I would hope that all who read this post might lift up in your hearts all those affected by this layoff. Project goodness and peace to them for they are hurting and anxious for their future and that of their families and loved ones. Please don't use... — read more
Sams
Anyone hear anything about sams club HO? Supplier rooms booked through the end of the week. TSDs and TSMs gone last week, now many more rumors are circling. Associates that are traveling were called back, some within hours of landing at their... — read more
More Layoffs coming at Walmart and Sams Club
The layoffs are coming in multiple phases. The next phase will include more office positions being laid off, personnel managers, receiving associates, etc... if you sit at a desk, high chance your job gets eliminated, front end salaried managers at... — read more
This is not going to be a good week
Today Monday was a setting of the tone with a 37 year tenure sr director let go along with VMO leader and an officer who used to run store systems. This is not going to be a good week and I wonder who is running the show. Everyone I talked to said... — read more
DGTC Layoffs
All rooms are blocked on first floor west for April 4th, . Organizational Update emails have gone out with one on one invites.
Changes to APM at Sam's Club
Anybody heard anything about changes to the APM position?
Sam's Club 4/4
Any rumors on changes coming to Sam's Club? I'm hearing there are in store meetings taking place Tuesday.
April Fools or true...
Heard that layoffs were on horizon again this first or second week of april. Anyone else hearing this at all?
Sam's Club GMs told to work a specific shift opposite of what template calls for on Tuesday 4/4. Somethings on the horizon.....
Asked by MHRM for specifics around any FT positions open and in the process of being filled.
Unlimited Vacation
I work at a major retailer who recently adopted this vacation policy for certain upper levels of management. I suspect that soon the policy will roll out to all salary folks. Let's face it, this policy is a shrewd but effective business move. The... — read more
New rounds of layoff anytime soon or later??
Any update on new rounds of layoff? With recruiting going to be outsourced to the third party, and so many changes in ISD - We all can see more layoff coming our way. Please share any information you may have...
Continued RIFs.....
Approximately 10 people were let go in the Compensation area. Other people were moved from their respective roles to fill those some of those vacancies. This is far from over. A few at a time each week and they hope no one notices.
The Retail Implosion is here and now
Ridiculous overbuilding and opening of WAAAY too many stores the past 5 years or so is now coming unglued. Radio Shack toasting 552 stores. http://www.businessinsider.com/list-of-radioshack-stores-closing-2017-3
Downgrading FT to PT positions
Noticed other positions, that were once full-time, are now being posted on various job boards as temporary positions for extremely low pay compared to what they were when Walmart had them as full-time salaried roles. These are not low level positions... — read more
Rumor
People said it was just a rumor when we heard the layoffs were coming for the office associates too- simply bc someone wont risk getting and or sharing the document doesn't mean it doesn't exist!
Co managers and meeting ybm
Any more news about the co managers or ybm? Heard there also rumors about management schedules changing again.
Layoffs are still occurring
I know of a few associates let go last week. Slow and steady
New alignment still not updated on Wire
Does anyone feel there are more layoffs coming? The alignment on the directory on the Wire is still showing no names- only states empty. Something is brewing... Thoughts???
TC/PC Mandatory Meeting this Wednesday - what's this about?
All TCs and PCs are required to attend a mandatory training meeting on Wednesday - anyone have any information about this? Is it a nationwide training event?
Walmart HR Home Office
Does anyone know if there will be more HR layoffs at the Home Office. I've heard rumors more the first week of March esp in Recruiting. Can anyone confirm?
Voluntary Layoff
If you are offered a voluntary layoff is the package usually better than an involuntary layoff? And can you still collect unemployment?
PC/TC Phase 2
Does anyone know when back office phase 2 is coming??? any information for the P/C, T/C position would be helpful
Canada
Does anyone know about Canadians stores? How many ASM's at what $ volumes?
Amazon added 110K jobs this year
I know this is only slightly relevant but some may find it interesting: http://www.geekwire.com/2017/amazon-soars-340k-employees-adding-110k-people-single-year/
We Need Strong Leaders, So We Can Save Money and Work Better
I don't have any inside information about layoffs, or comforting words for my friends who have been let go. I am saddened each day I go to work and see the empty desks and hear about more friends who have been let go. I also know our leaders have to... — read more
Neighborhood Market MMs
I just heard all the Market Managers at the Neighborhood Markets were given 60 days to find new positions. Can anyone confirm this??????
Wal-Mart IT / E commerce layoffs 200
Looks like the IT / E commerce division run by the management from Jet.com that Wal-Mart bought is cleaning house with 200 layoffs. Does anyone know if it just getting rid of the original Wal-Mart IT staff and replacing them with the newly purchased... — read more
Layoff to save money and make up for the 2bilions used for associates raises
I do understand store associates do need a raise but it shouldn't be on the expense of others losing their jobs The goal of these raises is to improve customer service and associate productivity, but none of these things happened. You go to the store... — read more
No job is secure
Folks, lay offs will continue over the next 2-3 years till the HO headcount is optimized to pay for the $2bn store wage and e-comm investments. This will become a way of life, so get used to it. It's tough to lose your job in a place like Bentonville... — read more
co manager layoffs
So you're aware, FY18 Store Management Structure calls for the reduction from 4 co managers to 2 for all stores under $85 million. Stores over that will keep their 4. ASMs for the same volume will be reduced from 9 to 8. Right now the document is... — read more
Total body count
A summary of what I've read and/or know: Finance - 100 +/- AP - 12 +/- Realty - 103 eCommerce - 200 +/- Replenishment - 55 +/- HR - ? ISD - ?
Store PC/TC
Huge talk of the Academy replacing TC s in the stores. Cant see PC holding down the office alone???
Anyone know when the application is supposed to open for the restructured fresh manager position on the Sam's Club side?
Any info given or can confirm about what happens to you if you aren't chosen in the reapplication process? How long do you have to secure another position in the company? Or what are your options?