Topics regarding layoffs at Whole Foods Market Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Whole Foods Market Inc.

Restructuring of combination teams

Yesterday I caught wind of an email sent out to all TL's and above, in the SW region, regarding the restructuring of the combination teams. I heard that the "Market Team ", i.e. Grocery/Whole Body/Specialty will only have a TL, two ATL's no more... — read more 

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| 1960 views | | 13 replies (last October 27, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K2YGXS1

One Bag for You

So my team leader told us no more double bagging. WTF??? She said there is going to be a bag shortage for the holidays and double bags don't make a difference anyway. I'm loving the new Whole Foods or WhoFo as the milli-minions say!

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| 1110 views | | 6 replies (last October 26, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K23Bqc4

Advice on Working Freight

When I started my TL told me to work the pallets with the most water and chips first. I did that. Now my trainer is telling me that I need to work all the water and chips first. I did that. Then he said that I shouldn't fill up U-boats; I should load... — read more 

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| 1090 views | | 7 replies (last October 26, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K1PXVR2

Restructuring seems inevitable.....

excerpt of article from supermarketnews.com How bad can it get for Whole Foods? Oct 21, 2016 Liz Webber One analyst says the natural food chain "will have to be restructured unless comps turn positive." When it comes to Whole Foods Market’s legacy... — read more 

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| 1140 views | | 4 replies (last October 25, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K19CM6A

PTO if fired

Question: if you get fired, will you automatically receive PTO?

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| 970 views | | 2 replies (last October 23, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K00lkKn

Store Graphic Artist

So we just found out in NorCal that we are now called SGA's or Store Graohic Artists. I was wondering if any other region found this out as well since its supposed to be a global position now and if your job has changed from what it was before?

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| 760 views | | 1 reply (October 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K0ofiCl

WFM - In the news again!

WFM in Detroit is linked to Hepatitis A. One of the two people is reported to be a team member. www.seekingalpha.com

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| 1400 views | | 9 replies (last October 24, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JY9G3zm

Be careful....

Don't trust your STL. They say one thing and do another. Believe me..I know.

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| 2160 views | | 18 replies (last October 22, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JVH8CqE

Stumbling Bumbling Along

The apparent stumbles of the two CEOs leads to another burning question: is Whole Foods' 11 member board providing the proper checks and balances, especially given two years of dreadful performance?

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| 1050 views | | 2 replies (last October 19, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JUzeVfX

Discount on pizza?

Is there a TM discount on a slice of pizza? I haven't been getting it.

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| 1370 views | | 10 replies (last October 27, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JSRNYRH

Gainsharing

I'm curious to know what everyone's gainsharing looks like now...i received about $8.

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| 1960 views | | 19 replies (last October 25, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JSDasw1

ASTL TL Regional Global

We know you guys troll this site. What's your input on these post? Or do you even give 2 f----. Probably not since the recent changes don't effect you physically or financially. You still make your 6 figure salary plus bonuses. But i could be... — read more 

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| 2540 views | | 13 replies (last October 17, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JS0Awxt

Murder

Is my store the only one that let's customers get away with murder? I work in one of the Atlanta stores and my leadership has no backbone when it comes to supporting tms even when they know the customer is wrong. Our STL yells at tms, talks down to... — read more 

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| 1230 views | | 6 replies (last October 17, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JRBgead

Allegro Coffee is Terrible

I have nothing more to add - I just dislike Allegro Coffee and wanted to share that with someone - I am not an employee and I am sorry you had layoffs - I like my Santa Monica store and I wish each one of you all the best. Anyhow, Allegro Coffee is... — read more 

How to cash in PTO?

I am interested in cashing in my PTO for the year. How to do that?

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| 16290 views | | 11 replies (last April 28, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+JQpt4iu

Benefit category level change for TL?

The new postings are for level 1. This used to be a level 2 benefit position. Can any TLs confirm if they kept their level 2 or have they quietly just changed this without notification?

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| 1190 views | | 4 replies (last October 12, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JOMC5b8

Why would Kroger even want WFM?

Rumors of Kroger buyout of WFM are, at least in the opinion of one analyst, unfounded. As he put it, "Why would Kroger want it?" At this point, I doubt any other retailer in their right mind would want to buy WFM. Why buy a sinking ship? The rumor... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 5 replies (last October 23, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JN2Qpiz

It's getting worse

I can't speak for any other stores but I work in one of the atlanta stores and it's getting worse by the day. Leadership offers no support, TLs are either all over the place or have no clue what to do because everyday they are being told to make... — read more 

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| 1560 views | | 8 replies (last October 22, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JMVElI1

Such a shame

To watch this company go down the crapper and feel so powerless.

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| 651 views | | 1 reply (October 10, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JMyVGjc

The Negotiations have begun...

Kroger and Whole Foods have completed the first round of negotiations. Did they make the stocks jump? Yes they did...next time is for how high. Legacy stores will go to Kroger and the 365 will go to the ego. Let's get those back rooms cleared out and... — read more 

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| 2100 views | | 14 replies (last October 31, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JLGCH6c

Team leaders changing schedule daily

We were told by our team leader to check our schedules daily because they might be changing (due to labor). I went in today and my shift today and tomorrow got changed (cut by and hour) and the schedule for next week changed after it was posted. I... — read more 

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| 1110 views | | 6 replies (last October 9, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JLDdskx

Getting PT20

What are my chances of becoming PT20 after my 90 days? Is it something I have to beg for? Is there a consecutive week rule over 20 hours where they have to make me PT20? Will they cut my hours that one week so I won't qualify? Thanks

How to sell WF stocks

Someone knows how to sell these horrible WF stocks? I think I have more than a $1000 worth and I want to sell them. Thank you in advance

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| 1020 views | | 8 replies (last October 11, 2016)
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