Except for the general anxiety of finding a new job, getting laid off from this company was the best thing ever. Upper management is incredibly disorganized, out of touch with staff, and ridiculous with demands. Can’t tell you how many... — read more
What does it take to fire the CEO and the upper management/board of director...all of them
ENOUGH YET? It's it beyond believe. Start speaking up, have you no shame yet? WALGREENS stock 32 USD▼ -1.22 (-4.60%) today 32 USD▼ -1.28 (-4.81%) past week 32 USD▼ -11.45 (-31.14%) past year 32 USD▼ -43.24 (-63.07%) past 5 years — read more
A pharmacists worse nightmare!!
The pharmacist that manages their store reports to a non pharmacist that has no clue about what a pharmacist has to deal with. The company could eliminate ALL of these individuals, as they are completely incompetent and useless.
Who would invest in this company with numbers like this, and for the ones that did , have you lost enough yet?
16 WALGREEN STOCK PRICE USD▼ -42.05 (-60.76%) past 5 years Now over 60% LOSS the last five years..... why would anyone invest in this company? Seriously.... and if you did or do, why? Like losing money? Where are the questions like this to... — read more
This says it all
During the nine-month period ending May 31 (its most recent earnings report), the company has spent the following: $7.1 billion on acquisitions and business investments. $5.2 billion on debt payments. $1.6 billion on capital purchases. $1.2 billion... — read more
SO LONG CFO
In a wild Q4 turn of events finance either forces or Me Kehoe chooses to leave Walgreens along with several other high finanical team members. Burn baby burn I guess?
There’s a lot of work to be done
Walgreens has allowed employee morale to deteriorate for years through poor compensation and unrealistic demands on it's workforce. It seems cost-cutting has been management's go to solution for turning a profit without consideration for how this... — read more
Story on layoffs
Hi everyone, My name's Yowei Shaw and I'm a journalist working on a story for the podcast This American Life (www.thisamericanlife.org) about layoffs, after getting laid off myself from NPR... — read more
Too high expectations from employees
I'm exhausted. The fact alone that I'm still here makes me feel drained and miserable. Does it shock you when, in addition to everything you already do, they try to add even more to your plate? They just don't know when enough is enough.
Regional Consolidation Coming in the next 45 days
Job cuts are not even close to being done! They will be consolidating regions and will eliminate regional staffs!
E-commerce warehouse in Edwardsville, IL closing
They will close on August 28. https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/edwardsville-distribution-center-400-jobs-cut-18179850.php
They now are saying they don't know what the future is for walgreens on cnbc
"Significantly lower demand for COVID-related services, a more cautious and value-driven consumer, and a recently weaker respiratory season created margin pressures in the quarter," said CEO Rosalind Brewer. "Our revised guidance takes an... — read more
Walgreens continues to fail on so many fronts but none more than the following.....
Train people well enough that so that they can leave, but well enough so that they don't want to. Take care of your employees and they will take care of your business. Loyal employees are assets NOT liabilities. Walgreens has no clue how to treat... — read more
How much longer can this company continue and continue with its so called Leadership
June 9 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) has agreed to pay $500 million to New Mexico to settle claims that its pharmacies helped fuel opi--d addiction in the state by failing to stop illegal pill sales, lawyers for the state announced on... — read more
Walgreens Sued by Ex-CEO for $200 Million Over Broken Contract
Nice going ,,,,,this company keeps getting amazing press and it just doesn't stop. When is there going to be a change in leadership before it's too late. This so-called leadership has done nothing. It's just amazing. What do they do every day? ... — read more
How much more are you getting paid after leaving here?
Sometimes I find it hard to believe when people say how much more they are paid in their new companies. It seems that we are underpaid quite a bit here.
Unionize!
Times like these are hot glowing reminders that there is power in numbers and collective bargaining. We create their products! We provide their services! We maintain everything! What do they do but put on a facade of "expert decision making" that... — read more
Hope everyone finds a much better job
I was really surprised when I found out about my colleagues who got cut because they always did a fantastic job. If it means anything to anyone in this stressful period, I don't know anyone who didn't get a much better opportunity after Walgreens... — read more
DM Next in line for layoffs
If your a DM start looking for a new job. Ever since they remove the metrics. DM position became irrelevant.
Lost institutional knowledge
I am still trying to get over the fact that so many fantastic employees have been told they are no longer needed here. What is the future of this place without such talents? I want to leave here as soon as possible.
Entire Division Gone
After 12+ years of hard work, dedication, and loyalty my husband just got RIF’d from Walgreens Corporate in Deerfield. They eliminated his entire division. Important projects now up in the air, not to mention other IT initiatives that could... — read more
Asset Protection Solutions Inevitable Demise
I empathize deeply with the affected individuals in the APPs. It is evident to anyone with even a modicum of foresight that the current cuts in the APPs were a foreseeable outcome. This situation directly reflects the inadequate management under the... — read more
We're still not done
I think there'll be more cuts in the coming weeks/months. Things have started to go downhill and I don't see that things will be getting better any time soon. I expect that layoffs will be the norm, sadly. I'm considering finding a way out, while... — read more
Can anybody confirm, please?
If I don't have a 1:1 meeting on my calendar, does that mean I'm safe? I don't know how many people have been notified already and how many are left to go, but I'm hoping beyond hope that at least all meetings have been set up. I can't afford to lose... — read more
10% of corporate workforce layoff
Just announced. Honestly after 8 months of work ring here I pray I’m one that gets the sweet relief of severance from this he-l hole.
More layoffs this week
Another round of layoffs this week - the operations team had their positions eliminated (East and west). This makes me think there will be more coming.
TOO bad Walgreens has no clue on this and they started in 1901, it's very true.
One of the most important factors for a successful business is the well-being of its employees. Employees who are happy, healthy, and motivated will perform better, be more creative, and stay loyal to the company. Therefore, it is essential for... — read more
Not enough yet?
Why would anyone ever put money into this stock. Show this to the SO called CEO. What's it take to be embarrassed, just asking. On Jan. 2, 2015, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance closed at a price of $76. While it did initially rise in value, the... — read more
Wave of VPs, Among others laid off
I’m surprised there isn’t anything on here about the recent wave of Walgreens layoffs at the Support Center - at least several hundred got laid off, mainly a layer of the VPs, but also whole teams, and directors. Any one here know of anyone? I’ve... — read more
How can the CEO and upper management not be changed
Walgreens stock the last FIVE years has LOST over 50% value. How can this continue and people not being held accountable. Seriously, when is enough, enough. How can they even look in the mirror. Numbers DON'T lie. That is the bottom line isn't... — read more
Which one is right?
Lots of people are lay off but management is not telling . Around 40% are layed off. Mostly consultants. Is this number correct? I don't think its 40%, but rather close to 70%. Still they are not telling if work will start from 19th March or... — read more
Walgreens IT Project Moratorium
All IT and IT related contractors have been informed on 2/1/23 that all non-production projects have been paused for 30 days for CIO review. This review has, in fact, been ongoing since August. Contractors have been advised by non-C-suite leadership... — read more
Walgreens lays off all contractors
Yep, out of the blue all contractors at Walgreens corporate office were laid off with one day notice. Rumors are more layoffs coming.
Are we opening any new stores?
It feels as if every day I see a new announcement about a closing location and I don't remember when was the last time I heard about new ones opening. Is the goal to reduce the overall footprint, one store at the time? I can't help but worry about... — read more
HOW
How can the CEO and the so called Upper Management whatevers continue to keep their jobs with numbers like this. How do they even look in the mirror. Yet store workers are paid didly squat while this company keeps paying fine after fine after... — read more
It's only going to get worse
Was told more hrs. are going to be cut next month. We have more chiefs than Indians so many associates get very few hrs now. No company needs 3-5 key holders working one shift with one associate. Other days it one key holder and one associate. It's... — read more