I am NOT a health care professional; so, my apologies in advance if what I'm going to say isn't 100% accurate: cutting back in the pharmacy is a malpractice nightmare waiting to happen! Every WM pharmacy I've been to is already understaffed and... — read more
Walmart Performance Reviews
Full disclaimer - I work for a mid-sized competitor. I am curious about the performance review process at Walmart - how do you do it. I don't think I am crossing the line with this question, if I am, please ignore my questions. We do have a process... — read more
Getting rid of the excess chiefs !!!
Here is a idea!!!! Have the Health and Wellness departments (optical, pharmacy ) run by the store manger. Eliminate the Health & Wellness Vp Reginald and Market managers. That would save the company millions !!!!!!
Walmart Layoffs 2018
True? Layoffs at corporate in Bentonville.
Holidays!!!
It’s funny how Walmart thinks that it’s doing their associates a favor by not hiring during the holiday season. I’m curious to know what that’s going to do for the front end. LOL Home-office shouldn’t lose focus on wages and hiring. The smokescreen... — read more
What is the reason for AES anymore??
They stopped carrying long ago about how the associates really feel. This year it was only 16 questions. The results came back super fast. Nothing has changed or will change. The scores in our Market were really low. I just don’t see the point in... — read more
Nepotism is huge problem at HO.
Long tenured Sr. Directors banding together to keep as many people like themselves around as long as possible. Definitely a good ole boy (and girl) club to keep their Arkansas roots intact. If these people would worry less about the Jet and CA... — read more
10/27/2017 Circled for HO RIF
Quarterly occurrence these days
Walmart is moving to an omnichannel business model
The Walton family still has a say on what happens in Walmart, as family members are on the Board of Directors and ultimately the CEO and his leadership report to the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Walton family still owns a significant amount... — read more
Walmart Has Taken Just about every benefit we have so they can live better
When I first went to work at walmart it was A good place to work,Not great but good.Over the years they have stole almost everything they ever give us.Like Sick leave,Can you believe that now I can only use it for a member of my family and not... — read more
Welcome the new Walmart
The days of the Walton family caring about Walmart are coming to an end. The days of the Walton family having any say or control in the company are numbered, at best, especially with the ages involved and primary family members not interested in... — read more
Walmart Phrarmacy Layoffs in 2018
I think it's going to get worse, we have had some major layoffs this year. Amazon pharmacy services a "matter of when, not if" for me, it'll turn things upside down for us - I think. And, all other chains will suffer as well - I think CVS is exposed... — read more
No, the eliminated jobs are not useless
To the person that said the positions being eliminated are useless, let me tell you something. I have worked at Walmart and Sam's over 30 years. And while my position is the Accounting office I have helped in every area when needed. All of them! I... — read more
Has it been difficult to find a job in NWA after Walmart
Curious. Was it difficult to find a job in your field after Walmart?
Amazon or Walmart?
Who is more evil, Amazon or Walmart?
Changes
I was told eventually Personnel, Vision Center and AP going 3-party. Anyone with a office should be looking for another position. They don’t want to pay wages and benefits. It’s rolling out in some states already. DM and Reg Health and wellness cuts... — read more
Pharmacy Changes
Pharmacy will only have one Pharmacist, one Technician and no cashiers. Most scripts will be processed off site through Central Fill.
More closures, this time Walmart Neighborhood Market in Little Rock
Walmart Neighborhood Market in Little Rock is closing. This means around 100 employees will be out of the job. They say they'll try to transfer them to nearby stores, but I am betting that might work out for maybe 10 percent of them... — read more
Next Industry To Be Wiped Out: Courier Delivery Services
Amazon Is Currently Testing Its Own Delivery Service - Can FedEx and UPS Survive? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-05/amazon-is-said-to-test-own-delivery-service-to-rival-fedex-ups
Rolling Layoffs are the New Norm
Walmart will continue its aggressive layoff pace beyond the end of this year. HR has confirmed that this is the new normal and as Walmart evolves, so will it’s teams and structures. Seems that will counteract the new practice of keeping associates... — read more
How many still shop at Walmart and Sams?
Has your experiences changed where you spend your money?
Layoffs are all over the job review sites
Lots of folks mentioning the layoffs on glass door. Do job applicants look at those sites?
More layoffs in October at HQ
With the new pricing system, I'm hearing they get rid of the rest of their people there. Be prepared.
Walmart Canada
Anyone know if anymore restructuring will be happening soon ? What those changes will be
Bentonville is the new Detroit
Now that the writing is on the wall, and more and more jobs are going offshore to INDIA and being moved to the west coast so they can be closer to our new buddies who only work five hours a day, I suppose we can expect the NWA area (Bentonville... — read more
All it takes is one judge
All it takes is one Judge, and not in Northwest Arkansas to determine there is a case for Class Action Status to be heard. Then it's up to the Jury. I don't really care if the Lawyers get rich. It's not about the money for the people who sign the... — read more
Info on handling severance packages
Those of us who are affected by these cuts need to think about the big paycheck they are going to receive if the accept severance package. Consider upping your 401k contribution for that last check as well as your tax exemptions. Wal-mart will match... — read more
Walmart to be sued for age discrimination?
The below was posted in another thread. I am not the OP but I thought it was worth putting in a separate thread in the event that it is true. Just something to think about in the event you get laid off. If you take the severance, I don't believe you... — read more
The Walton Family is dumping Their stock. You should take their lead!
I worked for Walmart for 30 years. I sold all my stock last week and moved everything i had diversified out of retail. With the exception of Amazon which i am very happy with. Go on Yahoo Finance and click on Insider Transactions. The Waltons are... — read more
Walmart Rehire Policy (Store)
Do you know what's the rehire policy for folks who work in stores? I left on my own due to health issues that got resolved recently and I'd like to see if I can be rehired. I had a good employment record, I was motivated and contributed well... — read more
It’s the law. And one that’s Walmart is breaking.
Age discrimination in the workplace persists as a serious and pervasive problem. Charges of age discrimination spiked during the Great Recession. It’s not easy to win if you file a complaint, but there are ways to bolster your case. Read on to learn... — read more
Why the Future Could Mean Delivery Straight Into Your Fridge
Seriously Has Amazon caused walmart to get that desperate.Are these guy's at the home office mentally Derange.No wonder so many bad decisions are coming down from the home office.It puts the Associate at great risk.Next they will want them to cook... — read more
Walmart overnights and asm
Anyone head any changes about the overnight team and overnight asms changing and working during the day two separate shifts?
It looks like Sam's Club is spiking with layoffs
I have no other details, I just saw this - seems that even the admins seem to be perplexed: https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/910943734354911234
No more Walmart culture
Lipstick on a pig doesn't change the pig. And for all of those interns who came & left due to the disgust of even thinking of working at Walmart- well to each their own. All that glitters is not gold but if you have been in the dream world of a... — read more
Any idea what ISD and JK "The King" is planning next?
Now that we all report into his California leaders will we get laid off and replaced with people in California. Should I start looking for a new job?
Salaries in the supplier community
For those who have left the company, either through a RIF or voluntarily, how do you find the salaries/benefits in the supplier community in NWA as compared with Walmart? I have to admit that the compensation package at Walmart is a key reason I and... — read more