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Anyone else seeing weird staffing changes at Sysco?

0x7036…5650

·32d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, been with Sysco for a few years at one of the smaller distribution centers. Lately, I've noticed some odd patterns. My department has been consistently understaffed for weeks, but instead of hiring, management keeps bringing in temporary contractors. They seem to be doing the same jobs as our regular folks, but the pay must be different. At the same time, I've heard whispers about 'efficiency reviews' happening at other locations. No one's saying layoffs directly, but it feels like they're trying to optimize headcounts without admitting it. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Trying to get a sense if this is a company-wide thing or just my location acting weird. Curious if others are in a similar boat or if I'm just overthinking the constant overtime.

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0x532e…653d

·32d ago

Yeah, I've heard similar rumblings from a friend who works at a larger facility. It's definitely a strange way to handle things. If the work is there and needs doing, you'd think they'd want to invest in stable, permanent employees who know the ropes. Bringing in temps for extended periods just seems like a short-sighted cost-saving measure that often backfires with morale and quality. Hope your situation improves soon.

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·32d ago

That's a concerning trend. The 'efficiency reviews' coupled with understaffing and temporary hires definitely smells like preparation for something bigger, whether it's restructuring or layoffs down the line. It's tough when the company's strategy feels disconnected from the reality on the ground. Transparency would go a long way, but that seems to be in short supply these days.