I know change is something any company can’t go without, especially retail companies and I get that it’s logical that most of those changes are implemented on the floor of the stores, but I didn’t see a lot of retail companies that made so many changes in such a short period of time, without any heads up. Why is Sam’s so specific in that sense?
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Wal-Mart is investing heavily into ONLINE advertising — its in the news right now, a main focus. Advertising and Marketing run in the same group. Hard to replace boots on the ground at ground zero though — no telling with this company, just have to watch for the signs when it comes to job elimination. Associates that don’t plan because they don’t believe what is coming are hurt the most.
The company is circling the drain. People who have left the company in the home office will tell you of the “5 year Bust” plan. They are going to cut inventory, expenses, and payroll to the bare bone. If sales don’t increase the company will close the Sam’s portion by 2023.
Every role has either been eliminated or changed now in the past 3 years outside of a very small few. Marketing didn’t change because it’s gone by Q3.
The automated scrubbers will be in clubs by 2020 reducing some maintenance payroll. Cafe kiosks coming. Photo. Jewelry. Gone.
Look for most if not all bakery items to go pre baked. Meat pre cut. HMS pre packaged or 3rd party like Sushi.
This big change s---s but plan accordingly and don’t be caught off guard when the company sells or folds in 5 years.
bkn here -- I agree with most posts. There will be other jobs created as other jobs are taken away -- true -- and yes -- college degree only works if skill is needed. $20 is above average, but I threw that number out there because that is a likely number that H.O. will estimate as they look 5-10 years out from now when you will make $20/hour. Im not a genius here, but it makes sense they will tech us to death with automation and apps to eliminate jobs -- saving money on wages, health care, 401k matches of 6% -- they consider all that cost when it comes to profit, its a big deal believe it or not.
Google Sears and Kmart. Not to mention Target, Herbergers, Woolworths, Unisys, and Radio Shack. Be sure to add words like changes and company climate.
Degree only works if you use it or are in an area that lacks workers with those skill sets. Where I live there are 3 colleges and 1 is considered prestigious. I used to work at one of those places that pays millions to it's hourlies and more than half of the employees had a degree from that prestigious college but work right next to myself.
Bottom line not everyone is cut out for hourly employment it is the most demanding and will take a toll on you.
You have no idea what other companies are doing. Unless you are a student of business, and are reading stuff that I never have. When I shop at Walmart, I observe the workers because I know all the b---s--- they are going through. They appear exactly the same as the workers at all the other places i shop. That's my only gauge.
I dont know what club you come from but my club is no where close to 20 an hour and they keep cutting jobs with long term associates and at less that 25 cents a year on raises I dont see anymore 20 an hour associates. I do agree tech will eliminate more jobs but 20 and hour is a long reach
These changes have been in test phase for a year.....A YEAR
Sam’s Club is desperate and getting their a-- handed to them from Costco. There are some assistant managers from Sam’s that actually spend tome post on this site, adding childish posts nonetheless. Speaks for itself.
H.O. has a club structure planned out that they believe will lead them to better profits — they have to put all the pieces in place first, like they are doing now with each step they take to CHANGE. Some jobs can be automated or an app done — instead of paying 600 associates (600 clubs) in a role- $20 an hour, they invest in the tech and dish out less in wages and health care. Just wait — soon there will be less staff. Not only that the big behemoth that Wal-Mart with all their sway and profits will act first to eliminate desk jobs and the like.. next other companies will see the savings and follow suit. This is bigger than retail — jobs with no educational background will continue to disappear. It’s unfortunate — but it will continue to happen as the cost to automate repetitive tasks and dedicate apps to processes is lower than than a wage such $20 an hour, which is pretty close to the wages now paid and that will be paid in the future. It’s game over — those not planning a college degree will be dealt a serious blow in the next 5-10 years when all this catches up to them, no matter where you work as long as the cost of tech is less than your wages!