Pure Weight Loss News and Happenings.

night all!!

Heidi-

Since you said you worked for both corporate and franchise LA, do you think the franchises will eventually feel the heat for everything that has happened?

What do you assume might happen to the franchises?

Will LA be disappearing soon nationwide?

Jane

karen2112 in philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: So what if she did or if she didnt-sounds to me that you are just trying to scrape at anything you can. Look who is calling the kettle black---give me a break. Why would anyone from accounting even be considered to attend a conference-YOU WERE ACCOUNTING-

Give me a break. The only reason that there was a conference was to blow money. Do you really think that ANYTHING that we did in Vegas was worthwhile? NO! Besides late night rendezvous anyway. That was just a way to waste money. Accounting shouldn't have been there you are right. They had real work to do!

hey Jojo, haven't seen you on here in a while, how've you been?

karen2112 in philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: SO TRUE-this forum should be called"Pure weight loss biggest hiring mistakes-the real reason why they did not succeed!"

Second that...You are an IDIOT.......

loyal employee in Massachusetts said: maybe she is CIA of FBI

YOU NEED TO GET A GRIP, MS IGNORANT

loyal employee in Massachusetts said: you got that right! Karma you are a douche bag!

YOU ARE A PIG

Heidi Bilonick in MORGANTOWN,, West Virginia said: I am awesome!!! But I wasn't....so, I can imagine what you guys are going through. This is nuts!
All of my love,
Heidi

So you are in Virgina now?

Hey Heidi! So nice to hear from you. I always wondered what you were doing. Thanks for all the support in the early years. Hope you are doing well. -W

I found some more resources that can be used to possibly bring down the good old ceo and draw some more attention to this.
Hey if someone from the accounting dept wants to give up some information, the IRS will listen....

www.horsham.org/resources/links.aspx

I can say this any business is in business to do only ONE THING "to make money" the difference however with quick weight loss. family weight loss, LA weight loss and now Pure is..... the other businesses have brains upstairs and the owner of Pure gad brains down below!

Go Texas ~~~

over it in Saint Louis, Missouri said: Hey Heidi! So nice to hear from you. I always wondered what you were doing. Thanks for all the support in the early years. Hope you are doing well. -W

Is this Leslie?

We in centers should also be telling the clients to file complaints with their attorney generals office before Jan 1.

EMPLOYEE TURNOVER - the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers.

www.missouribusiness.net/cq/2002/reducing_employee_turnover.asp

1. First, hire the right people and continue to develop their careers.
2. Second, most companies with low turnover rates are very employee oriented. - FAIL
3. Third, develop an overall strategic compensation package. - FAIL

If your company follows these steps and shows a genuine concern for the well being of your employees, you may not have to pay the highest wages n town to have the lowest employee turnover rate.

What was our Turnover rate??? 60-70%. If i worked in HR i would want to improve those FAILING numbers. The HR department/ Hiring Department and CEO Failed!!

www.businessknowhow.com/manage/turnover.htm

Keep an eye on your managerial style

Let’s face it. Many people flee their jobs because of the boss man (or woman). The reasons are varied but include:

-Negative or disrespectful words, attitude or actions
-Employee favoritism/inequities
-Unreasonable workload or overtime demands
-Rigid rules with no room for flexibility
-Devaluing/disinterest in employees ideas or suggestions
-Lack of communication with regard to goals, procedural changes, and company rules (“But Mr. Smith, the last time you said to do it this way. Now I’ll have to do the whole project over again.”)
-Lack of praise for a job well done

SOUNDS LIKE LA/PURE/RAIN!! GREAT JOB RUINING THE COMPANY!!!

UNBELIEVALBE in Rockfall, Connecticut said: We in centers should also be telling the clients to file complaints with their attorney generals office before Jan 1.

I said that before!! the Attorney General Number is listed here, just in case:

Pennsylvania residents can file a complaint by calling 1-877-888-4877 or going to "health care complaints" at www.attorneygeneral.gov. Customers from other states can call 1-717-705-6938 and should also call the Attorney General's Office in their home state, Frederiksen said.

Dont Wait CALL NOW.

www.attorneygeneral.gov/complaints.aspx?id=458

not sure if my last link works. so here is the direct link to the health care complaints. sorry.

BBB website

Additional File Information
A company spokesman has informed the Bureau that all corporately owned locations will close effective 1/4/2008. All locations currently have reduced hours of operation. On the east coast, centers are generally open Mondays from 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. Larger centers also have Friday hours. Consumers may pick up refund applications and LA Lites orders at any location. Consumers who need additional information may call customer service at 877-524-3571 or email custservice@pureweightloss.com.

The Bureau is unable to process complaints once a company goes out of business; therefore, consumers are urged to file complaints with their state or with the Pennsylvania state Attorney General.

Please check back with us for further updates.

BBB - Better Business Bureau

Heidi how do you feel about my Turnover posting? Same page? Different View?

UNBELIEVALBE in Rockfall, Connecticut said: We in centers should also be telling the clients to file complaints with their attorney generals office before Jan 1.

just curious as to who posted no, that this was not helpful to you?

Heidi Bilonick in MORGANTOWN,, West Virginia said: I feel the same way. When I was with LA.. being paid by them...they would just say..."Let her go!" I did a training in Vegas on when and how to fire people...it costs 6 times as much to hire a new person than to keep an existing one. With that said...trainers would do training after training on employee retention. But with the old saying floating around, "You're only as good as your last week's #s", no one really listened. When I had the chance to run markets and be paid directly by the franchise owners, I saw it very differently. We had a low turnover and people loved their jobs. It wasn't fear beased. No one thougth thier pink slip was being faxed. No one cringed when the one's and fives were called in. In fact, people called me, or their direct supervisor before the ones to stratagize or to just get remotivated. No one at LA corp. said.. "Hey, you're awesome...I believe in you. What's up?" They would say..."Get them up now!"
So, I agree with you!You can't lead a team with fear.
People need to know you believe in them.
xox

WELL SAID and thanks for the backup. i know some people at corporate that were let go and heard stories about how unethical they went about it. The HR departement was a failure. Lesia for one was ambushed i heard. hope she got a good severence. Wonder what happened to her. how she is?

UNBELIEVALBE in Rockfall, Connecticut said: just curious as to who posted no, that this was not helpful to you?

probably LOYAL or CRAZY. They do that all the time to make themselves feel better about them. ignore them. i am!!

Alright...where did that wacko "under paid student" go? Haven't heard from them in a while...

I can't get over the entertainment value of this Pure blog...

There are a lot of people on this site that I haven't seen in a while...

When is the next Pure bashing gathering in the Philly area?

I am a crapped on corporate employee, and I am holding on to my resentments for a few more days...but I'll get over it!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all (loyal or not), as well as the few remaining friends I still have at corporate (knowing that there are so few left).

How's it going Rob Real Estate? HI Cindy!

WOW.. every morning I log into my email (because I am too busy to stay up all night.. kids, too)
But oh my gosh guys... CHILL OUT! We all know that deep down inside, this company was RUINED from the top down. Upper management had know idea how to make individual centers work and it is obvious that the tactics weren't working. Whether it was "bad hires" or stupid pressuring tactics...

Here is the difference... we, lower management, were thinking of customers and employees on the front lines and upper management... Well they were thinking about $$$$$$ despite employees or customers.. .HENCE, the demise of the company.

Now, I was okay thinking that Vahan and upper mgt. just made some bad judgement calls, but I am ticked thinking that they did the same thing with Quick Weight Loss and now LAWL.. screwing customers!!!

Any input on this...

Heartbroken in Near Chicago, Illinois said: WOW.. every morning I log into my email (because I am too busy to stay up all night.. kids, too)
But oh my gosh guys... CHILL OUT! We all know that deep down inside, this company was RUINED from the top down. Upper management had know idea how to make individual centers work and it is obvious that the tactics weren't working. Whether it was "bad hires" or stupid pressuring tactics...

Here is the difference... we, lower management, were thinking of customers and employees on the front lines and upper management... Well they were thinking about $$$$$$ despite employees or customers.. .HENCE, the demise of the company.

Now, I was okay thinking that Vahan and upper mgt. just made some bad judgement calls, but I am ticked thinking that they did the same thing with Quick Weight Loss and now LAWL.. screwing customers!!!

Any input on this...

PEOPLE WHO CANNOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS. IT IS BASIC. ALWAYS LOOKING TO BLAME.ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE BAD NEVER THE GOOD, HENSE ALL THE TURNOVER AND VERY STRESSED EMPLOYEES

Lori A in Fort Worth, Texas said: Is this Leslie?

No not Leslee.

Heidi Bilonick in MORGANTOWN,, West Virginia said: I feel the same way. When I was with LA.. being paid by them...they would just say..."Let her go!" I did a training in Vegas on when and how to fire people...it costs 6 times as much to hire a new person than to keep an existing one. With that said...trainers would do training after training on employee retention. But with the old saying floating around, "You're only as good as your last week's #s", no one really listened. When I had the chance to run markets and be paid directly by the franchise owners, I saw it very differently. We had a low turnover and people loved their jobs. It wasn't fear beased. No one thougth thier pink slip was being faxed. No one cringed when the one's and fives were called in. In fact, people called me, or their direct supervisor before the ones to stratagize or to just get remotivated. No one at LA corp. said.. "Hey, you're awesome...I believe in you. What's up?" They would say..."Get them up now!"
So, I agree with you!You can't lead a team with fear.
People need to know you believe in them.
xox

THEY ARE ALL BULLIES..HOPE THEY RUN INTO BIGGGGER BULLIES NOW AND GET A TASTE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE.

lululala in near philly, Pennsylvania said: I can't get over the entertainment value of this Pure blog...

There are a lot of people on this site that I haven't seen in a while...

When is the next Pure bashing gathering in the Philly area?

I am a crapped on corporate employee, and I am holding on to my resentments for a few more days...but I'll get over it!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all (loyal or not), as well as the few remaining friends I still have at corporate (knowing that there are so few left).

How's it going Rob Real Estate? HI Cindy!

Hey, seems like I know you, but can't tell by your name. If you have my email, send me an email and I'll let you know about the next get together. We were supposed to get together this weekend, but that fell through.

Hey Overit and MovinOn. I miss you both. With all the name basing going on, I can't believen nobody has talkied about you know who. I agree about RB she was O.K.
But the big "L" well thats one thing I will never miss!
We had some good times and no matter what happens VK,EB,CB or anyone for that fact can't take that away from us.

Hey Cindy im sure you have great stories at corporate. Any inside info? Hanky Panky in offices.

lululala in near philly, Pennsylvania said: I can't get over the entertainment value of this Pure blog...

There are a lot of people on this site that I haven't seen in a while...

When is the next Pure bashing gathering in the Philly area?

I am a crapped on corporate employee, and I am holding on to my resentments for a few more days...but I'll get over it!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all (loyal or not), as well as the few remaining friends I still have at corporate (knowing that there are so few left).

How's it going Rob Real Estate? HI Cindy!

Hey who is this do I know you, give me a hint hehe

karma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Heidi how do you feel about my Turnover posting? Same page? Different View?

Hey Karma how long did you work for LA/Pure and were you in corporate or in the field??

karma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Hey Cindy im sure you have great stories at corporate. Any inside info? Hanky Panky in offices.

nah, that kind of stuff never happened, lol

k, well, i gotta go get a shower and go out to a family party, be back on later, play nice karma, lol

karma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Hey Cindy im sure you have great stories at corporate. Any inside info? Hanky Panky in offices.

I know some things hehe Who is this though you from corporate or in the field and how long you work for them.

rather not say, doesnt matter here to help those who in need. Worked for them long enough to realize they didnt care about its employees.

karma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: rather not say, doesnt matter here to help those who in need. Worked for them long enough to realize they didnt care about its employees.

Really??? Serious what corporation cares about its employees are you crazy it is a business looking to make money (Just like every other business) ALL Companies use there employess to make money and all the employees use corporations to make there money. There is nothing personal it is business, get a life and move on.

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Really??? Serious what corporation cares about its employees are you crazy it is a business looking to make money (Just like every other business) ALL Companies use there employess to make money and all the employees use corporations to make there money. There is nothing personal it is business, get a life and move on.

UNFORTUNATELY MAYBE THEY HAVE MOVED ON AND LEFT THE PEOPLE STILL IN CENTERS TO DEAL WITH THE CLIENTS (WITH NO LITES) AND TO PACK THE FILES THAT THEY WILL PROBALBLY JUST THROW AWAY.

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Really??? Serious what corporation cares about its employees are you crazy it is a business looking to make money (Just like every other business) ALL Companies use there employess to make money and all the employees use corporations to make there money. There is nothing personal it is business, get a life and move on.

I guess you worked for Pure too long that you dont see the big picture. Why are you turning on me? Turnover rates can be lowered if they do care for the employees.

AND alot of companies do care for them (employees) and make sure that they do. Its called employee retention. Go back to school and study about making a good business. Ever hear of GOOGLE. Check out how they treat their employees. They have there own cafeteria in the building, day care.... you make no sense.

tondalilly in Saint Louis, Missouri said: Hey Overit and MovinOn. I miss you both. With all the name basing going on, I can't believen nobody has talkied about you know who. I agree about RB she was O.K.
But the big "L" well thats one thing I will never miss!
We had some good times and no matter what happens VK,EB,CB or anyone for that fact can't take that away from us.

Is this JB?

karma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: AND alot of companies do care for them (employees) and make sure that they do. Its called employee retention. Go back to school and study about making a good business. Ever hear of GOOGLE. Check out how they treat their employees. They have there own cafeteria in the building, day care.... you make no sense.

Im not on either side what happens there does not affect me or my life, I worked there for 6 years and enjoyed it and most the people I worked for, but did not base my life around a company or any company. They do not define me or my worth I do and if they go under there are other jobs and opportunities out there for anyone willing to look and do what is needed to suceed. I am not saying job retention isnt a good thing, I am not saying all peoples morals are the same and ethics are either. I am saying business is business, you have to move on look for better and brighter things. Sh## happens life happens you can either whine about what coulda been or how poorly you all think you were treated and be vindictive (Posting personal info) and spiteful or be constructive and move on to other opportunities and what is out there. BUT PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING THE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE IS UNDENIEABLE. LOL

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Im not on either side what happens there does not affect me or my life, I worked there for 6 years and enjoyed it and most the people I worked for, but did not base my life around a company or any company. They do not define me or my worth I do and if they go under there are other jobs and opportunities out there for anyone willing to look and do what is needed to suceed. I am not saying job retention isnt a good thing, I am not saying all peoples morals are the same and ethics are either. I am saying business is business, you have to move on look for better and brighter things. Sh## happens life happens you can either whine about what coulda been or how poorly you all think you were treated and be vindictive (Posting personal info) and spiteful or be constructive and move on to other opportunities and what is out there. BUT PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING THE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE IS UNDENIEABLE. LOL

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Really??? Serious what corporation cares about its employees are you crazy it is a business looking to make money (Just like every other business) ALL Companies use there employess to make money and all the employees use corporations to make there money. There is nothing personal it is business, get a life and move on.

so true rob!

loyal employee in Massachusetts said: Rob that was put so perfectly! i love it!!

Yeah im kind of a big deal. LOL But your a little riduclous yourself so dont jump on my side too quickly. LOL Unless your hot than I agree with everything you say and we should def sit doan and discuss this further and play strip monoply.

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Im not on either side what happens there does not affect me or my life, I worked there for 6 years and enjoyed it and most the people I worked for, but did not base my life around a company or any company. They do not define me or my worth I do and if they go under there are other jobs and opportunities out there for anyone willing to look and do what is needed to suceed. I am not saying job retention isnt a good thing, I am not saying all peoples morals are the same and ethics are either. I am saying business is business, you have to move on look for better and brighter things. Sh## happens life happens you can either whine about what coulda been or how poorly you all think you were treated and be vindictive (Posting personal info) and spiteful or be constructive and move on to other opportunities and what is out there. BUT PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING THE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE IS UNDENIEABLE. LOL

ALL THE ADDRESSES THAT WERE POSTED ANYONE CAN FIND IF THEY GOOGLE.
THIS IS JUST ABOUT PEOPLE ABLE TO VENT AND HOPEFULLY HELP ANY CLIENT WHO MAY FIND THIS SITE.
IN CLOSING IT JUST SEEMS TO BE GOOD VERSUS EVIL

UNBELIEVALBE in Rockfall, Connecticut said: ALL THE ADDRESSES THAT WERE POSTED ANYONE CAN FIND IF THEY GOOGLE.
THIS IS JUST ABOUT PEOPLE ABLE TO VENT AND HOPEFULLY HELP ANY CLIENT WHO MAY FIND THIS SITE.
IN CLOSING IT JUST SEEMS TO BE GOOD VERSUS EVIL

Amen!!!!

Rob Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Yeah im kind of a big deal. LOL But your a little riduclous yourself so dont jump on my side too quickly. LOL Unless your hot than I agree with everything you say and we should def sit doan and discuss this further and play strip monoply.

not taking sides my man just agreeing with you.

I am just here for the entertaiment as well.

I havent laughed this hard
in years!

UNBELIEVALBE in Rockfall, Connecticut said: ALL THE ADDRESSES THAT WERE POSTED ANYONE CAN FIND IF THEY GOOGLE.
THIS IS JUST ABOUT PEOPLE ABLE TO VENT AND HOPEFULLY HELP ANY CLIENT WHO MAY FIND THIS SITE.
IN CLOSING IT JUST SEEMS TO BE GOOD VERSUS EVIL

WOW Really Good versus Evil Are you guys serious with this,

1. posting people's personal info (whether it is public info or not) is just not right no matter how you look at it. These people worked for a corporation, no matter your personal opinion of that person, they were just employees and did what they were paid too. There personal ethics or your view of them is irrelivant and is nothing less than vindicious and childish to post someones home address on a forum discussing business practices. I dont see how this would be relevant or constructive.

2. good vs evil really??? A corporation is going out of business, there not trying to steal your babies or homes. They are shutting thier doors and moving on for whatever reason. Just because they employed you for awhile what is it they owe you. Are they responsible to keep you employed when the company goes under. You may not like how they operated you may not like how they are closing up, but it is a privatley owned company and the owner does think it is profitable enough to keep open any longer. If it was Im sure he would. Some of you are really dilusional on what people owe you. It was a business nothing personal.