We will get no where until it is realized by the current leadership (and I use that term loosely) they are the cause of the downfall. Who in the hell in their right mind think we are on the right path and that the jack a$$es in place will get us back... — read more 

https://www.cpp.com/pdfs/CPP_Global_Human_Capital_Report_Workplace_Conflict.pdf

I think Retail and FSS make money, but Wholesale is struggling with bad inventory. If leaders can figure out wholesale, I think Follett would be fairly profitable.

I hope that RG can see where the cuts need to happen. This company is running on 3 more times the VPs that is needed. Need to start with the GVPs and go all the way up to EVPs. I am sure the payroll savings would be much more than what us little... — read more 

Heard there's a lot of people leaving IT. I just wonder whos left in Tech Serv or PSC. Better yet. Who's gone. Someone said that the CT team moved to 10. ?

The GVP position is a redundant position. Their salaries, benefits, bonuses, profit sharing is worth +$4M. Their T&E, company cars, and office expenses are worth another +$4M. There can be more effective direct and consistent messaging through SVP to... — read more 

Remove the GVP level of management. Salaries and benefits are worth at least $4M; travel however, those standards can easily be seen through statistical analytics.

Give the President position to Usher or Stratman. Both bleed Follett colors and will work hard to right the ship. Winters could also be a potential choice.

Trimming store staff, accounting, home office, everybody not a Director or above in IT to be offshored.

What does the "F" in follett really mean?

CUNY is no longer going to have any contracts with Follett. CUNY schools are ending their contracts with Follett, no new contacts, no extensions, and no new stores. CUNY is taking control of their schools, they have their online store for digital... — read more 

After years of seeing this place declined I had enough, decided to put myself out there and see about getting a new job. I was able to find a job, stacking of responsibilities, qualifications, and doing tons of work. I was able to find a job, I gave... — read more 

Is there anyone who can share what the actual financial condition of Follett is?

I farted on the elevator and BS didn't even smell it because hes a piece of sh*t

You Follett people are hilarious. Bashing your own company. No wonder its going down in flames. Who does that? I couldn't find a message board that is no where close to being as bad as this one. I suppose most of you feel like this company is like... — read more 

Hey who won?!

Gazuntite!

Management that tells you you're the best then when the regional or vp show up trashes you. Even tries to get rid of you on just false accusations

What is long-term plan ? to fill the president or keep as it?

What are you talking about? what could be outsourced?

Nothing more to say. Follett turned on their experienced associates and threw us out like we were garbage. Everyone that is sticking around deserves to feel that pain too, and they will when sales sink so low there no longer is a Follett. No hope at... — read more 

Maxwell says, “There is no success without sacrifice. Every person who has achieved any success in life has made sacrifices to do so.” “the heart of leadership is putting others ahead of yourself. It’s doing what is best for the team.”

From Yahoo FInance: "As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Barnes as BNED has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn’t the top for the in-focus... — read more 

What are you fellow store associates predicting for Fall Rush sales? What does your gut tell you?

In case you have an order or concern that needs to be addressed next Thursday, you might get a slow response or no response at all. The GM department is doing an all day Bags Tournament at the Home Office. Who cares about taking care of the store... — read more 

Does anyone on this board know about B&T? I see most posts from the retail side but trust me we are suffering on the FSS side as well. First we are told it's "separate" now the rumor is Finance people are losing their jobs. Wonder if TH knows how... — read more 

Positive reinforcement; Follett know anything about this? Rm & rvp visit a new store manager, wouldn't words of encouragement work better than pointing out the negative that is because of old management or out of control of management? Very... — read more 

Got your shelf tags up yet??

Might make sense for Rush but not peak summer months. Not many of our summer visitors or campers interested in buying mechanical pencils. They even someone in Store Ops spending time analyzing the results. Looking at all the zeroes in the sales... — read more 

Pleased stop posting "laws" that aren't actually practiced by those within leadership positions- you can't sh-- on employees year after year and expect loyalty and enthusiasm...good leaders know what the components of strategic goals are-FSS had one... — read more 

Maxwell says, “There is no success without sacrifice. Every person who has achieved any success in life has made sacrifices to do so.” “the heart of leadership is putting others ahead of yourself. It’s doing what is best for the team.”

Maxwell says, “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.” “When it comes to identifying a real leader… don’t listen to the claims of the person professing... — read more 

So I am to continue to work my ars off, take on the work of the people leaving and Follett will do nothing about giving me more money to do it! How do I continue to "stay on the bus" when I keep getting ran over?

When President's get let go...the core operations will deteriorate on purpose; the company can't continue to bleed money when the money isn't coming in. The brick and mortar bookstores are on are on life support. The writing is on the wall...who else... — read more 

I'm no poet or a Witt...I'm just here to take sh@@. I don't care much for rhyming words...just need to pass some turds. Reading all this how it seems. Makes my diarrhea less extreme. Piece out. Elvis has left the building.

Well after years of seeing this place decline I have finally decided to put myself out there and see about getting a new job. The great news is that thanks to all the cuts and stacking of responsibilities, my qualifications are fantastic. In less... — read more