I'm a customer of 20 years almost, and here's what I gathered from the call: -WF toadally, really, has the best products being sold -People just don't know how good WF's products are!, so advertising is going to be ramped up -The fancy customer... — read more
E-Town Hall
Today's my day off and I am very curious as to what went down during the E-Town Hall. Anybody get the opportunity to watch it? Any details?
Insane regional spending habits.
What is the most over the top spending you have seen in your time at whole foods? Think team builds, parties. I know the department heads went on a team build to Hawaii in MW.
This company is too top heavy and only cutting jobs at the bottom
Going into Thanksgiving my store has half as many shifts as last year. Fresh product is sitting in the back and shelves are empty because of labor cuts. We are getting rid of hard working people at the bottom making $12 an hour only to lose 10x that... — read more
Executive Town Hall
Without any communication, they just so happened to NOT have the morale survey this year due to "saving money". When asked about it at the company wide Town Hall, Glenda the CFO said "Well that saves 1 team member's job". Blasphomy. What a horrible... — read more
venessa.wong@buzzfeed.com
Report your stories of deplorable working conditions!
Buzzfeed article. Flood the comments with how awful they are treating employees
http://www.buzzfeed.com/venessawong/wtf-wfm?utm_term=.yjex3ORxnD
Whole Foods Layoffs 2016
What is the likelihood of Whole Foods layoffs in Austin in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.
New GIG rules
New Regional Policy SCHEDULING AND SHIFT CHANGES Because the needs of a grocery store require flexibility, all Team Members must be available to work a variety of shifts including opening to closing for all days which the store is open. As with any... — read more
A tilapia wearing yoga pants
One more hour before a tilapia go shopping for yoga diapers.
Walmart now sells more of Hampton Creek’s vegan mayo than Whole Foods
Even the small vendors are now double dipping with the devil.
Forbes: "Made Right Here" Isn't.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/clarkwolf/2015/11/03/whole-foods-trick-or-treat-made-right-here-isnt-stock-slumps/
"Can anything save Whole Foods?" -- CNN Money
http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/03/investing/whole-foods-earnings-sales/index.html
Where we at with that mass walkout?
Disgusted by the layoffs and having my concerns over the last two years of employment confirmed, I'm getting out despite not getting offered severance. I'm pretty deep into the onboarding process at anther company, and if other people are planning on... — read more
many cuts projected
It seems odd that a few regions are having so many cuts projected and others are saying that no more lay offs are expected in this 2016 fiscal year. Any thoughts?
365
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/content/365 -- -- -- We believe less is more, except when it comes to our values and standards, and we’re building a place that puts big ideas in a smaller footprint.
severance question
So, I mailed my multi-page signature document back to them, a couple of weeks ago and I've yet to get the money BUT my paperwork actually says that they have up to 21 days from RECEIPT of the document to deposit the money. Anyway, I of course did not... — read more
Mid Atlantic Combo Teams
When will meat and seafood be combining ? Trying to hold out for a severance but not sure how much longer I can last
whole foods - all team members part time
what's the likelihood?
Admin Team observation.
Floriduh Region here, so on the store level we lost our MKT Team and one ASTL. Labor surplus is close to nine grand for the week. That just seems insanely high. Talk amongst yourselves.
Feeling stressed and nervous
I'm feeling stressed and nervous about the big call this week. Anyone else?
HOPE
For all the laid off folks that voted for Obama, aren't you proud now?
Whole Foods stock cheaper than 6 bottles of asparagus water
http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/11/investing/whole-foods-lawsuit-john-oliver-asparagus-water/index.html
Same-store sales are in free fall. Many more layoffs in 2016.
Wait for the next quarterly financial report, it's going to be brutal. I am not trolling, just pay attention to our same store numbers...
Stocks will likely take another hit next week. Like we didn't see that coming.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13345127/1/whole-foods-could-be-in-a-whole-lot-of-trouble.html
Question for floral buyers
Are you supposed to order once a week for the entire week or is it daily ordering?
Stop getting my hopes up
Unless you can prove it .. With facts, don't post it.
Be more specific
When you guys write a comment ,please ,be more specific of region ,store, and department .We all appreciate it
Be more specific
When you guys write a comment ,please ,be more specific of region ,store, and department .We all appreciate it
Next round of layoffs has begun
Next round of layoffs has begun in the mid atlantic. Was just informed my position, along with MANY others is being eliminated. This time instead of doing it effective immediately, they are informing people that their job will be gone in 6 months and... — read more
sw region direct deposit or check?
are we supposed to receive the money that we are getting from those signed and mailed back papers through a direct deposit or check? this is so confusing i received some money through direct deposit but it doesnt look like its what was promised
Wegmans: Understanding how employees value their benefits
https://rework.withgoogle.com/case-studies/Wegmans-conjoint-analysis/
Short lived romance
I separated myself from whole foods after only a couple short years. This was the worst company I have ever ever worked for. I worked in the chicago area One terrible team leader after another. One terrible astl after another. I came to work for... — read more