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SD’s strategy isn’t working obviously.

Please contact us through Framinghmam Forward, tell us who got laid off. email us at FraminghamForward@gmail.com http://framinghamforward.com/news/index.php/2019/09/11/pink-slips-at-staples/

Or will this drag on throughout the entire week?

https://framinghamsource.com/index.php/2019/09/10/updated-employees-get-pink-slips-at-staples/

One of the worst companies to work for!! No value for employees. I was about togo on maternity leave starting next month and they were in the process of hiring a temp contractor while I was gone and they laid me off yesterday without even offering... — read more 

Definitely sales better hold on. Nobody is safe this is a business. I would definitely start planning the future of u are in this role as well. Good luck to everyone.

Phone call? Meeting? Email? I haven't been here that long so I have no idea what to expect - and I don't think I can handle another day of stressing over every mail and every phone call. I also think I'm vulnerable precisely because I haven't been... — read more 

We know we are looking at more layoffs today, any ideas what is going to get hit? I'm having trouble sleeping, worrying if my name will be on the list. I really wish they did this in one day, prolonging it only serves to torture us. Also, good... — read more 

Thousands spent on last minute signage? The booze flowing freely? Highly paid speechwriters? Hotel rooms and flights for all those employees? DJs? Bands? Fireworks? The big reveal of a slightly modified logo? That cost ($16M) would have saved a lot... — read more 

Merchandising? Happened in Merch and Portfolio today?

This is nothing new. Once there is a new department created and the VP’s have no idea what they are doing and give random bonuses to get staff members to join this “amazing role that is going to make the company more money and satisfied clients”(so... — read more 

Heard some people in multiple departments got impacted. Loray and Lussen for sure.

Is it safe to say the sales teams are ok in Florida? Or is this for all nationwide? Any departments get an answer yet on whether they are staying or going?

Will the department take a hit or is it safe to move into a role there?...

Some say 250, some 400... Is there any way to found out?

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1171096874083921920?s=20

IT is being hit right now, big time. Given how expensive IT resources are, nobody is surprised – I am not saying those folks do not deserve it, I am just saying it’s a big cost center. Anyhow, support staff at corporate is getting hit as... — read more 

Lots of Director & VPs clobbered today... Not a good day.

Will there be more tomorrow or can we consider ourselves safe if we survived today?

So tired of seeing some of our best people walked out while the management that made the bad decisions that put this company in a position it is in remains intact. How is this okay? Do they not see how this is affecting everybody - those leaving... — read more 

What's affected? Any news?

Not going to be good...

Once a great company and a name that was well respected at one time in the business community...now absolute hot garbage😒. If the tea leaves read true the next round of layoffs should flush out many of the failing upward directors and VPs. Truly... — read more 

Major changes over the next 10 business days. Get a good recruiter now and update your resume. If your not in a sales or sales supporting role, big trouble. If you are in sales and Go-To set you back you should get a recruiter or have connections as... — read more 

If I could volunteer for it, I would. I'm so tired of Staples...

Weak financials Boss is acting x2 worse or better Department restructure Outsourcing your job (new vendors/contractors) .... what else folks?

The promotions within Staples of appointed leaders such as certain VP/GM’s or RVP’s that not qualified are short sided. They are to show that Staples is inclusive as they initiate an IPO or get lucky and find a buyer. Staples has some great leaders... — read more 

The CEO literally announced layoffs the other day during a company wide meeting and no posts here? Nutty! Apparently they will pay severance this time based on the current published policy. No idea how many so we’ll see....

Anyone else feeling like the whole shake-up with Go-To-Market was also a forced effort to rid the company of highly successful and very well paid 40+ something employees? I have noticed the corporate effort around our intern program and the... — read more 

Dear SP The following Banks would like their money back regarding the Staples acquisition. UBS Investment Bank, BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Jefferies, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Fifth... — read more 

I cannot beleive that they allow consistent, incompetent managers to lead our inside struggle. Change will bring new life. Get it going sooner than later.

https://united4respect.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pirate-Equity-How-Wall-Street-Firms-are-Pillaging-American-Retail-July-2019.pdf

When is this happening?

Most of us are just waiting around for severance. You do know severance is not a guarantee, right? I hear so many people saying this same thing, and I can't understand it. Severance is not guaranteed by any law. Staples can decide tomorrow to... — read more