Whole Foods has strategically fired about 5 STL's from each region in the recent weeks, citing low morale and poor performance, in areas where there have either been TM's showing interest in union organizing for better pay and benefits, or in stores... — read more
Lake grove store possible close
Do you think the lake grove store will close now that Wegmans has opened right next to this store? Is this the death blow?
3/16 Walk out and Strike
All TMs, all regions, walkout and strike on 03/16 at 12pm est. let’s make WFM great again! Spread the word! More details to come……..
We shouldn't be opening new locations
Our current stores are a disaster. We’re desperate for more staff, customers are walking out in droves, and everything is falling apart - yet here we are, proudly announcing even more stores. Instead of investing the money we desperately need into... — read more
Organized in Philly
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/business/whole-foods-union-vote.html
Faith in Jason
What a joke that is the question on innerview. He is just a puppet to further the lies the company tries to perpetuate.His fake smile and blank stare tells you everything you need to know about him.
SSS Job is Safe Forever
SSS has the most secure job in the store. Not only does it require more skill and experience than any other position, the store would literally cease to run if they got rid of that position. Most SSS I know are over worked and under paid. If we... — read more
Frustrating managers
I’ve been working here for three months, and all I’ve seen from the managers is yelling at everyone. No matter how small the issue is, they just raise their voices and bark orders. It’s like they think that’s all they’re here for. No one likes them... — read more
Turnaround at my store in NYC
I work overnight at a daily shop format store in NYC and the turnaround is getting so severe that the store may suffer operationally is nothing is done. The store is a little tough to work in with a cramped receiving area and small break room. Not to... — read more
Make WFM Great Again!
Like this post if you think we should organize a company wide strike. Let’s take our company back!
Philly store unionizing
Hope it happens want to see the union busters back in locations again. Even if it doesn’t happen hopefully costs the company money to pay people go out and try talk stores out of it. Global is not on your side if they don’t want it then it is most... — read more
Eliminating STLs 2025
Moving to the conventional market model. Store managers (stl’s) will oversee multiple stores. Assistant store managers (astl’s) will continue to oversee a single stores. It is not clear how many stores each store manager is taking so the amount of... — read more
Whole Foods Layoffs 2025
Have you heard anything about potential Whole Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
RTO
Return to Office..
TMAW worse every year
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?