Topics regarding layoffs at Hy-Vee

Topics regarding layoffs at Hy-Vee

FYI

So corporate is reading these, trying to defend themselves. One commented that the current employees are making this worse. Also one comment stated by a corporate employee said that they are not getting fired. I just need to remind corporate that... — read more 

Results from a meeting at my store

First of alll, take this as you will - our district store director conducted this meeting and based on his mannerisms the way he spoke that he didnt know really what was going on either. He seemed unsure about everything he said. So what he did... — read more 

Is this true?

I have heard Hy-Vee has some vendors not getting paid. Has anyone else heard if HY-VEE has not been paying bills. Also Hy-Vee has 7 corporate planes cessna 525A and a cessna 525B are the two corporate jets along with several other twin engine planes... — read more 

Reorganize and restructure

I respect that Hyvee has the right to reorganize and restructure. I resent how they have done this in such an unethical manner. Employees were suddenly terminated (s—er punched) mid-shift and without warning after repeatedly being told their... — read more 

Hy-Vee W2 Form

Where can I get my Hy-Vee W2 form. I left in November 2019. On my own, I was not fired or laid off. I liked it here. However, they told me I should be getting the form by February 2020, but now I still did not get that W2. Do you know who may help me... — read more 

mail.hy-vee.com

Why is mail.hy-vee.com down? Anyone else has this problem?

Throw in the towel

The best thing for Hyvee right now is for Randy to step down. Get a CEO that knows what they are doing. If you want to save your business Hyvee...let Randy go.

For the people by the people

This great country was built on this basic principal and it was reflected in all works of life including business. The power has slowly moved away from the people and we are living with the result of too much power at the top. Decisions become... — read more 

Obviously corporate has commented on here...

Corporate, stop. People can say what they want. Did you think no one would be mad about this? Would you like to be let go with no health insurance and 2 weeks severance? What makes you think this was okay? You know this isnt going to blow over. So... — read more 

Bye bye hyvee

I was a customer. Since you got rid of one of your long term employees, I can no longer shop at any Hyvee again. How sad.

Conspiracies ABOUND! This is happening to tenured employees; i.e those that have been around since the Trust Fund Days, because.......

We actually have "stock." Albeit, non-voting shares, but shares. Those shares were rolled into the 401K program but were/are still technically shares. The corporate overlords need control of them in order to sell, giveaway, squander, or enrich... — read more 

Stop the Hate

Enough already with all of the hate and slander. The false statements on here are just fueling the rumor mill and creating fear in our employees. Hy-Vee is full of good people in every sector of the company...from the stores to the office and... — read more 

If you aren't looking for a new job already...

you are naive and possibly stupid. Whether the company is purchased or going under, everyone should be getting their resumes together and everyone should be looking for new jobs NOW. Don't wait to be let go or demoted because 2 weeks of severance... — read more 

Ask Us First

Randy and board. Next time we are running behind in our goals, why don't you ask for help and suggestions from the 85,000. I'm sure there would have been thousands of ideas that would save millions and increase service and efficiencies. Much better... — read more 

Bad Business Decisions

The current CEO and corporate officers are now scrambling for very poor decisions in the last 10 years. Banking on the new markets(Minneapolis area) did not come close to expectations. Remodeling every store to try and be a urban type market... — read more 

Class action Lawsuit

Any one the stipulations for a class action lawsuit? I'm sure that somewhere some way Hy-Vee or the store directors didn't didn't follow the letter of the law in every instance through this whole mess. At this point we need to find those or that... — read more 

This is how Hy-Vee is saving money

I was told my position was being eliminated after a nearly 30 year career. I was then offered a part time stocking position which my store director knew I could not accept as it would not pay the bills or give me insurance for my family but would let... — read more 

You are losing customers

Are you aware you are losing customers due to layoffs and paycuts? Make it better. Stop making it worse.

Go back to the way HyVee use to be!

Cut the free magazine, NO Walburgers restaurant, NO more freshcuts, quit putting product on shelves no one will buy, STOP making your food staff put enormous stupid displays of food up ( like a display of 100 friggin boxes of bakery cookies) they... — read more 

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Hy-Vee is on life support

Hy-Vee is on life support because Randy E. put it there. Poor poor choices. Market Grille, Fresh Cuts (what a joke), Fullfillment Centers, Mark Wahlberg, and more. Market Grilles bleeding money, Fresh Cuts that are anything but the fresh fruits... — read more 

Conspiracy Theories Only

Would love to see the best conspiracy theories out there as to why this is happening. All conspiracy theories welcome include those that know the actual info, you are welcome too! You can spill your guts here and we’ll all just pass it off as a... — read more 

Some Market Grille employees losing jobs

Finally, some news outlets reporting the truth that Hy-Vee is hiding about all of the changes! Now Market Grille employees are being terminated abruptly. I applaud these media entities for noting the human toll, which is now thousands of people in an... — read more 

I went through this in 2017

So I truly feel for all of you affected by this layoff. I was let go after 14 years of service during the 2017 corporate layoff. What I learned when I was there is that the leadership is rudderless and the mid-level managers are garbage. I talked... — read more 

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HtVee layoffs for the worst in Central Illinois

This corporation from Iowa has finally shown they have no idea how to successfully run their business. You can not compete with other corporations. Over spend and pay other employees to do the same job that has been done. Seriously? Double pay for... — read more 

News Articles

https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2020/03/10/longtime-hy-vee-employees-now-laid-off-say-they-feel-blindsided/

Do something.

Has anyone considered a public display on the public sidewalks in front of Hy-Vee stores? Let the public know what Hy-Vee has turned into. Ethics and Values should matter! An Employee owned company—owned by 700 stock holders.—-Half of which... — read more 

Future store directors

This question is for the current MRO and HyVee U students. How do you guys feel about the new changes. Do you still have a strong desire to become a store director or store manager? Did the store director pay cuts effect your future to stay with this... — read more 

Future store directors

This question is for the current MRO and HyVee U students. How do you guys feel about the new changes. Do you still have a strong desire to become a store director or store manager? Did the store director pay cuts effect your future to stay with this... — read more 

Omaha

Omaha was told last week that they will be closing by May 6th. They mentioned about helping us find jobs back at the stores. (I about laughed because I was told to go to the warehouse for FT hours and full benefits or stay PT, even tough I left my FT... — read more 

5 Step Guide on How to Destroy Hy-Vee

Step 1. Add self-checkouts (years ago this was unthinkable at Hy-Vee, since their competitive advantage over Walmart was service) Step 2. Aggressively push online shopping, substantially reducing in-store labor needs (even factoring drivers and... — read more 

No longer an employee company

They have become any other"corporate" operation. The top management has cost the company millions of dollars on stupid ventures ( all failures ) and the store level people who make them those BILLIONS are the ones to pay the price. Helpful Smile... — read more 

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Fix This Please (ASAP

Meat department squeezed together like sardines while the Chefs station sits empty for years.

Hidden Office “Layoffs” & the hits keep coming!

A few years ago over 200 corporate employees were demoted or even terminated, those left took drastic pay cuts. They expect 60 hour work weeks, extra projects with no exchange for pay or even a simple thank you. My heart breaks for the people left... — read more 

HR Manager elimination

Heard rumors that HyVee is eliminating HR position in store. Just wondering if anyone else heard the same rumor. If would make sense thou because a lot of retail store don’t have HR Managers in stores. Thanks.

Let's all complain, together.

Air your grievances. Tell me your story. Try to keep conjecture about the future to a minimum. This thread is about dumb decisions that got us here, not what will happen in 6 months. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Profanity... — read more 

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