How many people were let go from Compliance yesterday? Which teams were affected?

You need to continue to trust in your leaders.....they have ALL the answers. If you don’t believe it, just ask them. Ask the employees of Sears, Kmart, Montgomery Ward, Blockbuster, Polaroid, Circut City....etc....oh yeah I forgot...they don’t exist... — read more 

There is a lot of fear and dispair surrounding everything to do with Walmart now, and the ones going to be hardest hit will be the long term hourly employees (not 'associates'. We don't sit at the board meetings and this isn't a drug deal.) ..... But... — read more 

So because of the recent amazon spike in using the groceries Walmart’s getting rid of the sams shares and will no longer be giving the out to help compete with Amazon.

So today co's that are off aren't getting any news until the 17th. One of the cos that went In today and signed papers saying how far they are willing to relocate. Then said we will let you know the week of the 17th.

Just wondering if we are FINALLY done with what seemed like a never-ending round of layoffs? It looks like things have calmed down a bit, and we can finally breathe a little easier at least for a while. Although I'm not sure we can ever completely... — read more 

For those who are still doubting that what's been going on is a clear indicator that we are headed for another recession, here's another clue that we are about to hit bottom once again. And when we do, you can bet Walmart will turn to even more cuts... — read more 

We questioned the market team and were told a canned answer that a “fair and consistent system was used”. Well, what was it? It wasn’t evals, willingness to relocate, seniority, etc because I know many fellow cos with exceeds with evals, had open... — read more 

I would like to be laid off. Where can I apply for the severance package? Would be nice to get some of that sweet sweet cash while I look for another job. That's mostly what I do all day anyway. I'd prefer to do it from the comfort of my home and get... — read more 

. . . . . .will likely be store managers and / or assistants dipped into the sausage grinder. This first move is but the beginning of a major over haul for Walmart, and why not? They've been top-heavy with useless managers s---ing them dry for far... — read more 

Does anyone know when interviews are to begin or any details on how this is going to go down?

To put it as short as I can: 'the news' is no longer real. It's not objective or impartial or even First Amendment protected any more, it's a purchased commodity that is used purely to benefit the elite, aka the One Percenters...aka Walmart, inc. A... — read more 

For those who are getting fed up with Walmart and are deciding to leave on their own or those who are willing to wait it out, here's a really good article you should read before you make the final decision... — read more 

I just read that AT&T was sued for laying off people after promising to create more jobs as a result of tax cuts. Isn't that the exact same thing Walmart did? Promised more jobs, touted bonuses, and then turned around and implemented massive layoffs... — read more 

I've come to relish weekends because it's the only time I'm not completely in knots over whether I'll be laid off or fired that day or not. How sad is that? It doesn't look like we will get any other reprieve from Walmart any time soon, which is sad... — read more 

Psssh you peasants don’t need your .50 differential !

Happy work people = Happy customers! Family oriented company = Happy everyone! Too micromanage for a cheap discount store! Wake up!

I can tell you that this is a rumor that's floating around in So Cal right now - folks are talking about layoffs of cashiers. I do not want to spread fake news and I AM NOT CLAIMING that cashier layoffs will happen - I am just telling you that people... — read more 

When I started at Wal-Mart in 2001 I was amazed at its core values and very solid benefits, all of which I'll detail here, starting with career advancement and hourly based living wages...... It used to be you truly could still advance yourself from... — read more 

Been employed for 10 years, I am getting 23 weeks PAID out at end of march AND, I am on paid leave for Feb and March while I search for another job. All benefits remain the same during paid leave, including eligible for the yearly bonus. Not too... — read more 

A lot of people don’t know that co managers transfer from to store in order to climb the corporate later. Now 3500 are being let go!!! I will never shop at a Walmart or Sam’s clubs any longer.

If you leave the company now as of February 1st before direct deposit hits of your bonus, will you get your bonus paid out when you term with the company (on good standing)? I believe yes since you were in seat the entire fiscal year till January... — read more 

Assist management next?

So far 15 managers have been fired from the Kansas City Sam's Club market this week

So, when Walmart decides to tout its next hiring spree as creation of new jobs, I wonder if anybody in the media will remember these layoffs, and call them out on it. I could see our leadership try to get credit for job creation despite having made... — read more 

I know they are changes coming on Cap Team but will it effect the time of shifts? If you work first will you still work 4 to 1 or 5 to 2?

I got laid off after 22 years. Many people I work with were also laid off. Everyone was 40 plus years old and had many years of service. The younger less seiniored people were kept. So march 30th when we are all termed the company gets all our... — read more 

Why are we losing our best managers? There are plenty of people who actually deserve to be shown the door, yet they are still here. What gives? Is this Walmart's way of insuring they have cause to close more stores? Leave all the worst managers on... — read more 

God, we pray for all those who are facing possible layoffs. There are many who are experiencing shock and fear as well as questioning their abilities, past accomplishments and their future prospects. We ask YOU to first give them peace and a settled... — read more 

I worked for Walmart for 37 yrs, could count on 1 hand how many times I called in sick in those 37 yrs & my job was discontinued! Now tell me how much they care.

I to was called on Thursday after working with Walmart for 16 1/2 years and was in the process of transferring to a new position. My current Director said my position was no longer required. Funny thing is no one had any experience on the team except... — read more 

Hi everyone, I'm two years removed from the Walmart experience after 15 years of that drudgery... Very much of what I'm reading in this thread takes me immediately back to my last 3-4 years in particular, re lack of staffing, ^ expectations... — read more 

The store I work at had 4 Co managers. They each went to a local hotel on Friday 1-26-18 for their "meeting" each at different times. The first Co ( and longest tenured) to go to the meeting never has came back. Of the other 3, only 1 is staying at... — read more 

This is how Walmart communicates. Store Manager Talking Points to Management: The below talking point should be used during meetings with your management team to tell them about the changes. This meeting should not occur until after all individual... — read more 

Walmart is one of the few places that will hire old people. The problem is people being there 20-30 years getting paid well while younger people out working them getting crap. One of the reasons co-managers are being fired is because they are over... — read more 

Our market in Michigan, it looks as though the layoffs are total politics and not just a removal of the Co manager position. Does any one else see the trend that they only got rid of more senior Co Mangers, and kept the recently promoted ones? In our... — read more 

Being a manager with many years with the company. Great Evals, no coachings, and I was also "displaced" this week. All I can say is there are thousands of us that have lost our jobs our careers and our families lives turned over, or about to be. This... — read more 

You are not alone... (recovering from being suddenly terminated or given severance) I felt ashamed even though the real cause of my termination was not my fault. I did not know what to tell people since I am not really retired. Feeling betrayed. No... — read more 

I was just wondering, last week was filled with layoffs from I think day one. Even before that we've had several waves of layoffs within a week or two. Today, from what I understand, Sam's Club is being hit once again. So what about tomorrow? Or the... — read more 

Publicize benefits and bonuses while burying info on thousands of layoffs - Walmart's new modus operandi. Good read for those who have time... — read more