Undercover Boss

[CYKID]

You are seeing clips from a weeks worth of film, they can make it look however they want. The idea that the CEO would make across the board changes by simply working in one location one day is absurd. I would hope they use the info to pinpoint areas within the company to focus on. The fact that the CEO saw things that shocked him indicate that he really has no idea what is going on in the company or he is willing to look ignorant in trade for a paid one hour commercial. If Hooters is really in dire shape they should get rid of the CEO for not listening to his directors or the directors should go for not doing their jobs. Companys don't fail over night.

[CycloneWarning]

its tottally fake.. i like how ever single employee in the one i watched was disabled in some way... they made it seem that 100% of the people working these jobs had cancer, and 12 kids, and lived in a cardboard box... please.

Agree. I initially watched the show, but the more I think about it, the dumber it seems. A production crew follows the CEO around and we are expected to believe we are getting any real insight into these operations? Like that manager really would have done that stupid sexist stuff on camera.

[dmclone]

When I was with HY-Vee many moons ago, Ron Pearson would stop at nearly every store at least once a year. Of course it was always a big show when he came in but at least it showed he gave a crap.

I've worked for my current company for 9 years, the CEO is 4 floors above me, and I've never once seen him on my floor communicating with the staff. He doesn't realize how much good will it would bring to the employees by just spending a day walking around and talking to people at least once a year.

[brokenloginagain]

Agree. I initially watched the show, but the more I think about it, the dumber it seems. A production crew follows the CEO around and we are expected to believe we are getting any real insight into these operations? Like that manager really would have done that stupid sexist stuff on camera.

Ever been to Texas? That guy seemed 100% real to me!

[Chipper]

You are seeing clips from a weeks worth of film, they can make it look however they want. The idea that the CEO would make across the board changes by simply working in one location one day is absurd. I would hope they use the info to pinpoint areas within the company to focus on. The fact that the CEO saw things that shocked him indicate that he really has no idea what is going on in the company or he is willing to look ignorant in trade for a paid one hour commercial. If Hooters is really in dire shape they should get rid of the CEO for not listening to his directors or the directors should go for not doing their jobs. Companys don't fail over night.

This us the company that had a road sign alerting to "bumps" in their conference too
and at the same time the CEO was stunned to hear the public perception of his chain. Please.

[Wesley]

When I was with HY-Vee many moons ago, Ron Pearson would stop at nearly every store at least once a year. Of course it was always a big show when he came in but at least it showed he gave a crap.

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Similar to Sam Walton and his old truck.

[CYdTracked]

its tottally fake.. i like how ever single employee in the one i watched was disabled in some way... they made it seem that 100% of the people working these jobs had cancer, and 12 kids, and lived in a cardboard box... please.

Ever worked in retail or the food industry? These people are dime a dozen so it's not like they really had to go out of their way to find them probably. I worked retail all through HS and college and the stories and backgrounds of the full time people I worked with you'd be amazed just how messed up some of their lives are or just how challenging some of their situations are. They either don't have the education to get a better job or it's the only job they can get to just pay the bills paycheck to paycheck. Most people in those types of jobs aren't there out of choice but by necessity.

I'd bet you most of the waitresses there probably will tell you some story about how they are saving to go to college or it's their 2nd or 3rd job trying to support their kids or something. I can't imagine working at Hooter's is their dream job.

[CYdTracked]

When I was with HY-Vee many moons ago, Ron Pearson would stop at nearly every store at least once a year. Of course it was always a big show when he came in but at least it showed he gave a crap.

I've worked for my current company for 9 years, the CEO is 4 floors above me, and I've never once seen him on my floor communicating with the staff. He doesn't realize how much good will it would bring to the employees by just spending a day walking around and talking to people at least once a year.

I've worked for Hy-Vee both in the store and as an intern and part time at their corporate offices. A good portion of the staff at the corporate office started with the company as a store employee and even after working their way through the ranks they still make a point to go to the stores and get a feel for what goes on. Ron was an awesome guy and wasn't scared to just BS with you if you ran into him on a random occasion wether it be at the office or if he was shopping in the store.

I mostly worked in the meat department in the store and IT at the corporate office. At the store (the one I worked at the most was right down the street from the corporate offices and probably the largest store in Des Moines) I remember some of the corporate people actually coming in and working a day with us in the meat room or making it a point to be there when a new promotion was being run to get customer reaction to it. I think it's why their chain is so successful because the people running the company started at the store level and know the business well.

[dmclone]

I've worked for Hy-Vee both in the store and as an intern and part time at their corporate offices. A good portion of the staff at the corporate office started with the company as a store employee and even after working their way through the ranks they still make a point to go to the stores and get a feel for what goes on. Ron was an awesome guy and wasn't scared to just BS with you if you ran into him on a random occasion wether it be at the office or if he was shopping in the store.

I mostly worked in the meat department in the store and IT at the corporate office. At the store (the one I worked at the most was right down the street from the corporate offices and probably the largest store in Des Moines) I remember some of the corporate people actually coming in and working a day with us in the meat room or making it a point to be there when a new promotion was being run to get customer reaction to it. I think it's why their chain is so successful because the people running the company started at the store level and know the business well.

Agreed. I worked at 5 different Hy-Vees and they are a well run company. The only problem is that they are retail and you don't make crap for money unless you're a store manager. They also have some very loyal employees. I had the chance to work in every department (management training program). Good place to start your career.

[Final42b]

What was up with the boss at hooters who made the girls play what he called a "reindeer game" before they could leave.

[CYdTracked]

Agreed. I worked at 5 different Hy-Vees and they are a well run company. The only problem is that they are retail and you don't make crap for money unless you're a store manager. They also have some very loyal employees. I had the chance to work in every department (management training program). Good place to start your career.

I think if you made a career out of working for Hy-Vee and worked your way up you could retire with a pretty nice chunk of money. Problem is in order to do that it requires a lot of hard work and long hours and usually a lot of relocating. Just to get your foot in the door to the fast track in management you'd probably have to take an assistant manager job at a small store, get promoted there then gradually start moving up to bigger stores in the same position before you get your next promotion such as a department manager like perishables or non-perishables then assistant store director and again to move up probably means relocating and going from a big store to possibly a smaller store again. Some of those managers that had been there around 20 years probably relocated at least 10 times I bet. The store director has a sweet gig though, his bonus is paid on how much profit his store turns so the large stores usually have some very "hands on" directors that make sure they know of everything that is going on at their store.

[cyrevkah]

This us the company that had a road sign alerting to "bumps" in their conference too
and at the same time the CEO was stunned to hear the public perception of his chain. Please.

I'm not so sure that the Hooters CEO was that stunned. I mean he knows what he's selling. The thing is in response to that reaction (mainly by women) was to promote what Hooter's girls have gone on to do. That still won't change the stigma.

[RhoadsRage]

I'm not so sure that the Hooters CEO was that stunned. I mean he knows what he's selling. The thing is in response to that reaction (mainly by women) was to promote what Hooter's girls have gone on to do. That still won't change the stigma.

I'd rather go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Better food for a better price and don't have to listen to my wife saying "why you looking at her?", isn't it obvious honey......she's not wearing anything!!!!

[dmclone]

I just watched and the Hooters CEO has about the same level of management skills and intelligence as......I don't even know what to put. Lets just say we all know how he got the job.

[hurdleisu24]

Anyne watch last weeks show. Where the boss actually got fired.