The writing is on the wall.....the first stages of eliminating all store level AP has begun in favor of remote viewing or "Shared Services" and the new "Interdictive Response Teams". A couple of key phases in Scott Glenn's communication:
1). We will NOT be filling currently open APM roles until further notice.
2). Store level dedicated APP staffing will remain in most stores based on risk level.
He didn't say what the threshold would be.....level 4 and 5? Or just level 5's would keep their staffing? Eventually, all store level positions will be eliminated. He is trying to keep the high risk stores staffing in place for now until all of the regions have the new AMAP positions filled and the IRT's put together.
One thing about this plan.....with the removal of store level AP, the work level for the IRT's will be tremendous due to the dishonest employees and external thieves will see this as open season on SHC!
I think the Shared Services can work, but will the payroll savings cover the additional losses due to all the nonstaffed stores or will it be less because the previous nonstaffed stores will have more attention given to them? I guess time will tell, if SHC is around long enough......
I just wonder what the salary range will be for the AMAPs?? As little as possible, I'm sure!