I hate it when they pick up bread with their bare hands to get the one underneath, put the one they touched back, then do a karate chop motion as they ask to get their bread sliced.

It is true that there is life after Whole Foods. I left after the better part of a decade, for all the reasons we have beaten to death on this site. I do feel better in a lot of ways, just by removing myself from a dysfunctional, toxic environment... — read more 

Notice how the general market is in a trump bubble haze around 20k but our stock keeps ticking/trending down..we havent had a scandal or outbreak lately.team membera havent had to to log on and yake food safety classes or tare procedurez..what... — read more 

I'm out and you should get out as well. There is life outside whole foods. It feels amazing to be out of the place. No more putting up with crazy customers and management that have no clue how to run a business. GOOD LUCK TO U All.

Think twice about sandwich bar. CLICK ON sandwich. 5. Most employees don't shop there. 6. "Made right here" has a flexible definition.

Whole Foods actually moved up 17 spots from last year. Seems legit... http://beta.fortune.com/best-companies/list

Instead of humanly trapping and releasing birds, our store just gets pellot guns and shoot them. One bird was still alive and an TM wanted to bring it to a vet but our ASTL said "nah just throw it out in the garbage". She clocked out and took it to a... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4052608-amazon-buy-whole-foods-40-share They make some compelling arguments. It would certainly end the Austin goons' periodic buyout rumor mills. I'd like to be able to sell my shares-- or hold... — read more 

Both of these mean closing stores and laying off team members, getting out of leases and curtailing new stores openings as well as no over all growth, so TM's whats your stores comp and profit margin?

Summary Lidl is planning to open 100 stores in the U.S. by mid-2018. Lidl plans to eventually open 600 stores in the U.S. Lidl’s low prices and aggressive growth plans are likely to put pressure on Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM)... — read more 

Hi, does anyone know the log in to Life Scope EAP. Thank you.

Because of my position and tenure, I have been getting many requests through third party consultants to speak with their clients on the investment side about the goings on at WFM. Specifically asking info about the ability of the company to get out... — read more 

Recently we were required to sign a transfer agreement form which basically said that the company could move us at any time to another store. Now there are rumors of our store closing in 6-12 months. I find this troubling since our store does better... — read more 

Going to start my own pet sitting business. tired of the BS. I wish the company well, but you are all being played. i actually asked for 1 million severance and they laughed. They paid ex C0-CEO Robb over $10,000,000 for leaving. That cost... — read more 

https://www.reddit.com/r/bestof/comments/5xml70/redditor_buys_groceries_via_instacart_and/

Watch out Whole Foods: How Costco Became the Most Important Player in the Organic Produce Game https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/costco-certified-organic-produce-expansion/

This is a sham. You can opt out of open availability but you are not guaranteed hours. STL kindly explained you will only work as needed and most likely you will be scheduled for the minimum hours needed to fulfill your employment status, ft, pt... — read more 

Almost all of 365 brand organic vegetables including our California brand actually says made in China on the back of the bag. How on earth are we putting the USDA organic symbol on our products when the USDA cant certify anything from China? So much... — read more 

Some regions have started nutritional info product labels and signs and I haven't heard a thing. I don't see how this will be possible to pull off before the federal deadline. So many prep foods products are made on the fly to use up ingredients. How... — read more 

Here's what I got for you fellow workers and believers in the WFM Core Values. I am a 10+ year veteran and have worked at multiple stores in the SW region including the Mothership. I am so proud of this, but I'm disgusted with what we have become. I... — read more 

Whole Foods has mastered this art.

Are we still getting the labor pool surplus, or did they kill that off too???

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wyff.relaymedia.com/amp/article/hiring-begins-for-new-lidl-stores-in-upstate/8972354

Haven't heard anything else about the class action lawsuit??? Anybody???

What the?

They may have Tribal to drink their koo-koo aid at but we can have this to get actual, unfiltered word of what is happening for all of our fellow TMs to see. This platform can be enlightening to all and it could help us coordinate and collaborate... — read more 

Hi, nearly everyone at my store is stealing product (not cash). It's stupid stuff (like a bottle of shampoo or a 12-pack of beer, or some apples, or not paying for lunch) nothing major but it happens nearly every shift. It's kind of the worst kept... — read more 

Is this supposed to be anonymous? You have to use your TM ID to log in...seems like retribution is a real possibility....

I have grant years: 2013, 2014, 2014, and 2016. Expire years: 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. ALL DIFFERENT YEARS. But the vested date for all four grants the same: May 2017. How is that legally possible???

That kind of tells you what's going on. But, sure they will keep laying off TMs and closing stores. IBM has been losing sales for 20 straight quarters, the CEO received a record bonus this year and she let go over 30,000 people over last 4 years. I... — read more 

I thought stores were going down to only one ASTL. Why then are some stores that only have 1 ASTL getting another=2. I'm hearing some ASTL'S are being transfered to stores that oly have 1, doesn't make sense.

Thoughts? Please keep it civil.

Years of training and experience at WFM makes YOU very desirable to Kroger, Target, H.E.B., Trader Joe's, and anywhere hard-working folks are treated like adults. Don't be afraid to leave a corporation rotting from the inside.

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/KdWTPCo Tips to prepare for electing to take the severance... Take your time if offered severance DO NOT SIGN anything until you clearly understand it If you are over 40 years old you are under a protected class... — read more