I work in store management and was surprised by Macy’s HR letting workers return without negative tests or if they were exposed but didn’t have symptoms. They did not follow through with effective contact tracing and managers were encouraged to... — read more 

I just noticed only " management jobs are open and nothing else... interesting to see op/vs is open all over the place as well as store manager and customer managers.. has it gotten that bad ? asking for a friend

Is it legal for a manager to try and prevent you from taking LOA?

When I tell people about my situation is at work, everyone usually tells me to leave this job as soon as possible because it is better everywhere than here. If nothing else, the future is safer in some other companies. When I came here to the forum... — read more 

Does anyone who was laid off last year have been received W-2 already?

With the arctic blast that's pushing its way thru the U.S. this link will keep current colleagues "in the know" when it comes to store closures or abbreviated hours due to weather & other mitigating circumstances:... — read more 

I do, it seems to me that the condition is getting worse on a daily basis. Every day in my store the atmosphere is getting more tense. The tension is great and I am sad both for myself and for all those who feel stuck here. I come to work every day... — read more 

Outside of it being a pandemic and people not wanting to be jobless at a time like this, is there one reason that's actually keeping you here? I certainly can't think of one. The pay is lousy, benefits are lousy, hours are ridiculous, managers are... — read more 

I think it would be much more productive to look for solutions and share useful tips on job hunting than to be constantly complaining. I know, I’m also annoyed and frustrated by everything that’s going on, but too much complaining just isn’t helpful... — read more 

I don't know where your stores are but I'm having trouble believing that some of the locations are as filthy as some people are trying to make it sound they are. Is our location perfect? Of course not. But it's maintained well enough that customers'... — read more 

This place has become a real hassle. I feel like we're beating a dead horse. We are so short on staff that it is no longer possible to bear it. Of course, my superiors are not interested in that, and I am less and less interested in working for them... — read more 

You will need to take PTO from now on if you are sick.

so feb 3 rolled in and nothing changed... so who got cut? what roles changed?

my store my store manager disappeared in Jan and the job is on job board. a store that's 15 miles away the store managers is also gone and job is up on job board.. never seen it this bad

Does anyone know why the usual pay date of Friday has been changed to Thursday?

About a week ago an email was sent out to select people across several business pyramids that McKinsey partners are coming into to try and “understand processes” and what tools we use etc. Basically another consultant company coming in to make... — read more 

So if you think all biz aren’t failing the biggest one is starting too. Bezo will step down as ceo Macy’s ceo needs to listen

Trends are changing and so are the people, but despite that, it is not unknown that Macys has never appreciated innovation. We all see the consequences of that. However, even today it is not clear to me why all innovative ideas have always been... — read more 

Macys is definitely the titanic . It’s going down and it is sad. The senior management is ineffective . They lack vision and strategy . I worked there and for many years loved it . Then we merged 10 times . Cut anyone in NewYork that knew what they... — read more 

I pity the poor souls who start at Macy's thinking they know what they're signing up for and what their duties are going to be. There's always that moment that happens not much later when they realize that they're expected to do EVERYTHING, whether... — read more 

The name fits. Run down, outdated stores. Messy, unkept displays. Indifferent to no service. Department Store prices yet low Fast Fashion quality.

The job at Macy's completely exhausted me. When I got laid off, I felt relieved. The problem was not in the company itself, but I simply realized that the job in retail is not for me and that this dynamic does not suit me at all. However, not having... — read more 

Has anyone left for less than 6 and been reinstated to their original year's? What is they way to go about making this happen?

I really don’t understand this company there is a bad snow storm hitting the northeast. They posted that associates to report to work at 8am. When the storm is bad. All schools are closed. Can someone tell me why would they be open

How about a sale manager - big ticket - that lives with an adult daughter who became sick with covid, and the sales manager only took 3 days off, and then returned to work double masked, without quarantining. We only found out about it after the... — read more 

If you are AST, do you have editing access still for schedules? I believe everybody had it for Christmas only.

hmmmmm....is to discuss the changes in store structure that are coming? Please join Marc Mastronardi and team for a Stores Organization Town Hall on Friday, February 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. As we take on a new year together, we... — read more 

I notice alot of open operations /visual jobs across my state on job board.. did these people get promoted or booted?

To all of Macys defenders you may still enjoy your job and make a decent living but keep in mind you are now working for a cheap and crummy Syndicate. Corporate takes the ideas from the most talented ,uses them and quickly toss them out . Many of the... — read more 

Anyone know what position are being changed or cut ?

Lately, apart from the general insecurity and worries when I will lose my job, I am most stressed by special treatments for selected few, without any justifiable reason. It may not affect everyone the same, but personally it really bothers me. Of... — read more 

I know they might be having a bad day, I know the overall situation in the country is such that we are all on edge, but that doesn't give them the right to take it out on me. Out of ten customers, five will end up yelling at me for one reason or... — read more 

Soooooo... because there’s a pandemic and Macy’s is building a multi-million dollar skysc-aper in NYC, they cut the benefits of employees without saying a word. Just take a look at your 2021 PTO, soak it in and realize Macy’s doesn’t care about you... — read more 

I have no idea what this is all about. In the six years I’ve been working here I’ve almost never received any criticism for my work, maybe just a few times. Everything was always great. I always tried to do my job conscientiously. Lately however... — read more 

There has been a lot of activity in the stock price. Wondering if there is a sale of the company? Just curious.

Has anyone heard anything about the personal stylist position going forward? Any changes of note?

https://www.retaildive.com/news/belk-reportedly-close-to-bankruptcy/593972/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-01-26%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:32086%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive So as big as belk is. You... — read more 

Well, its almost February, and that means its the time of year that Macy's does it mass layoffs. I Was laid off last February with 1 week notice. I can't imagine how much worse it will be this year with COVID shutdowns, etc.

I think they purposely got rid of the runners in most store to make everyone in shoes job much much harder so they quit. So after busting your a– for holiday your now told no more commissions. Which leads me to believe in a higher hourly which... — read more 

Right after Xmas and new year. My store manager has been Mia. Then her job came out on job board. I wonder if she was terminated? Or did they just give her a farewell package?