Rumors hit last week that direct imports would be effected by this round of layoffs. Does anyone know? Confirm or deny?

With the class of customers walmart count on Mostly Red Necks myself included don't want A store where there no or very little Associate interaction with customers.It's almost that way now. Everything scan and go.I like to take my time and shop.Not... — read more 

First, the spin - it goes like this: "By giving our associates over six months’ notice our hope is that (they) will find their next career opportunity – either with the company or another company in Kansas," the spokeswoman says. Here is the article... — read more 

Just post your city... I live in Garden Grove, CA...

Can someone let me know what's a typical store org structure or hierarchy at Walmart. I am trying to make sense of all of this chatter here and this would help. Disclaimer: I do not work for Walmart but my company has a busy board on this site and I... — read more 

If yes, what area/department?

For all those who have been affected and for all those who will be affected in the days to come I hope that everybody is able to find new employment before you face true Financial hardships. That would include me as well I'm not high level management... — read more 

Just an FYI for the folks who haven't seen this long (and still active) thread: direct link @RfIyZGR or go to www.thelayoff.com/t/RfIyZGR

Thank you to those who are taking a few minutes of what must be a difficult day to post information for us on this board. Just wanted to say that what you are doing is highly appreciated by a whole bunch of us, I'm certain, because on days like... — read more 

The company appears to have decided to do a pile of cutbacks and are claiming "performance" as the reason, not for any restructuring or realignments, HR said the federal WARN act doesn't apply. The were quick to point out they were still giving 1... — read more 

There is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. I see some old posts getting frequent updates (e.g., the Co-Manager mega thread with 50 replies and 20k views)

I just got an invite from my 1:1 meeting Friday...... Good luck to all the Cos - we'll need it.

Am I understanding this wrong or is Walmart not doing the regular severance thing? From what I am reading here, they are giving people a lowish lump sum and that's it? Please somebody, anybody tell me I'm reading this wrong? It's enough to stress... — read more 

For those who are thinking it can't get worse than it is now, it can. When all cashier jobs are eliminated in the following several years, we'll have Amazon to thank for that... — read more 

Oh I believe more is brewing

Does anyone know if we will be given 60 days with pay to look for another job in the company if we are in group yellow? Or green if we reject the store they try to send us to? My market will only have 2 stores with Co’s And both are more than 150... — read more 

This post is from yesterday, it was posted by @RfIyZGR-9kdl --- just want to see if this happened: Market managers and store managers in meeting tomorrow to discuss the decisions from the rankings (who will move to where, who will be demoted and who... — read more 

If you are displaced, take it from someone who has been displaced that although it is a terrible feeling you will be okay. The first week is the worst - very emotional (mad, sad, feelings of failure, etc), but as time goes on you start to feel... — read more 

From a former co manager here ... and someone who has gone through layoffs with another company . Best thing that happened was when I quit Walmart ... that being said I’m sorry you are all going through this . However most likely 60% or so of this is... — read more 

Can anybody please tell us how are those affected by today's layoffs being notified? Also, has everybody who was supposed to be laid off in this round been notified already or can we expect more? Some people were mentioning that this will spill over... — read more 

Please post your updates as you know. So far: Dev Ops and Operations have been hit at ISD

From a former co manager here ... and someone who has gone through layoffs with another company . Best thing that happened was when I quit Walmart ... that being said I’m sorry you are all going through this . However most likely 60% or so of this is... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/956214575204093953

At HO meeting planners go out at about 6pm for the following day. If you are displaced, take it from someone who has been displaced that although it is a terrible feeling you will be okay. The first week is the worst - very emotional (mad, sad... — read more 

It's happening in ISD right now. Both Dev Ops and Operations have been hit, not sure how deep they went this time. Stay tuned.

LOL! No folks, it's not. And if seeing practically every major corporation in America laying people off right now isn't enough to prove that to you, then I guess nothing will. "But.....Amazon did it!" LOL! Yeah, Amazon caused companies like IBM and... — read more 

Co managers go on Friday of this week...better than half of all total company. Store managers will be next, this is on the book for the one to two year plan.

Good luck all!

Hi I have read recently through news reports along with the layoffs that Walmart was going to eliminate their jewelry business. I work at the DC where they ship all their jewelry to all the stores. no one has been able to confirm yet what this means... — read more 

I've seen people mention both Wednesday and Thursday as the D-Day for Walmart layoffs. Trying not to panic as I get ready to go into work. I have to admit, I'd like it to be today, just to get it over with. One day makes little difference when it... — read more 

All of you walking around all smug and adding very little value (as usual) after reading JK post on the 19th saying labs is staffed appropriately for the year... praising him and wishing him happy birthday.... shame on you... cuts are coming to... — read more 

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-01-12/walmart-firing-1000-corporate-workers WalMart Is Firing 1,000 Corporate Workers One day after WalMart surprised the nation when on the same day it publicly announced it is raising its starting hourly wage to... — read more 

DERBY, Kan. Walmart Tuesday announced plans for a transition that will impact about 104 employees in Derby. The company says it is closing its service center for Health and Wellness receivables in Derby later this summer and transitioning that work... — read more 

Does anyone have any knowledge about how calibrations works as far as if you are calibrated needs or below, will that always translate to a needs or below evaluation? Assuming they RIF most or all of the low performers, what are the chances that they... — read more 

For the HO people getting the axe on Thursday will they get their equity and bonus? It seems like if you get your 60 days to look for a job you will still be employed when these hit

Co managers Talks, Placement, Severance, Bonus: Talks will be happening Friday and Co managers will be placed in their new stores by February 3rd, unless you take the Severance. So that being said Co managers will receive the bonus they have worked... — read more 

Rumor mill is filled with news of people about to be shown door. But, not sure who all are to let go. If walmart need to grow & compete, then their technology division need to revamp their employees. As a former employee who worked at david glass, I... — read more 

Hello all - Would someone be kind and summarize what's expected as it relates to Walmart layoffs this week. I know that nothing got confirmed, CNBC had coverage yesterday and it looks like several other outlets are about to start publishing as well... — read more