What’s the scoop on layoffs for Richmond hill and Pendant?

I’ve never seen a company quite like Staples that LOVES to promote and retain toxic individuals. It seems a requirement now to be an AVP is to be a full blown narcissist. Glad we are bringing in 2026 by sending a message to the hardworking employees... — read more 

As someone that is on the recruiting team, just letting you know, if you came from this old region, there is a talked about stigma. Saving you time. Don’t bother applying to any roles. Take that for what you will. It su-ks but it is what it is. So... — read more 

They’ll say it’s better than nothing 2% across the board No incentive to go above and beyond Bonus should be good though Guess they just didn’t want any permanent base increases

If you didn’t get Nike shoes, prepare thy self. You are being 9 boxed!! Update that resume!

Apparently, inside sales AVPs were made aware of the RIF coming next month and were told to review the impact list before it's finalized this week. All ICs, no leaders. If you're in the Orlando call center, it would be wise to make sure your... — read more 

It’s already mid March, did anyone hear about the year end bonuses and merit increase? Are we having this year?

I have been long gone from staples since “sick a more” bought it out. I am quite surprised that staples is still around. I wonder for how long. It does not look like a viable business model any longer.

SG, the WFH champion, is moving onto Wal Mart. Is it because something will be coming down soon? Bonuses usually coming at the end of March...is that not happening? Merit increase this year? How about the engagement survey that usually surfaces in... — read more 

Was a good leader. Stayed off my back and allowed me to perform. Thanks Sycamore for laying off the good ones…..

The best leaders of the last 10 years have been laid off.

It's nearly impossible to keep up with the workload. My team lost more people in the latest round. Does anyone actually consider whether teams can still function when making these cuts? Sure doesn't feel like it.

30 hours, 20 hours, heck 5 hours and has a second job they milk? You can get away with so much stuff!

Who else started following her on TikTok after the mention during the Enterprise Town Hall? I'm loving this employee-generated content and it will be really interesting to see what kind of sales impact she will have. The growth in number of followers... — read more 

Who is ready to show, blow everyone senseless, and get laid off in 3 months? Just put that money towards our salaries.

We’ve had at least two significant storms in the last few weeks, depositing 12-18 inches across the region. And a smattering of smaller snowfalls also affecting commutes. What is the official expectation from corporate for weekly attendance when... — read more 

Anyone have any insider knowledge when the next (not so-anonymous) survey is happening?

At the end of February, each department at corporate will have detailed Attendance data for their staff. Every employee will fall into one of many buckets; In office but less than 4x week low time, meets 4x week but less than six hours in the... — read more 

Can anyone still confirm leadership monitors this board? I remember the recruiting team managers were all over this board a year or two ago because feelings got hurt and top brass were getting pulse checks. Also, I know for a fact some of them... — read more 

Positions open in tech, thoughts? How stable is the department and is it worth applying to?

We work for one company, Retail can't function without IT yet every year they get 30% - 50% more bonus payout. This year will be an even bigger slap in the face with IT getting less than half of Retail along with a measly 2% merit increase... — read more 

Changes are coming……

Do you think there will be Staples layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Seems like a reorg is coming since all the dms drive far from home. And word on the street the dm on leave isn't coming back . A reorg of dma before the new year

Time to update those resumes and prepare for the New Year.

For perspective new hires, where are sales for the company? Where staples isn’t public, it’s difficult to truly understand how the business is doing. If someone has the rough sales numbers by division and YOY, that would be great.

Anyone’s guess how much money has been spent on constantly renovating corporate over and over again? And why? Everyone hates going into the office.

The ones you fire and hire back is a joke. Such a game you play with your financials so the owners get paid on the backs of the Staples slaves. And you wonder why the ones come back in the first place, it’s not for the great culture.

Does anyone know if Staples locations (not retail) will be open the day after Thanksgiving. We have not heard and they usually wait till 2-3 weeks before they tell us.

Curious what people’s opinions are with the new 4 day mandatory in office policy update. I get that it makes sense since it’s an office supplies company but there are plenty of teams that don’t even do 3 days now. Is this a ploy to avoid layoffs in... — read more 

You can be sure this process has already started as Sycamore does not care where sales and profit are, they will cut more to improve their end of the year bonus. It usually starts with notifying the go forward teams. I am sure that has already... — read more 

Hi, I'm at Walgreens. What support center jobs/departments were hit with the layoffs the first year of Sycamore Partners buying Staples? Appreciate the insight of where I could be in the chopping block.

Sycamore just purchased Walgreens, any insights on what the company was like under their leadership?

This is the favorite time of the year for Staples “holiday greetings” through November layoffs. Get ready to be ready, it will be about cutting the staff, cost, manager preference, or last hard first fired. Update your résumé, pay for it if you... — read more 

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Cybersecurity being ran by the most incompetent non cyber people ever. Staples really forgot they’re supposed to protect the network, not promote their friends.

With November quickly approaching anyone hear of any rumors on whats going to happen and who might be laid off?