Long service veteran employee working in a store of managers that don’t even pretend to care about their staff or the condition of the store. Once again my manager goes off on vacation without telling the team or having a workload plan. When we... — read more
Overtime
So for the past month or so overtime has been forbidden unless under special circumstances, even if you tried to go on insite a pick up a shift if you were going into OT it wouldn't let you. So know I tried to pick up an extra shift which put myself... — read more
Macy’s needs to adapt or change
have come to notice that Macy’s is definitely a company that seems to be thriving on it’s online platform. It’s store fleet seems to be separated into two categories, the great and well run stores that have been renovated/ flagships, then there’s the... — read more
Stores in decline
Just a few months ago I thought my store was in terrible shape and that it couldn’t get any worse. Wrong. Already in bad shape it became an even bigger mess. Are there any examples of positive changes happening in any of the stores? I sincerely... — read more
Functional
Can anyone share what the functional is going to look like come isp time in June? Any pilot stores that know or any other stores whose managers have’ t been afraid to share with them. My store keeps us in the dark because they’re afraid we will all... — read more
Paystub
My paystub hasn't shown up on insite yet? I'm sure it will sometime today, anyone have the same problem?
Drinking coffee
The store manager is a nut case and doesn't like it when people drink coffee on the job. meanwhile i have no help and I'm completely exhausted and i came back from lunch with the dreaded coffee in my hand from good ole 3 bucks aka Starbucks. The... — read more
Macy’s is the next Sears
Do I need to say more? Seems like they are going the way of the dinosaur just like Sears/Kmart.
Does anyone care to make this a better place?
My impression is that none of the people at the top here are worried anymore about how to make this a better place. Have they all given up on Macy’s and are now looking only at their personal, individual interests? Does anyone think about the... — read more
Exton Mall sold to developer
Exton Mall has been sold to a developer which means it will be shuddered in the next few years. It’s one of the countries “dying malls”. Sad to see it go.
Declining PTO
I see associates always getting PTO put in even when the schedule is already out. I want to put in 2 days for PTO and one of the managers declined me. I went to the office and told them it was for religious holiday and she had to ask one of the... — read more
Day of Understanding!!! Really!!!
The company just put together a video talking about the day of understanding for minority and LGBT+XYZ WTF that means. We are tired of being preached to. No one cares about your race or your gender . Come in do your job I get along with everyone I've... — read more
Overtime
Is any store doing any sort of OT? Noticed MSP now has a "Violates Overtime Rule" if you try to pick up a shift that puts you over 40 hrs.
I think sumthin’s up
I have a funny feeling my job is closing I work at Exton mall Macys and it recently has been sold…..me or my employees don’t have a clue what’s going on. I’m curious
Juggling work
I no longer feel like an employee here, but more like some kind of multi-tasking machine. The job I actually applied for here is becoming more and more secondary, because in the meantime I got a lot of other tasks to do here that I accepted... — read more
BOH
I am interested in BOH What time does your fulfillment team come in ? And what do they do all day ?
Terrible store management
As a long time Macys employee, I’ve seen terrific ,talented , experienced, invested store management. ….but that’s in the past. I am now seeing an extreme decline in who the company is hiring and promoting to run stores. Our store sales and online... — read more
Macy's going to get a harsh reality check
Isn't that inevitable? Persistently getting rid of the best employees, while the worst and laziest are given authority - it can not end well. This job means a lot to me, I wouldn't be here if I could easily find something better. I try to give my... — read more
Good managers don't last very long here
The main topic in my store is that SM could leave soon, there are many signs that indicate that. That would be horrible, because this is a person who is very ethical, respects everyone, doesn't play favorites, manages stress effectively... — read more
In case you think there's future in retail, think again
Up to 50,000 more retail stores will close in the next 5 years, forecast says The worst outlook landed on clothing and accessories retailers, home furnishing companies and consumer electronic retailers. UBS is projecting those three retail... — read more
Toys R US?
Is this long awaited partnership finally going to happen or what? I’m getting anxious to see these new shops. It has great potential to be awesome. I know the toy shops in most current Macy’s stores are already a big hit with families and children... — read more
What is the point of a stylist executive?
We have one with a red tag who walks around doing nothing all day but finding an open register to ring. If they are executives, how come they are ringing all day like a regular sales associate/colleague? And on top of that, they are making like... — read more
New requirements
Question. How is it ethical or legal for Macys to all of a sudden require especially older sales associates to be able to climb ladders, push heavy carts, lift 50 pounds as the new job description says for the integrated selling program. It sounds to... — read more
I hate being stuck here
I haven't been able to find anything better for almost three months now. Admittedly, I got an offer, but in the end I changed my mind because the job involved relocation. I feel stuck and of course I can’t be productive when I don’t enjoy working... — read more
Why did they stop appreciating employees?
Don't get me wrong - employees working anywhere in retail have never been particularly valued. But let’s just say that Macy’s used to respect and appreciate employees a lot more than they do now. My mother used to work here, and her... — read more
Incompetent management
I am obviously lucky to have a great manager, because I see that many here are not happy with their managers. Most complain about their incompetence. Precisely in which way are they incompetent? What does incompetent management mean to you?
A Feeling of Desperation Fills the Air
Growing inflation and rising gas prices are forcing customers to choose, making it a difficult time to be in the affordable luxury game. People need food and have to be able to get to work. When forced to decide between putting food on the table and... — read more
Lousy managers
I tried to justify the fact that I had not received feedback from my manager for two months... maybe he's busy and doesn't have time, I thought. But isn't it his job to give employees feedback ... How many managers are left at Macy's who do their... — read more
Signs your stores not doing well
Signs your stores not doing well 1:they turn off the escalator during the week 2: You have high calls outs on key days 3:The bathroom doesn't have hot water only cold on both sides of faucet 4:Managers leavings or being canned 5: Lack of... — read more
The job market is on fire!
I found a new job that pays $3 more per hour within a week of looking. Guys, this is it! if you really hate Macy's (I do) and if you are miserable here (I am) then now's the time to do something about it. I start on Monday and I have no plans to give... — read more
How loyal are you to Macy's
Be honest, how loyal are you to Macy's?
Union
If your store is not union, how can you get a union to come out and try to convert your store to be part of a union? I hope that makes sense. Im not sure how it works but I’ve heard unions are good for employees when the company they work for tries... — read more
You're capped
It's that time of the year. How many in your store are being told "you're capped, you'll get a lump sum of $800." We are also being told it's because they have to bump everyone to $15 per hour. Is this Macy's way of pushing out their long time... — read more
The criteria seem to be getting lower
I am always in favor of giving young people the opportunity to gain their first experience somewhere. However, most of these young people do not want to gain any experience after getting a job. In the past most of them would never get a job here or... — read more
Macys to open warehouse
Macys to open warehouse in china grove NC. it going to be big and hire 2800 employees. it will be completed by 2024.. which screams to me your days in a store are numbered. if your a manager you will get toss away like a rag doll that didn't matter... — read more
Any update on Closing stores list? Neighborhood stores?
I’ve been noticing that some stores seem to bouncing back and some keep getting worse. The store fleet is way too large in my opinion! You can tell which stores that Macy’s seems to care about and those they couldn’t give a cr-p about. — read more
Future of Sunrise Mall Macy's in Massapequa, NY
Since the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, NY is closing is it a done deal that the Macy's there will soon sell of the land to Urban Edge Properties and shut down as well as part of the development?
Is there such thing as "grandfathered"
Please help me to understand why I keep hearing hours through the store is being cut to the bare minimum while some support colleagues get a fix 40 schedule with overtime on top of it. I was told they are grandfathered in because of the years they... — read more
How is your store doing?
Please be honest.