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 

Chaos today in the support office as there are almost no seats left and still many more to come from opo. So either there’s going to be layoffs or someone needs to learn to do math.

Hope CEO reassures them not to fear about their jobs and give them the holidays back. Take care of people and they will take care of business. Say nice motivating words, it will energize them. Please, I beg.

Imagine expecting low salary Store Managers to drive these changes with broken equipment at the end of it's life cycle, angry employees on the heels of a 2% raise in November, and non stop harassment and threats about numbers/store condition/customer... — read more 

I'd be happy to finally put this sh-t show in the rearview mirror.

Sycamore does it differently. Tomorrows operations call will reveal the new structure

Nothing like this is announced. You are expected to go to Deerfield on Monday.

Has anyone heard rumors about which VPs are going to get cut? If so, that will give hints about what corporate teams are in danger.

It would be great to know more. The uncertainty and anticipation are ten times worse than just losing your job today.

This is a horrible sign for corporate staff! I have a strong feeling they plan to do mass layoffs prior to 2/2 and that's why they halted the move so suddenly. Why they didn't figure this out sooner is beyond me. Not much shocks me here though.