Six weeks until the end of 3Q. There’s reason to believe as we get closer to the end of the current quarter we’ll see additional resource actions. Staffing on the tech side is under scrutiny due to the recent and embarrassing VP - contractor scandal... — read more
I feel both ashamed and surprised to witness the numerous new hires and promotions that have occurred in the last two years
I feel both ashamed and surprised to witness the numerous new hires and promotions that have occurred in the last two years, despite the lack of significant deployments in EBS Payroll technology.
The VP H1B/Contractor Saga Details
https://thebluetalk.com/t/major-fraud-with-1200-contractors-kickbacks/e41y7e
So, what do Product Managers do?
I know there is a hiring freeze but this role always puzzled me. Here is what I pieced together in a few previous threads where people were mostly ranting about Product Managers, my summary is below and correct me where I am off: Good PMs -- shield... — read more
Dear Colleagues and Former Associates
As many of you know, Walmart announced a restructuring in May that resulted in approximately 1,500 corporate positions being eliminated. Just months later, reports surfaced that the company abruptly ended contracts for about 1,200 Global Tech... — read more
Hiring Freeze for all Product Managers
Found out that a hiring freeze for all Product Managers was instituted yesterday. Affects all currently open positions and blocks any new hires for both backfill and additional headcount. Most likely due to bringing in Daniel Danker as EVP, Al... — read more
Walmart VP takes money from Indian contractors
https://www.ctol.digital/news/walmart-fires-vp-kickbacks-terminates-1200-contractors/ We always suspected there was funny business between the literally thousands of offshore (Indian) contractors and Walmart tech leadership. We’ve been saying it for... — read more
Biased hiring/layoff practices
The company should take action against managers who engage in fraudulent or biased hiring practices. Such practices can bring in employees who may not be qualified, which negatively affects the workplace environment.
Walmart Payroll Leadership deserves to be sacked long time back
In the past two years, we have witnessed a significant number of layoffs within Walmart's IT department. If anyone is deserving of being laid off, it would be the EBS leadership, particularly following the arrival of Dave Glick. The initiation of SAP... — read more
Walmart grocery discount for associates
Effective immediately associates are eligible to get their discount on groceries year round. It's true. It was posted on walmart Facebook page and I tried swiping my discount card last night on groceries and it worked.
Hours Cut
Why are the hours being cut at store, 0168, Owasso, Ok? This has been happening for a couple of weeks. Full-time and part-time associates are getting their hours Cut.
Team leads
Are they doing away with leads? Or they going salary?
Why is a 3rd party company observing process on all shifts in a smaller walmart
Why is a 3rd party company observing process on all shifts in a smaller walmart
Beth Quits in Louisiana
Fu-k the managers. Fu-k this company. Fu-k this position, and fu-k that big lazy bi--h, Chris P. I quit. A Louisiana Walmart employee named Beth M decided to quit — and she did it over the loudspeaker. Attention Walmart shoppers and... — read more
Layoffs today at the Home Office?
Hearing of layoffs today at the home office. Anyone else hearing about it or been affected?
Walmart wants lead work for base pay
I’ve been doing the job of a team lead for months, including running the floor, keeping things together, and solving problems, and all without the title or raise. Now they want me to officially take the role but say I have to prove myself for... — read more
Generative AI has advanced sigificantly can it replace management jobs like SVP amd VPs ?
Generative AI has advanced sigificantly can it replace management jobs like SVP amd VPs ?
What’s with all the rumors about August/September layoffs?
People are mentioning it might not just be tech. It’s not that I don’t expect more layoffs, but it would be great to know for sure if cuts are actually coming.
Again layoffs in August / September ?
Will there be any tech layoffs again this year? Already May impacted many positions. Company doesn’t care about employees anymore!! Companies are prioritizing profits over people. Doesn’t care about employee wellbeing and loyalty.
The worst part is, we’ll be the first to go
I’m afraid this is just the beginning. Once the full impact of tariffs hits, prices will skyrocket, customers will complain, and sales will dip. And like always, when things go bad, it’s us who get cut - hours slashed, teams downsized, no raises in... — read more
Anyone know if more cuts are coming next week?
Please share if you’ve got any solid info.
Any idea how many people they’re looking to lay off in total?
I’m so sorry for everyone affected, especially those who really need the job right now. I wish you all the best of luck - may you find good opportunities very soon.
Walmart is cutting hundreds of store-support roles
The U.S. retail bellwether is eliminating the market coordinator job that supports some managers, the report said. These coordinators are considered to be corporate positions, assisting market managers, who are responsible for supervising roughly a... — read more
Market coordinators gone!
All of them or just some?
Intel, Walmart, others reveal 500-plus Bay Area job cuts
https://www.marinij.com/2025/07/03/economy-tech-jobs-layoff-intel-walmart-work-south-bay-chip-internet/amp/
Ppto may be going away by the end of the year at walmart stores
Mgmt is talking about doing this since associates get yearly bonuses now.
Long Term Service Discount Cards
Are you or have you had issues with getting your long term service discount cards that you worked for 15 or 20 years to get? Other than your 401k and Stocks that's all you got from Wal-Mart when you left, they've known for "Months" you couldn't get... — read more
Walmart's Bay Area tech layoffs are far worse than they appeared
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/walmart-bay-area-tech-layoffs-20397721.php
Dougie Mac meets the Prime Minister of India
For all of you complaining about the H1B’s, look at Dougie Mac’s LinkedIn. He made a post with a picture of himself and the Stu Walton and other Walmart top brass meeting and kissing up to the Prime Minister of India. They are sending jobs to... — read more
WMT SV Tech Job Cuts
Here are the key points from the KRON 4 article about Walmart’s layoffs: • Hundreds of layoffs just months after expansion – Walmart recently opened a new state‑of‑the‑art office in Sunnyvale in April. Less than three months later, it’s laying off... — read more
Is Walmart being truthful about H1B positions?
Seems to me a manager or above has to certify that a necessary skill is not available from a US worker before AND while an H1B worker is in place. As I recall, they have to certify and sign a form saying the needed skill isn’t available, but they... — read more
AI and India replacing American workers at Walmart
Guys I hate to say this, but I feel like Walmart has been on a mission to replace American workers with AI, automation, and workers from India. If you work in the DC’s, I’d be worried. They will eventually automate all that and cut those workers... — read more
Maybe a class action suit against Walmart is in order
Walmart has been systematically replacing US skilled tech workers with less qualified H1B workers since at least 2011. However, most people don’t realize they were reaching out to companies like Deloitte since at least 2006 to determine how to... — read more
I escaped
After years working under id--ts who couldn’t find their own desks without a map, I quit for a warehouse job. I clock out at 5 and leave the stress behind. The absence of customers has increased my happiness exponentially. I just do my job without... — read more
Another round of Layoffs in 2 months again ?
There’s a lot of talk going around again about another round of layoffs in the next couple of months. Is there any truth to this? It’s really disheartening—why ask people to relocate to a smaller place like Bentonville, only to face the risk of... — read more
In these uncertain times- Document Everything!
If you are being placed in a difficult situation at work by a supervisor, colleague, or anyone else who is creating a hostile/difficult work environment, the main piece of advice you will hear is this: "Document Everything." That's solid advice, but... — read more
SF Gate Coverage Today on WMT Tech Layoffs
# Walmart Bay Area Tech Layoffs – June 2025 ## [Walmart lays off Bay Area tech staff with 'Building for the future' email](https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/walmart-bay-area-tech-layoffs-2025-19429271.php) Date: June 4, 2025 Author:... — read more
The arrival of Amazon's leadership at Walmart Tech has negatively affected the walmart's culture.More Layoffs are anticipated in the upcoming mo
The introduction of Amazon's leadership at Walmart Tech has had a detrimental impact on the company's culture. The layoffs have predominantly affected long-term employees and those who were with the company prior to the arrival of this new... — read more