SIGH OK, as a frequent contributor to this Macys layoff thread, it hurts when I see two sides: Those who were called back & those who were let go/on furlough. I see a lot of bitterness from the call-backs being thrown at the furloughs and... — read more 

I’m starting to get really angry. I believe there are still about 12 people still Furloughed and there is Zero information on when we go back. Everytime I call the store ( if I get through) it’s oh 2 mores Weeks. I’m starting to wonder wtf is going... — read more 

JG's response to closing on Thanksgiving: (i'm paraphrasing a little bit) "If we close on Thanksgiving then Black Friday will be even busier" Ok then why not both?????

How can any colleagues from Macy’s or Bloomingdales be self motivated? When upper level executives realize that the most important part of the inventory are the associates the company might succeed. Frankly I am in disbelief how executives can... — read more 

It's a damn shame that a company that I took so much pride in working for has become what it is today. I could rail on how poorly mismanaged stores are, but what's the point. The company will continue to fail and close stores and layoff hardworking... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW711F4npRk words out share holders have spoken

https://www.retaildive.com/news/jc-penney-looks-to-sell-itself-in-bankruptcy/582543/ It’s a show down between Macy’s vs Nordstrom now JCPenney is up for sale

I think i know the answer to this, but just want to see if anyone can definitively confirm... what is to become of growth projects that were supposed to take place this year? My store was slated to get a backstage

If you have money on your commuter card, you better go take it now. I was laid off in February and haven't been on the train in months. I went to use the card and it had zero balance. I was told the money was returned to Macy's. Macy's told me they... — read more 

The only way Macys can survive is if you get rid of the greedy CEO and Board of Directors who are Pillaging the company for their own financial gain.

The air conditioning is horrible in stores! They tell customers they are turning it up to filter the air out to protect for covid but that’s b—s—. When was the last time any of the filters in the vents were even cleaned?! And they shut the ac off... — read more 

It is horrible how long you must wait to talk to employee services! There are still colleagues still suspended, colleagues who have questions about their employment, and colleagues who have other questions. Taking some form of HR out of the stores... — read more 

For those of us included in the June, 2020 reduction in force or layoff, if you were working full time and hired prior to 2010 ... Just a reminder that you are entitled to a payout from the company-sponsored Cash Account Pension Plan (CAPP). You... — read more 

So Store's incentives are coming back and People Leaders are now having to write "Goals" for their 2020 reviews in February... How about trying to keep your employees motivated, stop giving bonuses to the Upityups, keeping your employees safe and... — read more 

Health Benefits extended through August for furlough employees.

Just found out a coworker tested positive in my store. Management won't tell the staff, because the employee been out for a week. I found out through another employee. I am annoyed because I had a interaction with this employee a day or 2 from their... — read more 

I know it was a tough job deciding who to keep and who to let go... And also having to work the entire period during the pandemic... But I also think bonuses are in the same category as raises and should not be applied to our store managers when... — read more 

Received my severance deposit this morning. Even after taxes, the net amount is about $700 less than it should be. Anyone have any insight into this? Unless they broke it up into multiple payments, I don’t understand it.

Since they called back our stores support and let the rest go (some very good, experienced employees) we can't get the job done. The store is a mess, fitting room racks every where, non stop penny, missed markdowns, stockrooms filled, new goods still... — read more 

The email I got said I was getting $2100. I got $1200. Wasn’t expecting to be taxed so much.

Does anyone have info on fall lay offs? I hear from a previous ast supervisor that they were cutting more in fall...who is left to cut?!!

my job as a vm was eliminated.. i was offered an ovm position. NOT a fit, doing wellness checks, markdowns, salvages, rtvs, go backs, barely any visual... watching our beautiful G door going quickly down the tubes. some mannequins still dressed in... — read more 

Can someone please update what they know about Unavailable Days? They are up on the PTO request. We are being told we cannot use them because it's not allowed. Is this true?

Just read the Visual Captain's duties.... I think whoever put this together has obviously not been inside a store lately. Store's are trashed, staffing is bare bones and although you are a "Visual Captain" you are part of the GLOBAL Support Team... — read more 

Bringing back TIPS trainings....really? Someone on top needs to know that the retail landscape is completely different now. Knock knock ....it's the 90's at the door!

Let's go down the list, one by one and see how much of this is true. •Hand sanitizer available- Yes •Masks required- NOPE– not enforceable by employees or managers •Increased cleaning in high touch areas- Well, if you consider 1 person in a... — read more 

Just checked my payslip and severance money was there and depositing Friday

is also doomed.

Hi all, just interested in knowing how many sales captains and how many support captains do your stores have. Are there signing, pricing and merchandising captains and when are the changes effective? Thanks in advance !

One should look at Macy’s on Facebook! Look at all the poor situations of customer service (or lack thereof). So many of them. Wow not the Macy’s I once knew.

Macys will go into a death spiral around mid to late august.1 1: the virus will have and 2nd time around. 2: Vendors will be pulling out Levis just pulled out 3: 2nd round of layoffs in oct coming 4: Mall is dead 5: fast fashion that leaves... — read more 

Has anyone received any payment? The executives got their 9 million still with a job, but how about those out of work?

How confident are you? UBS downgrade sends Macy's and Kohl's even lower. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3593544-ubs-downgrade-sends-macys-and-kohls-even-lower

I’m not sure how other locations have been, but customers been coming in wearing masks daily. I’ve only seen one a–hole walking around without one.

Just curious if the MTM that took the OVM position got a raise in pay? Please answer yes or no.

Probably will not get paid what you are owed. Macy's is in deep, deep trouble.