Former Kohl’s LP executive who is still in the know has mentioned to expect more LP cuts. The last around impacted regional LP and and some district level. This round will be more significant impacting district LP along PNW, CA, Southwest.
Looking forward to better days?
Despite the huge loss that Kohl’s had last year, the CEO is “extremely confident” in the company’s outlook. As an ordinary employee, I am not so confident when I read that full year net sales are down 20%. I'm not sure if there is room for... — read more
Rumors of layoffs
Is there any truth to them?
This is something I'd like to know as well
Will companies choose to rehire laid-off employees or hire new ones? the indications are that it will offer loans or other assistance to companies to rehire workers who have been furloughed or laid off over the last nine... — read more
Kohls Layoffs 2021
Thoughts? Any Kohls Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Things don’t seem to have improved
Last round of layoffs doesn’t seem to have improved anything. Would think there will be another round of layoffs early 2021 if not sooner. The increase in credit events is very telling of the desperation. Being a non-essential retailer in a... — read more
The reality of it all
These are sad days for me personally and for the company. I've been laid off together with hundreds of coworkers. Most are left without a steady financial means to support their families, pay their bills, put food on the table... I’m sure some of us... — read more
Top-heavy mess
Kohl’s has way too many high level people commanding large salaries making cost cutting decisions to save their own bonuses. I’ve seen the president and her marketing minions completely redecorate their corporate offices to the tune of hundreds of... — read more
Lay offs - Sept 2020
I am not shocked by Kohl's layoffs. This has been coming at them like a train. When the pandemic hit, they closed their stores temporarily and lost tons of money...so much that they took out a gigantic line of credit to try to stay afloat. Their... — read more
Media on layoffs
Is anybody else surprised to see major media coverage of these layoffs?
Is it done?
It seems like layoffs are done for now, but it would be nice to get confirmation. My heart goes out to those impacted, especially during this pandemic-caused economic crisis. I truly wish for each and every one of you to find better employment much... — read more
Kohl's Digital Layoffs
I am from Milpitas, CA digital office. We know many people impacted Tech Manager/Project Manager and Release teams.
New Round of Layoffs
Heard there is another round of layoffs at Kohls HQ that started this morning. Don’t know details yet
Is pandemics a nail in the coffin for mall-based retailers?
I just read an article with some interesting observations why consumers skipped the shopping malls and shopped at our off-mall competitors instead during the lockdown. Even before the global health crisis we could see that trend. I wonder if we can... — read more
New round of layoffs? (May 2020)
Been hearing of more folks being let go. Nothing has been published but I know of a couple, for sure. Does anyone know the extent of this new round?
Steps to take if you have been furloughed / laid off
While it may feel like everything is out of your control, there are steps you can take to manage your finances and programs in place to help you keep your head above... — read more
How long can Kohl's surivive?
How much cash do we have? A month or two? Six?
Let's hope
A furlough is not the same as a layoff. You are still an employee and until they fire you, you will still be called back to work.
This too shall pass
I know we are all still reeling from the news, but I'm not worried. It might take a month or two, but we'll be back at work and this will be behind us. In the meantime, there are plenty of options to help us get through this financially. Just make... — read more
Kohl's just furloughed 85,000 employees
What a shock... It happened so quickly. Out of nowhere.
KOHL'S CEO MICHELLE GASS MAKES 800 X WHAT THE AVERAGE KOHLS EMPLOYEE MAKES
In 2019, Michelle Gass salary was over $12.2 million which is almost 850X what the average Kohl's employee is paid at $9 per hour or about $12,000 per year. The average sales manager makes $29,000 per year or about $13 per hour . She is not taking a... — read more
Laying Off All Contractors
Due to Coronavirus, all contractors are being let go.
How does a job interview for a store sales person look like?
What can you share? Is it hard?
Q&A Thread for Coronavirus / Kohls
Any opinions? Discuss it here?
Severance
Severance is based on years of service, but they just changed the policy on it a few months ago, so now those laid off are getting less severance.
Media Coverage - Kohl's Layoffs 12 February 2020
Kohl's is removing about 250 jobs and reorganizing some of its senior management, according to Women’s Wear Daily. Executive VP of Product Development Michael Gilbert and Senior VP Design and Trend Chris Kolbe are said to be two of the departing... — read more
Will store closures follow?
What do you think?
PR Release on Kohl's Layoffs - Jen Johnson (Kohl's SVP of Communications)
Today, we restructured parts of our organization to create a more customer-centric focus and position Kohl's for long-term success. This reorganization in our business will empower decision-making, reduce management layers, streamline communications... — read more
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1227672246405210123?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1227672246405210123?s=20
400 laid off today
No media coverage yet. Most of cuts are in the HQ.
Layoffs have started at corp
Emails starting to go out to teams impacted
Layoffs Happening Today
Fortunately, I was not impacted. I have heard it could be over 100 here at HQ.
How many people work at Kohls?
How many people work at the company? How about the headquarters at Menomonee Falls?
Store closures coming
Stores will be closed, and massive reduction in staffing coming. The Amazon sh– to be thrown to the curb. Hold on boys, going to be a bumpy ride.
Kohls Layoffs 2020
This thread is for info about potential Kohls Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?