This round only affects redundant, non-critical roles or consistent low performers. If you didn’t get one, you’re not in the crosshairs. To those who did: sorry you’re dealing with this. The job market is still decent—many have landed better roles... — read more 

My best wishes to the people who've already gotten one. I truly hope this turns out for the best for everyone impacted.

Sorry to hear this for a lot of you.

The macro labor market is weak with lots of retailers going out of business (experienced managers looking for jobs would take half of what I make). Who else is ready for severance vs just coasting and taking the 25 pto +6 holiday=31 paid days off... — read more 

What else is there to say but good luck to all of us.

Has anyone heard anything? Doesn't seem like its today, but maybe my org hasn't been hit yet.

Current Severence policy not accessible online! Can someone else check? Policy might be changing...

I know a few folks who were recently fired for ridiculous things. That's been my biggest fear lately. Being laid off at least leaves us with some kind of a safety net. I'm not trying to minimize the impact of what's coming, just saying that sadly... — read more 

Layoff sometimes gets you out of bad environment what doesn’t work for you or the employer for various reasons. Regardless whether layoffs will transform Walgreens or not depends on who they keep and who they layoff. Some time it may seem like... — read more 

I’ve been here over ten years, and I’ve witnessed a growing carelessness in selecting people for layoffs. Whatever criteria they claim to use, the reality is they disproportionately target the people who hold the institutional knowledge, understand... — read more 

It would be better to layoff people who don’t want to be there. The people who are cheering for layoff because they don’t like being there. These are people they should pick for layoffs. They are going to leave anyway. They are not motivated. Have... — read more 

No point of layoffs if they replace with new people. So they won’t. They are going to try to reduce costs if they laid off people. Some people think that they be safe if they survive layoffs. So they keep asking on this site “are there any layoffs?”... — read more 

PE will cash out and sell all real estate and rake in as much profit as they can.

I can only imagine how the people cut this week are feeling. The rest of us will probably spend it consumed with anxiety over next week. About which we still know almost nothing. What a way to treat people.

Tons of rumors about layoffs starting Wednesday or Thursday, followed by a town hall. And/or significant re-organization. What groups are you hearing will be impacted? Are there any areas deemed "safe" from layoffs? Feels like something big is... — read more 

And make it a GREAT weekend.

No rumors have come true. So no more please.

Judging by the rumors, all orgs could be affected. Does anyone have any concrete details?

I'm hearing some HCS were laid off today. Loads of DM. Any other roles? Biggest surprise for me was the HCS, we can't keep our pharmacy open, but they fired the pharmacists? Our HCS used to be my pharmacy manager and she was one of the best... — read more 

Any updates from the west coast?

Need em back.

For those who got the layoff news: how did it come? Was it a sudden calendar invite for a one-on-one, or an email, or something else? Trying to know what to watch for.

Is the company interested in trying to keep any District Managers that might want to take a demotion to Store Manager? This would allow the company to keep experienced people and get rid of less qualified people, no? I am just wondering if the fact... — read more 

Sometimes the people who get laid off are actually the winners. It’s a reminder that career growth and promotions aren’t always about performance, results, or dedication — sometimes it’s about timing, circumstances, or politics you can’t... — read more 

Just overheard 2 HR people talking that layoffs are next week.

For those who got the layoff news: how did it come? Was it a sudden calendar invite for a one-on-one, or an email, or something else? Trying to know what to watch for.

That's what I'm hearing about the restructuring and layoffs next week. Can anyone confirm?

Does anyone have a clue what we can expect? My guess, or maybe just my hope, is not a major round, but some scattered layoffs to fit the new org structure.

What are the field structure changes I’m hearing about?

Any info on when the fun will begin?

Run, hide, we are all doomed!

Everyone around me is on edge with all the layoff rumors.

So with Boots being the biggest money maker for them, I heard rumors that they were going to maybe IPO Boots? What do you think (hypothetically) the plan would be for the other two? Since these 3 would be where Sycamore can extract value from, I... — read more