Great move if the goal is to ki-l morale even more. Really, just great.
Don’t get too comfortable - there are likely more layoffs coming
More than usual, that is. Even the back-and-forth on tariffs is enough to destabilize the business and drive up costs. If any major changes actually take hold, it could be a serious problem. Just the talk of a recession makes people tighten their... — read more
Why would anyone worry about being laid off from here?
At Walmart, "fast-paced environment" just means "permanent crisis mode," and "wear many hats" translates to "do three jobs for one salary." What's to miss?
Let this be a lesson to you….
Walmart and layoffs go together. The strategic direction is to eventually get rid of all the legacy software, support and processes, then turn all tech over to their ‘partners’ (outsourced contractors) to be run from offshore. Why continue the money... — read more
This is ridiculous
I’m so glad I decided to leave this company several years ago. I simply couldn’t stand their complete carelessness, greed and double morality. How can they say they their associates are first and sh*t when they keep treating them like this. If you... — read more
Tariffs on outsourced software
What is the point of promoting STEM in schools if most tech is outsourced. Every app and web page developed outside should have tariffs.
Severance
I see questions on this so here it goes, the severance is 3 weeks per 1 year of experience
No matter what happens, good or bad, we’re the ones who pay the price
When profits soar, there are layoffs so there’s more to divide at the top. When profits fall, there are layoffs to protect the expected returns of shareholders and executives. Even in stable times, there are layoffs because there’s always a cheaper... — read more
Surprised you’re laid off?
Why would anyone be surprised? They’ve known for 60-90 days who was going to be laid off. Just think back. What happened 60-90 days ago? Year end calibrations and ratings. All those meetings where managers and directors decided who they liked, and... — read more
Hours cut very bad.
Friend got hours cut in Walmart in NJ? Do you know of any charities that help with housing?
What’s the commonality?
For the life of me, I cannot tell what the commonality is for those laid off yesterday. Tenure? A lot of GOOD long term (20+ year associates). Remote or formerly remote? A lot of key resources in certain areas were let go. Performance? Nope, not... — read more
AI as the reason for these cuts
What’s concerning is that Walmart’s job cuts in 2025 risk alienating talent in a market where rivals like Target are hiring for AI roles. “Walmart is betting big on automation, but they’re burning bridges at the same time,” says Emily Ruiz, an... — read more
Was anybody laid off today?
Still not hearing about any cuts today, but it’s hard to believe they actually hit 1,5k in a single day. If you know someone got let go, please say something. The silence is brutal, feels like we’re all just waiting to be picked off, one by one, with... — read more
Walmart Tech Community Talk
Not sure if I am allowed to share this here but here it goes: https://thebluetalk.com/community/tech This is a site just for Walmart Tech associates, we can move some of the discussions there - the entire site is just for Walmart and things are... — read more
H1Bs have ruined global tech
Many long tenured associates were let go yesterday in global tech. H1B abuse is so rampant in the area. I'm a month new reqs will be made and h1b drones will be hired.
Walmart plans to cut about 1,500 jobs
Walmart will cut nearly 1,500 jobs as part of a restructure designed to shave expenses and enable faster decision making, the Wall Street Journal first reported Wednesday and Axios confirmed... — read more
Stores are next, I'll bet you
Something tells me this is just the beginning. I can see them removing some positions from stores altogether. It is not as if we are not already criminally understaffed, right?
Layoffs
Please someone say will there me more cutoffs tomorrow again ?
I'm disappointed I wasn't affected
Rough times are ahead for Walmart (and retail in general) and at this point, being offered the chance to change jobs and industries with a safety net is exactly what I would have appreciated. I’m sorry for those who lost their jobs, but if I’m being... — read more
Is it done?
Will there be more cuts tomorrow or no?
Some of the blame goes to Trump's tariffs
Walmart Marketplace is taking a huge hit because most of the sellers source products from China or other non-US countries. An email was sent out this afternoon from Suresh Kumar giving some info about reorg and strategy shifts etc. It sounds as... — read more
Got Layed off
Got layed off today. Sr. Engineer. Heard its majority of tech department (GTP) no official comm yet from HR.
.layoff
got layed ff.I am director and my direct got layed off
What does the severance package look like?
Do they even offer one to everyone?
Is this strictly a home office layoff?
Stores are not affected?
Live Better U
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Doug teams up with Klarna to get more debt on customers.
By the way Klarna is replacing their staff with AI. walmart replacement next.
Trump tells walmart to eat tariffs.
Walmart says only 15% of merchandise comes from mexico and china but everyday exploding prices. Doug didn't make enough during covid.
wallgreens replacing pharmacy staff with AI
walmart layoffs next in pharmacy
Is Walmart still hiring PMs in Atlanta?
I heard that all the engineers were told to relocate, but I met a PM at a networking event who still works remote out of Atlanta. Walmart is a company I am interested in working for in the future but not sure if they are leaving Atlanta for good or... — read more
So much going on for associates.
Fortune 500 as best place to work, walmart #50, Check out new store on cypress road in houston. walmart buys a mall in pittsburgh. watch your ppto can be stolen again.
This is no way to manage
Walmart management operates like an assembly line for employees - use them up, discard them, grab the next one off the pile. They flat-out tell you, "plenty would be happy to take your job." No wonder the stores feel chaotic and service su-ks. You... — read more
The Walmart People Tech SVP and VP is completely incompetent. Along with him, he has brought nothing but a fool's paradise.
Both have demonstrated a lack of credibility and professionalism, significantly hindering the go-live of the SAP payroll modernization project last year. Despite their actions stalling business progress, by initiatives such as PIE, one click... — read more
Managers making 620 k
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-ceo-says-paying-star-155003794.html Found on redit
Do you work at Walmart because you want to or because you don't have a choice?
I don’t have a choice, personally, but I know a few folks who are here to climb the ladder. I can’t imagine staying here long-term. The moment something clicks for me, I’ll be gone. I’m just curious what the majority think: are most of you counting... — read more
Store associates need the union
I’ve struggled with this for years and typically don’t support unions after seeing what happened to some family members that were UAW and Teamsters. However, I’m absolutely convinced store associates need a union now. After careful consideration... — read more
Doug is he working on the new walmart work force.
A man who made high prices always now is telling the chinese to lower prices. $850 billion to american made products. Sure written in stone. Wonder how many AI robots will be in walmart's workforce , coming soon. Layoffs on a breath taking scale.