....to only spend at Walgreens! Even when they try to be generous, they're greedy. Lol!
If they cut more hours I'll quit
This is becoming ridiculous.
It's time to find another job
Sycamore Partners doesn't care about you. This is only the beginning, and will only get worse. Sycamore Partners bought Staples in 2017. You should check out their layoff page if you want to see what kind of stress and uncertainty is going to... — read more
Well this isn't good. Sycamore is really cutting costs hard.
Walgreens hourly workers set to suffer pay loss: report - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/walgreens-cut-paid-holiday-hourly-workers-christmas-thanksgiving-11040090
Severance Packet
Just wondering if anyone has received the severance packet yet? HR told me that they’ll mail out after 11/3 but I haven’t got anything in my mailbox yet
Good employees do not complain.........
They just leave. They silently pack up their value, their loyalty, their potential, and take it where they will be appreciated. They don't waste time arguing for respect or begging to be seen. If a workplace fails to recognize their worth, they... — read more
That “communications” email
Whoever wrote it thought they were really doing something.
CMO Cut Today- Other too?
Confirmed with a co-worker that came from a meeting just now that the CMO was cut today (Sashi M). Some people will say this is good, others will say this is bad. Simply calling it out as there was more layoffs today. Not sure if it was just him or... — read more
11/30 for contractors?
I heard that all contractors currently have 11/30 as the last day for their contract and leadership hasn’t communicated with any of the contracting companies about extensions. Anyone know if this is management being slow to communicate, or if we’re... — read more
No merit increase
Sycamore is mandating a four-day commute to Deerfield starting in February, which significantly increases out-of-pocket costs for employees, especially those who commuted to OPO previously. Yet, despite 3% inflation over the past year, salaries are... — read more
Performance Reviews
Myself in multiple colleagues across the organization have had their performance review numbers brought down from 3.5s to 2.9. We have been advised that these decisions are being made from upper management. I’d like to also advise none of us in our... — read more
I need the numbers
What is our current support center staff number? What is the available number of seats in Deerfield? I'm OPO and can't get any answers.
Corp Bonuses Structure?
Has anyone heard news of corp bonus payout timing and/or percentage?
Does anyone feel like working?
I suspect most of us at OPO are looking for other jobs. How do you continue working while job hunting?
Walgreens hires BJ's executive
Source: Supermarket News https://search.app/8iqm9
January?
Trying to ease the anxiety over here - good to know what's down the road for us. No way Deerfield can handle the OPO overflow. Parking lot is full most days. Earlier someone posted expected layoffs of 400 in January. Does anyone have any updates... — read more
When are the layoffs?
It’s been awfully quiet
Should I give a 2 week notice?
I've had friends in other companies who gave their notice, only to be terminated on the spot. The professional thing is to give notice, but I am afraid that if I do, I will be let go on the spot.
What's up with IT?
Can someone in IT who's been here a long time explain what the problem really is in your opinion and if there's a way out of our current problematic situation or is it a lost cause. I'm genuinely curious. I've heard some takes but looking for a more... — read more
Bonus Change
People are rumbling at the support center about a change in bonus, making it a long-term incentive or something like that. Does anyone have a communication summary on that? I think it only went to Sr. Managers and up.
Do we really think this will stop at 80 people?
I’m truly sorry for everyone who was laid off, it’s heartbreaking to see. But I can’t shake the feeling this may not be the end of it. I think it’s wise to stay alert and keep an eye out for other opportunities, just in case.
Why no WARN Notice for recent layoffs??
Ok, so the email confirming 80 layoffs came out today. Why wasn't Walgreens on the WARN list? I check it daily to try and guess when I'm going to get canned. I guess it will be a total surprise. How fun!
Was this aimed at older employees?
The few people I know who were cut are all in their 40s and above. Was that intentional?
How's today looking?
Any more cuts?
Policy changes
Now that layoffs are starting when we hear on policy changes
Which teams have been hit?
I’ve seen some people mentioning Finance. Who else? Good luck to us all.
Is the layoff communication coming out today?
Anyone? Email today? Tomorrow? What do you think?
Things to come
It's hard to imagine any positive scenario for the worker now that Sycamore is in the driver's seat. Private Equity is brutal and anyone in bed with PE will go through multiple cycles of pain and tears. At this point we'll have to see how small of an... — read more
Severance Pay Question
Does anyone have more information about the current severance pay rules and if it differs from what they were traditionally allocating?
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1978157902541078943
We made at least one "Top List"... #1 at this moment... https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1978157902541078943
Here Come The Layoffs
Finance just got hit..
I think I'm about to either be fired or laid off
I've got so few things to do that I’m mostly standing around waiting for work. I went from being overworked to this within a month, which is how I know it's not an accident. Has anybody else been in a similar position? What can I expect?
When are the layoffs happening?
Are the layoffs this week or next week? Any credible sources?
I can barely manage the commute to Deerfield
I can only imagine many others are in an even worse predicament than I am. And for what? RTO has been rolled out across the country for quite a while now, and there’s plenty of data showing that none of the things they talk about, like collaboration... — read more
Just received word
Stores to start processing Amazon returns in an effort to drive foot traffic to the stores. Amazon customers will also receive a 5% off coupon when they return an item.
Useless town halls
What's the point of them when nothing useful is ever said?
Ok gang. Let's tone down the rhetoric.
Let’s focus on winning new customers, at the corner of happy and healthy. And having their best interest at heart.
So why didn’t the whiny complainer from OPO mention we are getting bonuses?
He complained about his long commute, uprooting his family, a full parking lot, no car…typical Ginger stuff. But he didn’t mention the bonus part. Yes, bonuses of over 100% multiplier for many departments. Oh…we can’t mention good news. Yes, there... — read more
Consistently working in Deerfield four days a week is essential to fostering collaboration and driving Walgreens’ success
Says the executive living in a multimillion-dollar home just 30 minutes from Deerfield, with a $100,000 car parked in a heated garage. If I were making $500,000 a year, I’d probably enjoy the daily commute in a brand-new Mercedes too. If executives... — read more
Upvote or comment on this thread if you do NOT want to return to office at Deerfield four days a week!
Listening to the Townhall now, leadership turned off the user comments on the video. Surely, leadership knew the text chain would be a constant barrage of employees stating they do NOT want to return to office at Deerfield.