when the south regional president was asked if he was getting a pay cut he responded "it's not about paycuts, it's about evolving"

Before you accept the severance, know that it is technically possible to negotiate the terms of a severance package. Please research this before signing and decide if it's worth it. Consider having a lawyer or career coach look over it. Keep in mind... — read more 

They have given their most motivated, hardworking, gifted group of employees (who get promoted for going above & beyond) a kick in the face. Lower level employees are largely unaffected, and corporate level employees are completely safe. They've... — read more 

Anyone affected in the Florida Region ?

Is this company wide for sure or are only a few regions taking a hit? I'd love to hear region shout outs to see if maybe certain regions are going to hit harder than others?

My store told all buyers to step down and reapply for jobs and supervisors hot offend a severance package or if they stay they have to take a $2.00 pay cut. They also fired some part time people and are marketing department all got cut loose

Anyone know how artists have been affected? Or marketing or demo???

Whole Foods Market® makes Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ list for 12th consecutive year New Job Growth and Enthusiasm of Young Workforce Among Reasons Company is Honored with No. 22 Spot AUSTIN, TX. January 22, 2009 - FORTUNE magazine... — read more 

I have been with Whole Foods Market for 10 years. I worked my way up to a buyer position. I was told my position no longer exists as of yesterday. I can take a pay cut and become a regular team member at $13 an hour. People start in at $11!!! 10... — read more 

Those outraged by Whole Foods Corporate Office moves should actively support Whole Foods workers, whenever and wherever we fight.

My store laid off 5 people. Our region has opened store after store that have been deemed unprofitable. These people were let go with no warning. And then today, buyers, supervisors, and associate store team leaders all have to reapply for their jobs... — read more 

Isn't it funny? Get rid of your higher paid employees and fill those jobs with lesser paid employees. Creates an instant burst to the P&L. UPS got sued and lost for the very same thing. I always thought Whole Foods was one of the good companies, but... — read more 

My store laid off 5 people. Our region has opened store after store that have been deemed unprofitable. These people were let go with no warning. And then today, buyers, supervisors, and associate store team leaders all have to reapply for their jobs... — read more 

Last month we laid off 5 team members. They were let go with no warning. No one knew except regional. Today, in the South Region, buyers, supervisors, and associate store team leaders are told they have to reapply for their jobs or take a severance... — read more 

Today it happened. Supervisors must re-apply for their jobs or take severance package and have one week to decide. Supervisors recently promoted are screwed because they are being told there are no jobs below supervisor. So years of struggling to do... — read more 

Whole Foods' marketing is a front for an anti-union store that profits from hype.........http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/whole-foods-prices_n_5862142.html

We are opening stores and we are expanding our business. Look at our stock price and you'll figure out that we are kicking butt in the market place and that there will be no layoffs at Whole Foods. Now, I am not saying that we will not close a store... — read more