Has any one heard if they are going to offer early retirement packages
From the email
Colleagues who are impacted by this reduction will be communicated to today by their leader. All colleagues will receive an IN-SITE message as well letting you know of your status. The last day for those departing will be June 30. Colleagues coming... — read more
FURLOUGH!!!
The big M must have been happy for the opportunity to furlough everyone for the perfect chance to not take people back. Check the age group of people. Nothing is ever by chance so read between the lines.
Weak demand prompts Macy's to cut 3,900 jobs in push to save cash
NO NO NO, POOR LEADERSHIP! https://www.reuters.com/article/us-macy-s-layoffs-idUSKBN23W1X5
DMET/SWST > AST/MBA
My guess is the nail is officially in the coffin given the description of the new MBA position: Leads essential activities that drive AYS and all other business processes. Focus on recruitment and onboarding activities for new colleagues, OPTIMIZE... — read more
Minor inconvenience: STOP REUSING OLD ACRONYMS!!
MBA = New AST. MBA used to be Macy's by Appointment (now mystylist) GSM = General Store Manager. GSM used to be Group Sales Manager (Now just sales manager, or technically sales/customer service manager) If I see another one of these I'm going... — read more
6pm no severance email?
Has anyone that has been laid off today gotten their email about their severance. I was told I would get it today.
7PM and no communication
I’ve been worried all day waiting for the phone call/email to hear my fate, only to have waited for nothing. What in the world is this? It’s downright offensive at this point...
SUPPLY CHAIN ANNOUNCEMENT (AFFECTING ALL CURRENT PLANNING ROLES)
Many changes... Macys currently has MANY diff planning roles (financial planning, inventory planning, field planning, assortment etc). and this will tie the position to one and be more streamlined, it seems. I deleted some sections due to character... — read more
MERCHANT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT
This is what Patti just sent... the "hunger games" post said Nata will be Chief Merchant Officer but that is not true. Also, we are not losing many strong DBM's... :( Will someone please share the Region/Division email org announcement? To:... — read more
What is going on it’s past 6pm
It’s past 6 pm and we were supposed to be notified today. I am a counter manager and I have not been called or emailed or anything but I hear about Macy’s vendors being called back? This is wrong that they can’t even let us know. What... — read more
Part Time Employee laid off
What are they saving.....I did not have insurance thru Macy's....no other benefits....had decent sales on the top half the store....I think in the stores the layoffs happened through popularity contest or least imy store.
I didn’t get any call or email. No idea what that means.
Guess I just have to keep waiting... ugh.
I told you so...
Several weeks ago I replied to those that said they had Macy's back, that they did not have ours. I am not bragging or gloating because after 21 years I was one that got a call stating I would not be brought back. It's time for some of my... — read more
I got the call
I got laid off But giving me a severance package Not sure what that package is. But they said it’s cause of biz changes ie I make too much a hour as a associate. Plus they just want low level workers in that stores. What gets me is they brought... — read more
So What If You Hear Nothing?
Almost 4pm in NY. No call and no email. What happens if you hear nothing today??? (commissioned salesperson)
Stay furlough
Find another job.
Really hope I get layed off
I’m sorry I know a lot of you guys want your jobs back but I had a very sh–ty position at Macy’s. I have those who a dear to me who are at high risk for covid. And I honestly make wayyyy more on unemployment. I know I can’t be the only one who feels... — read more
MTM Positions
Any current MTM’s that are being brought back or have been back. Curious as to what positions are you being offered going forward???
ASTS Job
My Position as ASTS was eliminated. My VPSM is shady as hell. Other ASTS in my area given the opportunity to become MBA. I have been with Macys for 25+ years, worked every position imaginable, and she couldn't even give me a floor position?! It... — read more
P2 Progress Place Cincinnati
Anyone hear how many positions (and which one) will be cut from P2? Interested as many of the Corp jobs in downtown Cinci were moved to this office.
They are not only laying off employees on furlough...
Employees who were taken back From furlough are also being told today.
What are the corporate leadership changes?
I’m hearing rumors in merchandising. I’m interested to know what the big moves are across the company. Who is leaving - which divisions, etc.?
HR - Phone Hiring Centers Will Not Be Impacted By Layoffs
Phone hiring specialists and phone hiring centers will not be impacted by layoffs. Will remain on furlough through July. Will be returning no later than August 2nd.
Bloomberg article on 3900 layoff
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-25/macy-s-cuts-about-3-900-roles-to-slash-costs-weather-storm Macy’s Inc. announced plans to slash thousands of back-office jobs in a striking admission that the reeling retail sector won’t be... — read more
CORPORATE CHANGES AND REGION/DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE
I heard some assistants being let go... assuming Assistant Buyers? Any word on Buying, Financial Planning, Inventory Planning, G-Structure, DBM structure or which DBM's are moving to new FOB's? What about the Regions/Divisions? back to original... — read more
Any news on My Stylist?
Has any My Stylist being called?
AST supervisor
Position eliminated? Any fellow asts on here heard anything yet?
any news about call center agents?
any info about the call centers? are we included in the 3900 corporate/management people? or are we another entity that won’t be talked abt until later?
Any news on corporate merch finance/financial planning?
Any news on corporate layoffs of position (buying/assortment planning/merch finance) and level (assistant/associate/director)?
If we didn't receive an email by now, does that mean we are safe?
Or is it still too early to say?
I got t the email
I got the email but says I’ll be notified by email of my status. Wtf ? I was one of the best in my store. I ranked 1 in sales and 2in cards. I was treated like dirt and a criminal on a daily basis. They brought back people who barely do their job... — read more
Can you write your age If you've been laid off?
Trying to determine if this round is once again favoring older (and higher-earning) employees or if it's more evenly divided. Most of the people I know who have been laid off today are in their late forties or early fifties. It'd be good to know if... — read more