In a time where the whole work force terrain is continually shifting ground and shaking loose people who've been secure in their white collar worlds for so long, there are alternate professions that have always been with us----and are even opening up... — read more 

What is happening in the kings area, seems to be a lot of negative turmoil and unhappy people

More changes coming to AP. An anonymous survey was sent to all AP ASMs on their time spent on operational roles. With shrink increased, accidents increased, apprehensions down, they may look to reverse the new role back to APM.

Anyone have any information on any changes coming to the vision centers?! I’m literally sooooo stressed for my job. I’m an optician. We got a new VP just for vision... good or bad?

Anyone on here from Canada ? How is the One best way of working in your store going ? ?the one im at is falling apart , so embarrassed to work there . None of the departments except fresh get the attention they need .

I understand we are expected to accept comparable paying job or risk losing severance, but what if there are lower paying available jobs? Will we be expected to accept those under the same threat of losing out on severance or can we say no to those... — read more 

Our TC and PC were told weeks ago to start looking for other positions if they did not want to leave. Severance will be offered however, if there is a comparable paying position available and they don't take it, no severance will be offered. They... — read more 

call regarding these positions stated eliminations start in September as wm is in negotiations with a 3rd party company to assume personnel responsibility within 90 days.j

Are we expecting any more layoffs at HQ this year? I'd hope not, but I started hearing some whispering that are making me stress more than usual (id that's even possible.)

What’s the word as of 4:03p?

Am I the only one here who is happy that Walmart is at least trying to make things better? Trying to make sure we still exist in the post-Amazon world? Just look at Sears. It's like they decided to just wait it out until they have to close. Not even... — read more 

Just noticed that Walmart Neighborhood Market Store in San Antonio is closing early next week. Has this been announced previously or is this one of those stealth closings? I thought most of the Neighborhood Markets were doing well, so this comes as a... — read more 

This is simple: 1.) The reason WM will continually thrive is because shoppers keep supporting them. People lie; numbers don't. They're discovering how low they can staff their stores with as many part time--no timers, continuously revolving out, as... — read more 

God help us all. The good old boys from the Sam’s club plague are supposedly headed to Walmart U.S. He was seen at their holiday meeting and it’s believed he will replace Foran.

Does anyone else get the feeling that Bentonville is fast becoming the company backwater? I think the plan is to shrink the Bentonville labor force as much as possible. The new home office is a shrine to the company history but all the areas... — read more 

Any new updates?

Any news?

According to J_lie M_rphy at the Presidents council on hiring and training for business, she stated Walmart will hire and train over 1 million new associates in the next few years. Also, mentioned about the new college tuition program. OUTSTANDING... — read more 

What is the threshold for low volume, under preforming stores to stay open?

https://amp.theguardian.com/careers/2017/mar/28/the-psychology-of-a-workplace-bully. I experienced work place bullying several years ago at WM. This was by a manager and co-workers. It is sad to see this behavior in a professional work environment... — read more 

Lots of chatter going on in my department about major layoffs coming soon.

If you live in Bentonville get ready more h1b Indians are going to be arriving over the next few months. Walmart is hiring java developers like crazy. Get ready for being cut off in traffic and your neighborhood smelling like curry.

Please share any info on upcoming changes coming out of Holiday meeting in Denver!

I wonder if they win, how many layoffs it will take to make up for $2 billion they are seeking. Ecoark Holdings, parent company of Zest Labs, filed a civil suit Wednesday against Walmart, claiming the retailer stole technology that extends the shelf... — read more 

There is no need to be alarmed. The recent seismic activity is simply Sam Walton "rolling over in the grave" with disbelief on how uncaring the company has become.

I live in Decatur, Il. and it was just announced yesterday that one of our four Kroger stores is closing at the end of this month. This store has been here since 1958, is one of the oldest in central Il., and has produced thousands of jobs over time... — read more 

Are Americans being discriminatory against in corporations America? https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/01/jeff-sessions-expands-crackdown-on-businesses-hiring-foreign-workers-over-qualified-americans/

Could someone PLEASE tell what the job descriptions are for Cap 1 and Cap 1 fresh and what the pay differential is?? As a Cap 1 Associate in a supercenter, we are getting conflicting direction on what exactly our responsibilities are....Thank you for... — read more 

Anybody knows what went wrong with the whole "pay employees to deliver online orders on their way to home" thing? Why has it been scrapped?

http://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-and-target-compared-pictures-details-2018-3

I left Walmart (home office) in Bentonville in early May of this year. I'm working in the Dallas metro area now. My new employer gave me a $3500 sign-on bonus, plus a relocation package and the pay is 23% higher. And, I'm working 8 hours a day, not... — read more 

Any optical updates? I’m a licensed optician at Sam’s and we are having to deal with the changes.

Just heard this over the watercooler yesterday. Joined in 2016. Now freaking out. Truth? Or not?

Grabbed from @U9NqSMM-7ijc, makes an excellent point more people should read: Sam Walton Development Complex houses the real estate division. My two-cents, good! Time to drain the swamp. This consultant or workforce SR Director that has been brought... — read more 

With all the layoffs, it makes you wonder. Is Walmart trying to manage the decline of its store business? You think we will close more stores in 2019

Fellow Walmart Associates, it's sad to say but we are witnessing the start of our demise. Think about what has happened and the thinking and planning that went into the current events below. Does any of this sound coincidental? 1) The new store... — read more 

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38668672/walmart-details-crawfordsville-layoffs

The company bullies can only win if we succumb to their threats and take our anger and frustration out on others. Seemingly; anytime we have a visit, the management teams respond with a pile of coachings and “tough conversations.” Success is not... — read more 

We are losing people in Crawfordsville as well. Not sure about the exact number, but it's not a small number, that's for sure. I guess it was our turn after stores and HQ. Walmart seems determined to cut staff literally everywhere they can, whether... — read more