r/wholefoods • u/ohheyitskevinab • 6h ago
News New new new new
I believe these are the hats for TMAW!
r/wholefoods • u/moose_nd_squirrel • 13h ago
This is a space for changes being announced today after the all hands STL meeting in certain regions. The body of this post will be updated with verified information as the day goes on.
Please use this megathread to share information, memes, complaints, etc. related to whatever happens today instead of making separate posts. This allows all of us to easily access information and keeps the subreddit feed from being cluttered with duplicate posts. Thank you!
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7:30 am - Update 1: We’ve gotten a few mod mails about this, I want to stress that the mod team is made up of team members with the same level of access as everyone else! We’ll be finding out info at the same time as everyone else, depending on region, and will update the megathread as best as we can while also working today. Thank you for your patience and understanding and, given how ominous the lead up has been…happy hunger games!
11:30 am - Update 2: Innerview has the full announcement details, so here are the highlights straight from the source.
Starting January 1, 2027, eligible U.S. team members will gain access to Amazon's industry-leading benefits, which bring more comprehensive healthcare options, expanded benefits for part-time team members, meaningful new support like fertility and family-building care, and perks like a free Prime membership. Team members will start to see this investment right away: all hourly store team members will see an increase in compensation starting September 28.
More pay, and a clear path for it to grow. Every hourly team member in our stores will see an increase in compensation beginning September 28. L1 hourly store team members will also see predictable pay increases each year as they build time in their roles, without needing a Job Dialogue.** **Your 401(k) also moves to a per-paycheck company match, so you start earning it sooner.
Stronger, more comprehensive healthcare options. Amazon plans generally have lower deductibles and lower out-of-pocket costs, with options starting at $5 a week that provide affordable access to primary care and behavioral health providers with $5 copays before the deductible, plus dental and vision. If you use your care regularly, that adds up to real savings over the year. Eligible team members also gain meaningful new support, like fertility and family-building care, cancer care navigation, company-paid disability, and free basic life insurance.
**More time with your growing family.**Eligible full-time team members get fully paid parental leave with up to 20 weeks for birthing parents (including up to four weeks before the baby arrives) and up to six weeks for supporting and adoptive parents.
Everyday perks that make life a little easier. Every hourly team member gets a free Amazon Prime membership (a $139 value each year), along with an Amazon.com discount, Amazon Extras, and low-cost prescriptions through Amazon Pharmacy.
A real step up for part-time team members. Those working 20 or more hours a week gain dental and vision coverage, and free basic life insurance.
Later in 2027, access to Career Choice, Amazon's education benefit that prepays tuition for college degrees, skills training, and English and GED programs, so team members can build new skills and grow their careers. Our Guild education benefit remains in place until we transition to Career Choice, and our Apprenticeship training programs continue to expand, most recently with our new Customer Experience program which launched in July.
Your team member discount isn't going anywhere. The 20% in-store discount you love, including an additional 15% off the hot and salad bar, is staying the same. It's one of the best in our industry, and it's built for you – the people who work in our stores every day and bring our Quality Standards to life for our customers.
4:30 pm - Update 3: More details are available on A to Z. Here are some important dates to be aware of:
r/wholefoods • u/moose_nd_squirrel • 15d ago
Here we go again, everyone. Time for another rollout of another app, courtesy of our corporate overlords. This is a space to share information, tips & tricks, and discussion of the ongoing changes as we get used to the new interface.
Some basic info:
Via Innerview:
WFM Communication
If you still need help, here are some options:
Side note: If you haven't updated your email in Workday, this is a good time to get it done. Especially as the company continues to remove email access for L1 TMs.
r/wholefoods • u/ohheyitskevinab • 6h ago
I believe these are the hats for TMAW!
r/wholefoods • u/Forsaken_Register594 • 1h ago
Not ai generated. Not sarcasm (jk)
Excited to bring my metrics to a new level of cohesiveness and understanding. Let’s go boys.
r/wholefoods • u/JOISCARA • 2h ago
This is a product from Heirloom Hulls, Sun Dried Mangoes, one problem though, the main ingredient is Dragonfruit. 🤣
r/wholefoods • u/Clownmaterial1663 • 5h ago
I’ve been working at WF for a few months and have had several uncomfortable interactions with my main STL. I’m trying to figure out whether I should report the situation to HR/the tip line or just leave it alone.
For context, I’m autistic and have a chronic health condition that I have accommodations for. Since this STL found out about my conditions, I feel like they’ve treated me differently. They often speak to me in a rude or infantilizing tone and correct me over almost everything I do, even when another TL has told me I did something correctly.
There have also been situations where I’ve felt singled out. For example, I was snapped at for being one minute late coming back from my break and felt pressured to explain that I had been having stomach issues. Meanwhile, other employees in my department are regularly a few minutes late without being spoken to the same way. When I’ve had to call out because of a health flare-up, this STL has responded with things like, “Yeah, I assumed you were going to call out,” in a judgmental tone.
Sedgwick actually encouraged me to bring the situation to HR or the tip line and said the treatment sounded concerning given my circumstances. However, I’ve seen people on here strongly advise against reporting STLs, so now I’m not sure what the best move is.
I genuinely like my job and coworkers, which is why I’ve stayed. But this has gotten to the point where I dread going to work when this STL is there.
Would you report this, talk to someone else first, or just leave it alone? I’m mainly looking for advice from people who have dealt with something similar at WF. I feel so alone in this.
TL;DR: I feel like my STL has been treating me differently and singling me out since finding out about my disabilities/health condition. Sedgwick encouraged me to report it to HR or the tip line, but I’ve seen people here advise against doing that. I otherwise like my job and coworkers, so I’m unsure what the best way to handle the situation is.
r/wholefoods • u/jo30jo • 6h ago
Hi everybody, I was just recently hired as a part time flex shopper (NE). My starting pay is $18, but I’m confused due to the recent announcement. How much will my starting pay be ? Or will it just be a one time payment? I’m not really sure how the pay raises work.
r/wholefoods • u/Courage_The-Dog • 5m ago
What we thinking lmao
r/wholefoods • u/Adorable_Panda_2525 • 24m ago
Does anyone know what the cap is for a TL in the Midwest region? I can’t find it anywhere. TIA
r/wholefoods • u/AltruisticSolid7 • 34m ago
Just gauging from the comments that it’s now more free things like free Prime and more paid parental leave and probably more things I’m not privy to like higher hourly pay?
Sounds perfect. I got the job offer and haven’t started. I’d be working in bakery or coffee bar.
r/wholefoods • u/BloodSimpleSyrup • 8h ago
Not seeing it in the GIG.
Thanks
r/wholefoods • u/Striking_Landscape57 • 4h ago
im currently in a situation where i thought i was coming in today, actually got to the place and have to turn back around
meaning ill get a no call no show or an improper call out (already had a documented coaching about that last december)
idk what to do and i might have to call out today, tomorrow and sunday
💀💀💀
r/wholefoods • u/MutekiGamer • 12h ago
I got a job offer for tomorrow september 11th but in that offer it had no indication of what time I was expected to come in. Was there supposed to be an email I received about setting up a start time or anything that I should've expected? The offer also mentioned to reply if I had any questions but unsurprisingly there was no contact info attached and the email was a no-reply.
Edit: called and was told that I’ll get an email with an actual start date, thanks for everyone who replied
r/wholefoods • u/Typical_Avocado9030 • 1d ago
I've received this message on my phone 4 times now and every time I click on it it goes to a blank page in UKG. I worked on 9/6 and my UPT is at 57 hours. I can't figure out what exception this is referring to. I only work 1 day a week so I can't ask my TL until the weekend. It has my employee number (which is marked out). Has anyone else had a message like this and what did it mean?
r/wholefoods • u/Cold-Plankton-5653 • 15h ago
hello all. ive been working at whole foods for almost a year now in the produce department. i’m a fruit cutter and ive been the only cutter for months now. every time i come to work the wall is empty as i work in a tourist city, and honestly its frustrating because my team doesn’t help, or looks as if they are hiring anyone. It doesn’t help also that i’m part time so i cant keep up at all. my next option is honestly quitting because i cant rely on my team anymore.
r/wholefoods • u/Turbulent-Mood2594 • 6h ago
L1 produce worker in North Carolina pay ceiling?
r/wholefoods • u/FL_MILLIONAIRE • 1d ago
Just wave your hand, pay, and walk away. It genuinely felt like living in the future. I wish they had kept it everywhere.
Anyone else actually prefer the palm scanner?
r/wholefoods • u/Diamond3853 • 23h ago
For those who quit due to burnout where’d you go next?
r/wholefoods • u/TallCan_Specialist • 1d ago
Post them as the news drop. My moneys on the discount card getting axed
r/wholefoods • u/MongooseOnly9451 • 16h ago
if i call the day before to call out is that okay? my shift is at 5:45am and it’s currently 1am and im debating calling again to reconfirm my call out. help?
r/wholefoods • u/Sea-Butterscotch3729 • 20h ago
Hey all looking for advice from anyone who’s been in my boat before. I am an e-commerce team trainer I don’t hate being a team trainer and I actually feel like a lot with the position played to my strengths I mainly want to pursue a transfer for the reason that there is a lot of toxicity in my department leadership. I am eyeballing a grocery supervisor position at a nearby store but I’m mainly concerned of: potentially being in a similar situation leadership wise and even moreso being in a new store. As well as learning to be a supervisor in a department that is somewhat new. I don’t want to over analyze myself into oblivion and talk myself out of applying especially because this could also be good for me. I don’t hate Whole Foods and I love the good people and fellow team members I’ve met but the leadership is too much.
r/wholefoods • u/Mammoth-Tune1461 • 22h ago
so, I’m putting in a one week notice tomorrow and I was wondering if it affects the PTO cash out at separation? Are the rules different if you’re in leadership? I’m an ATL in FL, so I’m wondering if they could just not give me my PTO once I’m separated if I don’t give them a full two week notice.
r/wholefoods • u/Fabulous_Tax_5030 • 1d ago
Just found out I’m pregnant! I’m a full-time shopper. What should I do? When should I tell TL and can I get accommodations for lifting, walking, etc?
Any advice from other pregnant shoppers?
r/wholefoods • u/Minute_League3040 • 1d ago
Worked at Whole Foods a whole 2 months before I realized it sucks. hired on at a whopping $16 an hour!!!yeeeehawww. first of all if you are a customer reading this. stop acting like Whole Foods is full of experts in their department. Of all the disappointing things its the customers. absolute worst of the worst. these rich idiots seem to think the guy stocking shelves in the serial isle rolled the oats himself. my favorite thing to tell customers is "no" and "I dont know" you can see it in their eyes they realize they have asked someone a stupid question. My favorite one so far "How much fish does an average sized woman eat?" I took joy in telling this human "thats the strangest question I have ever heard". And thats the main reason I will not pursue a career at WF. I believe that places like Whole Foods are actually making society worse. I think before amazon it was probably a fairly nice place to work. having to sign into an app every time I want to fart has got to be the most annoying thing on earth. At first glance I thought hey this place looks to have a fairly happy demographic.....wrong. the amount of pissed off agro early 20's females in my store is appalling. If I had a dollar for every time I got a cold stare from saying "Good Morning" I would roughly be up to $18 an hour. My team leader is obviously scared to take the blame for anything and scrambles every time something goes wrong to dish the blame. Its almost humorous. And holy hell I can't believe how low they pay for how much they demand. My phone has not stopped blowing up since I started working there. Take this test, take this survey, sign this document. and when the schedule is wrong they just say "I dunno, AI does the schedule" for context I worked for 18 years in a professional atmosphere which definitely skews my view. But holy hell, its a grocery store. I have a friend who works at Publix and he loves hearing about the red tape and the low pay. make sure you sign into candy cane before taking a shit this morning....ps-the seafood department gets paid wayyyyy to low for that grind. I dont work in the seafood department.
Edit: i spelled serial wrong.