So, Walmart has indeed laid off some important folks with some knowledge that can't be replaced in ISD/DGTC. What they have done in doing so is made it the job of the vendor to train. First they beat you down on prices taking away practically all... — read more 

Tomorrow we sleep.

Us consumers have been tapped out. I am so sick and tired of companies trying to get me to buy the next top of the line computer when my 5 year old laptop has more speed and memory than the newer ones do. I also don't want more junk kitchen gadgets... — read more 

A long term associate was terminated and then given their certificate service award, their pin, and a plaque. How infantile of a procedure. I’m not classically nor academically trained in organizational effectiveness but I am educated and could have... — read more 

Source below, 500 number is quoted: Walmart layoffs at home office to cost up to 499 their jobs By Associated Press January 25 at 4:22 PM BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is laying off workers at its Arkansas headquarters... — read more 

You can see that long thread here @RfIyZGR or just go to this link - https://www.thelayoff.com/t/RfIyZGR - we have posted over 100 replies to this Co Manager update

Make a list in random order of the ten most important things in your life....the 10 things you hold most dear. Now, begin crossing them off your list as your decide which you would sacrifice next so you could continue to move forward with your life... — read more 

Walmart and Walmart eCommerce are treated as 2 different companies on Glassdoor. Pick the one you work(ed) for and let people know your experience.

I’m actively implementing my exit strategy. Can’t continue to come to work everyday not knowing whether I will be jobless on that day. Ain’t worth the stress and anxiety. Thankfully I know of no one who was displaced that are having difficulties.

We all want to believe that this is a temporary pain for long term gain, as the saying goes, but it isn't. This is the beginning of a new reality for most people, as anyone who cannot see things are changing must be utterly blind. Walmart hired... — read more 

Some workers in the marketing division were laid off Wednesday and Hargrove says there will be a small number of layoffs Friday if the cuts aren't completed Thursday. The company will pay dismissed workers up to 60 days' pay and help them find new... — read more 

Anyone know if PC ( Personnel Coordinator) is being eliminated.

I have been applying for Co-Manager positions for the last 11 years. I’ve had several interviews, been denied for all kinds of reasons. I think that me not getting a position was God watching over me. To all of the amazing Co-Managers out there who... — read more 

Lots of very nervous people here at the SWDC! Anybody know what departments and positions are being targeted? Heard 1 VP, 1 Sr Director, and a couple Directors got the notice so far. Is it expected to continue tomorrow?

Is severance pay being offered?

At least 11 associates let go in the Walmart Corporate Tax Department today including myself. Lots of good people that did huge volumes of work.

Market Asset Protection Managers are being eliminated. APMs will report directly to store managers. Co eliminations happen tomorrow, HO positions eliminated wed, thurs, fri this week. HIGH stress levels throughout the company with the shake up. I am... — read more 

Are we done for at least a while, or do we have more of this to look forward to tomorrow?

The big media will NEVER predict a recession and only admits it when they absolutely have to, and same goes with the govt and their highly fudged statistics. But this business owner of a burger chain, commenting in an obscure publication has no such... — read more 

Our 4 co mgrs will meet their fate tomorrow. Anxiety is high. I feel for them all. To hold a position and income for so long nd then to face change when lets face it they are not as young as they once were.. These are scary times.. God be with them... — read more 

While layoffs happening here in US... many pics in the slack channel, filled with joh

At least I'll know and be able to get my weekend started. No matter the outcome, each of you be blessed. God didn't bring you this far to leave you stranded. I'm excited for the future. I have nothing bad to say about Wal-Mart, the company has... — read more 

They have been already sent out in our area. O/N first then others follow first thing in the morning. Ladies and gents, please fasten your seat-belts it's about to get bumpy... God Bless and Good Luck!

Most Merchandise specialist got let go and the ones that they kept are moving over to Associate Buyers.

How can anyone work in a company that has started a culture of forcefully asking their managers to give min of 10% or 20% of their teams a ‘Development needed’ in performance evaluations? What kind of leadership is this? This itself should be a wake... — read more 

Take this with a grain of salt, but I just heard from a manager that our ad office is going to be taken over by some super-center folks tomorrow, this is a done deal right now. At this point, it seems like some people are going to get the axe outside... — read more 

One thing is for sure here - executives have handled this “transition” in the worst way possible. What we have here are bouts of rumors lasting many months, disorganized conference call confirming said rumors but still not informing us about what's... — read more 

Please post if you have any updates here. Planners?

Walmart doesn't need nearly as many employees as it has, not even after the layoffs. The government needs companies to create jobs so people aren't in need of social assistance, so they give incentives to companies like Walmart to provide jobs, far... — read more 

Let’s Focus on E-Commerce, no wait maybe we should focus on the Brick and Mortar because Amazon just bought some....Oh Yeah but what about “It’s all about the Member” or ”The Customer is Always Right”….I’m so confused right now (NOT) or heaven forbid... — read more 

Sad to hear this about the corporate layoffs. Having dealt with Walmart over my career I always found them to have too many layers of "fat". Most of these corporate jobs will not be missed. Sad to say.

And so it begins...

I'm working on a research project about the future of jobs in NWA and I'm interested in interviewing anyone who's got something to say (positive or negative).

You are the John/Jane Smith organization. You are better than that. You will find a better job or start your own company. Don't look back. Getting a better job and a good life is the best revenge. Bentonville is an ugly town. You can do better... — read more 

I can honestly say I'm honored to have met you and appreciate the time we've worked together and learned something from each of you. No matter the outcome I truly hope for all of you to find peace in whatever the results may be. Either way it lands... — read more 

We get cut too... Look for posts recorded earlier this month and in 2017... With RIFs, HR is not the judge or the jury. HR is the executioner. We have to be. it is the job. If you are in HR and don't like doing that part of the job, then maybe they... — read more 

Walmart is a business that requires knowledgeable people. Period... Until the ivory tower understand what we do and more important what our customers need we will never win. Also, always remember, you cannot cut your way to profits. Long term the... — read more