Sorry folks, but what were you expecting? That Target looks more like a Burlington Coat Factory store rather than a Target. All merchandise arranged poorly on the shelves, end caps with no product, old signs, pricing inaccurate and there is nobody... — read more
Sticking around to see TTS and Target implode.
I want to be there to tell the story firsthand to my Grandchildren how I witnessed the destruction of another great American company, with a proud heritage, by incompetent Senior leadership. Then I'll leave along with everyone else, this is going to... — read more
Target is incapable of solving problems.
http://reut.rs/1ks6Hcr Instead of finding talent and strategically solving issues, we once again punt an entire business but will likely keep the knuckleheads that led us down this path of durrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Car to Bike to Skateboard
I told them I wanted a car, but they said they would first give me a skateboard. The skateboard was made but then I was told I could not use it until it morphed into the car. They said this was Agile but it sure seemed like Waterfall to me. I guess I... — read more
Target Layoffs 2016
What is the likelihood of Target layoffs in Minneapolis in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.
Targeteers get a clue
Target has to do something to save the company as a whole. Canada, .com, and the infamous security breach have cost Billions. Some of you seem to forget that? You may not like what the options are, but what would you do? Look at the numbers and it is... — read more
Target closing 13 stores – including in Minnesota, Wisconsin communities
List of the closing stores. Austin North East (Austin, Texas) Suncoast Pasco County (Odessa, Fla.) Casa Grande, Ariz. Victorville, Calif. East Flint (Flint, Mich.) Columbus Southwest (Columbus, Ohio) Northridge (Milwaukee) Superior Springfield, Ohio... — read more
The agile manifesto screw up.....
Could someone, with appropriate writing skills and interest, please write a book detailing the colossal f/up MM has unleashed on TTS and Tgt. Saving future generations of technical talent from this disaster would be a gift to humanity. Nothing... — read more
Ay Caramba!!! Unrealistic expectations!
TTS and Target are not even close to using Agile. 200 teams trying to figure it out with an underprepared training and coaching program and total lack of key leader adoption or understanding for 200 TTS teams. People do not understand their new roles... — read more
EDABI has been blessed - Ujjwal resigns finally!
Things will be better from now. What say, people?
Traffic way down in this site
The number of visits and posts in this site has diminished drastically since the early 2015 round of layoffs. I want to think that the people that needed to be laid off or felt themselves at risk were the majority of the people posting here. Let's... — read more
Next round of layoffs?
Target.com got too many people.. Multiple teams are doing the same work.. When do we see layoffs in this area.. The only way to progress in this area is to layoff people who dont have work..
Amazon just crushed it - expect more layoffs at Tgt.
What else can they do?
The future of Merch IQ
Whatever happened to Merch IQ? I do not see any of those sophisticated people wearing Prada and Chanel walking the hallways of TPN and CC with their super presentations of their $100 million program and how cool they were. Did they get shut down? Did... — read more
BTS Pulse - what was the point?
Clearly they want to cinch down the feedback; no subtlety or nuance, no essay questions at the end. Example: Do I think Target cares about Diversity? Well they sure do talk a good game. But you ask the question in such a way that all I can say is... — read more
Target CEO to Stop Worrying About Stock Price, Start Fixing Real Issues
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)- In a stunning reversal of strategy, CEO Brian Cornell stated in a press conference that he is going to start focusing on real issues within the company. "We realized that focusing solely on increasing stock price led us to... — read more
Lot of talk on this forum about how how green the grass is at Amazon.com - Read:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/technology/inside-amazon-wrestling-big-ideas-in-a-bruising-workplace.html?_r=0
Shalini's Sutras
Target.com – Merchandisisng Unethical HR Practice - Shalini Nataraj Serior HR Target India Forges an employee signature on the employees Conductive Action Plan. Employee even complained to the then acting CEO John Mulligan but in vain. The employee... — read more
Those layed off and now working for Amazon have the future in hand.
The rest of us left working at Target have a slow death with a miserable and ever getting worse employment situation.
PRON @ Target?
http://www.startribune.com/pornographic-audio-on-target-store-loudspeaker-stuns-customers/333045331/
PRON @ Target?
http://www.startribune.com/pornographic-audio-on-target-store-loudspeaker-stuns-customers/333045331/
It Looks Like Walmart is in trouble as well
https://www.thelayoff.com/wal-mart-stores
January 2016 Layoffs at Target
What do we know so far?
They said plaid was cool.... Now everyone jumps on that bandwagon.
Does anyone here think for themselves?
BTS pulse next week
Wonder if they plan to share results? I can't imagine it will be good news.
Life after Target
Faaak! I experienced independence the day I left target India. The company's full of idiotic leaders having f***ed up personal lives, ready to ruin the lives of people who actually go there to grow and the kind of crap heap they call 'best methods'... — read more
EK
Your thoughts? You know who ;)
New hires
Target warehouse new hires in rialto california now will top out at $19.00 it will take them 3 years to top out this is for warehouse worker if your a specialist which as of now there called I.M.inventory management which don't really do to much but... — read more
Sweat Shops, Underage Workers...
Why can't TGT keep more jobs if all their merch is being made by little kids in slave labor factories overseas? That has got to save a TON of $!
Enough TTS grousing - what are people hearing about the rumored layoffs in January? What areas, what kind of head-count are you hearing?
It will be cheaper to lay off people after the new year, won't have to payout vacation except to those of retirement age... Does anyone have info to share?
And you all thought with few layoffs, title changes and Director promotions TTS will get super eficient & exciting?
And you all thought with few layoffs, title changes and Director promotions TTS will get super eficient & exciting? Can anyone seriously list down accomplishments of Savita (Redrock), Suresh (Canada)?
Honey , I'm good
But Target sucks as an employer!
EDABI is the worst!
Been in analytics for long time,but have to say that the current structure of EDABI, and its top leadership is the worst I've seen in years. Smart guys I'm sure, but not an announce of true leadership skills. Clients are furious that nothing that is... — read more
Consulting company on site
Why is Bain consulting at our company this week? Lots of shadowing/informationals with them today, wanting to know what's/who's working, etc.... Anyone know what the purpose is of this and what is to come next in this process?
Janani Subramanian and Jose Denzyl - enjoy 3 weeks paid vacation in US in-guise of FNM
Also some waste team members like Janani Subramanian - who screw up so many team members life is enjoying FNM and vacation every year. has no brains but is sent to US to enjoy as she has connections. what a waste. why an IC who is not working fine... — read more
Is it me or are the Managers are falling back into the same old bad habits?
They talk about change, efficiency being agile, and work.different but when it comes down to it, they are too afraid to actually make the changes and be the first one to step up. I am so tired of the talk, let's do something and move forward. I feel... — read more
HyVee
I stopped by the HyVee in New Hope a week ago. If Target and Cub has anything to be afraid about, it should be HyVee. The offerings might make it less convenient for me to go to Target or Cub. Considering they are building one in view of TNC, I would... — read more
Silos
The overriding challenge for Target is breaking out of the silos