard unions are good for employees when the company they work for tries... — read more
You're capped
It's that time of the year. How many in your store are being told "you're capped, you'll get a lump sum of $800." We are also being told it's because they have to bump everyone to $15 per hour. Is this Macy's way of pushing out their long time... — read more
The criteria seem to be getting lower
I am always in favor of giving young people the opportunity to gain their first experience somewhere. However, most of these young people do not want to gain any experience after getting a job. In the past most of them would never get a job here or... — read more
Macys to open warehouse
Macys to open warehouse in china grove NC. it going to be big and hire 2800 employees. it will be completed by 2024.. which screams to me your days in a store are numbered. if your a manager you will get toss away like a rag doll that didn't matter... — read more
Any update on Closing stores list? Neighborhood stores?
I’ve been noticing that some stores seem to bouncing back and some keep getting worse. The store fleet is way too large in my opinion! You can tell which stores that Macy’s seems to care about and those they couldn’t give a cr-p about. — read more
Future of Sunrise Mall Macy's in Massapequa, NY
Since the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, NY is closing is it a done deal that the Macy's there will soon sell of the land to Urban Edge Properties and shut down as well as part of the development?
Is there such thing as "grandfathered"
Please help me to understand why I keep hearing hours through the store is being cut to the bare minimum while some support colleagues get a fix 40 schedule with overtime on top of it. I was told they are grandfathered in because of the years they... — read more
How is your store doing?
Please be honest.
Too much merchandise?
Anyone at other stores struggling with having/ getting too much merchandise? Trucks lately have been pretty big for this time of year and we have no room for this stuff. Stockrooms are filled and becoming a mess. Backstage sends too much and ends up... — read more
To any former merchandiser . Do you like the new pilot system?
To former merchants do you like the new pilot program? How are your schedules? What are you duties? Cuz my store announced it to us this week and there were a lot of looks especially from sales and support announcing the program. My Ovm came to me... — read more
If you're having a positive working experience at Macy's, please share
If those of us who're unhappy are apparently all "trolls who don't even work here" let's hear from those who have it made. Judging by the number of views on threads, there are hundreds of people visiting this page every day. If we're lying, that... — read more
Attention Retirees: The extra discount days are published
http://employeeconnection.net/benefits/14534.PDF 30% savings at time of purchase (15% off qualifying Cosmetics and Fragrances) in addition to your regular 20% colleague discount. Friday, March 25 – Sunday, April 3 Presale begins Monday, March... — read more
ISM Speciality CXM?
In the new ISM rollout does a speciality manager exist as a leadership role? Who is going to oversee Big Ticket, Fine Jewelry and Beauty?
Is Macy's doing enough to solve the problem of understaffing?
The store where I work is not very big. I understand that Macy’s cares about bigger stores being better stuffed, but I’m really disappointed at how smaller stores are neglected. We can hardly work with so few employees. This problem has been... — read more
Direction keeps changing
When the Pilot rolled out, they reported to the OVM in conjunction with Visual and they would help where needed. During Q4 they signed, did fulfillment, helped replenish, recover, process truck. Whatever needed to get done. Now, I'm not so sure... — read more
Do The Math
Year i got hired in Women shoes in 2013 and i had 31 coworkers in sales with commission. I worked for 3 yrs and watched the numbers of coworkers drop. we went from 31 coworkers to 25 and by 2015 rolled around we was down to 20. The rumors started... — read more
Fragrance event
Does anyone know when or if there will be a spring employee fragrance event. It’s usually in April before Friend & Family and Mother’s Day?
Union?
Why only a handful of Macy’s are unionized? Does this mean most employees don’t want Union?
Back to regular hours
The store I work at is going back to being open 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday sometime in April. We are currently 11 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 11 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday and 11-7 on Sunday. The mall will remain 11-7... — read more
FAKE!!!!
I've worked for Macy's for almost 30 years. I can attest that 95% of what is written here is NOT TRUE!! Obviously non-employees who have NEVER worked for Macy's and get off on creating division and spreading outright lies. I have no doubt they are... — read more
The d-mbest reasons someone was fired here?
I've only been here two months. I came here after being fired from my previous job for the d-mbest reason ever. I believe the real reason is the animosity of the manager looking for a way to get rid of me. Does it ever happen at Macy's that someone... — read more
Extra Employee Discount Days
Is there a new calendar for extra employee discount days ? The only one I can find is for 2021.