Retail is a joke. Associates are the backbone and they quit in droves. Pay is so much lower than any other retail job. This right here. We are losing people left and right and amid the current labor shortage and lack of competitive pay, we're lucky... — read more
Store closings soon?
How true are the rumors that we're looking at a major round of closings before the end of the year? I usually ignore rumors, but I've heard this mentioned enough times in the past month or so that I'm starting to worry. I'm still thinking there's not... — read more
How’s the culture?
I’m considering joining Staples after a recent offer, working in Corporate. What’s it like to work there? How is leadership? Teamwork, etc.? What do you like and what is one thing you would change?
Products
Why do companies, like Staples, continue to sell products that are linked with forced labor in China? Apple is probably the biggest product I can think of that we sell.
Back To School 2021
Did Staples abandon their "Back To School" campaign for 2021? Not sure about US, but in Canada, I have not seen anything on TV, radio or online...nothing. Did they decide to sit this one out? This is their "Bread & Butter"...this is where they make... — read more
Ready for something different
After Staples and my experience here, I wanted to change not only the company but the industry as well. I think it was worth investing in expanding skills and getting away from here as far as possible. I just wonder how many people here started... — read more
Staples = Freedom
Staples is a fair and solid place to work, they love their employees and customers. Management never thinks they are any better than their fellow co-workers. Upper management is not elitist at all and they hate it when you worship them. You should... — read more
They cut even employees who are about to retire?
I heard that some employees who are about to retire have been laid off. Is it possible that their loyal employees are so expensive that they have to make such desperate moves and lay off people waiting for retirement??? Terrible. Everyone should... — read more
Layoffs set
Inside sales model is coming like self checkout at grocery stores. Cheap.
Sandy has a new gig...
Talk amongst yourselves
Retail Layoffs
I heard of a few layoffs in corporate USR today. Does anyone know of any others? I heard AS
No Merritt!
No Merritt this year. Glad we all worked so hard and for all the extra hours we worked. Your welcome staples :(
Creative team
Friday the creative team was let go who’s next? Jobs went to India I assume…
Early Retirement
It would cool if Staples offered an early retirement package to those of us with 25 plus years of service. Make it worth taking a good long look at it.
Business Development and Business Executives
I am so disappointed in how Staoles have demotivated BDMs by cutting commission structures for employees. This company use to be a good place to work,now everyone is discussing money and wanting to leave. People are constantly being approached and... — read more
What a difference
I left a few months ago for a competitor and I noticed how much life has improved since then. The differences financially and mentally were astounding not to mention the quality of my peers and leadership. I never thought I’d say this because I used... — read more
Best options for Staples associates
Hi all - I’ve decided it’s time to go. What are the best places to go with Staples on your resume? My relatives all tell me that it’s like Sears and RadioShack but I’d like to think there is still some respect out there. Thoughts? — read more
No Longer Reliable
Well, June has come and gone. No layoffs. The one poster who felt vindicated that his predicted "massacre" came in the form of the CEO leaving was almost comical, but was mostly sad. This website used to have a little credibility, but now it's... — read more
HR Restructuring
Who all was impacted?
Going back to the office is a mistake
Having us go back to the office setting saying its “safe if vaccinated” is totally rubbish. Our office space is normally a cesspool of germs because if 1 person gets sick, everyone gets sick. The vaccine is only supposed to be effective 3-6 months... — read more
This is the time to leave
If you've been looking to leave but the job market was stopping you, now's your time. There are jobs everywhere and decently paying jobs at that. Companies are trying really hard to fill positions but for as long as people are receiving extra... — read more
Shady business exposed
No reputable business tells their account managers that they will earn more money than in years past under the new 2021 anaplan model, all while hiding sales quota details and stacking books with deadbeat accounts to hold revenue down. SLT is... — read more
If you work hard, you just get more work to do?
I just wonder if there is any limit to how much employees can be loaded with work here? That limit doesn’t seem to exist, especially if they notice you’re working hard. They are great at detecting who can be loaded with a ton of work without... — read more
SD Gone
Thoughts on what this means?
Whatever we do it’s not enough
Last year was all about dropping more and more work on us and constantly criticizing that we’re not doing enough. We thought those practices would eventually stop but the managers keep on doing it. On the other hand, I heard from a friend who worlds... — read more
Will there be a lawsuit being asked for proof of vax?
From what I understand from some lawyer friends staples can’t be asking to ask and scan copies of vax cards. That is against our rights and discrimination of those who can’t get vax for underlying medical conditions or religious beliefs. — read more
Do you learn from other people's mistakes?
Unfortunately, people don’t learn anything from other people’s mistakes and that’s why there are still those who think they are safe and that their hard work and good performance will be enough to keep their job. So my colleague thought he had no... — read more
Mid year layoffs coming?
Increasingly concerned what the restructure plan is mid year. We saw the June massacre last year. Will we have a repeat?
why on Earth would Stefan Kaluzny (Sycamore Partners) what to acquire ODP retail... wtf?
https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/UPDATE%3A+Staples+Offers+to+Acquire+ODP+Corporation+%28ODP%29+Consumer+Business+for+%2418.27Share/18521460.html These scumbags just don't back off!
This site used to be cool
Until the company trolls showed up. Let the trolls troll, they just further prove our point that there are. some nasty toxic insensitive people in our midst. Good people, keep doin what you’re doing.
and now for managements thoughts
No need to have Outside Sales do Outside sales..... It can all be done with no direct customer facing meetings. Writing is on the wall for outside sales. Exits are in the air!
Relaxation - expect it only after you leave?
Ever since I came to this ridiculous company, I’ve been more concerned about whether the layoffs are around the corner or I can finally relax and do my job in peace. I had never worked for a company where I was more anxious than here. It seems that I... — read more
The only thing I'm sorry about...
The only thing I was sorry about when I gave notice were my colleagues. It would be much easier for me if we all gave notice at the same time knowing that all my work will be transferred to them. If Staples hires someone for the position, it won't be... — read more
It Might be Fear
Folks, I've been away from Staples for a while. I've been reading these posts from time to time. I noticed that there is general disdain for SLT. A feeling that nothing is good enough. People trashing the CEO and others. I think two things... — read more
JD, thanks for confirming the surveys ARE NOT anonymous
"Whites", "LatinX", "White Females", "Other Ethic Groups" How might you know the gender and race of the survey participants if they were "anonymous"? Clearly they are not. It is highly offensive to be viewed as a monolithic group because of the... — read more
Lipstick on a pig...
Laughable content in the all hands meeting today. Let’s all update the brand prop and not all the real problems with actual investments, plans, and leaders to drive.
The HR in the Know Employee
Do you have one of those on your staff? The employee who always seems to have the scoop on layoffs or co-workers going on plan? A few days later, this person’s destructive gossip becomes reality. How does this happen at a company so focused on so... — read more
Staples closing FC's
Confirmation Staples closings some FC's. Just keeps getting worse for Staples folks