I remember that pre-Covid people would complain about not getting enough hours. In China they have something called "Wolf Culture" in which you work to an aggressive "996" schedule. Nine to nine, six days a week, or 66 hours per week. In some... — read more
Just a little perplexed.
Can someone (maybe an A.P. reading this?) explain why when we report a regular shoplifter, SOOO regular that we actually have nicknames for them! That they do NUTH’N! We have a lady who for a couple of years now comes in 30 minutes before close... — read more
Does that make any sense?
Somehow I put up with this job because I only think of it as something that can help me pay bills to some extent, however, everything would be a lot easier if we didn’t have to constantly move the same things several times. I see this happening to... — read more
Toys r us in macys will be halted
Toys r us in macys will be halted due to shortages coming before xmas time for toys.. another nail in the coffin Plus store managers and Ops have to dress like a goofy giraffe and walking around the store all day
Exhausted
We have a corporate visit this week and had people flying in from San Fran and coming in from other stores to help clean up our s-show. Everyone has been working themselves silly and we have so many open jobs and people call out all the time. Why... — read more
Does anyone know anything about the new signing implementation?
I am curious if anyone has any information on this
Selling and Support Captain 2
I think that the job openings all over for Selling and Support Captain is going to take over for sales manager jobs .. I watch as long time sales managers get the boot and be forced retired or out of nowhere get a package and 2 week notice . .. — read more
My new manager cancelled my pto
My manager started two days ago and already cancelled a vacation In oct that was approved from a previous manager. She also. Cancelled other pto days and put them back in for more hours. My question is, are they allowed to do this !?
No reason to stay
I was hired for a commission job back in 2013.. I did well and got myself out of debt . as the years peel away i started to realize i was wasting my life and health at this dead end job. I never had any intentions of staying 7 years.. it was the... — read more
Toys r us to open in Macy’s
https://www.retaildive.com/news/toys-r-us-brand-to-open-400-shop-in-shops-in-macys-stores/605244/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-08-19%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:36211%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive. Great... — read more
Macy's improving
Just saw the news that M's earnings went up last quarter and they seem to be doing much better now. I haven't shopped at M for a few years, so I decided to take a look at the website to see what things have changed. I used to not be able to find any... — read more
What did you guys/gals do after life at Macy's?
This probably isn't the right place to ask this but what did you all do after Macy's? I've been here for almost 5 years now. Before this I was at JCPenney and Kmart. I feel like getting out of retail all together but that's all I've ever known. Don't... — read more
Integrated it work force
Does anyone have any information about the integrated workforce being rolled out by holiday season?
My jewelry Manager
My Jewelry Manager who was working for the big waste of your life after 32 years was let go .. not sure if their was a package or anything else.
Macys social Media
Macys social Media Macys tried to get everyone to be a ambassador to this dying brand.. so they had people sign up and go on social media to post the products.. Not one has posted in over a year and that is the problem with macys.. Managers if you... — read more
$1..$2... Sounds like desperation time.
No, thank you! You can keep your $1extra per hour on Friday's and Sunday's and your $2 per hour on Saturday's. We are ok with working our scheduled shifts. If you're so desperate to get employees to work Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's, why not... — read more
My walk thru the mall
My walk thru mall I noticed everything 50-75 off buy one pair get 1 buy 2 pairs get 2. But what really got me was how hot the mall was on a 92 degree day. There was no ac on at all.
More and more dissatisfied customers
Does it seem to you that customers have never been more dissatisfied? I think that's true. And what a coincidence, the employees too have never been more dissatisfied! "Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first." - this... — read more
Tiktok macys
We are so late to trends!! just noticed Macy’s has no videos on tiktok.... while other competition stores post all the time. Anyone from the marketing corporate team heard of tiktok?
Both Asset Protection Gone!
My store Asset Protection captain and one detective is toast.. any one know why both would be gone in same week?
I'm happy with my job
I've been here for less than a year and so far I've enjoyed it. It surprises me to see so many negative posts about working here. I'm not sure if I just got lucky with my location or if there's something else going on. In any case, I'm happy enough... — read more
The New "STYLE PLatform" Macys is Planning?
Hey all! I was wondering if anyone had any inside scoop on the new company direction. It involves evolving our company to a style platform destination / brand. Tks in advance for any intel
Beauty department
Is it future for beauty department, makeovers, matching foundations? Seems like customers still miss old times with 5 girls in any counter eager to put them in a chair...
Asset Protection question
My question is .. My captain of AP thinks im up to no good.. here's the story... I do not drink coffee. but during credit contest I would win dunkin donut coffee cards.. I don't like anything from D&D . so My friend who was fired for discounting... — read more
APP jobs Vs Macys
APP jobs Vs Macys My friend makes 600-700 a week doing door dash .makes his own hours and has weekends off. (his choice) only issue is gas prices going up and wear and tear on car. but why do macys jobs when you can sit in your car and enjoy... — read more
Any thoughts on how this will affect brick and mortar locations?
https://businessjournaldaily.com/macys-begins-hiring-for-fulfillment-center-jobs/
There all Bailing to Target
My store Manager , sales captain and Asset protection Manager all bailed to Target. well lets think about it .. there's No : 1: Sa-tanic Morning Meetings about Bull-sheet 2: Open credits open credit Oppppen credit ! 3: Sign customer up to charity... — read more
Masks Return (copied from insite)
To: All Macy's, Inc. colleagues From: Danielle Kirgan, Chief Transformation & HR Officer Mask Policy and Workplace Update Hi everyone, Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve been proud of our agility and ability to flex. At a moment’s notice... — read more
Circling the Drain
With new mandates to show you got the jab to go to a restaurants or gym i think its only a matter of time
This is not a career
Nobody should be building a career in retail. How far can you get here, really? This should be a job that helps you pay the bills as you try to find something better, a meaningful job where you have a proper chance of self-betterment and career... — read more
Now Even Charity is a Competition
Anyone else have their DVP jamming the Big Give Back down their throats today? I transferred into a new division a few months ago and our Store Manager who's pretty cool just told us that we needed to have all of the colleagues complete the Big Give... — read more
Trying to stay relevant
Since online shopping has become the new norm, how many think Macy's has what it takes to remain in the forefront as more stores close over the next few years? I'm well aware this is not just our issue. It would be interesting to see how our... — read more
Could it be the writing on the wall?
So, when customers are already asking if we’re closing because of the bare walls and empty dance floor because of the lack of merchandise and it’s only August! I’m at a “neighborhood” location so down deep I think I’m pretty sure I know the fate of... — read more
Recipe to be a successful manager at Macys
Self-promote yourself, Kiss your boss’s a-s & Be fake and being LAZY is a huge plus. Take credit for the successes (you had nothing to do with) & Blame others for all your shortfalls. also like Memes on LinkedIn that talk about leadership... — read more
PTO blocked unless done on in store computer????
What in the world?? Everyone can’t just rush to the store to put in PTO if they are not working the day they want to enter it for fear that someone else might put in PTO before they get to and then get denied based on of date of entry....all because... — read more
Toys
So what is the deal with stores being told they need to dedicate several thousand square feet to toys?
whats happening at the state street store is macys going to fix the're mess
the true question is why did macys eliminate Marshall Fields & Company
Do you believe in Macy's stock?
What will happen to it?
Point of no return
I agree with someone who said the company is past the point of no return. However, does it really need a return or does it need to adapt to change? I think it needs to adapt to change. It is not worrying that there is no going back to the old, but... — read more