I requested 6-5 months in advance time off in Christmas to visit my family. I got a YES from my manager, I'm part time. Then I'm being pretty much harassed to QUIT before I leave on vacation by the store manager. But of course they requested me to be... — read more 

So our hours are cut month to month and we are expected to do the same or more, but the vp and rvp each have a personal assistant to help book flights, hotel rooms, meetings..... I would bet they make at least $30 an hour too. How is this cost... — read more 

Look up the Schwartz Group...they are #2 behind Walmart. Why is no one at WFM talking about this? This is much bigger than TJs ....

Hey where is the__? Me..sorry discontinued. Why? No clue. But I've bought it here for X yrs. Me...yes I'm sorry but we no longer carry that. WHY? Not sure. Well do you have X? Me...no....Guest...Why...no clue...this convo. goes on all day usually... — read more 

Do you get your vacation if the company lets you go?

Wish Global TMS would do an audit of all the recent job title changes that occurred without an interview. These magickal promotions further diminish the morale in locations where other TMs (who have a similar job title/benefit level), actually had to... — read more 

If we claim to be a health food store than why do a lot of our products have a lot of sugar in them? Maybe our store should be renamed- Whole Diabetes Market.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/company-insights/092816/how-sustainable-whole-foods-competitive-advantage-wfm.asp "Whole Foods' strong brand identity is likely its greatest source of competitive advantage. The company has established itself as... — read more 

What "timing" issues??? Read it here: http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/09/28/whole-foods-wont-open-planned-store-in-midtown.html

Publix has owned the conventional southeast US, but is starting to feel the heat from Kroger (Lucky's, and other subs). Wegman's is now also entering the Southeast for the first time, NC I believe, where they will go head to head for the first time... — read more 

Ouch!

I went into the WFM in St. Louis last week. No one ever even said hello to me. Even the workers stocking the shelf didn't take time to say hi. The few workers that I saw were too busy stocking to pay attention to me. When I checked out, there was one... — read more 

Have all stores stopped recycling? We only recycle for a few hours a day, which makes it nearly impossible. In theory, we would stockpile garbage in our departments, and walk it outside only during the two hours a day it is permitted. In addition, I... — read more 

We're back in the news for a bad reason again. https://hkm.com/wholefoods/

So, everything is starting to come in frozen. My leadership tells me I'm being paranoid but I make so very little in house. A few frostings and fillings, scones( I'm betting these are next from the freezer!) and biscuits. Compared to a few years ago... — read more 

The fiscal year is closing next week, Q4 earning reports are coming out in early November, stores are negative comp with declining sales and the air is thick with uncertainty of layoffs. Any TM, STL, TL ATL, regional or global who has any input... — read more 

Is it true that Whole Foods requires employees to use their PTO to cover sick time off in Califorina? It is state law that requires employers to give 3 days of sick time per year and with the cold and flu season upon us that is not good if it is... — read more 

Always freezing, not printing receipts, won't let people sign in, and shutting off randomly. Call the hotline and get put on hold for 40 minutes just so they can tell you to turn it off and back on again. Is this our invenstment in technology? Half... — read more 

Worker movements have had tremendous success in blue cities and states in securing higher minimum wages and access to paid sick leave. Now those wins are blazing a trail for another critical policy for low-wage workers: the right to a fair workweek... — read more 

Trader Joe's widening price gap with Whole Foods: Analyst Mar 29, 2016 Jon Springer Whole Foods, Instacart to expand partnership Trader Joe's appears to be widening its price advantage with rival Whole Foods Market, with indications that the... — read more 

So far I've seen: Cross contamination. Cut Glove violation. No gloves. Hair dyed blue(banned at QRY). Hair Down in the kitchen. I'm sure i missed a few, what else Just makes me mad since they are so f---ing particular and write people up all day for... — read more 

Was suggested to"" look for another job" last month after 10 years working with the company. I want to love them but it's hard when you are so easily dispensable. I'm not sure what's next to come.

As I have read on an earlier post, is it true supervisors positions are being eliminated, can anyone bring any bearing or truth to this?

Innovation at its best

Since its clear Whole Foods continues to struggle witk its image and declining sales, maybe its time to lose the "hippy" image and go mainstream. Start drug testing employees and hire people that actually want a job and will work, not just people who... — read more 

I have seen this before, WFM needs to trim the fat from the top. They have way too many chiefs and not enough indians. I watched this as a worker for years. And they hire for personality not expertise. Questions at interviews like "what kind of... — read more 

So it seems we have a little slave labor issue in our supply chain outta..look on cnbc business news for our stock

Whole Foods is tampering with what has been its major difference in the marketplace. The customer service and employee knowledge of the product is unsurpassed in the industry. I realize other stores chains are selling the very same product that Whole... — read more 

Here is the announcement article from WFM - http://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/news/whole-foods-market-welcomes-three-new-global-vice-presidents

Why is it when they "remodel" they make sure the managers offices are taken care but never the tms break room? Which looks like a storage/biohazzard room?

According to GeekWire, Isabelle Francois, vice president of 365 by Whole Foods Market, said, “The unique opportunity that we had is to create a brand and create a technology that comes with the brand. Oftentimes, technology is an add-on. At Whole... — read more 

What has your experience been? Are the payrates comparable?

anyone know whats going on with the marketing team? the store is taking on more and more of the marketing job (like doing events, demos, etc) and we rarely see marketers in store since they have so many stores to cover...just wondering if they are... — read more 

Saw this on glass door and wanted to know if it's b.s or not....wfm hires people at under 20 hours a week...so the new tm will not be eligible for prorated health benefits...and then schedules them at 28 hours...does this really go on?