People with degree's and no hands on experience have also played a part in ruining this company. They make decisions that don't work because they don't understand the inner workings of the business but sound good on paper. School of Hard Knocks is... — read more 

As someone who was laid off in 2015, I can tell you that yes, getting laid off is scary. However, I can also tell you that you'll be so relieved when you're on the other side of it. I ended up with a better job than I had at WFM. And I'm not... — read more 

Both next? What do you think?

As a former buyer who was a victim of the first round of Layoffs, today’s news brought back a bunch of memories both good and bad, but the thing that stuck with me the most is that why is Whole Foods so special that stuff like Layoffs and what not... — read more 

Since Amazon took over, any semblance of job security has disappeared. There is no relief from constant stress and anxiety. I'm starting to wonder if I would stress less if I just walked out and concentrated full time on finding other employment. Now... — read more 

i'm just wondering what's next for us... what's going to be hit next and when... do we have any idea?

Some of the posts got me wondering, what is better, knowing ahead layoffs are coming and have to worry for weeks/months not knowing if you'll be affected (but still have some warning to make plans for the future just in case) or having them just... — read more 

Did I miss something, or did the latest round of layoffs in marketing come rather announced? There is always a lot of talk about layoffs here, but most of them focus on stores. This is why I think everybody was so shocked when it happened. Was there... — read more 

Anyone remember the days when something broke, it was immediately addressed? We have gone from an SSI in every store to just a few SSIs in remote stores. The MSIs used to each cover 3-5 stores each, but now they cover huge areas and help other... — read more 

Apply at Gate Gourmet in SFO. Lots of positions open.

There was talk a while back that Whole Foods would be slashing its severance pay for future layoffs, but according to what we heard about the latest round, that turned out not to be true. People laid off yesterday are receiving two weeks per year... — read more 

I'm pleasantly surprise by the amount of media coverage this layoff round has been receiving. Usually there is either nothing or there is one mention in a local paper of a town most affected. Not sure what has changed lately and why this is the case... — read more 

In case some of you missed it, the conference call that decimated marketing staff has been leaked. Some of the transcript can be found here:... — read more 

The point system at whole foods is the worst! Yes it keeps people coming to work and keeps them on time but it has major flaws! I don't understand why I was getting points for missed punches.... I was a really good worker there and almost lost my job... — read more 

Just wondering how safe my dad is at Whole Foods with all the turmoil that's been happening lately? He seems to think that he doesn't have to worry since he's been with the company for more than two decades. I'm not so sure about it, judging from... — read more 

Anybody else here afraid that the purchase of Whole Foods was actually a way for Amazon to get a network of stores for its Amazon GO experiment? Pruning the staff a little bit at a time makes sense if they want to have minimum employees once they... — read more 

Any GAs who still want to do creative chalk signage, look into Trader Joe's. I worked there prior to WFM, and, while I hated mg managers there at the time, at least the company wasn't a clusterf--k like Whole Foods is. Good luck guys.

Some top managers have bristled at reporting to younger executives, others say Amazon hasn’t explained specifics of integration. By Heather Haddon and Laura Stevens March 22, 2018 5:30 a.m. ET An executive exodus is under way at Whole Foods, as... — read more 

I left two weeks ago. After nearly two decades. Sad to see what was a great company turn into such a sh!th0le.

I have a question that some of you posters might be able to help with. My brother works for Whole Foods and recently donated a lot of his vacation time to help a coworker. He was telling me about it and said it's an older woman he really likes who... — read more 

One RVP is paid more than 4 SGAs combined. How many RP, RVP, coordinators and other executives at regional and global do we really need? They are the ones that ruined this company not the folks drawing chalk in the store. Will they ever have to... — read more 

So the last post on the Layoff Facebook page. Here you are.... From working at Whole Foods Market and quitting a while ago. Lets get down to the science. (Not really) Who's losing their jobs? Well first off start from the top. Start in corporate... — read more 

There is at least 30 folks on FB who claim this is all fake news and that there are no layoffs at WFM today? https://www.facebook.com/TheLayoff/posts/1620997997996650

If they are only going to consolidate down to 3 regions, there are MANY MORE positions that will be eliminated.

There is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies.

What's the severance this go around? Has it changed compared to what we had back in 2015 during the mega layoff. Anyone has info?

In order to get your severance, you HAVE to stay until the last day.

GAs, get yourselves a hard drive and back up whatever you can for your portfolio. Don't forget to take photos of anything hanging in the store. WFM GAs have a unique position that combines illustration skills and computer graphic skills which is... — read more 

Does anyone know what’s happening with regional marketing teams?

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/976914385900916736

Whatever the case is tomorrow, Regional Marketing, Regional Creative, SGA's, SSI's and SSS's need to make this a public matter. This was not part of the Amazon initial buy-out. Make them cringe when they deliver those severance checks.

Who agrees? Someone needs to look out for us, clearly the company doesn’t care.

http://wivb.com/2018/03/21/walmart-launches-small-army-of-autonomous-scanning-robots/

What will remain in US communities? https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-amazon-whole-foods-era-of-grocery-just-claimed-its-first-victims/ar-BBKyxlq?ocid=spartandhp

WSJ: Whole Foods execs keep leaving Amazon Mar. 22, 2018 9:14 AM ET|By: Brandy Betz, SA News Editor Over a dozen execs and senior managers have left since Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) purchased Whole Foods, according to a WSJ report. Departing execs have... — read more 

Jeff Bezos video shows him walking his robotic dog, guess the guy don't like dogs or people.......

There is an invite for a two separate calls tomorrow . WTF is happening now? Is this my severancem

Any word on what went down at the meeting?

https://www.bna.com/whole-foods-defend-n57982089982/