Although I appreciated the recent three percent wage increase, the overall cost of living over the the past decade and our stagnant wages is really starting to destroy me. That was even before the most recent round of inflation. My actual hiring... — read more 

I still have hope, but not much.

The master/servant culture needs to end. And it starts at the top. The mindset of established “leaders” are self serving and will never contribute to a one team culture. The “we are the experts” mentality will keep driving poor results. The (we... — read more 

I've been reading up and it turns out companies are not obligated to provide severance to employees they're laying off. I was certain there was a law that said they have to but it turns out I was wrong. Now I'm worried more than ever. What are the... — read more 

EK said he wants to know what needs to change. Let’s list them here. I will start it off with drop ship vendors, why are they sending product if it is not paid for? We should not be wasting time at store level collecting on bad debt. Why isn’t... — read more 

There would be nothing better than taking the package and leaving, right?

What are Francisco Partners & Jefferson River Capital's records when it comes to dealing with labor unions?

It is not my intention to spread rumors because I do not have any reliable information, it is just my personal opinion. Take it with a grain of salt, but it could very soon happen that unprofitable stores get closed. My store is doing very poorly... — read more 

Folks, you are sadly mistaken if you think working for a PE group isn’t about making shareholders money. You got a pretty good preview yesterday on the call. The one team culture. What do you think that means? From the research I did on the new... — read more 

I left recently. Now I'm wondering what's going on, is it true that the company was sold or did I misinterpret someone's post?

This company needed a change, but I hope we will not be disappointed even more?

Today is the long awaited day friends. Good luck and hope everyone fairs well. If they respected you, they would have told you first and not your business contacts. Let’s hope the next ‘leaders’ are actually that.

So is this business update just that an update? Or will we see something major? Glad TL could take the time to address his company.

Follett's current business model and the way they operate their stores is simply not sustainable for much longer. The cracks are turning into canyons. Every year things get worse and worse, and the decline in even just the past year has been... — read more 

Very quiet from the Tower from the CEO and Presidents. Do they even work here anymore?

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/88313-literati-acquires-follett-book-fairs.html

It seems poorly timed in the middle of rush. Anything had theirs yet? Any details to share?

Has anyone noticed that virtually every GM item in our stores has had a price increase over the last few months? Quite hefty ones in some cases too -- 20% or more. Meanwhile, we got 3% raises. Our own salaries can't even keep pace with rising store... — read more 

4 years too late. But hey why not take a victory lap because that’s what management does best..taking credit for things they don’t do.

FSS still open?

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3-Westbrook-Corporate-Ctr-Westchester-IL/22249399/

What a sh---y culture. We already know what local leadership thinks of us. However, it would be nice to know the same at each level and up. Just goes to show the lack of respect this company has for team members. Let’s try putting people before... — read more 

They are incompetent. ... They are inconsiderate. ... They are secretive. ... They don't listen skillfully. ... They rule with bureaucracy. ... They are invisible. ... They take credit for an employee's work.

I live in the state of CT where we have had our minimum wage increase $1.00 per hour since 2019. My student employees that started as Freshman in 2019 at $11.00 per hour will now be making over $15. per hour for peak season rush since minimum wage... — read more 

I wanted to leave this year but haven’t found anything that gives me as good a schedule as I have at Follett. That’s important. It’s not all about money. I hope to leave next year and praying a great position becomes available. So much this. People... — read more 

If I didn't work for this company and if reading what is written here was my only impression of Follett, I would think it is the worst company ever. It's not that I don't think some things here can be much better, but let's be fair........ The... — read more 

Haven’t heard from the upper ranks lately. How disappointing! No thank you! No Happy Thanksgiving! No Happy Holidays! The leadership of this company needs to get it together.

If we didn’t have to wait the 40 seconds that the register takes to sp-t out rental check in receipts, we’d be less exposed to dying. Less face-to-face is a good thing. Distancing in the aisle is possible, but not really at pos.

Does JP still work for Follett?

Hacked

Who’s better to work for Follett or Barnes and Noble College? Or are both a lost cause?

We have to keep tying the bricks to the bytes; that way we can stop the brick-and-mortar bookstores from becoming more & more & more disintermediated!

I left a few months ago, and my new job pays better and I’m not distraught with stress anymore. My new company, we act like adults and we treat each other like adults. Unfortunately at Follett, being a jerk was the highway to success. Cutting costs... — read more 

I'm pretty sick of being anxious here every year before the holiday season. Now after seeing that someone mentioned reorg here as well, I definitely decided to polish my resume and get out of here. If reorg happens and there are cuts, the resume... — read more 

Anyone know about a re-org that JH is planning? I was asked by someone that heard from someone at HO and was trying to find out details. I am hoping we are not being cut further in the field. Is she re-orging her course materials team?

When the company fails, TL plans to go back to painting houses.