Topics regarding layoffs at Sam's Club

Topics regarding layoffs at Sam's Club

Mandatory meeting of the managers on the 26th

My manager informed us he has a mandatory meeting next week along with the others. So something is up. 26th. Found this as a reply on another thread. Does anyone know, or has anyone heard what this is about? Does anyone have any info on this?

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| 5730 views | | 21 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WfpS2HY

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Let's have a little radio silence, and just dwell on the good in each of our lives these next few days. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll get back to the crazy soon ❤️😉

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| 1570 views | | 20 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeyMm9w

BYOD

So now the company wants to save money by having hourly associates load their cell phones with Sam’s devices. Your cell phone will be your new TC70 & you don’t get any discount from the company off your cell phone service. Who wants to do that? Not... — read more 

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| 2290 views | | 14 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+We9EwoH

Don't wait around for severance

Taxes will eat almost half of it. There are other things out there. Amazing how you can apply yourself when you really really have to. Yes I have a family and kids to feed. Yes I had a lot invested in Sams. You don't know what you can do until you... — read more 

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| 1300 views | | 3 replies (last November 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WekN0r2

nights

Will nights move to days in 2019? If so will they lay off some of night shift or will ever one keep their job

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| 1210 views | | 2 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeYTRT7

Produce

What is going on with the changes in Produce

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| 1020 views | | 2 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeDVr1B

Conference Call Today

Does anyone know what is going on with the conference call today??

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| 2040 views | | 7 replies (last November 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WdhLriZ

The flawed practices in dealing with employees

People make the mistake of believing they as an individual are important to Sam's. The management is trained to steer you toward believing in Sam's as if it were a worthy cause like saving whales. When a person wakes up , like Neo Waking up in his... — read more 

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| 1090 views | | 4 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wdd452Z

Shunned

Is anyone else feeling shunned because youre not wanting another position in the club. My managers dont speak to me they talk over me instead of to me. December 7 will be a great day. I wish them good luck.

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| 1560 views | | 13 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WdS6tQ2

Club Hours Changing

I keep hearing club hours will be changing after the holidays. Clubs will start opening at 10 like we use to. Any truth to this ?

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| 3920 views | | 8 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wct4vFW

Cross training

Sam's Club received direction from HO to cross train associates in different areas. This leads me to believe there are big changes on the horizon. They are up to something

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| 4460 views | | 21 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WayKmBT

Membership Cards

I still cant figure out why we are handing out membership cards with no name and no pictures on them. We take their pic but once you scan their card at the register it does not show who they are. What is this all about any ideas?

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| 1950 views | | 13 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9jYV6o

Interesting

MarketWatch CAPITOL REPORT Bernie Sanders rolls out ‘Stop WALMART Act’ that would block stock buybacks until retailer raises pay By Victor Reklaitis Published: Nov 15, 2018 4:21 pm ET Legislation aims to prohibit big employers from repurchasing... — read more 

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| 1590 views | | 4 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9ufQZL

TMA Eliminated February 2019

TMA will be eliminated as of February 2019, that will free up 4-5 assotiates that way when cross training happens, the MGT can focus more on the sales floor, TMA has been eliminated in several clubs already.

Still here

Not sure if that is good or bad. I am personnel thought I was goner Monday

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| 1460 views | | 3 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9Plj9b

Checked out

I wish they would come on with the Severance. I would be a fool to leave without my money and the opportunity to apply for unemployment. Call me what you want I’m taking a break. Stop wasting my time in the office Sam’s Club. Poor associates you all... — read more 

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| 2010 views | | 12 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W89To8X

Any Clubs with no night crew

Are there any associates on here who's club does not have a night crew and if so how in the world do they even get close to meeting company standards.

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| 2070 views | | 9 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8evCsy

It’s just business

Just because sales are up doesn’t necessarily mean that profits are up. Profit is what you pay everything with. From utilities to yes wages. The physical stores now require less customer service With improvements with technology it’s only a matter of... — read more 

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| 700 views | | 2 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W83hhrD

No one is safe

I have been with Sam’s for 34 years, they never promised us forever. With that being said, I really thought if you worked hard and did not call in you would be safe. NO ONE is safe, they will always be looking to cut back. As much as I think I’m... — read more 

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| 790 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8vLwwO

Hours being cut at worst possible moment

Why are hours being cut when we know for a fact we'll not only need more hours but more people? Where's the logic in this? What are they trying to accomplish?

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| 950 views | | 8 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8Nbk1S

Cross training.

We barely have enough associates left in the building, now they are requiring associates to cross train in other area. 4 cashiers as the lines get long, members don’t jnderwhy we won’t open another register, but will empty the members carts. Example... — read more 

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| 1510 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8YfnRK

Club Manager Schedule

Club managers used to be required to close 1or 2 nights a week. Normally worked 7-5. Mine NEVER closes and comes in at 6. Is this new? Or does my Club Manager think he is better then everyone else and follows his own rules and makes his own schedule?... — read more 

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| 3240 views | | 36 replies (last February 9, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+W8ci3rn

Byod for hourly.

Even if they pay for my plan I will not use it. Will they replace if dropped and it breaks while doing my job? It is a big way to save them money. If people use there phones Sam's doesn't need to buy as many Tc70's.

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| 4140 views | | 22 replies (last November 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W7VoUlp

Wondering

Club managers call yesterday and now

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| 1870 views | | 9 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W729mBl

Where are they?

Does anyone know what happened to the PTCs in test markets where they eliminated their positions?

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| 2040 views | | 15 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W7g9aH6

Nobody is ready for cuts

I have been with Sam’s for 34 years, they never promised us forever. With that being said, I really thought if you worked hard and did not call in you would be safe. NO ONE is safe, they will always be looking to cut back. As much as I think I’m... — read more 

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| 1115 views | | 2 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W7IpE2i

Double standards

And they won’t address or hold anyone accountable for any of the thousands and thousands of issues with samsclub.com on an event day yet they’ll walk into clubs and threaten jobs over it not being zoned perfectly on a day like today. A missing sign... — read more 

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| 1410 views | | 5 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W6wYBAG

Cash Office

Any word on the remaining cash office associates? The WalMart side completely eliminated cash office associates and now managers/CSM do it.

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| 1740 views | | 4 replies (last November 22, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W6TIxXF

Marketing

Any information concerning In Field marketing associates? Last year was thought to be the last year for these associates but it never happened. No new equipment has been seen as promised either. We all know these positions are on the chopping block... — read more 

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| 2180 views | | 17 replies (last November 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W6VWErq

Can’t even organize event correctly

Stupid event , the online event was a scam , the whole thing is a scam , every item worth a sh-- was out of stock , that is when the web site finally worked , scams club

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| 1193 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W5m9Oqz

One Day Event

They want to compete with online business but can’t handle the traffic. You can’t even get on their site right now. Pitiful!

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| 1760 views | | 12 replies (last November 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W4Yso5N

PTC

Has anyone heard how the test markets are doing without a PTC?

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| 2930 views | | 15 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W3lQvIT

Recieving claims new schedule template

2 FT staffing: FT1 mon-fri 5-130, FT2 thurs-mon 5-130 2.5 Staffing: FT1 & FT2 mon-fri 5-130, PT1 fri 10-6 sat 6-2 & sun 10-2 3FT Staffing: FT1 & FT2 mon-fri 5-130, FT2 wed-sun 10-6 except sat 6-2

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| 2690 views | | 16 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W34XJda

Maybe it’s time to start the job hunt now

Don't say there are no job opportunities. If you have a Sam's nearby then your area is big enough and has other places to work. You are making up excuses. So you would rather have to job hunt once your store closes, and all you other associates are... — read more 

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| 1590 views | | 7 replies (last November 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W2byoT7

Bahamas

Do you still qualify for the associate discount for the Bahamas Cruise if you get severance?

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| 1090 views | | 4 replies (last November 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W1dNhzk

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