This actually is similar to what a co-worker did years ago. But instead of creating “Murray”, he blamed himself. When customers complained “Why are you always out of the ad items here?”, instead of making excuses he just said “I’m sorry. I screwed up. I didn’t order enough. I’m such an idiot.” Next thing Read More…
Category: Retail Employees
People that work retail
First Walmart, Now TJX. Who is next?
On Wednesday February 25, TJX, parent company of the TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods retail chains announced it is joining a growing list of retailers increasing base pay for hourly employees to $9 an hour. The company follows Walmart, IKEA, Gap and others in moving beyond the federally mandated minimum wage. Walmart has Read More…
No Rest for the Working, Why Retail Hours Suck
As brick-and-mortar retail sales continue to decline, employers are struggling more and more to fill their scheduling needs with less and less employees and hours. As a result, it becomes difficult to keep from scheduling people in a way that makes them happy and/or productive. Laws are now being introduced to minimize what we Read More…
Save More, Now They Pay More
So the big news yesterday is that Walmart will be raising wages for over 500,000 employees. They will be hiked up to $9.00 an hour, which doesn’t make a difference in California, where that’s the minimum wage, but other states are as low as $7.25 so those employees will be seeing quite a jump. Read More…
How Does Trader Joe’s Do It?
I’m sure everyone has shopped at a Trader Joe’s at some point and enjoyed the experience. I found a great article about how they make your brain happy when you go there. The bottom line is this–they don’t have big stores, the best prices, the widest selection and everything you might need. What they DO have Read More…
The Ugly Walmart Truth: Some Managers Treat Workers Like Dirt.
Low wages, no benefits, irregular schedules, and unreliable hours are just some of the horrible working conditions most Walmart workers have to endure. Yet when some of the workers were asked what they consider the worst part about working for the corporation, they didn’t mention any of these wretched labor practices. Instead, they all gave Read More…
Maybe I Should Have Taken The One With Death In It Instead
Evidently Starbucks doesn’t always hire the brightest folks in the world either… (My friend and I decide to stop at a popular local coffee shop known for their smoothies. My friend is waiting outside with our dogs.) Me: “I’d like a large mango smoothie and a medium banana smoothie. Could you also please make sure Read More…
17 Times When “I Quit!” Just Wasn’t Enough –
This one really took the cake but the rest are pretty creative as well. 17 Times When I Quit Just Wasn’t Enough -.
Monday Humor–Interested in Becoming a Manager?
Monday Humor–An Honest Talk
If you’ve been a manager in retail you will identify with this, both the employee side and the boss side. The way it’s done is a little odd but it all rings soooooooo true…