Topics regarding layoffs at Walgreens

Topics regarding layoffs at Walgreens

Unionize!

Times like these are hot glowing reminders that there is power in numbers and collective bargaining. We create their products! We provide their services! We maintain everything! What do they do but put on a facade of "expert decision making" that... — read more 

Hope everyone finds a much better job

I was really surprised when I found out about my colleagues who got cut because they always did a fantastic job. If it means anything to anyone in this stressful period, I don't know anyone who didn't get a much better opportunity after Walgreens... — read more 

DM Next in line for layoffs

If your a DM start looking for a new job. Ever since they remove the metrics. DM position became irrelevant.

Lost institutional knowledge

I am still trying to get over the fact that so many fantastic employees have been told they are no longer needed here. What is the future of this place without such talents? I want to leave here as soon as possible.

Entire Division Gone

After 12+ years of hard work, dedication, and loyalty my husband just got RIF’d from Walgreens Corporate in Deerfield. They eliminated his entire division. Important projects now up in the air, not to mention other IT initiatives that could... — read more 

Asset Protection Solutions Inevitable Demise

I empathize deeply with the affected individuals in the APPs. It is evident to anyone with even a modicum of foresight that the current cuts in the APPs were a foreseeable outcome. This situation directly reflects the inadequate management under the... — read more 

We're still not done

I think there'll be more cuts in the coming weeks/months. Things have started to go downhill and I don't see that things will be getting better any time soon. I expect that layoffs will be the norm, sadly. I'm considering finding a way out, while... — read more 

Can anybody confirm, please?

If I don't have a 1:1 meeting on my calendar, does that mean I'm safe? I don't know how many people have been notified already and how many are left to go, but I'm hoping beyond hope that at least all meetings have been set up. I can't afford to lose... — read more 

10% of corporate workforce layoff

Just announced. Honestly after 8 months of work ring here I pray I’m one that gets the sweet relief of severance from this he-l hole.

More layoffs this week

Another round of layoffs this week - the operations team had their positions eliminated (East and west). This makes me think there will be more coming.

Not enough yet?

Why would anyone ever put money into this stock. Show this to the SO called CEO. What's it take to be embarrassed, just asking. On Jan. 2, 2015, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance closed at a price of $76. While it did initially rise in value, the... — read more 

Wave of VPs, Among others laid off

I’m surprised there isn’t anything on here about the recent wave of Walgreens layoffs at the Support Center - at least several hundred got laid off, mainly a layer of the VPs, but also whole teams, and directors. Any one here know of anyone? I’ve... — read more 

How can the CEO and upper management not be changed

Walgreens stock the last FIVE years has LOST over 50% value. How can this continue and people not being held accountable. Seriously, when is enough, enough. How can they even look in the mirror. Numbers DON'T lie. That is the bottom line isn't... — read more 

Which one is right?

Lots of people are lay off but management is not telling . Around 40% are layed off. Mostly consultants. Is this number correct? I don't think its 40%, but rather close to 70%. Still they are not telling if work will start from 19th March or... — read more 

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Walgreens IT Project Moratorium

All IT and IT related contractors have been informed on 2/1/23 that all non-production projects have been paused for 30 days for CIO review. This review has, in fact, been ongoing since August. Contractors have been advised by non-C-suite leadership... — read more 

Walgreens lays off all contractors

Yep, out of the blue all contractors at Walgreens corporate office were laid off with one day notice. Rumors are more layoffs coming.

Are we opening any new stores?

It feels as if every day I see a new announcement about a closing location and I don't remember when was the last time I heard about new ones opening. Is the goal to reduce the overall footprint, one store at the time? I can't help but worry about... — read more 

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HOW

How can the CEO and the so called Upper Management whatevers continue to keep their jobs with numbers like this. How do they even look in the mirror. Yet store workers are paid didly squat while this company keeps paying fine after fine after... — read more 

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It's only going to get worse

Was told more hrs. are going to be cut next month. We have more chiefs than Indians so many associates get very few hrs now. No company needs 3-5 key holders working one shift with one associate. Other days it one key holder and one associate. It's... — read more 

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What has this so called CEO done

Walgreens Reaches $4.95 Bln Settlement To Substantially Resolve Opi--d-related Litigation RTTNews Nov. 2, 2022, 09:28 AM (RTTNews) - Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced Wednesday it has agreed in principle to financial amounts and payment... — read more 

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Beating Wall Street Expectations

Yet, the Wall Street is spooked... With your forecast. Paywalled: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-30/walgreens-profit-beats-views-as-pandemic-pull-sustains-stores Not Paywalled: https://archive.ph/rsez3

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Enough with credit cards!

I'm tired of having to push credit cards on every customer and I hate I have to continue trying even when they say no because I don't want to lose my job. I'm literally harassing people because the management has got its priorities wrong. It's... — read more 

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Outsourcing layoffs to TCS

Good luck everyone! Lots of business areas having positions slated to be eliminated or outsourced to India over the next year.

UNREAL, totally UNREAL

Can't pay employees, This is so pathetic, admit no wrong doing? then why SETTLE then. Over $60 million in attorney fees alone. When are the employees going to wake up. READ THIS.... “We now go into battle armed and ready to fight back hard... — read more 

CMO Announced

https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/walgreens-names-linh-peters-new-cmo/2415881

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Walgreens getting robots to fill rxs

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/03/30/walgreens-turns-to-robots-to-fill-prescriptions-as-pharmacists-take-on-more-responsibilities.html I'm in Virgina. Was told in the summer most of our rxs are gonna be going to a place like this to get filled. I... — read more 

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Who are the thieves

Walgreens is so into bag checks for employees, it's like their obsession, but yet with all the news now, who really are the thieves......... how embarrassing and digusting. Walgreens Accused Of Overcharging For Dr-gs A report in Modern Healthcare... — read more 

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