Any news haven't heard anything so far
There are available jobs in retail right now
Do not panic if you were handed your walking papers. The job market might be bad but there are quite a few retailers that are doing better than ever and are hiring right now. It might not be your dream job but it will certainly buy you some time... — read more
EDP PROGRAM
What do you think will be the future for edp’s? Will we have college recruiters actively seek new grads? In my opinion I feel that the edp program has opportunity and I’m not sure if right now is the best time for them yet. Especially with the... — read more
Any info on Captain position?
Like many Supervisors, I've been placed in a Captain position. Has anybody been given information on what exactly this position is? My store was very vague about it-I got the impression there wasn't really a lot of information about it they had... — read more
Picking up personal items at hsq
I forgot I have personal items I would like to pick up from my HSQ office. I will be in the nyc metro area next week. Will I be allowed to still go into the office to grab my stuff or is there a policy and procedure to get back into the office? Not... — read more
Unemployment question
If I was on furlough and just got laid off, do I ride out my existing unemployment until it ends ? I believe there is a way to extend benefits after that? I know the extra 600 ends end of July. Has there been word from fed gov of providing... — read more
LIC OFFICE
I thought I read that Macy’s is trying to sell some of the real estate in lic. Does anyone have additional info ? Are we allowed to go there to pick up our stuff ? I assume the movers already moved it to the new building.
Severance
Does anyone have additional info on severance ? Or receive their info?
22 years at Macy’s
I’ve enjoyed my time at Macy’s. Made it through many rounds of layoffs. Super grateful for everyone I’ve worked with and met. Definitely bittersweet but onto the next chapter. I really hope Macy’s comes up with a better solve for the stores! They... — read more
Sales manager
I am still trying to understand if SM and CEM is same. Or I should have get severance offered? Please clarify anyone. Should I contact HR? Please help if you are a sales manager?
Remember
There is life outside Macy’s. I wish everyone the best of luck! Keep your head up high!
Never got a call
I never got a call about coming back. Will someone contact me regarding my status ?
Macy’s restructure and Nordstrom
Macy’s is cutting 4K jobs and it’s everywhere on the news. I checked their lay-off site and it’s a blood bath. How come Nordstrom cuts haven’t been announced publicly ? Isn’t that weird ? I wish the public would know what is really going on with... — read more
Changing your Title going forward
Ok here is my take on changing your title going forward.. lets say you are a sales manager and making 60k a year and they wanna cut your pay.. its actually illegal to do so in most states due to labor laws. so how M gets around the legality of... — read more
Sales manager
Does anyone know as a sales manager should we get severance offered ? Because my job is changed to customer experience manager. And I was never offered severance.
so i got the boot
so i got the package they are offering me. here my problem.. they are paying me 4weeks for 4 years at one store i worked at.. but i worked at another store for 3 years prior ... shouldn't i be paid 7 weeks for 7 years? i took a year off back then so... — read more
Neighborhood Stores
The GOB Strategy team has been eliminated. Does that mean Going out Of Business Strategy Team? If so, how will the neighborhood stores be handled going forward?
Northeast?
Any news from the northeast? Very anxious
Hungergames Thread
@OP+15CIvmoK or https://www.thelayoff.com/t/15CIvmoK
Email: Important Business Update
To: All Macy’s, Inc. colleagues From: Jeff Gennette, Chairman & CEO Important Business Update Dear colleagues, I have significant updates to share with you today. But first, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication throughout... — read more
401K Options?
Any suggestions on what to do with the 401K? Leave? Move it somewhere else (not sure if this is an option at all)?
COBRA
Any thoughts on COBRA? Please share?
If you get let go, what's your fantasy scenario?
What would you love to say or do as you leave the bldg?
Unemployment now that we have been laid off
If we were furloughed and was already getting unemployment and now we are laid off do we still request payments like normal I can not find an answer anywhere just about of we get pto pay out or severence we have to report it, when we get it. I'm... — read more
Retirement packages
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