So, when your supervisor throws you under the bus in front of a verbally abusive customer, even though it wasn't your fault and he well knew that, and then acts as if nothing happened and expects you to just move on... that's a really cr---y... — read more
Theft and the future.
What did everyone think was going to happen when theft is “not a real crime” Shut down the stores that are in high crime areas and focus on the areas that are profitable. Scan and go with current AP policy is not going to be a combo.
Walmart is Laying Off More Employees
Hundreds of Walmart workers are being asked to find jobs within 90 days at other Walmart locations, a spokesperson at Reuters confirmed. 200 of these workers are at Pedricktown, NJ, with hundreds more at Fort Worth, Texas, Chino, California... — read more
Brooklyn Center, Mn Store Closing
Store closing in April due to "under performance". Uhhhh, Yeah OK. It couldn't possibly be because of rampant theft ? Nah. Not in Minnesota. Go Woke. Go Broke. How's that social justice thang working out for you now ?
Disaster at my store
I can't even start to describe the utter chaos that's been going down at my store. It's a disaster zone! What used to take us a measly hour to complete now takes a painfully excruciating two hours to finish, and don't even get me started on the new... — read more
Walmart Store Closures in 2023 Will Affect Consumers in These 6 States
https://news.yahoo.com/walmart-store-closures-2023-affect-163335166.html
Richmond Va Stores
Am worried my store will be closing and I can’t get transferred anywhere else. Anyone know anything?????
Overnight coach 6k raise incoming.
Company wise I think
Cutting hours after bonuses?
When we used to get bonuses back years ago they would cut hours the following weeks to make up for the bonus. So actually one would be in the negative. So really there was so bonus. We were rewarded with cut hours. WM is a joke. Glad I am no longer... — read more
Now is a great time to get into the 401k and stock purchase plan
Last week was a tough week on the street. WMT stock has dipped. The Dow was basically routed on Friday because of the SVB failure. And on top of all that, the Fed is talking about additional and higher rate hikes at a time when many economic experts... — read more
Ybm announcements
Is a management raise going to happen? New management rotation?
Good question
Walmart is best known for its brick-and-mortar stores, but Walmart is hoping to diversify away from relying on most of its income coming from there. Recently Walmart has been pushing hard to offer eCommerce options to diversify. Now Walmart... — read more
Bonuses
I think walmart should rethink bonuses since the coaches and team leads are the only ones to get them. We are asked to do the team leads jobs they are never in the departments always in ogp at our store and they get the bonus and we dont.
AP Team Lead
Can anyone tell me what the AP Team Lead schedule is like? Is it a rotation, or is it like mornings or nights? And do they work weekends? The job is coming in my store and I want to apply for it!
Doug to stay 3 more years
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/walmart-ceo-plans-to-stay-in-role-for-at-least-three-more-years-wsj/ar-AA189VIC So thats why they are selling stock like there is no tomorrow. https://finviz.com/insidertrading.ashx?oc=1219112 This is for... — read more
Hard to believe coming from a transparent company like Walmart.
If you can't beat them then joining them is next. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/leaked-walmart-memo-warns-employees-not-to-share-any-information-about-walmarts-business-with-chatgpt-or-other-ai-bots/ar-AA182GYT Hay chatgpt tell me... — read more
E-commerce Layoffs Feb 2023
Massive layoffs at Dallas fulfillment center today
Health insurance increase 2024.
New health insurance plan in 2024. Will it be cheaper and cover more? Anyone remember Sam's and Helen's health insurance where you got money back at the end of the year? I suppose with less people contributing (layoffs) you'll be paying more... — read more
Vision
What’s the latest on the new changes coming to vision center
The company is changing very quickly.
I can't even imagine what all this will look like in a few years, since the company is changing so quickly. You?
HO Training About Termination Pay
Not so suddle was the training at the HO over termination pay. It popped up for my entire team as required training last week. Now there are news articles about looming massive HO layoffs. All this while upper management is getting giddy over year... — read more
Two Days in the Office for Tech
https://qz.com/walmart-tech-hubs-us-shut-down-office-work-1850111694 I wonder what’s the reaction from Walmart Global Tech workers, especially those in Bentonville and Sunnyvale. Weren’t we told that WFH was the new normal that was going to be... — read more
Associate "Discount" Sucks!
As the years pass, they keep eliminating food items. I think that's where most of our shopping is done. With the recent price hikes, I think we need the discount even more! Example...5-7yrs ago, discount for coffee was dropped. A couple yrs ago... — read more
Yes, they're trying to get you to quit
It’s almost as if they’re TRYING to cause attrition in D49 before impending layoffs launch to avoid being on the hook for massive layoffs. If something unreasonable is happening at your store always assume this is the reason. Mass layoffs are... — read more
Pregnancy issues
Soooooo I have a question. If you are pregnant can you still be pointed for anything? Like if you are 5 minutes late to work you can still get pointed right?
Asset Protection Operations Coach Test
Is the test to become a coach similar to all the other test? Like similar to the supervisors test? Or is it harder ,
https://www.5newsonline.com/article/money/business/walmarts-sams-club-expansion-30-stores-in-next-few-years/527-6c09bff7-199a-4c21-bf47-146846dd
The move comes as Walmart's Sam's Club division has enjoyed strong sales growth and a record rise in membership over the past two years. This has the growth potential of 20K electric vans. Huge win. Lets see the last two years : pandemic most... — read more
"Consumers could be in a 'world of hurt' if Biden doesn't act soon, former Walmart CEO warns"
Blaming Big Bank Biden...and while this guy is no longer Walmart CEO, he does appear to be signaling a need for layoffs in Wally World. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumers-could-world-hurt-biden-153317188.html?
Were you laid off? WARN Act
The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the... — read more
Health and wellness changes
Any word on any changes coming up for vision or pharmacies next week.
Atlanta store closing
"After a thorough review of all factors related to our Vine City and Howell Mill Road stores, we have made the decision to reopen our Vine City location as a Walmart Neighborhood Market and permanently close our Howell Mill Road location," a... — read more
What I don't understand about most long term associates
How did you manage to last more than a decade in this terrible company? I've only been here for a little while, but the maximum I could last is two years, because this is a sweatshop that destroys the health of its employees.
Raising Minimum Wage to $14/Hour
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced on Tuesday that it is raising the minimum wage for store employees to $14 per hour in March. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3927269-walmart-boosts-wages-and-employee-perks
Store associate to Walmart truck driver program expands
Walmart expanded its program allowing store associates to become Walmart truck drivers. There’s a training course, commercial driver’s license assistance and other help available. Walmart operates the largest private truck fleet in the US. For more... — read more
10% food discount
Is it true associates receive 10% off grocery items this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Monday January 20th through January 23rd 2023 and if so, what is the reason??
OGP Success
The huge success of OGP in the last two quarters opens an opportunity to close high theft stores and turn them into OGP and eCommerse pick up sites. Closed to public shopping, but still carry the same items for ordering online.
I'm tired of seeing Doug's mo--nic, sheepy, stoned looking smile.
Want to know walmart's future plans , your future layoff then check out : Doug and World Economic Forum Davos 2023. That is the reality of Walmart's present compromised corp culture. Useless eater walmart associate. You will own nothing and be... — read more
PTO pay?
When will they cash us out on our PTO? Is it in February?
Recession proof your portfolio
Most experts are predicting a recessionary in 2023. Of course, Walmart stock is again, a great stock to buy. Analysts expect WMT’s revenue for the fourth quarter (ending January 31, 2023) to increase 4.3% year-over-year to $158.08 billion, while... — read more