Hi, does anyone know the log in to Life Scope EAP. Thank you.

Because of my position and tenure, I have been getting many requests through third party consultants to speak with their clients on the investment side about the goings on at WFM. Specifically asking info about the ability of the company to get out... — read more 

Recently we were required to sign a transfer agreement form which basically said that the company could move us at any time to another store. Now there are rumors of our store closing in 6-12 months. I find this troubling since our store does better... — read more 

Going to start my own pet sitting business. tired of the BS. I wish the company well, but you are all being played. i actually asked for 1 million severance and they laughed. They paid ex C0-CEO Robb over $10,000,000 for leaving. That cost... — read more 

https://www.reddit.com/r/bestof/comments/5xml70/redditor_buys_groceries_via_instacart_and/

Watch out Whole Foods: How Costco Became the Most Important Player in the Organic Produce Game https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/costco-certified-organic-produce-expansion/

This is a sham. You can opt out of open availability but you are not guaranteed hours. STL kindly explained you will only work as needed and most likely you will be scheduled for the minimum hours needed to fulfill your employment status, ft, pt... — read more 

Almost all of 365 brand organic vegetables including our California brand actually says made in China on the back of the bag. How on earth are we putting the USDA organic symbol on our products when the USDA cant certify anything from China? So much... — read more 

Some regions have started nutritional info product labels and signs and I haven't heard a thing. I don't see how this will be possible to pull off before the federal deadline. So many prep foods products are made on the fly to use up ingredients. How... — read more 

Here's what I got for you fellow workers and believers in the WFM Core Values. I am a 10+ year veteran and have worked at multiple stores in the SW region including the Mothership. I am so proud of this, but I'm disgusted with what we have become. I... — read more 

Whole Foods has mastered this art.

Are we still getting the labor pool surplus, or did they kill that off too???

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wyff.relaymedia.com/amp/article/hiring-begins-for-new-lidl-stores-in-upstate/8972354

Haven't heard anything else about the class action lawsuit??? Anybody???

What the?

They may have Tribal to drink their koo-koo aid at but we can have this to get actual, unfiltered word of what is happening for all of our fellow TMs to see. This platform can be enlightening to all and it could help us coordinate and collaborate... — read more 

Hi, nearly everyone at my store is stealing product (not cash). It's stupid stuff (like a bottle of shampoo or a 12-pack of beer, or some apples, or not paying for lunch) nothing major but it happens nearly every shift. It's kind of the worst kept... — read more 

Is this supposed to be anonymous? You have to use your TM ID to log in...seems like retribution is a real possibility....

I have grant years: 2013, 2014, 2014, and 2016. Expire years: 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. ALL DIFFERENT YEARS. But the vested date for all four grants the same: May 2017. How is that legally possible???

That kind of tells you what's going on. But, sure they will keep laying off TMs and closing stores. IBM has been losing sales for 20 straight quarters, the CEO received a record bonus this year and she let go over 30,000 people over last 4 years. I... — read more 

I thought stores were going down to only one ASTL. Why then are some stores that only have 1 ASTL getting another=2. I'm hearing some ASTL'S are being transfered to stores that oly have 1, doesn't make sense.

Thoughts? Please keep it civil.

Years of training and experience at WFM makes YOU very desirable to Kroger, Target, H.E.B., Trader Joe's, and anywhere hard-working folks are treated like adults. Don't be afraid to leave a corporation rotting from the inside.

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/KdWTPCo Tips to prepare for electing to take the severance... Take your time if offered severance DO NOT SIGN anything until you clearly understand it If you are over 40 years old you are under a protected class... — read more 

Ask anyone at stores and I bet they say that the problem is morale.

"Just as a person is born, grows, matures, and eventually experiences decline and ultimately death, so too do industries and product lines." Declines are almost inevitable in an industry. If product innovation has not kept pace with other competing... — read more 

Wow, as a shopper and former 6 year grocery industry worker I was very impressed. Very clean, hairnets on damn near everyone, even ppl stocking shelves, smiling faces, demos everywhere. Didn't have time to comp prices but yeah it was pretty nice... — read more 

Management to incompetent and sits upstairs all day. Regional praise management like they do a good job ,are you serious ??? Low morale , customer plains, people to tired to care anymore ,unbelievable out there .

I think it was the moment the news story about tares in NY got out. Then it was the asparagus water right after that if I remember correctly.

Why quarry still alive ?

https://www.google.com/amp/fox5sandiego.com/2017/02/09/whole-foods-closing-9-stores-including-encinitas-market-after-sluggish-sales/amp/ Here are all the stores that will close by April: Santa Fe, New Mexico Boulder, Colorado Colorado Springs... — read more 

There are so many holes in this boat that you'd be crazy to stay onboard. Kitchen facilities closing, layoffs, stores closing, hiring freezes, and now this. Whole Foods is the Titanic. The ship has already hit the iceberg and water is coming in. Get... — read more 

It took me 11 years, 7 stores, 6 states and 4 regions before I woke up and realized it was time to get out. I took the knowledge and training Whole Foods gave me and joined another retailer and have no regrets about leaving. Hands down it was the... — read more 

Looking forward to another round of golden parachutes.

http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2017/02/09/whole-foods-closing-nine-stores-most-in-rocky-mountain-region/