I am looking for honest opinions/feedback on this one. I will be going into my third trimester and will most definitely be losing my job. Anyone have experience with this situation? Or in the same boat? How did you handle it? Is it best to wait until... — read more
Things to consider about signing the Severance paperwork?
I can't find the previous threads on this. Is it even an option to delay signing in order to have a lawyer review it?
Who will be left to buy your stuffs?
Here's Food for Thought for Target, Walmart, all large corporations that have laid off thousands to cut cost, pay CEOs millions for adding no values by laying off thousands of hardworking loyal workers to boosts short term stock prices...Who will be... — read more
The real deal.
This is about as accurate as it gets. 3000 positions eliminated.. 2000 people impacted, the rest are open positions. About 50 DMG+, 500 KMG/LMG, the rest are EX/NE. almost all areas will be impacted, with biggest changes coming in Merch. The BU will... — read more
I'm exhausted
The discussions and speculation for the past week have been draining. The building anxiety has been gut-wrenching. Even if I don't get laid off this week, I'm pretty certain that I'm done with this company. This has just played out in such a weird... — read more
People are working scared all week.
As I walked around on my breaks, the floors are an eerie silence, there aren't any more quiet chatters between team members, no banters between managers and team members, absolute minimum conversations between most people, just in several days after... — read more
There has not been any real insider information posted here for quite some time, right?
Lot's of opinions, fears, conjecture, digs, but nothing real or even purported to be real information? A few things have been posted that could have many explanations (folder access, COBRA letters, meeting rooms offline, private mandatory meetings... — read more
Volunteers?
Curious why Target isn't asking for volunteers for lay-offs? Thoughts? Anyone know of anyone who has approached HR to volunteer to be part of the lay-offs?
Cobra letters
Has anyone receive a cobra explanation benefit letter? Is this letter means something?
Contact Centers
Does anyone know how Contact Centers will be affected?
Cups
I hope when this is all over, those who remain will at least get to enjoy the return of the paper cups.
U.S. Based Operations to Close
Due to the recent success in exiting the Canadian market, I've heard the board of directors has been contemplating a similar exit strategy for the U.S. market. The scope of the exit includes all U.S. operations including stores, distributions and... — read more
has anyone heard of anything about layoffs?
Just heard a rumor there might be hundreds of people laid off... anyone have info??
Future hires
Does anyone think Target will rescind offers for TSS/Merch BA classes starting in the next few months? I'm supposed to start July 6th but I'm not sure if that's going to happen now. Also, is it less likely TSS BAs will have offers rescinded?
Kool aid
The drink of the day, target kool aid. Target likes for team members to drink its brand of kool aid
Message to the Admin(s)
Please remove these sexist/vulgar posts. They are bordering on harassment. If these people's names were exposed, they would definitely be fired and quite possibly prosecuted. Thank you.
Any Finance rumors?
other than merch finance?
Nasty comments and shaming
Can we stop all the "my department is better than your department" shit, the "I'm 50 and smarter than those dumb college grads" and the "stupid merch girls" comments. You're all being nasty. This website is meant for inside information regarding the... — read more
What we have learned in the last few weeks...
1) MP BAs are useless and should all be fired; they will be replaced soon by BA-BOT soon enough anyway. 2) All of TSS can be cut with no impact to Target; they spend all their time rubbing elbows in first class charter flights to exotic locales. 3)... — read more
august layoffs?
just heard that there is another round of layoffs in august. can anyone confirm this?
Can't get into shared company folders at home
a few people on my team just tried to access work files to get some stuff done and we can't open ANYTHING...not sure if system issue or something a little more ominous...
So EVERY Target employee is shit is what you're saying???
As we Targeteers know, perceptions are everything, no? Well, just because I look good in a skirt and can walk in 5" heels does not mean i don't have a brain and was not successful before Target and won't be after Target. ps... I work with all women... — read more
Any rumors on BI&A layoffs?
Anyone have any rumors on BI&A layoffs? In merch bi, finance bi,etc?
With all of the job loses downtown (and TNC), any chance Target sells the TNC property and moves the remaining staff downtown?
The Target North Campus property is very valuable off 610 and 169.
Accrued tuition reimbursement money paid out?
I have a lot of tuition reimbursement money accrued...does anyone know if I am eligible to receive that money in addition to a severance?
Impact to Merchandise Presentation (MPD)?
Anyone hear any rumors of additional impact in MPD? We lost our VP last week, an incredible leader, very sad to see him go (John Walbrun). Lost about 30+ to Canada as well. We are already running super lean with open positions unfilled. Curious what... — read more
Cabins
How about reward those of us who don't give a damn about cabins, cuff links and coffee. Those who might not have stories about a fabulous weekend, or stories about certain private KMG meetings. But who show up everyday and do the important work that... — read more
3 Must watch movies for everyone
Fun with Dick and Jane Office Space Career Opportunities
Brian's next move...
With the SG&A pump and dump in full effect. Stock price at an all time high. How long does Cornell stay? Or is he getting his resume together like the rest of Tgt HQ employees!!
Age discrimination, unfair disciplinary practices, discrimination
Please pass this around if you know of any older Target employees (or with the company for many years) who have been unfairly targeted by management to be forced to resign either by cutting their hours or by giving them counseling under false/trumped... — read more