https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU

I thought our severance payout was suppose to be in one lump sum. Today I received a severely taxed, paycheck type amount in my account. In workday it has a stub stating severance pay. So, is it coming in installments after all?

I took option 1 as soon as they offered it to me. I just couldn't go back and try to keep a smile. I feel Stephanie was not as transparent about this a she should have been. She called me the day before our meeting. When I asked her what this was... — read more 

Used to work in marketing so I follow almost every instag account. It's hilarious that my feed is filled with 30 of the same post under each stores account. So stupid.

Apparently, both the investment world and employees believed that this company wants to 'invest in pricing and technology. But wait! On the 12 Oct 2015, they announced that they 'made a minority investment in Mendocino Farms' a restaurant chain based... — read more 

http://exhibits.library.gwu.edu/teamsterpride/unionlabel.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO7VUklDlQw

Had a great interview yesterday at a company that's actually growing and will match what WF is paying me. started having second thoughts until I clocked in for my next shift. Everything is either dirty, old, or broken, and that includes the... — read more 

But we live in a shitty little town and there not many jobs, unless you'd rather work for less money at a fast food chain, call center or assisted living facility. Most TMs wish we got the severance money. We get treated like we can't do a good... — read more 

Whole Foods Market is clearly failing as a business and as a TM in the SoPac region I've taken it upon myself to come up with ways to help WFM get back on track and retake their image as a innovative and earth-conscious company. I have thought deeply... — read more 

can someone from produce explain how that garbage cal-organic stuff gets higher ratings than local organics? talking the Good/Best stickers WTF

John Mackey said we are not anti-union just post union. You guys ready for your wake up call? For those of us who are left: realize your rights. You have a right, as a WFM employee, to engage in collective bargaining. That way you don't have to hover... — read more 

Since the layoffs anyone with any talent in my store starting looking for a new job the next day. Going into the holidays I've seen more of the most talented people go than stay. Most everyone left is in the middle of looking for something new. You... — read more 

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) -Nasdaq 30.40 Down 1.88(5.82%)

I just wanted to offer some encouragement. There Is life after whole foods. Especially if you are a buyer, supervisor or ATL/TL. Though i absolutely despise what this company is becoming, it Has been a great experience and allowed me to develop a... — read more 

Look out all...results from leadership surveys hitting store now

buy your own or wear those silly condoms.

Actually this makes a bit of sense, but customers will pitch fits. No more giving away product samples anymore. Its official.

Anyone hear wage increases are being cut to 5 percent max of your current wage. And that's only if you get a perfect score on your job dialogue. Also only every year of every 6 months

Starting in FP2, TMs will be charged $1.25/cup, when using a reusable cup. I always said when they start charging for coffee we should all be scared. What else is there to take? Maybe they'll start charging for parking next!

The Austin-based grocery chain could have a difficult fourth quarter as it transitions in a "rapidly changing competitive landscape," Oppenheimer said.

I liked this one, sorry for the report: I've been with this company for years in different stores, in different regions, in different positions on different teams but I don't trust them any more. These layoffs, or restructuring as it's being called... — read more 

all those moves and proclamations dont seem to make this budge,even if mackey claims that regular "retail metrics" dont apply to whole foods.....

Tmcomm at wholefoods dot com. There is another town hall call on Nov 5, but until that time use a throwaway email account and flood them with the harsh criticism they deserve. I doubt they will take any of the questions seriously but it would be fun... — read more 

Of all the people I know that were laid off, the only one that I thought deserved it has reapplied and is now your metro-marketing TL. Hope you don't have any cool events or ideas you want to promote! Hard working people in marketing with years of... — read more 

I found it very interesting and a bit scary that there is already a town hall scheduled for the entire company the morning after the financial call.......does this make anyone else go hmmmmmm?

So I'm looking at the form 10-K for WFM for 2014, and saw something interesting under 'Unresolved Staff Comments'. Here's the link. http://assets.wholefoodsmarket.com/www/company-info/investor-relations/annual-reports/2014-WFM-10K.pdf If you scroll... — read more 

There are many of us who have been expecting this kind of action out of The Food Hole for some time. Now, that's it finally upon us, it's left many voices questioning with no real answers. Don't expect answers. Not from any kind of leadership anyway... — read more 

Can we start a little tally of all of the beer/wine specialist positions that were consolidated? From what I can tell, almost all of these positions were consolidated, and the TMs offered a severance. Do y'all know of any beer specialist and wine... — read more 

Anyone know how this works? Have any examples? Curiosity is killing me.

If you're going to trim the fat, trim the fat. My team leader has 3 atls and it takes two of them 16 hours to produce a schedule that a computer generates. Seriously kronos makes it then they spend 2 shifts editing it so they get there set schedules... — read more 

They will use you to get past the hollidays and then you will be gone or PT at lower pay.

Mackey famously compared unions to herpes. Let's give WFM a serious case of the herpes then. That will keep all the banking and finance types away. Those are the worst scum of the earth. They literally kill thousands of people speculating on... — read more