New health insurance plan in 2024. Will it be cheaper and cover more? Anyone remember Sam's and Helen's health insurance where you got money back at the end of the year? I suppose with less people contributing (layoffs) you'll be paying more... — read more
Vision
What’s the latest on the new changes coming to vision center
The company is changing very quickly.
I can't even imagine what all this will look like in a few years, since the company is changing so quickly. You?
HO Training About Termination Pay
Not so suddle was the training at the HO over termination pay. It popped up for my entire team as required training last week. Now there are news articles about looming massive HO layoffs. All this while upper management is getting giddy over year... — read more
Two Days in the Office for Tech
https://qz.com/walmart-tech-hubs-us-shut-down-office-work-1850111694 I wonder what’s the reaction from Walmart Global Tech workers, especially those in Bentonville and Sunnyvale. Weren’t we told that WFH was the new normal that was going to be... — read more
Associate "Discount" Sucks!
As the years pass, they keep eliminating food items. I think that's where most of our shopping is done. With the recent price hikes, I think we need the discount even more! Example...5-7yrs ago, discount for coffee was dropped. A couple yrs ago... — read more
Yes, they're trying to get you to quit
It’s almost as if they’re TRYING to cause attrition in D49 before impending layoffs launch to avoid being on the hook for massive layoffs. If something unreasonable is happening at your store always assume this is the reason. Mass layoffs are... — read more
Pregnancy issues
Soooooo I have a question. If you are pregnant can you still be pointed for anything? Like if you are 5 minutes late to work you can still get pointed right?
Asset Protection Operations Coach Test
Is the test to become a coach similar to all the other test? Like similar to the supervisors test? Or is it harder ,
https://www.5newsonline.com/article/money/business/walmarts-sams-club-expansion-30-stores-in-next-few-years/527-6c09bff7-199a-4c21-bf47-146846dd
The move comes as Walmart's Sam's Club division has enjoyed strong sales growth and a record rise in membership over the past two years. This has the growth potential of 20K electric vans. Huge win. Lets see the last two years : pandemic most... — read more
"Consumers could be in a 'world of hurt' if Biden doesn't act soon, former Walmart CEO warns"
Blaming Big Bank Biden...and while this guy is no longer Walmart CEO, he does appear to be signaling a need for layoffs in Wally World. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumers-could-world-hurt-biden-153317188.html?
Were you laid off? WARN Act
The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the... — read more
Health and wellness changes
Any word on any changes coming up for vision or pharmacies next week.
Atlanta store closing
"After a thorough review of all factors related to our Vine City and Howell Mill Road stores, we have made the decision to reopen our Vine City location as a Walmart Neighborhood Market and permanently close our Howell Mill Road location," a... — read more
What I don't understand about most long term associates
How did you manage to last more than a decade in this terrible company? I've only been here for a little while, but the maximum I could last is two years, because this is a sweatshop that destroys the health of its employees.
Raising Minimum Wage to $14/Hour
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced on Tuesday that it is raising the minimum wage for store employees to $14 per hour in March. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3927269-walmart-boosts-wages-and-employee-perks
Store associate to Walmart truck driver program expands
Walmart expanded its program allowing store associates to become Walmart truck drivers. There’s a training course, commercial driver’s license assistance and other help available. Walmart operates the largest private truck fleet in the US. For more... — read more
10% food discount
Is it true associates receive 10% off grocery items this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Monday January 20th through January 23rd 2023 and if so, what is the reason??
OGP Success
The huge success of OGP in the last two quarters opens an opportunity to close high theft stores and turn them into OGP and eCommerse pick up sites. Closed to public shopping, but still carry the same items for ordering online.
I'm tired of seeing Doug's mo--nic, sheepy, stoned looking smile.
Want to know walmart's future plans , your future layoff then check out : Doug and World Economic Forum Davos 2023. That is the reality of Walmart's present compromised corp culture. Useless eater walmart associate. You will own nothing and be... — read more
PTO pay?
When will they cash us out on our PTO? Is it in February?
Recession proof your portfolio
Most experts are predicting a recessionary in 2023. Of course, Walmart stock is again, a great stock to buy. Analysts expect WMT’s revenue for the fourth quarter (ending January 31, 2023) to increase 4.3% year-over-year to $158.08 billion, while... — read more
Breaking into management
I'm at a crossroads. I would like to be considered for a management position here, but on the other hand, I have become quite skeptical that I will get promoted to be a manager. It would be interesting to know what path someone took on his/her... — read more
Walmart asks judge to throw out staff lawsuit over Virginia store's mass shooting
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/walmart-asks-judge-to-throw-out-staff-lawsuit-over-virginia-stores-mass-shooting/ar-AA15KnCj
AP / Security
What happened to the good ole days at Wally where AP had a book of no entry and knew every thief in the neighborhood. No need for AP layoffs, we dont even have any in our store, Coach quit, others went into the store. Bring back uniform officers in... — read more
Any word or Regional Realignment or Structural Changes?
Its that time of year... any update on alignment or structure changes? Any new "retirements"?
Frozen Dairy team lead
Anyone hear anything about stores getting a frozen dairy team lead? Heard the position is Coming to all stores.
Bonus for hourly associates with no points
What’s the details behind the special bonus for hourly associates with no points for the whole year? The year goes until Jan 31st?
What are you telling Walmart people by this Doug?
The Trade: Walmart Inc. WMT +0.37% + Free Alerts President and CEO Douglas McMillon sold a total of 9,708 shares at an average price of $143.82. The insider received around $1.4 million from selling those shares.6 8
Health and Wellness Coach/Team Lead
Alright folks. Getting close to end of the year….any confirmation on the rumor going around that Vision Center Manager role is being eliminated, to be replaced by a salaried “Health and Wellness” coach role, to oversee OTC, VC, and HBA?
Walmart hiring standards
What should the basic hiring standards be for Walmart store associates?
For all those Wally World executives...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx1RgCjmvfg
MJT declares war on Walmart
Walmart perverts? https://www.queerty.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-accuses-perverted-walmart-grooming-kids-20221219
Salary People Lead
Hey has anyone heard when People Leads are going salaried?
Doug says food prices are ok
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-weighs-in-inflation-impact-food-prices
"Walmart CEO warns company will close stores if theft doesn't slow down"
Surge in theft... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/walmart-ceo-warns-company-will-close-stores-if-theft-doesn-t-slow-down/
Useless managers
Unfortunately, I can't quit right away but I will do it asap because it's become very difficult to deal with my manager which is increasingly negatively impacting my health. Apart from being a demotivator of employees who are trying to be useful... — read more
BYOD
So, my phone is getting messages that it needs to update by Feb. or won't be able to use the work apps anymore. Why? They seem to be working fine right now. I don't want to buy a new phone but I also don't want the hassle of trying to find a... — read more
Walmart Layoffs 2023
This thread is for info about potential Walmart layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Why does Walmart hire so many foreigners?
https://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/2021-H1B-Visa-Sponsor.aspx