Sometimes I wonder if they even look at us as humans? My situation is that I do enough work for three people, for sure. I’m afraid to turn it down because I wouldn’t want to lose my job. When I first started working here a few years ago, I was also... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at Whole Foods Market Inc.
Why are you still at WFM?
We all know this is not the company it was when it started and is far removed from its original ideals some of us actually used to believe in. And it's obvious that working conditions have deteriorated over the years to the point that the majority of... — read more
Each WH store has its own clique?
Now I already have the experience of working in two WH stores and each has had its own clique formed by the groups of low performing workers guarding each other’s backs, nothing more. Compared to all the other problems in the company this one is less... — read more
Bonus check
Where is our bonus check?
This is how it starts
Everyone I have known,that has been with WFM a long time, and has gotten pushed out says it starts with micromanaging. They are constantly monitoring what you're doing hoping to find something they can fire you for, but really they want you to get... — read more
What else can they take away?
What will be the next thing they'll cut to compensate for increasing the starting pay to $15 since it seems we're still paying for it? Bring us down to 2 minute breaks? Cut the few remaining benefits we have? What? It makes me so angry that Bezos... — read more
How do you deal with micromanagement?
I really hate it. Every step of mine is monitored and I simply cannot work in such an atmosphere. I used to somehow ignore it, but now I can barely concentrate on work. It is still not clear to me why micromanagers do micromanage and how they do not... — read more
10 minute breaks.
Just found out that very soon, team members will only be allowed 10 minute breaks instead of 15. I guess that extra five minutes is really eating up time for a team member to get so much more work done. I am sure this will inspire already disgruntled... — read more
Here comes you Culture champion
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/whole-foods-ceo-to-america-you-dont-need-health-care-just-eat-better/ar-BB1ct8Vy?ocid=entnewsntp
Unrealistic goals
I don’t know if they are even aware of how many unrealistic goals they put in front of us that rarely anyone can meet? The only excuse I could accept is that they are doing it unconsciously. Otherwise, it is the ultimate arrogance and squeezing of... — read more
New Ordering system
Does anyone else think the implementation of the new ordering system has been a complete disaster? Our back room is full of product that we have no need for and it just keeps coming in. I've never seen inventory levels so bad in the back it's out of... — read more
Reasonable Expectation of Safety
How many TM's feel that Store Leadership isn't following Company and Local guidelines for controlling the spread of Covid in their store? Waiting for the Class Action when this is over!
Why do we still have never-out chips?
I cannot understand why we still have never-out chips. We are on a mostly-automated inventory system and we have pm refill scans every single day. There is no reason to have never-out chips. Besides, when it comes to hitting the ~1% mark, everything... — read more
Time theft
How long does an investigation last, Before someone is terminated ?
Where and when did it go wrong?
I have no will to work here at all. I can’t believe how things have changed in WF. It’s like it’s not the same company. I don't want to belittle anyone, but the colleagues who left were far more valuable than the ones I have now. Because people do... — read more
Being poached for a management position
Hello. I currently work as a GM for a large restaurant chain and was approached to turn in my resume. I am not sure if I want to leave where I am at now. I was told that this is a great company to work at, the benefits are above average compared to... — read more
Artificial Intelligence
We are currently training the A.I. that will take over ordering altogether with programs like instock, so eventually the buyer position will be phased out. The way Whole Foods moves, it will likely be a couple more years. Eventually all... — read more
Did you see it. Now Whole foods denying it was sent
Whole Foods employee sent a mass email calling on Amazon to reinstate policies like hazard pay and health benefits, saying the company 'has no excuse for such a cruel reaction to this pandemic'
Another one?
Whole Foods opened another Ideal Market? How is it doing?
What do you do?
My store plays favorites (it’s pretty darn obvious) and I have to go with the flow because there ARE worse things out there - like being unemployed. Sometimes I want to tell my manager and his favorites off but I refrain. At the end of the day I’ve... — read more
Covid testing in stores?
Anyone have info on how this is happening?
John Mackey in Joe Rogan, his book and media appearance
This might mean that Mackey’s last day with wholefoods is near. Which would mean a big change for wholefoods. Amazon bought wholefoods for its customers never for the business practice/management practice of wholefoods nor the leadership of... — read more
scans and more scans...how about some more integrated systems??
how is it that i can order a raggedy old used book from some warehouse in kentucky and amazon can provide all kinda of tracking information but our inventory/order/customer platforms seem so out of sync??? and for the positions that they are trying... — read more
Relocated
I recently moved to another state and applied online. I’ve yet to get a response for an interview and was wondering what I can expect if hired. I’ve worked in the industry for 8 years for a competitor and would still be there if not for moving... — read more
Holiday online check-in and curbside pickup was a cluster****
Our phone rang of the hook with customers saying they checked in online for their turkey order and were sitting in random spots in the parking lot. Most came in 2-5 hours early for their pickup times. The prep dept was assembling meals on the fly... — read more
Whole Foods Layoffs 2021
Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential Whole Foods Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Sent home without pay for “fever”
For the second time since March, I was sent come for 72 hrs for having a fever. I waited for 45 minutes for temperature to go down but it stayed at 101. When I got home, I used under tongue thermometer and tested at 97.7. I have lost a total of 1... — read more
Bring back hazard pay!
Why hasn't Whole Foods brought back hazard pay for employees? Cases of covid are worse than ever. Our store has been making so much more money during the pandemic and Jeff Bozo is the richest man in the world. It makes no sense. We should demand our... — read more
covid skyrocketing, hot bars open
as they continue to focus on re-opening food venues with no effective precautions, save for a box of gloves and hand sanitizer that we, in good faith, have to trust customers to use- covid cases skyrocket. you hear stories from other locations... — read more
How hard is it to make an exception?
Whole Foods Market, the luxury grocery chain owned by Amazon.com Inc., has ignited a storm in normally placid Canada after telling staff there that they can’t wear poppies to commemorate Remembrance... — read more
They are nudging people
Whole Foods Covid shortened hours means there are not enough hours for everyone to fill up a needed paycheck.After 11 years at this north side Chicago location I am forced to cash in 2 days of PTO per pay period to make rent and utilities.I am now... — read more
Give your honest opinion
Does anyone else here think that the company has been completely ruined after being bought by amazon?
Dress Code
Our store has taken a harder stance on the dress code. Banning even simple patterns. The one inconsistency has been that our leadership doesn’t keep uniform equipment on hand, ie: aprons, hats, etc. and they don’t plan to stock up on any of these... — read more
Ready for the holidays?
Are you already to get sick with covid during the holidays when WFM leadership overloads the stores with customers? Most busy time of year you can bet your a– they will throw us all into the fire to potentially die so they can pat themselves on the... — read more
JM on Bloomberg
John Mackey on Bloomberg channel just said “I love 98% of what Amazon has done for our company “
More layoffs next week?
Is it true?
It's still a good job
No, it's not perfect. But it's a job and it's a decent job in a time when tens of millions of unemployed people would give anything to trade with you. Keep that in mind next time you want to complain about the 'evil' company that's putting food on... — read more