After watching so many talented coworkers get laid off on Tuesday, I really don't want to work for target anymore. Not to mention the fact that there is no job security over the next 2 years. I wish I would have been part of the layoff. Its like the... — read more
Former TTS checking in
Did TTS get a break this time? Given the "strategy" is tech to the rescue.
If restructuring puts you in a "bench" or "swat"position, consider yourself done
With the restructuring came a lot of bench/ swatch positions, particularly for Specialists. With 200 more in merch being cut in April, you can be sure the bench TMs will be part of that. The consultants have that all mapped out. It's part of the... — read more
Regarding Admins
Since someone with their head firmly in the 1950's (or up their a$$...) had a bit to say about the admins left behind, I thought I'd provide some clarity. Admins were not laid off immediately for several reasons. Not everyone took the "cancel all... — read more
Cornell visiting our store next week. Wish me luck
I heard from a reliable source that the CEO is visiting our store next week. I can only imagine tensions will be very high next week. I've been with Target 14 years and never had a CEO visit so this should be interesting
ISM hiring now
Hard to believe, but ISM is advertising for 2 print buyers already. Why were there layoffs if you are hiring now?
Software developers needed
My sympathies to all involved in the big layoff. But the job market is good. We need multiple Java Web Application Developers at the MN Dept. of Education. Stable employment, good benefits and convenient Roseville location. Send resumes to... — read more
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April layoffs moved up
Next round of layoffs are now scheduled for April 7th.
Future Employment
This might seem like an asinine question in a time like this, but given these layoffs were not clearly performance-oriented (or, at least not heavily so), what is the likelihood that some of our displaced colleagues could be rehired in time? Or, from... — read more
More to come?
Will there be another round? I'm still here and actually surprised that I am. Wondering if another wave is coming.
Any update on new hires starting in June-October? I reached out to my recruiter, but found out he had been laid off too. No response from HR
I sent two people in HR emails but they haven't responded to me...
Best Quote in Times Like These
"When one door closes, another one opens. But we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones that are open for us." -- Alexander Graham Bell Chin up Target. Don't dwell on the past or "why me?". This... — read more
What are the current pay grade levels at Target?
I like to understand the different criteria between the varying pay grades.
We're Hiring
We're a small company in Eagan looking to hire a few sales reps. We sell new and refurbished networking equipment. Great place to work. If you have any sales/marketing experience, please email resume to jim.herbst@summitir.com. Thanks, and good luck!
So it pretty much sounds like MS' only have to be high-school graduates?
I was an MS years ago - and when I was out of the office, things went to shit without me there. Now they're pretty much only going to do item setups? What a waste of talent and college degrees. I'd get the hell out of there fast if I were an MS... — read more
Accrued Tuition Reimbursement Paid out?
For those that were impacted by the layoffs, did Target payout accrued tuition reimbursement?
Confirmed Layoff Criteria
We had three TMs that were pretty much the same from experience and range of responsibilities perspective. One had an exceptional reviews, one was consistently above the average and one was, let's say, pretty bad (from the performance perspective and... — read more
Restructure does NOT make sense.
Seriously, who thought of this? What does the restructure look like in each pyramid?
Rip the band aid off or do it slow.. I think slow better as General Mills did
My best wishes go out to all Target folks that got cut, but also to those left behind (sometimes that can be worse thinking when will then next shoe drop.. For sure when high performers were let go. At target they announced last week cut this week... — read more
India Story
The DMG/KMGs at TI aren't let into much till the last minute. India HR runs the show, not the country MD. He is under no obligation to update the India head, who has been a puppet since the day he took over from Lalit. Spineless chap who is mostly... — read more
Services for those left behind?
I'm having a hard time coping with the stress and uncertainty and loss of my coworkers. Often, businesses will provide counseling services for the employees that stay behind. Is any of that being offered to help us get through this trying time, or... — read more
It is very clear now... Hasty decisions are valued as long as the stock prices increase.
Layoffs for the sake of layoffs, COEs for the sake of COEs, and those pulling the strings have no clue what strings they are pulling and what ones they are dropping. Brian is very quickly turning into Gregg 2.0
Just some positive advice from someone who left target 2 years ago...
Two years ago I was approached by two managers on Canada teams about two different positions, both would be promotions for me and both were great steps for me to take in my career. I had been in my current position for about 2.5 years and approached... — read more
A bit confused on how this was handled in who were chosen" to remain and leave
It seems to me this could have in a way that was more fair and put the best people in the remaining roles. I know this would take more work and time, why not 1st ask for voluntary layoffs (severance package and move on). Best Buy has done that in the... — read more
I was there....
March 10th, 2015 was a terrible day for many employees that worked for the retail giant, Target, I should know, I was part of the second wave that witnessed the first wave of Team Members being hit with lay-offs notices, it was a sad day for... — read more
And the Go-Forward Strategy Is…"Centers of Excellence?"
Really? Didn't we try that years ago, when it SHOULD have been called "Centers of Mediocrity?"
MARK MY WORDS.
No, I am the Original Poster. So THIS is going to happen. Receipts in the Cafeteria will be printed on luncheon meat. Dress code will be changed to require hats and cat t-shirts, year round. Also, stilts are banned, but only in TLM and FSY. Shifts... — read more
Why Target didn't remove layers of middle management this round
Or "how to get the biggest bang for your lay off buck if you're a corporation": Cut lots of lower level / lower seniority team members (a 15 week severance package is way cheaper for a BA or associate than a 15 week package for a manager level). Brag... — read more
Global trade structure
is f***ed up. Horrible leaders were given new opportunities to lead great teams with expanded scope. One of our, best and most talented leaders had his team stripped from him and is now reporting to a peer with no experience. Nothing is lined up... — read more
SS MS layoffs
Does anyone think the SS or MS role will be laid off anytime soon?? I have heard around the water cooler that these folks want to be let go, but are too afraid to quit.