Topics regarding layoffs at Follett

Topics regarding layoffs at Follett

Feeling squeezed to the max?

I don’t want to be one of those employees waiting to be squeezed to the max, to reach a breaking point and only then do something to look for a new job. When I describe to people what it is like to work here, usually my first association is that no... — read more 

Bonuses?

Today would have been the day we received our bonus statement. Any expecting a surprise on Friday?

New CEO

Now that it's been over a year since our CEO "retired," are we ever going to get a new CEO or are we stuck with the current "acting CEO" for good? It might be nice to have a CEO with a business degree that has maybe worked an 8 hour day at least... — read more 

There was nothing but stress

I’ve tried everything to alleviate the stress I was constantly experiencing while at work. I’m sorry to say that ultimately the only thing that helped me was to quit and find another job. It was so bad there that when I wasn’t working I was always... — read more 

What is going on? Follett IT is terrible.

Trying to do my job and service customers and not a single system is working. They have been down for at least 4 hours and no communication from home office. Is someone looking into this?

Another suddenly useless

Anyone who has read this board for years will recognize this kind of story: Despite years of free extra work above my responsibilities and awards the past year I am suddenly useless, considered unable to do the jobs I have held, had my ethics... — read more 

Follett Forward

Are we still doing the Follett Forward call? Seems like everyone was thinking this was the call that would lay out changes. I’ve learned not to believe everything on this site but to take with a grain of salt. If the call is bad news then worry does... — read more 

How good are the replacements?

It was a really big disappointment when my colleague got laid off here. That man did a great job and the company lost a lot when he left, I’m sure. His place was vacant for a long time, and then one day a replacement finally came. I really can’t... — read more 

Can't find your next job?

At the moment, they have good chances to find another job where they will earn more and where they will be more appreciated, they know that the situation here will not improve.... and yet people choose to stay at Follett. I don't get that. I had a... — read more 

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Any tips on decompressing?

Before every shift I have to mentally and emotionally prepare myself. Most of the time I think of calling out but I don’t because it’s a J-O-B. It wouldn’t be so bad if we actually had a support system we can rely on but that is just another one of... — read more 

It is never enough

Is there a limit here? No matter how hard I work, it is never enough. Every day I have more and more work to do, and in return I don’t get very much. I am sick of the demands this company makes on its employees. Follett literally squeezes people, to... — read more 

Bonus Payout

I see that the Bonus info has been posted in ESS Does anyone know when it will be paid ??

I wish management would realize this

How well you treat your workers will determine how your company will do. It is one of the main factors that determines its fate. It's really as simple as that. Companies that treat their employees well are thriving, while those that don't are... — read more 

Other forums?

Are there any other online anonymous forms where people can go to vent? Nothing wrong with the layoff site, just was wondering if there’s any place else.

People don't really believe in hard work anymore?

I don’t like it when people say you only need to work the bare minimum here. Okay, Follett may not be the best company, nor is it ideal, you hear about injustice and illogical moves at every turn... however, I still think it's better to work hard... — read more 

Can they legally change your job title?

I was told recently by my manager that there will be some restructuring of jobs and titles. I've been in sales/ customer service for over 2 years and they want to move me into some support/ coordinator position that I NEVER APPLIED FOR!!!!! Is this a... — read more 

How do you motivate yourself to work here?

Just like someone has already said - jobs do not fall from the sky. Since I haven’t found a new job, and Follet doesn’t motivate its employees at all, I’m forced to motivate myself to get through the work day as easily as possible. It's a real... — read more 

Control what you can

If working for a poor company in a job without any upside (for the past 10 years) has produced results you don't like, why continue the behavior? You know ONE thing for certain, follett hasn't produced for you. Control what you can. You control... — read more 

Rif at at Follett

For those of you who like working for Follett, this is what is in store for you some day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXlUS5-ag_g

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I'm so tired

I don’t believe I’ve ever been as tired as I’ve been lately in the many years I’ve been here. I don't know if anyone else feels like me, exhausted to the limit (?), but I really feel like I need months of rest.... I no longer have the motivation to... — read more 

Are they not researching or what?

I wonder what it is like to be a new employee now at Follett... I can see how this company can be a good starting point for young people with no experience or very little experience, but I don't understand those people who come here from companies... — read more 

Barnes and noble take over

Follett lost the Maine cc system contract and B&N got it. My store has gotten no word on what's going on. We have been bounced around groups since our RM left. Any one had this happen before? Or anyone have any news?

No New Contract

My store is out for RFP, but we are less than 120 days from our contract date and we don’t have a new contract yet. Anyone have any experience with this? Should I start looking for a new job?

4/8 - Realignment

I’m not sure how many Regions are affected but announcements are going out today that Regions are merging and some RMs are being let go.

What a load of c--p!

SZ just sent an email stating how proud she is of herself for walking through uncertain times with us! I call BS! How dare you clam you walked through this with us!! Staff reductions, lack of communication and no transparency! And when we do hear... — read more 

Those days of loyalty are gone!

There are so many people that were loyal to the company. I was one of them. But over the years and little by little decisions being made caused me to rethink that loyalty. Now here I am 8 years later and my loyalty extends as far as my paycheck. I... — read more 

layoffs @ fss

surprised no body is talking about the layoffs @ fss that occured this week... more around the corner.

Starting at the bottom

Is the reason some of us don’t move on is because we don’t want to start at the bottom again? For me, this is partially the case. I just had a interview at a great grocery chain known for excellent manager salary but would have to start as a FT... — read more 

RM that recently left

I know one of the RMs that recently left and never thought he would. It was very telling when I heard he went somewhere else to work and who he went to work for. He was and is a good guy. Wish him the best! Maybe he was just unhappy but I always saw... — read more 

Inching closer to next FY

Well we are almost in the new fiscal year and there doesn’t seem to be a ton of store closings. Has Follett rode the wave and come out the other side scarred but still intact? Time will tell....

Have you been criticized for everything lately?

My manager tries to make me feel that I’m to blame for everything that happens in the company. This has been going on for more than two months, there is this animosity all of a sudden. Maybe it’s the transmission of anger from his superior, who... — read more 

Lost PTO

How many people are losing out on PTO they didn’t have the coverage to ever take this year?

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