Whole Foods Market Reviews

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Nothing i can think of.

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certain members of management are power hungry control freaks who treat you JUST good enough to make yourself think you’re crazy for thinking they’re toxic. if you’re scheduled for full time, you’re technically only estimated at 35 hrs/week because they don’t account for the unpaid lunch breaks when scheduling you. but you’re not allowed to skip lunch breaks or stay late to get the full 40 hrs. after 6 months of employment, you’re eligible for a raise. i still hadn’t received one after 7, and they were begging me to take on a higher position. i agreed to taking the position IF i got a 6 month raise AND one for a technical promotion and they never asked me again and ignored my inquiries about a raise. there were so many small things that made me feel like i was treated like a child when i had taken on so much extra responsibility without being asked. the last straw for me was when management started to crack down on minuscule policy infractions just to assert dominance because nobody respected them.

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They look for ways to not give you unemployment. Expect for racist and homophobic people to be working there because just like outside of work, they bring it into work. Diversity will not shield you from this.

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Firstly, there's a stark lack of structured training. New hires are, from my observation, expected to dive right into their roles without adequate guidance. My attempts to seek assistance from a senior colleague after my initial period was met with criticism, leaving me feeling both isolated and ill-prepared. The company is currently in the throes of restructuring, a direct result of its acquisition by Amazon. This phase is marked by a sense of unpredictability and the looming shadow of potential layoffs. It's hard not to perceive this as Amazon grappling to find the best strategy for the Whole Foods brand, rather than focusing on the well-being or growth of its employees. Then there's the workplace culture, which was often hostile, underpinned by mistrust and rampant office politics. Being part of the "in-crowd" seemed more valuable than showcasing dedication or skill in one's role. Furthermore, the management's approachability was a cause for concern. Reaching out for help felt risky, casting oneself in the light of a problem rather than someone seeking to better their performance. Added to these challenges are the long working hours. Not only were the hours grueling, but there was also a concerning culture where some employees would even boast about their weekend work stints. This, to me, is indicative of an unhealthy work-life balance and places undue pressure on others to do the same to "fit in" or appear dedicated. Lastly, a note on the Finance department: those mulling over a role here might want to explore other avenues. From my experience, there are organizations out there with Finance teams that genuinely prioritize career growth and professional development.

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-Pay -Lack of Promotion or raise -Lack of appreciation for hardships endured due to negligence of management -Overwhelming workload -Understaffed and underpaid -Inequality in pay scale for the same job positions despite having a bigger workload than my coworker in the same position -Lack of implementation of constructive feedback -Lots of Food Waste due to mandated schematics which didn't align with our actual sales and movement of products -Absurd cleaning schedule to juggle with an unachievable prep list -Too much work given outside of my job description with no offer for extra incentives.

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It's sometimes like high school where if you're not a popular kid, you don't get as good of raises or opportunities. Leadership definitely plays favorites. The schedule can be poor if you don't set your availability in a smart way. 401K and insurance isn't great. Company is slowly going downhill since Amazon bought them. Job dialogues/raises can be a drag if your TL doesn't like you, even if you do a great job. Favorites are definitely played.

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Constant understaffing, when I was first hired for Prepared Foods FOH we almost always had 3 people working the front. Eventually having 3 people working FOH at once became a very rare occurrence and getting all of the duties and responsibilities done efficiently became more difficult because now 2 people were expected to get the job of 3 people done in the same amount of time.

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Hectic, a more demanding grocery clerk job

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physically demanding work, high accountabilty for hourly pay, especially closing shifts. The "do more with less" philosophy creeps into the day-to-day, especially when the high deductible health plans can create a double edged sword for FT employees.

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Working any kind of retail is tough, let's get that out of the way. Pay and hours were good until they started cutting hours and into the holiday, which is kinda crazy. Communication would be a little better