Hey, guys. I'm a hardlines team member, and I've been with Target for nearly three years. Working with computers is a hobby of mine, and recently I've been working on two little software programs for Target. One that I think would be useful in training new hardlines team members, and one that would be beneficial to anyone working on the sales floor.
If I wanted to get the idea implemented at my store -- that is, have team members actually use it -- who would I speak to about it? Would I have to demonstrate it? Would it be against store policy?
DO NOT TELL YOUR ETLS ABOUT THIS!!!!!
This is considered working off the clock. You are basically doing software development work for Target. Are you a Target software developer? No, but that still doesn't mean you can do the work of one off the clock. This is the same as if a TM went up to the store on his off day and fixed the broken motor in the cart pusher. Is the TM a mechanic or even going to be asked to do this as part of their job? No, but it is working off the clock just the same.
Your ETLs will never let you do this for the following reasons:
1. Target has a corporate IT policy. Your software would have to be approved by HQ.
2. You developed this software for Target off the clock. (i.e. it is unpaid work)
3. Your ETLs (not even your STL) do not have the authority to approve software for use by Target employees. IT at headquarters has to do that.
The bad thing about this? Number 2 above is likely going to get you termed for working off the clock.
I know you want to be helpful, but the proper way to go about this is to actually apply for an IT job with Target... the way you are trying to do this is going to get you termed.
