It seems like the only people mentioned in these comments that have any auto parts credibility are the ones that came from CARQUEST. So why does Advance not make an effort to retain them? As a store GM, I've seen the CQ guys devastate my commercial business when they leave. I'd like to see the CQ guys brought back if it's not too late.
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Some advice for AAP senior management...start treating your employees like they make a difference and they will. This was the culture at CQ and it was evident.
As a long-time CARQUEST employee, I was there for the sale to Advance. That is when the money was made with the sale of our stock. Glad I am out and got my money and did not look back.
Its because the CARQUEST people know their stuff. The idiots at AAP cant figure that out and drive the good people out. Advance is the Wal-Mart of auto parts. I use Napa now instead of the Advance that is across the street from that use to be a CARQUEST.
So what's the ETA on those next round of cuts?
Way to go AAP HR, once again Corporations doing what is right for wall street and not the customer or employee. While you review the spread sheets and consider all the fat you are looking to trim, include the CEO and VP's that are a huge hit on the companies payroll and determine if "they" are being top producers or simply corporate d---beats making more then they are worth. Just like trimming a tree or a bush, Start at the top and trim, not the bottom as you have already ruined the foundation that was once a good company.
I currently work in HR. I am currently reviewing personnel spreadsheets to determine where we can get our "biggest bang for the buck" in the next round of cuts. There is a large emphasis on tenured team members (think CQ) as part of the overall payroll reduction. There is also a category by store as to who is critical to the daily operation and who is not. Stores doing under $8,500/wk in commercial are potential consolidations/close. CAM territories will be consolidated back to the pre-CQ store counts of 10+ stores per CAM.
My previous boss would complain that the company didn't match his 401(k) contributions because he made too much. He would bring this up often. It fell on dead ears because when he was first hired he told me he made $125,000 a year. I didn't feel sorry for him, I don't feel sorry for the head of HR. Cry me a river while you complain about your benefits while making well over 6 figures. It's pompous, inconsiderate, and does nothing but deflate morale and kill your credibility. And if they were willing to complain to us, you know they are willing to complain to others. It's quite pathetic.
And they are supposed to be the leaders of the company? I laugh at the company's performance with these "highly qualified" leaders. Glad I'm gone.
I worked in HR until recently and the turnover and lack of interest in team members is the legacy of the person now heading legal. She ruined the culture of the company, only cares about those above her, and complained all the time about her medical premiums when the execs had to pay more. Really? she wantd to pay what someone making minimum wage pays. She is also the poorest manager I have ever seen.
Turnover is synonymous with AAP. Advance knows there is a problem and does nothing to fix it. I was in on conference calls discussing turnover. CQ guys like myself are gone and very happy to have left that dumpster fire of a company in our rear view mirrors.
AAP wants minimum wage people to sell parts and run their stores, biggest joke of a company I ever worked for, glad I am gone.
the cq guys wont be back. AAP leadership sees no value in them. besdides that, many retired after their stock payout.