I have been with the company for many years. This year is the worse. I work on support basically we do everything in our store. Schedules are done 2 days before the week ends. So basically we have to went for schedule to make plans. Also we come on... — read more
Management jobs
Hi!! Anyone else notice there are a lot of management positions open? Anyone know why........ maybe they're going to bring back positions that they eliminated...wishful thinking 🤔😅 I for one am tired of being over worked and under appreciated.
Hiring System
Has anyone heard anything about what they plan to do with this new hiring system??? It is so difficult for applicants to use we won’t get any new hires!!
Why would you even think of transfering?
Are some people who work at Macy's masochists? I can't believe that some are considering transferring instead of taking severance. I would jump at an opportunity to get out of here with a package, that would be exactly the lifeline I need to leave... — read more
Neighborhood Stores Update
Here is an updated list of the remaining neighborhood store locations: 1 Parkchester 2 Fox Run (NH) 3 Trumbull 4 Livingston Mall 5 Brunswick Square 6 Hampton Bays 7 Independence (MA) 8 Burnsville Center 9 Empire (SD) 10 Crossroads Center... — read more
In one ear out the other ear
When i worked at macys i was left alone for 8 months cause they fired everyone in my dept for discounting.. i had no help and when i came in i had 50x things thrown at me.. then said someone will give me a ringer to help me thru my day.. as i... — read more
Who can get severance?
This is a question for anybody who has been part of a closing store: who is eligible to receive severance? I'm assuming if you're a full-timer, you are guaranteed something, right? Can you get a job at another location if you received severance or do... — read more
My first sales Job
My first sales job was selling stuff nobody needed .. I was hired on a whim stayed for 3.5 years which is about the time when i get burned out from selling.. in that time frame we had managers in every dept. , security on front door, 4 sales... — read more
The company of miscalculations
*Company knows they laid off too many last summer. Outlook was bleak and they did what they thought would help. But it was a very short term fix; business is back and now we are struggling with no coverage and not enough managers or colleagues to... — read more
Mall files bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group, a major mall owner of more than 100 locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy, citing pandemic-related shutdowns.
sketchy Macys
I notice they put up 4/5 different sales and support captain jobs across multi stores.. there is a few in my store but i thought maybe they got the axe or maybe they will be replacing all managers with captain crunch and the funky bunch
Asset Protection question
I notice on a job description for AP that it say it wants you to do Virtual Remote Surveillances How does that work?
ETA on new hires?
I know the new hiring system is slowing things down but cheese and rice how much longer will we remain so understaffed?? Not sure if it's a store by store thing but does anyone with insight on the hiring process know when we'll start getting more... — read more
mens shoe department
speaking as a 35+ year associate working only in mens shoes, could someone possibly give some thought on just where this department is headed? My stock is so low it is very hard to sell anything without having to order sizes. we get a few fill ins... — read more
Important advice
Don't depend on a package, used to be that the company gave a package if they wanted you to leave and you were at a Director or higher level position, but not so much anymore. If you are over 50 or a protected class and can make a case that you are... — read more
We need to do better
It seems like every leader who once stood up for their teams and shared what was really happening at store level with senior leadership has either left the company, is in the process of leaving, or has already been termed. In a growth business... — read more
here it comes
I notice people on LinkedIn saying that other companies are allowing employees to work from home or return to office in oct.. or stay working from home and come to office once a month.. these people who are complaining are Op/vs and store managers... — read more
Ignorance + greed = debacle
Last year they laid off so many experienced happy workers because they made too much per hour and this year they need to hire people for the same positions who are asking for a higher competitive hourly wage than the employees they laid off were... — read more
Macy's is like one big job training...
After almost 5 years of working here in terrible conditions, I went to another company in this sector and you know what.... it paid off for everything I went through at Macy's because now working in a new company seems ridiculously simple. I’m used... — read more
I was bit surprised when i noticed my sales managers , leads and store managers all liking other posts at Target, amazon, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens of opening manager jobs and also liking MEMEs that say " its ok to start over but your doing it from... — read more
There are two completely different types of companies
There is rarely a middle ground. Some companies respect their employees and are doing anything they can to keep them because they know the value of a good (and happy) employee. Other companies couldn't care less about employees and will do their best... — read more
Compliance Training
Anyone else get pulled off the floor and rushed through about 20 different computer trainings today? The training on the computers in the office stated that it was due in the middle of July but we are being told it has got to be completed by the end... — read more
Would I recommend working at Macys logistics?
Working at a Macys warehouse just sucks the soul from your body. Everybody is an id--t, with a kind exceptionally few. Do you want a slow suffering death? We are hiring!
Exploring other options
Who’s thinking about not only leaving Macy’s, but the retail industry as well? I have tried to get a job in some better companies in retail, however, it is very difficult because there are a lot of candidates. I was even thinking of getting a job... — read more
Pilot stores experiences
I am interested in the specific experiences of people working according to the new pilot program. What does it all look like in practice? Is it chaotic? Are there any problems already and in general how do you like it? I still don’t know if all... — read more
schedule edits
Can managers edit schedule from home or do they have to be at work to do it.
California Vaccine Pay? Why did we know?
I asked my Manager about how to be paid for time I was so sick after my shot. I was told I had to use my sick pay, but a coworker just got paid four days of some emergency vaccine side effect pay that the state is forcing Macy’s to pay. Why wasn’t I... — read more
New program
Does anyone know what is the new pilot program?
Macysjobs
Ok what i just noticed about Macys jobs is that it is only searchable within the company walls and not outside of the walls.. it doesn't work for a outsider looking for a job at macys.. so my guess is they are hiring in limited numbers like maybe... — read more
Weekend time and half continuing in June?
Does anyone know if the time and half for Friday’s and weekends continues for this month or they did stop it? I have to say it really helped me with my paychecks. I used to work overtime and get paid less, now I just work less hours and just work... — read more
Memorial Day holiday pay
I qualify for Memorial Day holiday pay but it is not showing on the time card. I called colleague support and they said it should be there by now and I should have my people leader submit something for this to be corrected. Does this sound right or... — read more
Sometimes management puzzles me
So picture this: You're making your rounds and pass by an empty register with a customer waiting at it you know that area shouldn't be empty you ask yourself where is so and so? Why is it that instead of helping the customer and then figuring out... — read more
How about not giving a notice at all?
Sorry for stupid question, but I wonder if it could happen that they stop paying me immediately after I give notice. Some people have advised me not to notice at all, which is not very ethical, but Macy's is not a very ethical company either. Still... — read more
Unrealistic goals?
I work as a sales associate here and I think I’m on the verge of quitting. The demands of the manager are not realistic. I worked at other companies, but nowhere was I expected to do so much as in Macy's. The whole situation makes me feel worthless... — read more
Comp day
Can someone please explain how comp days work for CXM's
for being laid off
so does the layoff due to covid come from store level where store manager and ops/vs make the decision or did it come from corporates level ? anyone really know
Credits question
How soon after reaching zero credits do you get fired? Do they call you down to the office or fire you right on the floor? I've never been fired before just want to know what to expect
COVID Receding
The media seems to be hopeful that there will be a surge in retail now that COVID is receding. Possibly people needing to update their wardrobe, refresh their cosmetics, etc. Is there any way Macy’s would be ready for that? With stores so sparsely... — read more