Anyone else have their DVP jamming the Big Give Back down their throats today? I transferred into a new division a few months ago and our Store Manager who's pretty cool just told us that we needed to have all of the colleagues complete the Big Give... —  read more 

Since online shopping has become the new norm, how many think Macy's has what it takes to remain in the forefront as more stores close over the next few years? I'm well aware this is not just our issue. It would be interesting to see how our... —  read more 

So, when customers are already asking if we’re closing because of the bare walls and empty dance floor because of the lack of merchandise and it’s only August! I’m at a “neighborhood” location so down deep I think I’m pretty sure I know the fate of... —  read more 

Self-promote yourself, Kiss your boss’s a-s & Be fake and being LAZY is a huge plus. Take credit for the successes (you had nothing to do with) & Blame others for all your shortfalls. also like Memes on LinkedIn that talk about leadership... —  read more 

What in the world?? Everyone can’t just rush to the store to put in PTO if they are not working the day they want to enter it for fear that someone else might put in PTO before they get to and then get denied based on of date of entry....all because... —  read more 

So what is the deal with stores being told they need to dedicate several thousand square feet to toys?

the true question is why did macys eliminate Marshall Fields & Company

What will happen to it?

I agree with someone who said the company is past the point of no return. However, does it really need a return or does it need to adapt to change? I think it needs to adapt to change. It is not worrying that there is no going back to the old, but... —  read more 

What if Macys shut all its stores and sold off the real estate and bought warehouses and became only a online store.. which position would be gone?

I am referring to the thread about OVM position and I absolutely agree with the person who thinks it is questionable whether this position will be around in 2022. My opinion is that it most likely will not, but I am interested in what other positions... —  read more 

I’ll give my store managers a nomination for a Oscar. They put on such a phony show when corporate does it walk thru. They make it seem like they are Enthusiastic and really driven. This act is far far from the truth. They barely do anything... —  read more 

I see the Selling and Support Captain jobs open all over the place.. most stores have 4 open jobs for this position? isn't this the former lead position? and did they clean house on the old leads that used to work or did they all just quit?

a manager was fired for telling an associate to ask permission for using restroom.

Numbers in the toilet? Nobody wants to work there and cant find help? Stuff being stolen left and right? Everyone on the verge of quitting? Cant keep employees and have high turn over? Remember you got rid of everyone ! .. all the talent and... —  read more 

One of the H..B survived manager ( Not because talent ; just because of the H..B) hired his friend and his wife in the company and they doing multiple jobs. Some of the honesty and dedicated people lots jobs ; not because of talent. Higher ... —  read more 

It’s been like this for a while now. We are nothing but a number. Leadership doesn’t care about any of us - even though they talk a good game it’s not true. Everyone is bitter and feels overworked but no matter how much we ask there is no relief... —  read more 

There is one thing I am certain of after a few years working at M - people love to share other people’s business and it happens every day in the stores. There is a lot of loose lips which shows a lack of professionalism and maturity. Protect yourself... —  read more 

Red badge here, what’s your opinion on all the prep that goose into practicing speeches for deep dives and regional visits? I feel CSX’s and OVM’s spend and waste more time preparing to impress senior executives then make sure we give excellent... —  read more 

And unfortunately, it seems to me that I am not the only one? While that should be something that’s perfectly normal, no, at Macy’s it has become the reason they start to consider you a slacker...It is an unspoken truth, and I think not at all... —  read more 

I can't wait to leave, but on the other hand I'm a bit nostalgic because I know that things could have been a lot better here. It may sound stupid, but in spite of everything, I have some nice memories for this place. There are very few people left... —  read more 

Any OVM managers here? How is the position treating you? Yes or No to go for it?

It is not too late for Macys to be an online powerhouse. They blew it years ago by not recognizing and maximizing this potential- management just enamored with their current success and power. Amazon is still a messing, disorganized, disingenuous... —  read more 

Everybody seems worried about layoffs but in reality, we have layoffs very seldom. Instead, people are getting fired all the time and many of them for ridiculous things/no reason at all. I think Macy's has no need for layoffs when they can just fire... —  read more 

It is mentioned by many that Macy's is reinventing itself as an online company. However, I’m not sure if it might be too late for that? I hope not, but I'm afraid it is. My opinion is that this company should have taken some steps in that direction... —  read more 

anyone having issues trying to access time off pto cant connect for a week so far.

I had the pleasure of working at Macy’s during the “golden age” right before cell phones, internet became a huge thing, I started in 1997 and left in 2002, but honestly can’t remember if Macy’s even had online sales back then. But customer service... —  read more 

Does anyone else have negative service scores this month? Customers are ki----g us on surveys because we don't have any help in our store. There are so many open jobs that no one will even answer calls from managers because they are always calling... —  read more 

So we have a bunch of "Captain's" in our store. Can someone tell me what is the role of the Captain? We have a new manager that is so overwhelmed that she hides from our department. No one ever sees her on the selling floor. It seems like the... —  read more 

Work/life balance is out of whack at big dump.. but i do believe they are doing it so you quit or find another job.. its by design.. prove me wrong below ..

Macy's can no longer solve even the smallest of problems, not to mention a bunch of bigger problems. Someone already mentioned, employees have problems even with the temperature in stores. How can they solve major problems of their employees, if... —  read more 

So far I have not had a store manager here who had the ability to separate personal from professional. The current SM cultivates an inexplicable animosity towards certain employees and this is clearly noticeable. Why is that? Why is this happening?... —  read more 

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I noticed after covid restriction was lifted in most places that the mall hours went back to 11-9 now they are back to 11-8 Monday to thurs then 11-10 sat and Sunday I remember yesteryear when i had to close at 9:30 and walk out at 10 on the dot... —  read more 

can someone explain what a operational associate is and its Part time? and what is a sales and service captain part time? seems to me they are cutting a lead position in half and Ops/vs is being engulfed to a part time jobs ..

Was the switch from MTech to NCR one of the worst things to happen or could NCR only do so much with our dinosaur register systems? I would rather say that the biggest problem is in registry systems and that no one can do a miracle with something... —  read more 

On their own or being forced out?

I can not even stand it anymore. If you are on the 2nd or 3rd level it is a sauna. How do you do fittings rooms when sweat is pouring off your head and body and onto the clothes your trying to pick up that are in piles and piles on the floor and... —  read more 

My eyes popped out at how many sales manager/captains and store managers and ops/visual are all lurking for a new gig on LinkedIn. is it really this bad at macys now? it seems people who use to be macys zombies are now cutting the chord and... —  read more 

This week is my last week here, after many years. I remember a period when it was even nice to work here, when employees were much more valued and respected. In the meantime, all kinds of things happened and now this is a company that people are... —  read more