http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/23/news/companies/walmart-ceo-pay/index.html
So, so true
I know this is not layoffs related, but we can all use a moment of levity. Also, I can guarantee that every one of us working at the stores would have jokingly thought this exact thing when seeing this title out of context... — read more
PRETTY DUMB
As if things aren't bad enough for Walfart, I'm seeing now how they're merching their own Great Value items at the same ptices as the top name brands! I know why: They're counting on the brain washing they've conditioned their customer base with to... — read more
The overall work environment has definitely degraded at Walmart
In the beginning, there was a strong company culture and an atmosphere where people were willing to help each other learn and grow in a competitive and challenging culture. With the new CEO and CIO, that has changed drastically. Rolling layoffs and a... — read more
Dress code at the stores changing to allow jeans
https://investorplace.com/2018/04/walmart-dress-code-wmt/
Differences in prices
I know from personal experience that the prices quoted on Walmart.com for items in the store can be drastically different from the actual shelf price in store. For example, I saw a large power strip on Walmart.com for about $10.97 and it said... — read more
New round of ASM calibrations?
Word is tomorrow several markets in my area are planning a new round calibrations for ASMs. Anyone heard the reason behind this?
Ex zms frontend
Since this position has been eliminated why are they still given scheduling options? Mngt still empowers them to manage other csm why? Why are they still coming in when they feel like it and not following their current schedule? Why aren't mngt... — read more
Equity grant?
Has anyone received notification about accepting their equity grant for FY19? Seems like that email should have circulated by now.
Isd
Heard something coming again in isd at end of April. Can anyone confirm?
Schererville, Indiana Walmart
Hi, has anyone heard anything abut the Schererville, Indiana store? It's a little run down, doe this mean anything?
new asm transfer?
i’ve looked on the wire and read that it says as a new asm you must stay in your store for 18 months then you can apply for other stores. my question is. is there a way around that i was part of reg selection and got place at a store that’s an hour... — read more
Is csm being downsized?
New self checks pending or already in some srores. So why the need for so many csm? Do you think it's a waste of payroll? Any thoughts
PC
PC isn't listed as a job on Walmart careers anymore, we all know it's going away but can anyone give us a date. Talk about, respect transparency!!!!! How about it, We all are waiting!!! When you ask a higher up and instantly they won't look you in... — read more
New Dress code?
Anyone know what the conference call about the new dress code said?
More Pickup Towers incoming
Let's make it even easier on people to order their stuff online and thus make brick-and-mortar stores (and the pesky employees that come with them that cost soooo much) obsolete. Walmart is adding hundreds of more of its Pickup Towers at more of its... — read more
Notice question
What kind of a notice is given when the store is slated for closing? Do they let employees know a month or two ahead, or is it just sprung on everybody a few days before the fact? I'm talking about single store closings, not the ones that are... — read more
The more that emerges from this...
...the more it's being revealed that the real reason for the layoffs was a much-needed house cleansing. Everyone of the ousted cooze-cos from my geo was a waste of space and air. And it's going to be delightful watching this pendulum continue to... — read more
Severance packet
Anyone else get their fedex packet in the mail? Any surprises? Was interesting to see the associate listing with ages. But it did not include the list of those kept like it said it would. Glad to be away from these toxic f---tards.
More stores opening
I find it surprising that Walmart is planning to open 90 new stores this year. I thought will all the closings, cut positions, layoffs, and other cost savings, the last thing we needed were more stores that have zero guarantee of being profitable... — read more
Restructuring in GBS?
Does anyone have details on the GBS restructuring, should we brace for layoff notices ?
More cuts!
Walmart is looking at buying PillPack, an online pharmacy, for under $1 billion Christina Farr | Lauren Hirsch Published 15 Hours Ago Updated 13 Hours Ago CNBC.com Sources say Walmart is looking at scooping up PillPack, a start-up that helps manage... — read more
TMG
Its been a long hard rediculous ride. Its obvious the changes put in place are to get rid of sh--bags so stop playing politics and do it already. Changing schedules and making sh-- stupid trying to make people quit is a waste of company time and... — read more
Heard the severence payouts are being rescinded
In Il. and Mo. five cos have had their money basically taken back, and and another one is being sued. Anyone heard anything?
HQ severance agreement - any watchouts?
i know it states a two year inability to work at walmart et al for 2 yrs which is fine but was curious if anything caught anyone's eye? i know you can't poach fellow employees. im new to all this so just curious. not sure what people debate on these... — read more
BIG CHANGES COMING
At the store where I shop there taking out all the good carts and replacing them with bigger hard to steer carts, and I dont like it. Also, there making the bakery section smaller and taking away cake decirating requests. Who else thinks this s---s??
No layoffs before September?
Been talking to my GM yesterday, and he at one point mentioned that he is finally able to focus on his regular stuff once again and that he is going to enjoy the next six months of being able to catch up on everything. I know I might be reading way... — read more
Humana
Can someone explain why Walmart wants to overpay for Humana like it overpaid for jet.com? It seems like they want to spend money on everything BUT their brick and mortal retail segment these days.
Is the nepotism and targeted firings getting worse?
Just curious as to what everyone thinks. Folks keep quitting in our area. Now they’ve announced that your bonus can be affected based on your evaluation and manager discretion. And every area has to force some people into bad evals no matter what... — read more
Metro asm
Has anyone noticed the job listed as metro not non metro?
JDH Consulting looking for a Network Administrator in Bentonville
This message is for ISD Associates recently laid off. I am a former Walmart Network Engineer and I have received 3 job offers in the past week. Two from JDH Consulting, and one more from another local company. I accepted one but there are many, many... — read more
Excellent point
WalMart is known for building their business with older staff. 1) they wont unionize 2) their wages are low...and 3) uncle sam is already paying their healthcare..NOW if you're amongst a well paid minority of folks (primarily women) who built their... — read more
Changes in DSD??
Going to the DEX system? What does this entail? Quicker or slower? What about vendors that don't have DEX, PFS or ASN? Hours/ number of associates changing? Affects Reclamations in what way?
Things aren’t looking so hot!
Imposing duties on imports of those products could spell trouble for some prominent U.S. retailers, including Walmart and BestBuy, which sell products imported from China. One way companies may adapt to tariffs is by raising prices on consumers. A... — read more
Co managers getting severance
Does anyone know when we are getting the packet that we are supposed to sign and send back so that we get our severance pay. We were told we would have it by the end of the month so we could get payed as close to the 31st as possible. Gettting near... — read more
No Raise??
I just had my evaluation for this year. I am a C level associate. The assistant that done my evaluation said we were not getting a raise this year. Anyone else heard that??
Toys R Us
So these a--holes running HR are recruiting from ToysRUs and Winn Dixie after they just laid off 1000s of good managers not even giving them a chance to demote to hourly. Now they're scavaging from companies that failed because of poor leadership... — read more
Amazon & ToysRUs
Amazon was a major contributor to the demise of Toys ‘R’ Us. Now it may take over some of the soon-to-be-abandoned storefronts. Bloomberg reports the online retail giant is looking at the possibility of acquiring some Toys ‘R’ Us locations as it... — read more
Any new news about WM optical?
So we’ve been hearing that “changes” to optical will be announced in April, has anyone heard any leaks about what they may be? Just curious if anyone’s MM has let anything slip they shouldn’t have.