I to was called on Thursday after working with Walmart for 16 1/2 years and was in the process of transferring to a new position. My current Director said my position was no longer required. Funny thing is no one had any experience on the team except... — read more 

Hi everyone, I'm two years removed from the Walmart experience after 15 years of that drudgery... Very much of what I'm reading in this thread takes me immediately back to my last 3-4 years in particular, re lack of staffing, ^ expectations... — read more 

The store I work at had 4 Co managers. They each went to a local hotel on Friday 1-26-18 for their "meeting" each at different times. The first Co ( and longest tenured) to go to the meeting never has came back. Of the other 3, only 1 is staying at... — read more 

This is how Walmart communicates. Store Manager Talking Points to Management: The below talking point should be used during meetings with your management team to tell them about the changes. This meeting should not occur until after all individual... — read more 

Walmart is one of the few places that will hire old people. The problem is people being there 20-30 years getting paid well while younger people out working them getting crap. One of the reasons co-managers are being fired is because they are over... — read more 

Our market in Michigan, it looks as though the layoffs are total politics and not just a removal of the Co manager position. Does any one else see the trend that they only got rid of more senior Co Mangers, and kept the recently promoted ones? In our... — read more 

Being a manager with many years with the company. Great Evals, no coachings, and I was also "displaced" this week. All I can say is there are thousands of us that have lost our jobs our careers and our families lives turned over, or about to be. This... — read more 

You are not alone... (recovering from being suddenly terminated or given severance) I felt ashamed even though the real cause of my termination was not my fault. I did not know what to tell people since I am not really retired. Feeling betrayed. No... — read more 

I was just wondering, last week was filled with layoffs from I think day one. Even before that we've had several waves of layoffs within a week or two. Today, from what I understand, Sam's Club is being hit once again. So what about tomorrow? Or the... — read more 

Publicize benefits and bonuses while burying info on thousands of layoffs - Walmart's new modus operandi. Good read for those who have time... — read more 

The W.lt.n Family is moving out of the stock quickly and taking the money and running. There must be something happening or they do not have faith in where the Company is headed in the future. Where are you in this play? Take the money and run after... — read more 

Which departments/areas of WM H.O. consistently avoid being targeted for layoffs and could be considered low risk/stable environments?

I worked for Walmart for ten years before my leg gave out due to a crush injury at the store in 03. Went to settle with them and was told they didn't have to pay me a dime, but offered me 25k. Now I sit in pain all day everyday. Think they paid my... — read more 

I did the numbers based on what I know/heard: Total Cut Cout: 1K (HO Corp Jobs) + 10K (60+ Sams Stores Closed) + 3.5K (Co-Managers Laid off this week) + 5.5K (other management positions at Sams) = 1K+10K+3.5K+5.5K = 20K -- so the total is 20K, not a... — read more 

"Workers Unions" are just that. Workers United to have one HUGE voice. When management is picking on someone to get rid of them, the worker just has to file a formal grievance with their Union representative, who is at your beckon call, and will show... — read more 

Walmart: @Rr5hBpf Assistant Mgr & Hourly Su... Walmart @RfIyZGR Co Manager Update... Walmart ============================== Sam's Club: @RtRkGbV Cold Heart - Sam's Club @RtVGqko New Management Structure ... Sam's Club @RttLHKN Club Managers Fired... — read more 

Whats this i hear of the Cap Team being consolidated and roles realigned?

Conference call this am All managers on it Not looking good

A long term associate was terminated and then given their certificate service award, their pin, and a plaque. How infantile of a procedure. I’m not classically nor academically trained in organizational effectiveness but I am educated and could have... — read more 

They are shuffling the managment structure (Sam's) - this is far reaching... See the thread at @RtVGqko or go to www.thelayoff.com/t/RtVGqko

For those of you that believe “They are only getting rid of the poor performers....I work hard for my paycheck every two weeks....my job is too valuable...my bosses boss needs me.....no one understands my position but me.... I’ll am a valued... — read more 

I know everybody is saying that next round of layoffs is not up for another several months, but how do we really know this? Was there some announcement I missed? The way Walmart's been going, I wouldn't be surprised if we had monthly layoffs from now... — read more 

I’m sure Walmart has their attorneys review their layoffs. But it still feels like older people are being disproportionately shoved out of the work place and out of the good paying jobs. First I wonder how long it is until a reporter does an expose... — read more 

How can WM keep having commercials on how great they are and that they are giving us 1000, for our long term services and making the people think how great they are ,When all reality they keep taken money , vacations. our bonuses away from us . Keep... — read more 

So now that Co’s have been marginalized. What’s next? Getting rid of overpaid store managers and moving them into those positions?

For some factual perspective on what other large companies have been doing to remain competitive in the face of a changing retail landscape, check out http://247wallst.com/special-report/2018/01/10/25-biggest-layoffs-in-the-last-year/6/

To all the haters, you should save your time and try to retain what’s left of your dignity and let those of us talk that are actually being effected by this. It’s not your concern and quite frankly when what we are going through is difficult enough... — read more 

Keep your eyes open and always follow developments around all the pilots going on around Walmart. Pilots turn into operations fairly often - current pilots include day supports going away, PC/TC going away, ADDING DMs and splitting departments... — read more 

Culture shift at Walmart. Sam is rolling in his grave at what is happening. Not over tough decisions, trimming fat....over the shift in cut throat culture that is evolving. Assistant Managers will soon go through a competency review and what just... — read more 

Anyone heard this?

If there has been any information released on these new policies please post it here. I would like to know when the new policy will start. (10 weeks full pay for mothers and 6 weeks full pay for fathers)

Is the receipt of this letter an indicator of future displacement? It states that it is information only with no action required.

Walmart is a business, business wants to make money, cutting cost equals profit. If you were smart enough to run your own business you would not have to be on here executing the poor me syndrome! Walton's don't fly million dollar planes since Sam's... — read more 

Update - In meetings the last 2 weeks it was discussed the new hourly supervisor alignment. Elimination will come through the performance evaluation process. Bottom 20% will be eliminated due to performance. Assistant Managers will go through the... — read more 

I have spent many hours with Sam Walton, Lee Scott, Tom Coughlin, and Ron Loveless. The three are original leaders of Walmart through the years. It is absurd to see this great company turn into an employee mess. What about the long term co's that are... — read more 

Most of us come to this site to gain, if possible, real information about layoffs yet are continually subjected to posts that are insulting to specific organizations or divisions OR are attempting to be therapeutic in some way. If your inclination is... — read more 

Wow. So many layoffs and the Walton kids are out flying million dollar plans. Wonder what Sam would say. Yes need to evolve with current business models but really have some respect for the people that BUILT the company.

It’s happened to us once. Now they are talking about test situations where store managers are running multiple stores, so why couldn’t the ACCMs be doing the same? Who knows, everyone I talk to are fearing for their jobs as more meetings at store... — read more