CPU is getting rid of Skyfall and GIF Dedicated position for a check in associate More UBS getting dedicated freezers and coolers for CPU
When are we going to be told what’s going on?
Positions being eliminating, clubs possibly closing, positions being shifted… and that all comes without any warning and not even an announcement what do they want to do exactly. Maybe even the management doesn’t have a clue what they want to achieve... — read more
Quiet....
Pretty quiet today Nothing on YBM?
Clubs are Closing 60 low volume buildings
This is true and is out there story out of Harrisburg also Philly area media. Underperforming businesses..60 more closures means more “ right sizing” of the fleet! Meanwhile Costco raises min starting wage to $15 ... who has it right??
Taste and Tips
Please tell me what are the Taste and Tips going to do?When do they start?How will this affect the door greeters?
Block scheduling
So how does this work? Does seniority have any effect on what you work or how do they pick who works what shifts? Just curious.
MANAGER'S?
Any word on managers losing positions from YBM?
YBM rumors
Less team leads, and more departments with a pay raise, cutting FM1(bakery+produce), and overnight to days across the whole company. Does anyone know if these rumors are true.
Health and wellmess
Any updates on optical or pharmacy from ybm yet
Sams taking down all Sams cub signs inside clubs today?
I’m told GMs called their clubs early this morning and instructed club to take ALL Sams Club signs down? No explanation just take them down? WTF??
TBC
Anything new about TBC changes? So far it's the only "specialty" area that requires training and knowledge that does not have it's own Manager in the department. I can imagine a lot of clubs are losing profits because the everyday managers don't know... — read more
Any Dumb Club Managers
Hands up, are any club managers stupid enough to break the non dis closure agreement and give up their generous salary and risk a liability suit, all so a bunch of whiny people can whine a few days sooner about things that are changing.
What would help?
Honestly, what would you do to improve the situation at Sam's other than eliminate positions and close clubs? Is there a way to repair the damage that has already been done without a bunch of people losing their jobs or is it too late already? I am... — read more
What positions could be eliminated or restructured next?
I know there are probably a thousand rumors and one thing is for sure, the shifts and reorgs won’t stop anytime soon, but I was wondering if somebody has any info or has some logical speculation about what positions could be eliminated next?
Goodbye Gisel!
See the Roz Brewer scenario early retirement excuse used again. Getting kind of old. Maybe she got a promotion with Amazon. Can't imagine all the changes for our futures now.
Marketing team
Any more news on the marketing team?
Competitive Shopper
I heard Competitive Shopper position is going away. Is this true?????
Sam’s club files patent for the new generation Scan & Go
Here’s the article that summarizes what exact changes will the new generation of Scan & Go bring. I know the last thing the associates want to hear is more automation, but I thought I could get some opinions on how this could impact us on an everyday... — read more
New COO!
Just want to express how EXCITED it makes me to see another minority, like myself, in a powerful position! This company isn’t so bad afterall.
Gisel Gone and fresh changes
Gisel is "retiring" and Vine may be gone. Fresh 1 and belt program may be going away as well.
Is the severance package changing?
Maybe they already know that the severance package is changing and its not worth waiting around for. I know this might be just a guessing comment by somebody, but it is enough to have me stressing over it. Does anybody know if there is any truth... — read more
Mandatory team lead meeting Monday?
Any idea what this is about? I was told this would be a long meeting.
Backroom Associate
Since this new position came into effect in December how many of the backroom associates are working weekends in other clubs?
Block scheduling
Can anyone explain exactly what this is
Why do you stay at Sam's?
I'm wondering, since so many people seem so unhappy working here, what is it that's making you stay? I personally like my job. It pays okay compared to other retailers, I like the people I work with and most of the time the work is not hard. But... — read more
Calls in are changing
So getting alot of feedback from particular mgmt regarding call ins. So you have those full time people who call in all the time, work the system and still get all the perks. That's gonna change. The more you call in, the less Sam's share. The more... — read more
Who is next after the lower management?
I really think that this just on part of a wider reorganisation and in that sense they won’t stop at eliminating lower management positions. What employees could be affected next?
Las Vegas
Does anyone have any info on Las Vegas? All you get in Club is "no" info.
Why are they doing reorgs in a sneaky manner?
I’m really starting to get fed up with this whole situation. No official announcements, rumors start circulating and then they turn out to be true. It wouldn’t heart the leadership in any way if they were upfront about what are they expecting from... — read more
I really wish our management talked to us
All this speculating, worrying, stressing... All of it could be avoided with some transparency from our management. Morale is as low as it has ever been because people don't know what's going on. It's affecting productivity, among other things. But I... — read more
When is the YBM?
Hasn't is usually been done before now?
Ink refill
Anyones store on here do the ink refills in club?
Boycott BYOD!
I posted this in another post: BYOD? Seriously? F THAT big time!!!! This is a multi billion company. They can well afford to provide all associates with a TC70 to do their jobs. ...and on top of that, they don't even give any incentives for you to... — read more
Eliminate, retitle and keep going
Sadly, they will eliminate all the PTC's and then open a new position and call it something else with minimal change. They have done that with so many positions, including management, in this Company. Fresh, Front End, etc. Eliminate, retitle and... — read more
Management!!!!
Why is it that when you ask a Manager a Question they don't know anything? 2 %, Sam's share , schedules, call out's , so on and so on!
Samshare
Not hearing anything? We were tracking to get $2600 @ end of December. Anyone hear when it will be posted?
Schedule not available
Why does it still say schedule not available!? It should be up by now!