Good to see management finally acknowledge that they have created a sh!thole toxic work environment through all of their constant bad decisions. Over past months we have lost TONS of amazing talent. Staples is no longer a stable work environment and... — read more 

They will be downsizing the inside sales group in Maitland. From I heard they will just be keeping a skeleton crew. Has anyone else heard the same?

Expect more layoffs in SDS. Staples IT budget was roughly 3 times higher than Coke's and delivered medoicre results at best. So much bloat due to the foolish belief that we needed to build everything ourselves. Is this just guessing or was there... — read more 

There is very little info available on this week's layoffs. Does anybody know the final number of those who were laid off and which locations and departments were hit the hardest?

This will mark the one year date of sycamore takeover. They will no longer be bound to severance packages as laid out in the agreement. This layoff will be massive. Unlike any that have transpired before. Slash and burn after 1 year mark. I am sure... — read more 

Please!

Why is DL in the building today, and what is this meeting at 4pm people claim to not know about?

10 people so far have been impacted.

Any word on this store closing? Been pretty slow here

Get ready !

I think my store is closing, but do they just close the doors? Is there a severance package? Or do we just stay with a liquidator until it's over?

There were more layoffs in merchandizing this week. Executive assistants were let go! Have mercy sycamore. We have families to raise! What are the chances that last week's layoffs are done and they will not spill into this week? Or should we prepared... — read more 

Certain positions, not all, are being outsourced, including mine. What I find interesting is that some roles were found a comparable role within Accounting, while others were told that their role is ending 9/1 or 10/1, depending on your team. I was... — read more 

(Mind you I use to work at this store a few years back) But today I needed to buy ink for my printer so I went to the store today to buy ink cartridges and noticed the store was closed for business. All I saw in there while looking through the window... — read more 

I look around at Staples and you know what I see? Losers. I mean like, folks who have lost stuff. And we have, man, we have, all of us. Our jobs... Our pensions... Our self respect. And usually Staples takes more than it gives, but not today. Today... — read more 

Hi. What is word on raise or bonus? Team meetings are scheduled for later today.

I heard some people were let go yesterday and it was hush hush does that mean there will be more today?

Honestly we do NOT need anyone in sales under a BDE level. They are all pretty much worthless and depend on everyone else to do things for them anyways. You are in sales, a dime a dozen. Sell or get out!

Seems to me things are getting obvious. Setting unatainable goals for all account managers. The vibes in the call center are morbid, nothing like it used to be. Ever since RG came aboard last year around this time this location has gone to hell... — read more 

Did he start his position? Haven’t heard anything from or about him for a few weeks.

From what I’ve been hearing around FRA on 1W, Sales Coaches and Training teams not located in Framingham will be impacted. Don’t have specific timing, but this will allow streamlined training with a skeleton staff.

Layoffs may not have hit Friday but they are coming. This was confirmed in one of the VPs all hands. Lot of garbage on this site but 80% of the rumors are true though the timing or details could be off. Do we have an estimate on when they might come?... — read more 

Nine West files for bankruptcy protection Apr 6 (this IS the future for Staples) Nine West Holdings filed for bankruptcy as flagging sales and too much debt felled the shoe and clothing company controlled by Sycamore Partners. The company filed for... — read more 

It seems like the majority of people on this site and around Staples think that management is a big issue. Do you agree? Lets use this thread to discuss what has changed and what are some of the major differences or problems you see. Would love to... — read more 

I am saying farewell to this site. It is good news that no layoffs occurred today, however I have had enough of the lies and racist comments, that have taken over this once helpful information site. To those people who have been setting up elaborate... — read more 

Rumor is big IT layoff in June. Outsourced. All of it. Anyone hear this as well ? I am in the stores but this would be aweful for support for us.

There are many comments speaking to the end. Everyone that thinks Staples is a sinking ship is part of the hole that the waters of opportunity flow through. Stand up, be the solution, fill the gaps and the hole will seal. There is no reason that... — read more 

Former Stapler here; is anyone else so sick of seeing SBA sales “leaders” brag and glorify themselves with narcissistic LinkedIn posts? Do these clowns realize they are not only working for a sinking ship, but the only reason they are still there is... — read more 

Staples has been seeing some tough times, obviously on the retail end, but also in SBA. Each day I wake up and wonder if today’s the day sycamore decides to put a HR meeting on my calendar and lay me off. Does anybody else worry about this, and do... — read more 

Is there a way to raise one's hand to be laid off? I've got several great leads and would love a severance, vacation, and job with a future.

get ready for Friday!

This should sound familiar to people who work(ed) at Staples: https://splinternews.com/the-working-persons-guide-to-the-industry-that-might-ki-1824148959

Long overdue! Your turn Aholes.

Was there another round of layoffs today?

Yes - if you are Level 35 or above, no merit increases. And we know we'll never make bonus target.

Has anyone heard the rumor that they are getting rid of finance?

90% of goal or no commission. Looking at the door real hard now. This company is doomed. Future cuts in management in the works.

Fired female ceo in Canada, replaced with white male. Fired female ceo in us, replaced with white male. Fired female cfo , replaced with white male. Kept the white male retail Ceo Fired female cmo.