TARGET
INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
Human Resources & Store Operations
TO:
All Store Team Members, Supply Chain Specialists, and Headquarters Staff
FROM:
Chief Human Resources O
ffi
cer & Executive Leadership Team
DATE:
September 17, 2026
SUBJECT:
Target Employee Policy Memo
1. PURPOSE & CORE CULTURE STATEMENT
At Target, our purpose is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Delivering this promise requires that our
stores, supply chain nodes, and headquarters facilities foster an inclusive, safe, and accountable work environment.
Every team member plays a direct role in creating a welcoming experience for our guests and colleagues alike.
This memorandum serves as a comprehensive operational review of established workplace guidelines, attendance
expectations, workplace safety standards, and team member resources across all operating units.
2. ATTENDANCE, SCHEDULING & PUNCTUALITY STANDARDS
Predictable and punctual sta
ffi
ng enables us to serve our guests e
ffi
ciently while ensuring fair distribution of
workloads across shifts:
Shift Management via myTime:
All hourly store and supply chain team members are expected to review schedules
and log shifts via the myTime mobile platform or designated facility kiosks.
Absence Noti
fi
cation:
In the event of an unavoidable delay or absence, team members must provide notice
through the myTime system at least two hours prior to the scheduled start of their shift.
Meal & Rest Breaks:
Paid rest breaks and unpaid meal periods must be taken consistently according to
operational schedules and in full alignment with state and federal wage requirements. Off-the-clock work is strictly
prohibited.
Safety & Team Care Baseline:
Team members are required to wear slip-resistant footwear and appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) when working in stockrooms and handling heavy merchandise or power equipment.
3. WORKPLACE RESPECT & ZERO-TOLERANCE CONDUCT
Target does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or verbal misconduct. We are committed
to an equitable workplace where every team member is treated with dignity, and all reports of inappropriate conduct
will be promptly and independently investigated.
Target Corporation
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Internal Operational Document
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