What happened to SR? Last day today - after just 3 years and no IPO? Is this part of the SBA merger?

I didn’t want to wait for them to give me layoff so I gave them a notice. In any case, anyone who gets laid off or leaves this company will certainly do better than Staples. It has become unbearable to work here. I can’t wait to look at this... — read more 

Was pulled into the office on Sunday and terminated on the spot without cause. I’m from Australia originally, I find it despicable corporation’s like staples here in North America can let go of their team so easily, it’s actually illegal where I’m... — read more 

People at the top from dip sh-t Sandy Di-k and all regional managers are a god damn joke and when this place fails none of them deserve another job

Company has been hemorrhaging talent for several years now, especially on the digital side. All while "ecommerce is the future." The fact that even the incompetent CTO fled the sinking ship (and was replaced by someone barely technical at all, and no... — read more 

I'm too tired every day. I start and finish work tired. When I have a day off, I cannot get enough rest. Total burnout. It was to be expected that I would get into this situation because I have been doing work for several people for months now... — read more 

I am 150 percent committed to the job I was trying to keep by working very hard. I do my best. However, I have a feeling that the more I work and the more effort I put in, that the manager wants more. It is no longer clear to me what Staples wants... — read more 

Leadership need to get back to there old ways of overall sales goal and move away from talk time and the amount of dials. Yes more dials = more talk time. Need to focus on quality over quantity and that will bring in more sales. Doesn’t matter if... — read more 

Can someone in the know explain why Staples would want to buy Retail? Is it just a ploy to buy the BSD business through a "newly structured" deal?

I joined Staples many years ago to be part of an organization that was focused on being first in class, a company that was large, but felt small, one whose management was focused on supporting their teams and were servant leaders. What do we... — read more 

Any more news on what’s happening on the merger/takeover? SBA Marketing and Merchandising are done, kinda, but what about the rest? Staples Canada is doing okay, but SBA is still struggling so wondering where things will shake out. Nobody... — read more 

We're at the point where we desperately need more people but we can't get anybody who is even remotely competent. New people usually last only a day or two and when they realize what's expected of them they simply don't show up. In most cases, that's... — read more 

Too bad, great talented people showed the door, once again. Staples going down! And more to come by end of June. It’s not over!

Look at the good people leaving. I am seeing it across all lines of business. These are not just mediocre representatives and managers but leaders. The eminent sale has the best worried or is the endless uncertainty wearing even the best of our... — read more 

Its a coming.... no BS watch your backs!

How are your workloads? I’m drowning pretty much everyday and my mgr suggest calling EAP to help SMH

Please less politics and more Business Strategy and updates.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-staples-office-depot-buyout-bid-20210331-eu3hqyjurnbhjk6x73kr3hjwsa-story.html

They are so under appreciated.

Folks, I got targeted with an ad from the law firm below. The ad asks if I contributed to a 401K and suggest it may have been mismanaged. Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. https://choose.fdazar.com/staples-401k-class-action/

When I worked for Staples Retail, we could not maintain an ethnic diversity. All management were white and when they did hire non-white associates they would quit very quickly. Oddly, the people who stayed the longest were young white "liberal... — read more 

Someone told me unverified information yesterday that several people had been laid off, which is weird to me because I thought we were safe until June. Does anyone have verified information on whether the layoffs have started or are these just... — read more 

I was really scared when I heard the rumors that layoffs would follow very soon and I started looking for another job. Now I have the opportunity to move to another company for a job that is less paid and I'm debating whether to leave or miss the... — read more 

I Quit. Companies like Staples are why people like me have such a poor opinion of capitalism. I enjoy making money, but I will not be treated like a sub human or treat other people like something I am supposed to take advantage of. I took... — read more 

At my location we can usually tell if it’s going to be a horrible day a few minutes after our manager walks in. Unfortunately it’s been like this for months. He is rude to his employees often making comments to make them feel small. Some have even... — read more 

It wouldn’t be the first time I was laid off. I already experienced this a long time ago in another company. Basically, I realized the worst part is uncertainty. I don’t have any motivation and I can’t concentrate on work at all. It’s easier when... — read more 

Good luck !

Left Staples 3 months ago for a better opportunity, love my new career path. Though it literally took about 2 months to get over the effects of the micromanagement endured during my 2 years working at Staples doing sales. My new coworkers had to... — read more 

New York: Stefan Kaluzny has made a ton of money—and drawn his share of critics—buying down-on-the-heels retailers using lots of debt. Now, Kaluzny’s Sycamore Partners is under scrutiny again, after completing a deal that left even seasoned... — read more 

Best of luck

So Staples kicks me to the curb and the new inside sales rep calls me for help on an account ! HELLO DIP-Sh– figure it out yourself ! How do you call me with “hello with the new restructure I have questions and need some help”. Call your... — read more 

I was at Staples Canada head office in Richmond Hill, Ontario for close to 15 years. For the most part, it was a pretty nice place to work...they actually seemed to care about their employees. They had their issues, but figured I'd stay there until... — read more 

I see comments about playing golf, poor management, etc.. I get it, the list can go on and on about how employees feel about their manager. When the dust settles and these "poor managers" as some call them have their ticket pulled and that last... — read more 

I remember back when Tom Stemberg was still in charge, it was great back then in the '90s and early 2000s, then when Ron took over and CE was purchased that is when the spiral started. 0001110110111 0000111111001 0110110000011 Who knows maybe... — read more 

Why do I feel like I have checked myself in to a looney bin that gives me a paycheck to stay and act like everything is fine?

I have a premonition that I will be laid off, and honestly, and I’m more than scared, but I comfort myself that it won’t be a big pity. That’s why I’m in the process of job hunting and I’m interested in whether someone from Staples moved to Amazon? I... — read more 

Tried to reach my manager this morning for help with an account. The guy answers the phone and I can hear someone talking in the background about tee times and who is up first. Then he quickly says "call — and see if he can help you, I'm... — read more 

Is anyone have problems with their access card to get in the building? Weird, left for lunch and can't get back in the building. I called my manager but just get v/m. It's not odd for him to never answer or return phone calls. But I have never... — read more 

Get ready. Don’t be shocked when they come for you.