Target Employees Say Messy Layoffs Are Latest Signal of Culture Shift

Target employees say messy layoffs are latest signal of culture shift

Target’s corporate culture, once known for flexibility and collaboration, is starting to show cracks, with employees describing a workplace increasingly defined by uncertainty, poor communication and “business decisions.”

Target layoffs reflect change in company's culture

The Minneapolis-based retailer was once prided for its progressive workplace policies, but employees say the culture has shifted toward uncertainty and poor communication.

Target Layoffs Appear to Signal New Direction for the Economy

Target has said its layoffs earlier this week reflect a desire for the Minneapolis retail giant to work more nimbly. “Layers” and “overlapping work” bog down decision-making, as incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke described in a note to employees last week, announcing the reductions. Two-thirds of the cuts are in leadership. Specifically, Target’s cuts—which are corporate, or “non-field”—affect 1,000 workers and eliminate 800 open positions. So far, t…