Ive been an associate for 4 years in the inside sales org. I have seen really good leadership and have seen terrible. It is a popularity contest as to who gets promoted and now the King of surveys sits at the top of the throne. I use to have regular... — read more 

Do we really think Staples Canada is ready for an IPO this year? The free shipping for staples.ca is bleeding red ink and the Professional division is also struggling along. How can they restore this business to profitability?

The multi-million feel good show in Orlando, immature management who would not speak-up saying GTM would bury the company through destroyed client relationships. What holiday will Sycamore destroy next for the good people at Staples?

What are you waiting for, people? The writing on the wall can't be clearer. Take advantage of the current job market. Those who claim that there are no jobs are either trolling or too lazy to search properly. There will never be a better moment for... — read more 

They always closing stores. Tell me something else please!

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/business/2021/12/22/staples-closing-downtown-sarasota-location-january-2022-sold-belpointe-company/8990663002/

I'll bet that New Year's resolution for most of the employees of this ridiculous company is to find a new job in 2022..

Wonder if slick hair will order a new round of layoffs like the Grinch?

Recently looked through some old files and saw the names of all of the competent leaders who have left marketing. Then I join all hands to hear the new leader humbly describe herself as “super smart” and “sharp elbowed” as her reasons for getting the... — read more 

Every year, Staples provides gift cards (maybe $10 or $20 to various retailers) in the holiday card that they distribute. This year, the company policy is that there not be gift cards distributed and no company sponsored holiday meals. Come to think... — read more 

Been working for 7 yrs as a furniture installer in the Mid Atlantic Just recently we were told they were closing the doors of the installation department on April because it's not profitable. It could not be profitable when they got rid of the sales... — read more 

I've spent more than a decade with this company before I was laid off last month and I'm still having trouble coping. I honestly thought I was safe. I was working hard, doing well, and I was told all the right things by my boss. I know now I was... — read more 

A well-known quote can be applied to management at Staples: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." They persistently treat the best employees badly and expect that they will somehow stop the decline of... — read more 

Great communication (not) Staples sent out about time & attendance system being down. Its going on two days and nobody knows when it will be back up. Hope this doesn't effect our paycheck this week.

I was unhappy working for Staples for a multitude of reasons and relieved when I was severed recently. Would love to hear reasons why others were unhappy…. Pay? Your Manager? Benefits? What made people so unhappy at Staples that folks like myself... — read more 

Nobody should consider themselves safe when layoffs are nothing but a numbers game. It has nothing to do with performance and everything to do with the company getting rid of those who earn the most and then finding enough people in the low and... — read more 

I heard that there has been a couple of ‘retirements’ at a senior level - any idea of what that means for the sales and merchandising teams?

Everyone keeps saying that it is easy now to find greener pastures outside of Staples. And this is constantly being repeated but I personally know a few people who, after getting cut, cannot find a new job. I also know of people looking for other... — read more 

Leave. Best thing I ever did a few months back. Underpaid, haven’t paid out merit in a couple years and the actual sellers salary is not competitive. The rah rah of town halls is the same old tune, no strategy and it’s all for sale

Significant layoffs are already a common thing here. The past year and a half has been complete chaos and I doubt it’s over with big layoffs. Given all that, I wonder if it’s better to wait a little longer until the next round of layoffs and go... — read more 

Remember this? https://youtu.be/aRUQAnpXZTI Remember all the smooth brainers spamming LinkedIn? el-oh-el

If I hadn't gotten layoff, I probably would have put off looking for a new job for a long time. I got a 20 percent higher pay. I know people who managed to get even more after they left here. It turned out that layoff was the best thing that ever... — read more 

Let’s face it. The reality is that this is a company/business that is owned by people who are interested in their maximum return of investment. They will make decisions, whether good or bad, based on what they think will achieve their objectives. We... — read more 

Are they still giving layoffs because I heard a rumor that one employee was laid off yesterday?

I keep reading posts where people state that those laid off are the lucky ones. Please stop that. I understand that you're unhappy, but people who lost their livelihoods in the last round are certainly not lucky. I know several people who are... — read more 

The latest layoffs round was all about getting rid of the older employees. Look at the numbers. More than half of the people I know who were laid off were in their 50s. I know there were some younger employees as well, but nowhere near as many as... — read more 

They laid me off from the outside sales role, TAE. I am a previous sales excellence winner and had over 4.5M in sales this year. My director was a joke and the only true leader was demoted from AVP to director. I’ve heard that the inside sales role... — read more 

Investment is being made in the sides of business that are growing and can make a profit and bring more value. These restructures are hard and lives impacted which is never easy. Staples continues to change to stay profitable and relevant as the... — read more 

There is life outside of this place and it's a good one. I know a lot of people who work here and I can safely say that any company would be lucky to have any of you. Just because Staples doesn't know what it has it doesn't mean all companies are... — read more 

This is not the first layoff/restructuring/RIF or however they decided to call it this time and it'll not be the last. The only thing they all had in common? They achieved nothing in the end. No improvements, results still suck, any material gains... — read more 

After the bad feelings subsided after I found out that they didn't need me anymore, I'm not so upset anymore. Moreover, now I think layoff is the best thing that could have happened to me because who knows if I would have decided to look for a new... — read more 

Winner of the Jerkiest Company 2021 - Staples Corporation for Laying off 600 people the week before Thanksgiving. #Thatwaseasy

Peeling back the layers of the onion you start to realize that they are just shifting business to other companies they own rather than getting out of any business. Spread the word to any customer you have contacts with or anyone who needs to hear... — read more 

No matter what, I have some good memories from Staples because I worked with great people, learned a lot about the job and gained experience, and everything used to be a lot different. It is clear to me that it is almost natural for every... — read more 

Curious to know everyone’s thoughts

I've had enough but I'm scared to quit. Just when I think the latest round of layoffs is going to help me make up my mind, I rationalize it as being over and done with and now I can relax for a while, no need to worry. Then another round happens... — read more 

Does anyone have information on what will eventually happen to Staples stores and warehouses?

I mean everyone that has been here at staples should know this happens 2 x’s out of the year especially towards the end. More layoffs to happen in the Orlando area business center… who’s to say elsewhere. This is all sales. When quota is not met... — read more 

It's very unfortunate that a company like Staples (and others) that "values their associates" never has a human resource optimization program in effect. Usually the first pass budgets come out in the Fall and management is shocked they have to cut to... — read more