Recently, over 70 professionals serving the corporate legal entities have been cut in a massive wave of layoffs. Few were spared in this "One Plan" of corporate greed and profit maximizing exercise. The new lean system will greatly overwork those... — read more 

Did anyone hear about budget cuts??

My store manager create a pip to find a reason to terminate pharmacy manger who is working for more than 11 years at same location without any warning or notice. Based on pip she decide to terminate and DM gave option to float around or been... — read more 

As of November 2016 all ASM pay will have to bee accounted as hourly rate. I had to tell my ASM about this change, I showed my ASM the paper the corporate sent us with their equations. First words were so I'm getting a pay cut? Their calculation... — read more 

I am one of the 48 techs that got laid off , the real blame goes to the management that decided to take over the job of the vendors servicing the photo dept. 10 years ago it wasn't necessary other than for there own benefit , if they left the depots... — read more 

Our pin pad at my pharmacy has a one time question asking patients "do you want to continue receiving this service of getting notifications about their prescriptions". With the options" yes, no, later ". And when they hit NO there's a confirmation... — read more 

https://www.TheStoreClosing.com/c/walgreens

It looks like the #H1B scam is about to kill our profession as well 12,000 approx job openings annually 3,000 taken by technicians (1% of 300,000) based on certification from the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission 5,000 taken by PGY1/2... — read more 

I have noticed in my store that our sales have tremendously dropped in the last two months. And SM has been on our backs about sales but there is no foot traffic. People here just want to party their stress away not buy expensive makeup and skincare... — read more 

I heard that they are renaming the position..

CEO's 2014 pay was 540 times the median pay of Walgreens workers

Do you think this is something that may happen (Job cuts in 2016) - how likely is it?

Do you think that we'll have even more layoffs due to Walgreens Rite Aid Merger?

Now, I'm looking to leave after 10+ years. After wiping out the whole executive team and replacing with Boots members, I'm not really fond of the new management team. They talk a lot of cliches. Plus, all decisions are based on making the... — read more 

So will employees that are let go, will they get severance pay if they find a new employment before their termination date? Not sure Walgreens will do backround employment verification before giving severance pay.

WBA has taken very bad decision to let people go. So, much of knowledge and experience will go, all good people with 15~20 years experience. Poor management, no stability. Seems the company has lost vision and US values. While other competitors are... — read more 

At the distribution center level they are now offering money/gift cards for turning in your fellow employees. I've worked for Walgreens for 10 yrs. and have seen not only stagnant wages but also dwindling benefits in recent years. It's really sad... — read more 

Is it healthy working for Walgreens? I don't think so. Cyclical layoffs for the last 8 years? That's not healthy. And the cycle will probably continue. Does Walgreens still respect its employees? I don't think so, it's all about investors now. I... — read more 

I feel the Walgreens not giving us the full true. Boots received alot of money from the merger and guess what they did for their employees. They give them raises. There beauty advisor makes starting off $15 well the look boutique advisor make $10.50... — read more 

Anybody hear of this today? Just heard that DTR Tecs got laid off and it was base off GPS score. What a GPS score???

Lots of exec changes in merchandising today. A couple more European execs are bumping out the Walgreens folks.

Wow! Walgreens was America's company. What happened to them? I've always considered Walgreens looking from the outside as a place to work for; with pride. From the cycles of layoffs and comments in this site, they seem to be a terrible organization... — read more 

That's all what I have to say, some folks let go were with us 20+ years

Should we expect layoffs too?

I was part of the Purchasing Dept. layoffs in October, 2011 after 25 years with the company. With this latest round of layoffs, no one that I worked with in the Advertising, Marketing, Purchasing or IT depts. will remain. And, this all started with... — read more 

The scenes in Corporate are heartbreaking. Very good and competent people we worked with for years are being tossed out.

Senior Execs thinks they can continue to progress and improve Walgreens systems by having offshore / contractors from India support the systems. Is the goal of the cost cutting to boost stocks in the short term??? Yes. Good luck with that greedy... — read more 

Most of the 370 IT cuts will occur in Lincolnshire and Deerfield office. Most cuts will probably occur on 8/18 - HR has blocked out several conferences the whole day for the slashing to occur in both locations.

Walgreens CEO just announced that 370 employees, mostly from IT, will be let go in the next 2 weeks.

I don't know how every Walgreens pharmacy operates and how busy they are, how much staff they have, etc. But I work in a pharmacy in Michigan and it REALLY bothers me that it seems our pharmacies have to operate like a fast food joint. Get the... — read more 

Pharmacy it divided to two legacy and new pharmacy 15 developers were let go. All support or at least some of it are being rebadged. Most teams will have answers by the end of the month

Any idea if there are more layoffs in the near future. I work in IT and there have been lots of folks in my area jumping ship.

If you work for Walgreens, you have a better chance of winning the LOTTO than keeping your position. QUIT NOW, QUIT NOW, QUIT NOW, QUIT NOW, QUIT NOW, QUIT NOW. All Walgreens stores will close effectively in 2017. Also note that Walgreens is NO... — read more 

Are contractors back in work this week?

Are contractors back in work this week?

They will announce the next organization structure next week. Town hall May 6th. Layoffs could hit as soon as Monday.