March 15th layoffs coming for the rest of the SAL organization. Buckle up.

https://theintercept.com/2019/02/26/ftc-staples-essendant-merger/ February 26 2019

Nothing but years of lost work and a new territory that was poorly managed by multiple lines of business leaders who failed to do their job the past decade. Sad that the same managers who lead these teams are now in the same roles or promoted. How... — read more 

"We are pleased to have completed this transaction and look forward to partnering with CEO SG and the Staples management team as we seek to increase long-term profitability," said SK, Managing Director of SP. “With the support of its dedicated... — read more 

FYI if you're expecting to get laid off and get a severance package, keep in mind that the Federal tax withheld will be at the IRS "supplemental rate" and not what you put on your W4. This could mean that your severance is significantly lower than... — read more 

The future for SBA is not that bright. The GTM strategy is already showing several huge holes. Just wait a few months and it will be irreversible. RIP

February 20, 2019 A Class Action Could Complicate Staples, Inc.’s Bid To Buy Essendant An investor in Essendant is taking steps toward launching a class action against the office supplies distributor, a move that could cause further delay for... — read more 

I can not believe stores are required to give hourly updates to their District Managers. NPS scores, Computer Market Basket, Printer Market Basket.... come on this is getting out of control. Why is the RVP emailing stores asking for action plans... — read more 

What's known?

I recently left the furniture division. It is amazing to see what the contract furniture market is really like. I’m working on three projects orders totals over 400 workstations (all Allsteel) in a single city that no sales person at Staples had a... — read more 

Im just a lowly copy center guy but our weekly goal is up 50% more than our best weeks ever. And of course we are the new outside sales people usung sharepoint and having call days. Who wouldnt want 9ne person to do three peoples job? Will it work? I... — read more 

After 18 years of service, I was let go in the latest round. I was able to find better employment, more money in base and commissions. Maybe this was the best thing that happened to me...

100K per month in growth and 100% to plan per month (If you don't hit plan that you are put on a PIP.) This is the latest goal set upon SBA outside sales folks. This is COMPLETELY nuts! Sycamore is setting everyone up for failure. Its all coming to... — read more 

Anyone else hear about the Boston Globe contacting ex-employees (layoffs) about an article?

Everything stated...so correct . The company founded by TS was truly an amazing success. He grew a wonderful retail company and shared the rewards with the organization ...the people. Anyone who was part of the growth of Staples will remember it as... — read more 

Sycamore partners is a “retail focused organization”— just look at their entire portfolio. Why is everyone so surprised that they are destroying what they do not understand? They don’t want it- they don’t see the value in this business-their vision... — read more 

So many people already gone, most of our best already sent packing... How in the world is laying off even more people a good business decision? Is the management trying to bring this company down? I honestly can't think of another reason for such... — read more 

The blind leading the blind. New Clueless unqualified leader of MM. granted they laid off my team a few weeks ago. after I sold more all year than people on different teams(who still have jobs). If Chris is the future of MM techs leadership. Y’all... — read more 

The transformation of furniture is fully underway. Of those that are left if you don’t see the writing on the wall it’s because you are listening only to the words of SK, PB and SS. You aren’t observing their actions. SK wants everyone to believe... — read more 

This so called "right sizing" is nothing more than the death of outside sales people. This is what companies do to re-align their business model. What will be left of SBA will be telemarketers. Sycamore DOES NOT see the value with outside sales... — read more 

So it’s February 1st. Did any of the predicted layoffs happen? If yes, which depts and how many associates impacted?

It has shown us all the power of Amazon and the witness we all see as Staples continues to die. Retail and SBA simply can not compete.

Hi All – how do I get my W2? It’s almost the end of the month, I haven’t received my in the mail. I tried the e-Delivery website and I cannot re-register (the site’s telling me that I need to register, but I have an account – I do not remember ever... — read more 

Here is my story. I am a copy center associate, so pretty low on the Staples ladder. As a matter of fact, I do not think you can get any lower. The pay s---s, and the hours are sometimes unpredictable. I am to leave in about a month and I am ok with... — read more 

What do these people do? They are completely useless.

Congrats Staples. Way to go Syc! Great business move. Wish everyone the best!

Anyone have additional information on this? How wide spread it is? I was hit, along with my coworker. 91

Feb too?

A future of success. The company is actively right sized for profitability and sustainability. Real plans, real goals and real talent. I realize some may be affected by changes and are not happy about those changes or because of legacy. I would say... — read more 

Any Livonia layoffs yet?

The headcount terminations continue...

MidMarket had a couple of RSDs let go today. Couple "transferred" to new roles - probably demoted. 2.0 is near and so is Orlando in March! Oh joy!

is that, yes, it kind of scked, but it scked in a weird, innocuous and easily forgettable way. nothing new or memorable. the mo--n cover-my-azz manager, yawn. the charismatic, backstabber coworker, the hapless yet indispensable wallflower, etc, etc... — read more 

Essendant CEO Ric Phillip says the top-tier distributor of business and industrial products is “well positioned” to close on its pending acquisition by Staples—but final approval is delayed by the government shutdown. When Essendant Inc. and Staples... — read more 

Not that Staples actually have a thriving soul, but there was a sense of appreciation and transparency for and to associates at one time. I've watch 2018 become the year that Staples has become the black eyed soulless creature that roams the street... — read more 

They nuke NAMES, they NUKE dates, and somehow the layoffs keep coming EXACTLY as expected. The HR trolls are mostly silent today. Maybe THEY got laid off hahahaha.