Senior Management let it slip that they received an email stating that they should be expecting layoffs on Jan 19th. Please take care everyone. This company clearly doesn't.
What's the count?
I know that someone reading this knows. What's the number? Any severance information?
January 19 layoffs
Can you please let us know where this info came from? I don't want to stress over it - I have plenty of things to stress about in my life without adding unnecessary fuel to it - unless there's something really happening later this week. I'm... — read more
Layoffs coming???
Everyone seems so unmotivated, scared about losing their jobs, has anyone heard anything about more layoffs? I haven’t seen anything come up in the Warn?
Wayfair Layoffs 2024
Share any updates you may have about Wayfair layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Wayfair CEO calls for long hours and work-life integration
“Winning requires hard work. I believe that most of us, being ambitious individuals, find fulfilment in the joy of seeing our efforts materialise into tangible results,” Shah said in the note. “Working long hours, being responsive, blending work and... — read more
A very weird email from CEO
This is an email we got yesterday from a man who is furious at why his subordinates are not saving the company money. Prepare for layoffs early next year…
Possible Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Metrics have increased tremendously, but meeting bonuses have reduced greatly as well. This means that there is more pressure to perform exceptionally well even in situations where customer satisfaction scores (CSATs) may not fairly represent an... — read more
More layoffs today
Should we be expecting this every Friday until no one is left?
Layoff Fridays
A number of TAs and recruiters were let go last Friday. Who is next?
More layoffs today in GPS Execute and Embed
More layoffs today in GPS Execute and Embed, it seems that there are silent layoffs going on right now.
Another round of silent layoffs today
Its becoming a trend now, every Friday layoffs happening.
Another Layoff?
Rumor is there will be another layoff. Has anyone heard the same? What the impact will be?
Layoffs at Castlegate?
I heard rumors there are redundancies/layoffs at our fulfilment centre Castlegate. Anybody know if this is true?
Layoffs today
Nothing major, but several teams were hit. I don't think there'll be more moving forward, at least for now.
After 6 years in Care Im done
They changed our metrics and starting October 1st we are held accountable for all full replacements, refunds and discounts on damaged or lost items. This metric has no bearing on our work performance but we are held accountable for carriers... — read more
New metric changes
Metrics are changing Oct 1st its gonna make it impossible to do our jobs without being put on PIP or getting fired. No one will be able to meet the new metric goals. I feel like this is by design so they dont have to lay people off in customer... — read more
Outsourcing customer service roles
Email sent out this morning telling us about exciting news that they are outsourcing work to an off shore partner. This is the start of the customer service roles going off shore. Be ready for it.
This job is not worth risking your health
I think that if I had stayed here a little longer, I would have developed serious health problems due to the high exposure to stress. I don't think there is anyone who hasn't experienced a negative effect on their health after years of working... — read more
Increased workloads
I am not exaggerating at all when I say that I am now working for three people. I'm completely exhausted, but I know I'm not the only one. The company is squeezing people more than ever. Can anyone here compare their workload now to, say, a year or... — read more
Anyone know whats going on in Advanced Resolutions.
In the past few days all senior management is gone. Im very worried about these changes. The new manager is from Ireland and Im starting to wonder if the dept is closing down.
AI will be taking over customer service roles
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wayfair-ceo-ai-is-helping-our-human-customer-service-agents-outperform-150525709.html CEO said the AI is outperforming the customer service agents. They have removed the phone number from the site, and directing... — read more
Looks like they are quiet laying off people…
In all service departments KPIs are changing by ridiculous amounts and based on where teams are right now, almost no one will bonus. They are also making workloads more increased for many. Seems like they don’t want the bad PR optics of doing another... — read more
Don't be naive
6/5 - Email from Niraj - "we are not planning another company reduction in force..." Let me see if I get this straight. After everything that has happened, after all the times we were gaslit by the management, you are saying you believe a word... — read more
500+ layoffs
Who heard about this round on 6/10?
I try not to worry about the rumors
It's hard to be focused on work when there are so many rumors about cuts. Regardless of whether these rumors are founded or not, they still make me very nervous and anxious. However, I don't believe that anyone here feels particularly safe... — read more
MORE UP AND COMING WAYFAIR LAYOFFS IN THE PIPELINE EXPECTATION AROUND MID JUNE
PREVIOUS OP HERE FROM THE LAST ALERT I AM WARNING YOU AGAIN EARLY SO THAT YOU CAN START TO PREPARE. EXPECTING 1200 EMPLOYEES ACROSS EUROPE AND US, CFO IS PUSHING FOR THIS AND WILL BE A HOT TOPIC IN THE NEXT UP AND COMING EARNINGS CALL ON 22 MAY... — read more
More layoffs? Ill let you decide
WARN Notices - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN) Notice of layoffs Rapid Response's early intervention services can only be initiated when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the MassHire Department of Career Service's (MDCS) Rapid... — read more
Sh-t Severance pay
Hey did anyone else get like nothing for Severance? I got 4 weeks for the 3 and a half years. Very disappointed.
Will the company manage to recover from this?
I doubt it, because many of the best people are laid off and the leadership does not have a clear vision for the company and where it's going.
Associate
This was a hard day. Wayfair fired many talented and brilliant leaders. This is a low blow and is a great and heavy loss which the company will never recover from. They fired people who embodied their ridiculous People Priciples culture. Many... — read more
Layoffs as their preferred way to cut costs
It seems that the leadership will never think of any ways to cut costs other than laying off good employees?
There are still plenty of available jobs
Despite a wave of layoff announcements, it’s still a good time to get a job, career experts say Despite mass layoff announcements at major tech companies this week, the overall job market remains strong, experts... — read more
Layoffs to continue, but they expect productivity
I don't remember the atmosphere ever being worse than it is now. I don't intend to spend the coming months thinking and worrying about whether I'll be targeted by layoffs nor will I be trying to do do my best, because some of the best employees... — read more
The layoffs are incredibly heartbreaking
Several great friends were affected and are still recovering from the shock. The company lost great employees as well. I'm not sure who made the decision on who to lay off, but I can guarantee it was not based on performance. There is a lot of hurt... — read more
Wayfair Sucks
I have lost my appetite. The company sent out new opportunity emails to the associates impacted. During this 10 minute meeting, all the impacted associates cameras and mics were turned off and two very happily smiling women told the associates that... — read more
Sc--w this company
What a joke. Load up with as many consultants as possible, and then slash workforce. This company is no better than some person creating a Shopify drop shipping company from their basement.