Something is off at Weight Watchers UK. The shop closed early in 2023. Now workshops are reduced in frequency and 24/7 Live Support Coaching is gone. They are quietly reducing the UK offerings to the point that I am concerned we will have... — read more
Jenny Criag's closing all locations
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/jenny-craig-layoffs-company-warns-employees-seeks-buyer-rcna81757
Totally unprofessional
It is not right to cut good, dedicated, long-term employees in such an ugly and cold-blooded way. I am very disappointed. Maybe it's just me, maybe I'm expecting too much?
WW Mass firings on 3/7/2023
WeightWatchers provided 5 min private one on one phone calls for employees with their territory managers with notification of termination. This all coming right after Sima's earnings call and announcement that they were buying Sequence telehealth... — read more
Weight Watchers Layoffs 2023
If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Weight Watchers layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
weight watchers stock 3.95
They mistreated employees
The worst employer I’ve ever had.
So glad to be laid off from this company. The worst company I’ve ever worked for. Disorganized and nothing works ever. My boss - the TM is southwestern Ontario has zero people skills, lies and accomplishes nothing. A truly wretched person. ... — read more
Possible March layoffs
Corp layoffs usually happen in March so many should be worried. Centers are closing in my former newly expanded territory. 199 leases are up this year, they are losing money in the centers and said in the investor's meeting in August they would be... — read more
Finally found a new job
Started last month. It was hard but I'm more than satisfied. It occured to me to check this place once again to see how others are doing just to see there were even more cuts. I'm so sorry! I'm not sure if this will mean anything right now, but there... — read more
Has anybody else been affected?
Haven't heard anything about more U.S. layoffs, does that mean these are strictly Canada-related?
Another round of Canadian layoffs
WW Canada is laying off all of its territory managers (but 2) across Canada. Also temporarily closing all locations indefinitely. More layoffs for field staff across Canada. More cancellations of virtual meetings. Effective Feb 16 2021... — read more
Why not get rid of Mindy and Oprah
I was termnated 6 months ago. It was a shame we had to be terminated the way we were. I have not attended the on line meetings and dont plan to. I would not trust Oprah or Mindy Grossman as far as I could throw a stick they are both pretty low on... — read more
It's been four months
Four months since we were laid off and I'm still looking for a job. It's really slim pickings for women my age as it is, and when you add the coronavirus into the mix... Let's just say things get pretty depressing. I'm wondering about the rest of... — read more
Wage restructure
Now WW has restructured pay for coaches and guides. They based it on the number of workshops, product sales, etc. In 2019. So those in small areas are taking a paycut, while our urban counterparts will make much more. We all provide the same service... — read more
Shame on Weight Watchers and Oprah
I read the comment below and went and listened to the Podcast "The Daily" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/podcasts/the-daily/unemployment-coronavirus-pandemic.html I also found several print articles about these "layoffs" in the Huffington... — read more
What are our alternatives?
It's been a few weeks now and I've had time to look around at what's available and the prospects really scared me. I am in my 50s and finding something other than a retail job after this is starting to look impossible. Has anybody else started... — read more
WW Mindy and Oprah cant stand either one of them
Mindy and Oprah are nothing to me. I was also fired after 16yrs. with WW and now I dont think to much of WW. Since I was let go I have not attended any of the meetings on line and I dont intend to after they go back to studios. I dont want to walk... — read more
Trauma caused by WW/Weight Watchers
Position: Former WW Team Member/Studio Guide Age/Gender: 61 Years Old Female Title: Trauma caused by WW/Weight Watchers Ok this is going to be a long story however it’s from my heart ❤️ so scroll off you don’t want to read it. There are 7 stages... — read more
Still mad about this
I'm still not over this. Still not over how badly it was handled. And frankly, I just want to take their "lifelong membership" and tell everybody involved exactly what they can do with it and where they can shove it!!! Okay, I feel a little better... — read more
Who else is scared there'll be more?
I was spared in the last round of layoffs, but something tells me we are far from over. Anybody else worried more's to come and soon? I used to love being a Weight Watchers employee, now it's become a constant source of stress for me. I miss the... — read more
Very little media coverage?
Considering all the parties involved, you'd think media would be overjoyed to jump at the opportunity to cover this whole debacle. But I guess everybody is scared of stepping on Oprah's toes. Which is really sad, considering how badly this whole... — read more
Now embarrassed to have WW/Weight Watchers on my resume
There is no 20/20 Vision in WW/Weight Watchers.. It's called Winner takes all and Corporate Greed at it's best. Why are they still hiring people, shouldn't there be a hiring Freeze on? When do we hold Corporations accountable for... — read more
Lawyer Needed Class Action Lawsuit
Help us, we believe we have a Class Action Lawsuit against WW/Weight Watchers. We are experiencing trauma for the way they fired this middle aged woman population of dedicated workers. Go to the Fired & Former WW Facebook Group... — read more
Saw this coming a long time ago!
Weight Watchers hasn't been a "people" company for decades - I worked for them in the early 80's when Jean was still alive after losing 35 pounds in 16 weeks. My meetings were over 100 members and we were free to improvise and create a very special... — read more
Oprah and Mindy signed off on the PR strategy!!
I'm sorry but WW/Weight Watchers was completely UNETHICAL why didn't they fire us on March 29th or April.. They used us to Manage the Volume of members because of Covid-19 and ramped up Zoom coaches to be trained. So we made them $$$ during Covid-19... — read more
Layoff Criteria
What kind of criteria was used to determine who is going to end up on the layoff list? They kept guides that have been with the company fewer years than me and I was an LC as well. I had stellar reviews and was constantly getting praise for my... — read more
Anyone has a transcript or a recording of the infamous Zoom call?
Anyone has a transcript or a recording of the infamous Zoom call? If yes, where can I find it? Can you post it here?
Bruce Weinstein: Why WW’s Group Firings On Zoom Were Unethical, Terrible PR And Bad For Business
Why WW’s Group Firings On Zoom Were Unethical, Terrible PR And Bad For Business by Bruce... — read more
Zoom Call Blog my post WW journey or something
https://laidoff2020.blogspot.com
Zoom call invitation
I am just going to leave this here for documentation purposes 4 Min Zoom WW/Weight Watchers Massacure Invitation ‐— From: StudioPeopleTeam Date: Wed, May 13, 2020, 10:44 PM Subject: Attendance Required! WW Business Update... — read more
It was truly the most rewarding thing I have ever done
My first day working at what was then Weight Watchers was about three years to the day before the mass firing call. Facebook memories was sure to remind me. Tha twas one of my happiest days. I had lost over 100 pounds on the program, and it... — read more
The only person I know of who is NOT afraid of Oprah is author Kitty Kelley
The only person I know of who is NOT afraid of Oprah is author Kitty Kelley. She is the author of several best-selling unauthorized biographies of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, the British... — read more
Was there anything Oprah or WW Upper Management could have done financially????
Just wondering if Oprah, known for her Business Savvy, and empathy did anything financially to help WW with at least providing some kind temporarily support for employees... Did Oprah or Upper Management meet w/any employees to discuss possible... — read more
Media Coverage of Disgraceful Zoom Firing of WW employees
The New York Times Mass Firing on Zoom Is Latest Sign of Weight Watchers Unrest https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/business/weight-watchers-firings-zoom.html or if paywalled see this: http://archive.is/Z7w6n The Sun ... — read more
Mass Firing on Zoom Is Latest Sign of Weight Watchers Unrest
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/business/weight-watchers-firings-zoom.html #NoEmpathy #ActionsSpeakLouderthanWords #WellnessThatdoesntWork
Weight watchers is ineffective
If you need to lose weight eat 500 calories less a day and you will lose one pound in a week( 3500 calories is about a pound) thats 4 pounds a month...slow ,safe ,inexpensive and very effective way to lose weight....find something to do that you ... — read more
HR Learning Lesson - Learn from WW/Weight Watchers mistakes. How NOT to downsize your Corporation in a pandemic. " Wellness that doesn't Work"
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8348101/Weight-Watchers-fired-thousands-employees-five-minute-Zoom-call-staff-say.html
Weight Watchers 'fires 4,000 employees on a five-minute Zoom call' despite announcing plan to begin reopening studios after coronavirus lockdown
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8348101/Weight-Watchers-fired-thousands-employees-five-minute-Zoom-call-staff-say.html
Such a poorly executed downsizing
In my 30+ year career in technology, leadership and HR, I have never seen such a poorly executed downsizing as this. I was not laid off but others who I worked closely with and admired greatly were. WW should be ashamed, deeply ashamed! What... — read more
Tell me your WW story!
Did you get fired on the WW/weight watchers 4 min Zoom call. Where you a long term WW employee? Contact Julie Creswell - creswell@nytimes.com - Biz reporter at the NYT https://twitter.com/julie_creswell Reach out at... — read more