Market Manager mention more changes coming during walk with Doug Mcmillon? Any news out there that u guys have heard of?
Did you ever feel valued in this company?
I never did. From the time I started a few years ago until today, I have never felt valued. Not even a little. And I worked beyond measure and often my colleagues advised me that maybe I shouldn’t get so involved in this job. All that effort was... — read more
Point system rumor
I heard a rumor that the point system is changing for attendance can someone confirm that please
Claim supervisor going to team lead?
Have any claim supervisor's been told they are going to a team lead and will have to work the team lead schedule?
Help is on the way
Walmart associates need to take control of the work environments you are subjected to. Workers organize and vote in unions everyday .they do it to regain some dignity, fairness, and respect from companies that treat them like disposable wipes... — read more
Help
Can someone tell me how I put in to a leave of absence and use up my sick time from old system?
How many people will leave because of new scheduling?
It doesn’t suit me to be a part timer nor does it suit me to work with a new scheduling system (which is outrageous) and I decided to leave. I don't want to participate in this machine anymore. If I have to work part time, then I will find another... — read more
Why did the changes occur?
Can anyone explain to me why it actually happened that employees have to choose between being available or losing full time? Was the previous system so dysfunctional? I would like someone to objectively explain the real reasons to me.
More of those who changed their minds?
Told store manger that I changed mind about package and he isn’t wanting to sign my availability sheet to switch back to my availability I had. It was already approved I rethought about my offer and I don’t want it. (...) I don’t want their offer I... — read more
Global tech impacted today?
Does anyone know who is impacted in Global Tech I heard they were layoffs today
Thanks for the hard work
As CEO of walmart e commerce Mark Lore and Alex Rodriguez are able to purchase the professional basketball teams the timberwolves and the lynx. Just thought you guys should be thanked for making that happen.
Team leads going salaried?
Anyone hearing these rumors? I’m also hearing they are going to be given more responsibility.. like hiring, firing etc.
AP
Any one hear that soon they are going to get rid of APASM and give everything to the FE coach?
So no more availability
So basically one’s availability doesn’t matter anymore. If you can’t work a shift or certain days it doesn’t matter. You must take what you are given on the new team schedules or be put down to part time. I don’t see how Walmart getting away with... — read more
New scheduling
I hear there will be only two shifts either 7-4 or 2-11 for full timers on front end. Is this true?
Clocking in on phone
Does anyone know when it will be available for all associates to time in on their phone?
Possible layoffs and paycuts
Heard from a Home office employee that there maybe be layoffs and paycuts up to 200k layoffs and 30k paycuts with pay decreasing by 41 cents on average
Salaried
Has anyone heard the rumor about TL’s going salaried ? I keep hearing the rumor, but nothing to substantiate it. Seems like it would be counterproductive, but never can tell .
Walmart Connect Layoffs?
Anyone else have a feeling that’ll be coming with tHe ramp up of SS and marketing?
Salaried Pay Bump
Anyone heard anything about salaried pay increases? Like a change to base pay!
Front end raise?
Does anyone know if the front end will be getting a raise? They raised all depts except cashier and service desk
How many fulltimers are there?
Does anyone have information on this, how many people are employed as fulltimers? What is the percentage? I remember the times when most were employed full time, it was a much better time that I think will never happen again. Unfortunately. I think... — read more
15 hr wage?
Is it true that apparently Walmart will be going up to 15 hr minimum wage in July or this year?
Vaccine Reaction Pay
Hi all, does anyone know how to call out if you have a bad reaction to the covid vaccine? I see where it says we can have time off with pay but not what to use. Do I use PPTO?
Walmart going up to 15 hr minimum?
I been hearing about Walmart raising the minimum raise to 15 either in July or this year. can anyone verify this regarding the rumor?
This is that place
No matter how hard you work you are never appreciated and everything you do never seems like it’s good enough. No wonder everyone is leaving this sh– company. I’m I’m on my way to fill out apps. This sh– hole has awful mangers that are lazy that... — read more
Terrible crime problems in the stores
I have always liked shopping at Walmart, but no more. It has become a risky venture just trying to buy groceries. Most stores have police sitting out front, first clue it is not safe to be at Walmart. And the public is paying for the police... — read more
Team schedules
When are they going to tell us what our team schedule is going to be? Heard they will be giving us a package like when we did core hours
Wal Mart and Costco in talks for a mega billion dollar merger to compete with Amazon.
Early talk on the street about this mega merger. Plan is to create more home delivery to the consumer via associate delivery same day service and better customer satisfaction. Stay posted.
Health benefits
I am dissatisfied with the health benefits in this company and they are most important to me. I am particularly concerned that some think the situation could get even worse with regards to health benefits. So I wonder if Walmart has been reducing... — read more
Walmart vs. Costco
I apologize in advance because my question is very personal, that is, it concerns only me and not the problems of all of us. Namely, I have the option to move to work at Costco. I asked some people who work there what the working conditions are... — read more
How many management has quit this week?
How many management has quit this week since they got the bonus and tired of the c-ap walmart keeps putting them through?
Amazon unseats Walmart
Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the No. 1 apparel retailer in the U.S. thanks in large part to the pandemic-fueled e-commerce boom, according to Wells Fargo... This is today’s news (CNBC article quoted), but as far as I’m concerned it’s nothing... — read more
What does this company invest in its employees?
When I talk to people who used to work here a long time ago, they are all pretty united in the opinion that the company has invested a lot in its people. It is obvious that they are not investing now, because there is always someone who will do... — read more
Could it get any worse?
Is there anyone who actually enjoys working at Walmart? Someone here said that it couldn’t be any worse, starting with dissatisfied and impatient customers, management, health benefits etc. Nothing is right. The question is can it be even worse... — read more
APASMs are severely underpaid.
Compared to “Coaches” who do the same amount of work as they did when they were ASMs in most stores the APASMs and all the BS they have to deal with on a daily basis are severely under pod. The 5% bonus is a joke compared to 15% for ASMs aka Coaches... — read more
Retail is changing!
All this change people are complaining about is a company trying to figure out how to compete and evolve with the customers new ways of shopping. Brick and Mortar stores will change as well. We will see some low profit stores close to customers but... — read more
People Lead Turnover
How many stores have lost their people lead since last March? Probably the most stressful job under store manager. I would be interested in knowing what the company plans to do to try and control the turnover for this position.
How is the new cart stocking going in your store?
Just wanted to know if the new cart stocking only is a disaster in your store like it is in ours. If you don't know what that is or if your store has not implemented it yet, get ready. The new rule in our store is that we can only use top-stock... — read more
Bonus?
When is the next bonus ?