Topics regarding layoffs at Whole Foods Market Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Whole Foods Market Inc.

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Why isn't anybody complaining that we made that egotistical idiot Rip Essylstyn rich by buying his shitty book and products. Should have spent that money on technology or team members . Oh yeah ....screw Sam Park and that Minardi dude!

Had enough of the Mind Warfare

First, let me say that I left on my own accord, and not through a severance package. I wasted a decade with that place. So glad to be gone! I couldn't stand what leadership became (what I had become!) after the past 2 years or so. These comments are... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 7 replies (last January 4, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FehWMVz

WF catch phrases

Since I am new to Whole Foods, I have been trying to understand the thinking that runs this place. I have heard a couple of catch phrases, "assume positive intent" and "incremental progress" Both ideas seem to lead to reactive management. Anyway... — read more 

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| 7230 views | | 58 replies (last January 6, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FdpQTEC

Quick Question

So I have a question concerning the timing of Whole Foods opening up new stores in random cities. I used to work for the company in the FL region(multiple stores) and it always used to fascinate me when we opened up new stores company wide. Who picks... — read more 

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| 1550 views | | 5 replies (last January 1, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FdAb8Oj

heading out the door

This sums it up for me: https://thebillfold.com/how-whole-foods-market-changed-its-company-culture-4ffe28b5a2c#.huk7ka24q

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| 2180 views | | 9 replies (last January 1, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FbVfD5F

YOU MEAN IT! Combining Teams!

WOW! What next? How about combining CEOs! Why does this company have 2 CEOs in the first place. No wonder the one has racked-up 338 days of PTO. So how is the crisis team going to handle this one, maybe flip a coin, heads u go or tails u stay? I... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+F9kqToZ

Regional Holiday Walks- Say hello?

Why not say hello to TMs? Maybe peek in the back rooms and say hello and thanks or happy holidays. Instead, they don' even acknowledge us.

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| 2620 views | | 12 replies (last January 5, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+F8bmPoK

PTO Donation Requests!

For those TMs in need of PTO hours donation (for whatever reason), maybe it's time to forward requests to Austin TX, as we have execs that have racked up stacks of PTO hours (338 days or 2703 hours to be exact). After All, it's the season for giving... — read more 

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| 870 views | | 2 replies (last December 27, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F830Dz2

Combined Teams

Newest FL Region Store has combined TL Positions posted. GRO-BODY, PREP-BAKE, and MEAT-SEA.

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| 1370 views | | 5 replies (last January 3, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+F8ywhDQ

FIRST TASK > CRISiS TEAM

Don't you think that the first task of the crisis team should be to take a closer look at the executive team, as it is the e-team that got this company in this mess in the first place? Probably, allow them to take some PTO instead of hoarding! JMHO

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Post ID: @OP+F8mW6Jv

Christmas Messages from SANTA HO (aka Tien Ho)

Hi Folks! Just remember that this December, I will be in the hoods of prepared foods, so if u having some chatter, don't forget that values matter. For u in bakery don't get jittery, as you put the cookie dough, just ensure its on low cos if u ever... — read more 

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| 880 views | | 2 replies (last December 26, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F7Ri8Qx

Game of Thrones in the Florida region

Store Team Leader TLH Req ID 180652 - Posted 12/24/2015 - Store - Florida FL, Tallahassee - Tallahassee (10478) Lets watch closely and see how the chess master will move his pawns. A christmas move ought to be sacred!

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| 1290 views | | 8 replies (last December 29, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F7bXuWx

Former TM

I'm at home and I haven't been working for WFM since last year and I M enjoying a new job and days off including Christmas at home with my loved ones . The beauty of getting up at 11am and not worrying about any stress at WFM is just priceless . I... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 5 replies (last December 27, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F6ToGT8

Please help!

This CEO is living in an 'Organic Bubble' and he needs a crisis team. First retailer that needs 'first responders' . Just what has has WFM come down to? Help me!

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| 1020 views | | 7 replies (last December 25, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F6xtrwj

The holidays are a bust.

We are comping negative 18.5 right now. Our future is so bright, I've got to wear shades.

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| 1280 views | | 7 replies (last December 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F5C8WQ2

What happened....

to your mass walkouts on Thanksgiving eve? Your unionize now! Outrage? Your nobody cares and we will all quit on principle stance? The our customers are leaving because they are supporting us BS? Idle talk from the mass of worthlessness that was laid... — read more 

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| 4130 views | | 36 replies (last December 28, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F5bp7mV

"Lazy thinking"???

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/mackey-after-tough-2015-whole-foods-ready-to-chang/npmBX/?icmp=statesman_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

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| 2290 views | | 15 replies (last December 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+F4nwIKR

1 4 16

January 4th is coming...a large contingent of leadership will leave x mas eve. Watch and be amazed. HEB,Delhaize ,Albertsons-Safeway,and and Aldi will all be in play as the new regional owners of WFM. Trader Joes takes the Florida region.Canadian... — read more 

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| 3800 views | | 22 replies (last January 5, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+F1nEAxn

Minardi/NE named Global All*Stars 2015

The woman in charge of the region that caused the weights and measures scandal that had serious consequences on WFM's reputation across the country is being rewarded as Global All Star. The same year the scandal broke! Sure, the NE makes a lot of... — read more 

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