Knowing this will give one a good idea of layoffs.

IBM stopped theirs's years ago. Obviously to save money and not give it away.

Have any heard about the new structure.. store leads going away and the AP coach reporting back to the mapm. The coach’s are going to be the new store leads they own there areas.

How will AI affect the Walmart workforce and management? And how will these transitions occur?

Thoughts? Any Walmart layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Is it possible for a salaried homeoffice employee to request/volunteer for a layoff from Walmart with severance without getting fired? Who would the request go to, HR?

Sounds dynamic. Walmart is remodeling. https://progressivegrocer.com/dollar-general-open-800-stores-2024-q3-tops-street

Has anyone heard the rumor that team lead positions are being eliminated in 2024? I think it’s just that….. a rumor.

"Guild unveils AI learning program for frontline workers | Fortune" https://fortune.com/2023/10/17/guild-education-startup-ai-learning-program-frontline-workers/amp/

Use to be a decent site for reliable rumors. How I find out about ZMS elimination and DMs a year before announcement. Now it's another reddit with no real information. With that said, any news on TL eliminations? 😅

Same store sales goes up after a remodel, It starts over for a remodeled store. Doug's way of increasing same store sales, looks good.

Please share when when does PPTO reset at Walmart? Not sure where to find it.

Why pay for LTD for years if, before your actual LTD effect date, you're already being pushed toward SSD?!

Has anyone heard about a second round of VCDCs being hired for the vision centers

I don't know why people bother shopping at Walmart for anything other than perishables and cheap trinkets. Everything is locked up and nobody is available to help you retrieve stuff from locked cabinets because the company is too cheap to hire... — read more 

https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35102122/could-walmarts-ai-leap-be-a-game-changer-in-the-retail-landscape

Walmart is expanding AI efforts in its workplace with a new AI "assistant." It's one of many generative AI tools the company has already employed across to its 50,000 corporate employees.

Any walmarts gona shut down in Richmond. Been at Sheila for years and is wondern if I needs to leave or not. Any advice be appreiated. Thanks you.

https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/10/05/walmart-to-drop-college-degree-requirements-for-corporate-jobs-1401675/

https://brobible.com/culture/article/billionaire-walmart-plans-build-new-city/

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/downsize-me-bofa-reveals-weight-loss-dr-g-users-could-unleash-apparel-spending-spree Prices too high but spin. John Furner, the chief executive officer of Walmart's sprawling US operation, said they've been... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/article/walmart-wages/walmart-changes-pay-and-titles-for-corporate-staff-wsj-idUSKCN31007F

What's this toolkit (with talking points) that supposedly dropped for market team regarding salaried managers?

Well, they have done it again. They dangled the golden carrot in front of us over 2 years ago when they bumped up starting pay for associates, certified and licensed opticians. Managers got left out of that round. Oh but HO promised to be working on... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/walmart-cuts-starting-pay-for-new-hires-who-prepare-online-orders-stock-shelves.html Walmart will give incentives for just making it associates to move up. Shows what doug thinks of associates. Tell them anything... — read more 

It's a shame of all the companies that were allowed to go under. https://www.local3news.com/the-federal-reserve-now-owns-walmarts-debt-heres-why-it-matters/article_2ffe2167-7178-5c46-a32f-cdafc113ff74.html So much for walmart being the rock of... — read more 

I am seeking information regarding my recent transfer request. I have requested a transfer in order to step down and return to my original store. I no longer wish to hold the positions of coach or team lead. Now, Market has informed me that my... — read more 

Today's Belonging Summit by Walmart might seem like a step forward, but one has to wonder if it's just a superficial PR move. Real inclusivity isn't achieved through a single event but through consistent actions, policies, and genuine cultural... — read more 

A mom can't see to shop over her sitting child. The shopping carts are too tall. So why? NOTE built into the shopping cart is a holder for the customer's phone. Why do that? The shopper will be directed by the app download that will replace sales... — read more 

The only thing is AI doesn't eat. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220523005351/en/Walmart-and-Symbotic-Expand-Partnership-to-Implement-Industry-Leading-Automation-System

T-moble office layoffs 5000. KPMG office layoffs 1950 Farmers Insurance layoffs 2400 (The CEO spins like doug) Nothing to see here, move along walmart associates.

What a continuing mess the Pharmacy continues to be. A few years back, we had a massive layoff of Pharmacists. They the Pandemic hit, and we couldn't get enough pharmacists or retain them. Multiple rounds of bonuses and incentives. Just this past... — read more 

Anyone?

Reasonably priced food now with a cook book. https://www.amazon.com/Dollar-Store-Deals-Cook-Book/dp/0615615635 Aldi America's fastest growing grocer. Buying Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery... — read more 

Walmart only hope is their grocery section. Of course all numbers were inflation adjusted, no slight of hand here. Otherwise inflation would have to be adjusted in the double digits. Looks like that bad shrink didn't effect the magical leadership of... — read more 

IBM will start with HR. We all know how walmart-doug likes to copy companies. Wake up call. tick-tock tick-tock. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-plans-replace-nearly-8-174052360.html Good luck associates

Walmart conducted a survey where more than 85% of customers said it's important for retailers to sell U.S. goods "The retailer’s goal is to strengthen communities and support local and regional brands – and the American jobs they create," according... — read more 

Why has the VCDC position come to a standstill? Has anyone heard any new information?

According to a Morgan Stanley analysis, Amazon accounts for almost a third of all retail sales and is responsible for half of the growth in the sector. Does Bozo have the education that study hard doug does? Doug misses the turns and has to go... — read more 

What is going on at home office? It’s like they can’t keep people all of a sudden. For all the years prior to Covid, they actually had pretty good talent and they were practicing GE’s strategy of rank and yank. People were getting fired, laid... — read more