Stack Ranking alive and well

Despite Amazon's claims otherwise, stack ranking is still ongoing at Amazon FCs as of May 2017. Our recent one ranked not only all Area Managers, but Process Assistants as well. Having gone from a Tier 1 Associate to a PA role, I have received high marks.

During my last 1:1, my AM told me I was in the top third amongst my peers, and was performing well. One month later, after the stack ranking meeting, I was informed that I am in the bottom percentage for the building and will be placed on a Development Plan.

I feel completely blindsided. Not given any concrete details (other than poor ranking), I am left to wonder if I am being scapegoated to save my manager. The environment at our FC is toxic, with most of the AMs desperately trying to leave, or scramble to hold onto their positions.

We have gone to year-round peak conditions, with constant hiring and MET three out of four weeks every month. Attrition for associates is nearing 100% (I lost 6 AAs in the last week.) I will be leaving Amazon at the first opportunity.