It has gotten to the point they should just stop doing it. Less money and less effort each year to the point where it is insulting. The regional raffles in the NA are a joke they seem like they are regifts from what one of the vendors WFM does... — read more
store scanners and department buyers getting notice on 10/1
This will impact all store scanners and only impact perishable team buyers. None perishable team buyers are safe for now. You will be required to work through the holidays 01/01 to receive your severance. Start working on those resumes
Culture compass
Don’t do it not responding says more than doing it. Global sees it as if you respond that means that you are under the impression your opinion matters. I forget the exact number of people they claimed said they are confident in the direction of the... — read more
8/5/24
So what is the big news that happening on 8.5.. I see it in the Daily Note.
Time and attendance abusers
If they callout sick alot, have them go to a urgent care near the store for approval to come back to work. Not a "doctor" of the tms choice. If they callout for car problems alot , have a licensed car mechanic shop get a proof of "repair" on... — read more
New hire first opening Long Island store
Took a position as a supervisor in prepared foods in the new store in Long Island set to open 07/17th… can anyone give me a heads up what I’m walking into…new in this company
Get out now!
https://www.mashed.com/1607708/whole-foods-might-not-be-around-much-longer/
Floral Kiosk
What is this floral kisok that they have at La Jolla? So a vendor is selling flowers to compete with product?
No Severance
I heard that there was no severance offered for this round off restructuring...
Who all is gone?
So who all got canned on Tuesday? Who's gonna be next cause this is not the end.
Tuesday announcement ?
Anybody got any info about what’s going down? I have heard rumors of combo teams coming back and TLs going salary so far.
Checkout stations and bodega's
I remember back when this company would scoff at the idea of adding self checkout stations to the stores. Said that "we value employing members of the community, people need jobs." Now every store is jam packed with self checkout stations and... — read more
Amazon removing "just walk out" technology.
Weren't some wfm stores using this as well? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2024/04/02/amazon-fresh-ditches-just-walk-out-technology/73183285007/
Call tipline
Dont waste your time. Investigations are a joke. The main thing tms n store leadership focus is trying to find out who made the call. They dont care bout the problem. If complaints are bout leadership, nothing will happen. Once they find out... — read more
Store closings
Other than in San Francisco and Huston, did any other locations close last year?
“Feed the people, eat the rich!”: Group wearing Jeff Bezos masks ransacks Whole Foods
https://mronline.org/2023/12/21/feed-the-people-eat-the-rich/
Whole Foods Layoffs 2024
Do you think there will be Whole Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
AI training for Whole Foods employees
What could possibly go wrong? https://fortune.com/2023/10/17/guild-education-startup-ai-learning-program-frontline-workers/
Layoff Packages
What are/were last layoff compensation packages like?
I miss the STSS.
Unisys came in today and told me that they CANNOT get up on a ladder. I had to stop what I was doing and have the tech walk me what to do with the Access Point. WTF?
Holiday's
Is it true that holiday sales are down about 1 million dollars in CA and stores were told at the last minute to put up holiday tables?
CVS Caremark
If anyone is still having trouble with prescriptions this is what I had to do. I had to call BCBS of Texas and speak with them. BCBS has to send over the information to Caremark so they can reinstate your prescriptions coverage. Whole Foods did... — read more
Whole Foods Call Out Policy
Is it normal procedure to get a verbal warning if you call out within your first 90 days of employment even if you use your pto?? Does anyone know the answer to this? I’ve never heard of this before.
Whole paycheck or Whole greed
In floral dept. On 11/7/23 4inch Christmas Catus-$3.99. On 11/8/23 4inch Christmas Catus-$4.99. And to top it off- for 4+years they haven't even watered and plants that come into the store. Whole greed- where healthy plants go to die.
PRISMS
Beware- More layoffs to come Q1. Order writers and receivers SOT/SRT is rising up. Auto replenishment is in full gear. Step into other store roles or step out to more layoffs!
Cobra Coverage.
Is anyone else who was laid off on Sept 29th still having issues with getting Cobra coverage?
When did we turn into a joke?
I'd like to say when Amazon took over, but things were going downhill even before then. It has just been getting worse and worse. And to think I used to love working here. Not just loved, I was genuinely proud of working at Whole Foods. Now all I do... — read more
Fire scanner
Fire the scanner specialist. All he does is sit in the office & take up space. “Pretends” to work on fixing a scale or computer. Takes down signs we put up. I can print my own g-d d tags.
Give up already!
https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/wellness/whole-foods-founders-restaurant-concept-dead-now-lovelife-plans-resurrection
Order Writer Job Posting
I am thinking about applying for order writer for grocery at a different store. Someone at my store said the job is going to be gone soon. Anyone know if this is true? Does anyone know when it will be gone???? I don’t want to change stores and then... — read more
Store Closings
Anyone heard of more store closings??
401k
I'm I reading this right. Whatever I put in for the year. There gonna cut it in half and then...... 4% of that half😐😐😐
Three Regions!
The EC's or whatever they are called now are worried as three regions will be coming.
Q4 Changes
What changes are planned to happen in q4? Closures? Layoffs? Restructure?
Last Five Days!!
Monday starts my last five days at Whole Foods.. AMEN!!!
Team member appreciation
Another t-shirt, no wfm or Amazon logos. Another thing to color- hopefully only hand drawings allowed- not AI generated. Like last years.
CA Severance
For those who got a severance in CA.. how long from your last till you got your money deposited
UTO-unpaid time off
If you are wondering if if can be manipulated, the answer is --YES!!!!! My leadership does it all the time for their schedules.
Sounds like the buyer positions for all departments being eliminated
Not sure how it's going to work with bakery or prep but it doesn't sound like a great idea. I know store receivers are a couple years from being eliminated