Salaried Layoffs The Kroger Co.’s divisions this week are evidently in the midst of a widespread restructuring, resulting in what employees indicate could be hundreds of layoffs and reassignments of salaried managers and coordinators. The... — read more 

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If they would let the stores control their self like the old days, they would still be #1., but the people in Cincinnati wants to control everything!! Going down real fast

Stop calling it a layoff! Definition of a "layoff" means people can eventually get called back to their jobs. In this case, that will never happen. These people were forced into retirement or just plain let go. End of story.

From what I know they have laid off/fired mostly older employees it is sickening! I wish this country protected employees and some stores are even union....what good have they done for all the money they have collected?? I am in NM and these past 2... — read more 

First media report, by Hayley Peterson over at the Business Insider... Kroger is laying off hundreds of store employees [Business Insider] Source below Kroger is laying off hundreds of store employees, Business Insider has learned... — read more 

Kroger leadership is all about profit (for shareholders). The people getting tired are the scape goats for the leadership's terrible policies and procedures that just haven't worked. The general public just doesn't know what a HORRIBLE place Kroger... — read more 

Got the boot today.Seven years of loyal service and hard work just went down the drain, and to tell you the truth, I feel like it was all for nothing. I get that most of the people on this board are people that are still working here and are trying... — read more 

Are subsidiaries like Fry's, Ralph's, King Sooper's, Fred Meyer, etc. being hit by this too, or is it just Kroger stores?

So let this be a lesson. If this is how they treat their people then it may not be worth your while to start a career here or even bother staying. I have better things to do than worry about when the ax will fall or dealing with people who don't... — read more 

Do they even say anything? Do they say you're getting laid off due to position elimination, restructuring,or what? What are the laid off folks being told at those meetings?

Kroger likes to promote the "core values" of honesty, integrity, respect, safety, inclusion, and diversity. Honesty, integrity, and respect? This week has proven what I've known since they started with this idea, leadership in Kroger does not have... — read more 

If Kroger is laying off a bunch of managers, I have no idea who is even going to work at the story I'm employed at. Our hiring system is a mess and we can't actually get anyone through the process, and most of the people there barely work as... — read more 

So we have a coordinator who is over each department. They are getting rid of these jobs and making it to where there is a hr/people coordinator a center store coordinator a district manager and a perishable coordinator All the existing... — read more 

Any indication, or is it too early to say?

What’s the reason behind it? Are they trying to get cheaper manager.

Has anyone had a meeting that hasn’t been laid off?

At least here. Now for the sleepless night ahead of tomorrow.

This might be a stupid question, but can those who have been laid off with severance also collect unemployment?

Kroger is taking it to a new level it seems. It amazes me Kroger would do this. I worked for Kroger for ten years. This was about fifteen years ago around the time Kroger started cutting hours. It was always do more with less..It affected customer... — read more 

Does anyone know who all got the boot?

always on time, always going above and beyond, never received a complaint about my work...but does any of that matter? no. i'm still out of a job. shame on you kroger. that's all i have to say.

Can somebody please share what exactly is offered?

Mid-Atlantic division began mass layoffs yesterday. I cannot describe how heavy my heart was while watching good people learn their fate with the company. It was everything I could do to stay at work through the day.. I had a Co Mgr... — read more 

Why is Kroger going down the same path as Safeway did? First they rolled out ridiculous processes and programs that paralyzed the store managers from running their stores and now massive layoffs? Short term solution for a poor business plan. Mc... — read more 

No sure why all the layoffs and restructuring except to make the company stronger. That being said, a lot of good people have just had their lives turned upside down in the name of profits. I see less “Treating People Right” and more... — read more 

For new folks here, there is a large "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all....

The people who run Kroger are so clueless that it’s absurd. They take over start changing policies and the sales drop. Instead of reacting to the failed policies they make more absurd, useless and failed policies. When these new policies... — read more 

Are ASM's who have not gotten a call safe? My mom didn't get one yet but she is still stressing over this more than usual. I'm starting to get really worried. I hope I can tell her she'll be okay.

I bet they are trying to force department managers to be co managers too. Why else would they give clerks and co managers a raise and skip department heads? They also are not allowed to step down. It's either quit, stay where you are, or move up... — read more 

Here in Cincinnati we have one store manager and two ASMs.

It's not all that bad... Some folks got beefy pay increases, something like 20% and up... The source is reliable and check it out now... I've listed the source link at the bottom of this message... The bonus pool was extra deep at The Kroger Co... — read more 

This is not Barney's Kroger anymore. Barney Kroger and Don Becker are weeping in Heaven. While Rodney is laughing at all of our misery.

What I don't understand is how they are laying off all these managers while all year long they have been putting people through the Management Training program in the Atlanta Division. Let's hire all these new ASM's who have no clue how to run a... — read more 

Is it just me, or does it seem Kroger is trying to get rid of people in a certain age group??? Shouldn't that be illegal???

If Sprouts Farmers Market is in your state they are probably hiring as they are still an expanding company.

To high pay for what they are doing, workers comp, unemployment and matching Social Security plus their pay. The american workers and the government have priced themselves right out of jobs. It is crazy money what you have to pay to have an employee... — read more 

Buckle up folks, this is far from over. I know everybody would like to have it over with as soon as possible, but that's not happening. More meetings are already scheduled for tomorrow. Chances are, this will drag out through the rest of the week... — read more 

I feel so angry right now... Two longtime friends and our best employees are gone... Why? There are actual people here who we could lose without losing anything valuable in the process, and they are still here... How does that make any sense? Who... — read more