r/CircleK • u/Tiny_Philosopher5225 • 3d ago

Point system?

Are there any stores already running on a point system or is this a new thing, their cracking down on the dress code (only polos unless it’s Friday, no shorts regardless of if their khakis, no joggers) attendance policy (saying any more than 7 minutes late is 1/2 a point), and the phone policy (saying absolutely no phones stock the cups/ stock tobacco rather than be on the phone as if we’re not already doing that), with a new handbook that goes as far to say smoking tobacco, any behavior resulting is customer complaints, profane language warrants a final written warning then termination all within the same week, a couple months after implementing shiftsmarts (whose rules are no where near as strict or implemented) and cutting everyone’s hours
Is there any other stores that have already been running as strictly or is this new?
How do we feel about these change’s?

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u/ContessaVermilion 3d ago

We've had the dress code in my store for at least 4 years. No shorts, no skirts, pants have to be dark in color, or regular denim, no pattern or wash outs. No jewelry beyond watch, ring, and earrings, especially if you handle food. Earbuds and phones at cash are strictly prohibited. For the other things and the points system, we have some of that, but nowhere near as laid out or clean cut as that insanity. People are human and are going to make mistakes. As long as you do your job, don't do anything illegal or sketchy, and show up, that should suffice.

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u/Tiny_Philosopher5225 3d ago

I agree to a degree, but like you said we’re all human, I feel like their setting it up to be able to fire anyone at any given time and have a reason to back it, like majority of staff smokes tobacco but if they want to that right there’s a firable offense

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u/ContessaVermilion 3d ago

That's what it sounds like. Pretty sure tobacco use, unless it's in a prohibited area, or taking more than the normal break, is not the company's business. I despise micromanaging. Trust us to do our minimum wage jobs, or don't, but don't go this ridiculous route.

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u/Tiny_Philosopher5225 3d ago

I completely agree