i've noticed increased talk about a potential store closure in the midwest region. anyone hear this as well?

I don’t like this whole reorganization story at all. I just hope I won't be here when its effects are seen, that is, I hope to get a new job and forget the experience here as soon as possible. It's only getting worse here day by day and I don't... — read more 

Someone has already asked this question, but no one seems to have a more detailed insight?

For once, it's good to know that stores are not going to be impacted. I do feel for our corporate colleagues, though. Whole Foods told Insider that it expects the layoffs to impact a small, but at this point unknown, number of corporate employees... — read more 

Even at $15 an hour, we are having trouble getting new people to join. This was never the case before but I am assuming the word about how people are treated here has gotten out (our managers are out of control - lying, bullying, the whole nine... — read more 

There are A LOT of hateful/spiteful people here. I’m not sure if it’s just a select few who are posting over and over again or if it’s actual employees with complaints. The funny thing is I’ve never run into any of your negativity in real life while... — read more 

Let's see if leadership and store leadership does their yob.

I left WFM a couple of months ago after more than nine years here. To be honest, it felt like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Once upon a time I loved my work and I respected this company but that has changed so much. By the time I... — read more 

Well...lets review the past few weeks in Florida..we lost a great stl to another store. With that stl we lost great team leaders. Then we lost great team members. Do you think you still made a great decision Florida leadership? You made something ... — read more 

The way my store handles attendance write ups is prejudice and unjust, picking and choosing who you write up based on gender, race and status is not okay. Oh and you dare not speak on it because that will earn you a target on your back . Just lost... — read more 

My store has been firing TLs ATLs and Tms that earn a lot to make way for new hires that can start at $15. STLs are looking for any reason to separatefrom these high earners. They ask for too much to be done and then write TMs up for OT! Watch your... — read more 

I’m quitting in a month, how long do I have to use my money in my FSA? I have a couple thousand bucks in it. Does it go back to WF on the day after I quit, a month after or what? Also, any advice on spending the FSA money online? Don’t wanna get... — read more 

I blame myself for not inquiring better about this company before applying for a job here. I left a company that is 100 times better than Whole Foods looking at it from this perspective, but now it’s too late. If there was anyway to go back there, I... — read more 

Text said store hours are normal in Denver on Monday? Wow

It’s so sad WF has come to this. The comment beginning “You’re not alone” is absolutely right. I understand exactly and agree, there is a tremendous amount of abuse. I had to quit because I felt like I was going to stroke out. My health went downhill... — read more 

According to Innview app tms get paid $40.00 for proof of vaccination. But, has anyone been paid yet????

I can’t complain too much, it’s the only option I have so far, but the amount of work I do is really too much. At first I even blamed myself, getting everything done in time was difficult for me so I thought I wasn’t a good worker. I really don’t... — read more 

We all know attrition is really bad so I was wondering, compared to last year how many are left at your location?

Do we still have to use them ?(Texas)

Does anyone know of anyone who has recieved unemployment from whole foods? I know of some been denied.

Thanks for the praise about stepping up thats really going to help your TMs pay the bills while you sit safely in your ivory tower. Your fake smile and and souless eyes always remind to put in as little effort as possible anytime I see your picture... — read more 

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/whole-foods-ceo-john-mackeys-conscious-capitalism

how have the last few days been at your store with the downed systems...massive out of stocks?? cranky customers at registers unable to use credit cards??? how did amazon the kings of computer system logistics allow the wholefoods guys to let this... — read more 

I was told if you want to take off a month or more all you have to do is fill out the: "take a break form" and turn it into your tl. My tl told me recently that I have to wait until April to fill it out. What is the truth????

I’ve been here almost a year, and I want to know - will things get better? I feel like I’m being way overworked for what I’m being paid and the time frame for things to be done can sometimes seem absurd. The work environment while tolerable can be... — read more 

Layoff So let's talk about when a store has a relocation. Florida regional, im talking about you. You have an amazing stl thats been there building relationships for over 2 yrs getting ready for the new store. This person is an all star many times... — read more 

When I first joined Whole Foods it wasn't just a job to me, I considered it a way of life - and I know so many other people did as well. Then over time things changed, priorities shifted, and what was a way of life became just a career, but it was... — read more 

I started last month and I constantly hear people at my store talking about possible layoffs and worrying about more positions being cut. Is this a regular occurance here? I know I probably should have asked this before I accepted the job but it is... — read more 

After several years spent in this company in which I invested a lot of effort and loyalty, I realized that it is no longer worth it. I wouldn’t want to influence anyone’s decision, but working in this place is really humiliating and it's one of the... — read more 

Has there been any more talk about further position cuts?

you should just do the bare minimum until conditions improve. No point in working any harder than you need to for a company who doesn’t actually care about you or your wellbeing. Maybe at some point they understand that treating people will better... — read more 

Sometimes I wonder if they even look at us as humans? My situation is that I do enough work for three people, for sure. I’m afraid to turn it down because I wouldn’t want to lose my job. When I first started working here a few years ago, I was also... — read more 

We all know this is not the company it was when it started and is far removed from its original ideals some of us actually used to believe in. And it's obvious that working conditions have deteriorated over the years to the point that the majority of... — read more 

Now I already have the experience of working in two WH stores and each has had its own clique formed by the groups of low performing workers guarding each other’s backs, nothing more. Compared to all the other problems in the company this one is less... — read more 

Where is our bonus check?

Everyone I have known,that has been with WFM a long time, and has gotten pushed out says it starts with micromanaging. They are constantly monitoring what you're doing hoping to find something they can fire you for, but really they want you to get... — read more 

What will be the next thing they'll cut to compensate for increasing the starting pay to $15 since it seems we're still paying for it? Bring us down to 2 minute breaks? Cut the few remaining benefits we have? What? It makes me so angry that Bezos... — read more