Now that the storm is over, anybody has any ideas what's next? Does anybody actually believe that these layoffs will solve anything? I'm pretty sure we will go back to same old, same old, before the brilliant idea of having some more layoffs rears... — read more
+700 laid offs
i just find out there were 750 people laid off this week.. i can understand it but it feels horrible.
If you wanna talk to the Globe, here you go..
Email I got today: "Andy Rosen here with the Globe. I'm reporting on the layoffs at staples and trying to get a handle on what happened. I'm wondering if you might be willing to talk to me about your situation. I don't necessarily have to use your... — read more
These changes will continue
Guys, it's a sinking ship on fire. The company is trying to get out of this with as litlle damage as possible while remaining profitable. Nobody is "safe" as it's just the way business works. From a cost perspective, it makes sense for those at, or... — read more
More Store Closings?
Just wondering if there will be anymore store closings in Q1, I work in the Sacramento CA region and I heard store 0593 San Ramon was on the chopping block. Is that confirmed and is there any more California locations to be worried about going... — read more
The Rumor Mill...
Heard from a source today that they potentially laid off enough @ Framingham to move us all to one side of the building, then they’ll lease the other side. Anyone else hear this?
News article of layoffs
http://framinghamsource.com/index.php/2018/01/17/lay-offs-staples/
Media attention
I guess -.org is doing a story on it now
What are the severance packages, also any senior leadership willing to step up and tell us straight who's next to get axed?
Truly worried about my position reading all these comments, I was hoping to ask some questions of people who were let go what kind of severance was offered, how bad was the non-compete they're probably building into it? Also any high ranking Staples... — read more
Staples Wants to Build Apartments instead?
Hold up, Staples wants to build apartments in the parking lots? Say What? http://framinghamsource.com/index.php/2018/01/17/lay-offs-staples/
Is this round done?
Somebody mentioned that more people got hit today, but I haven't heard anything. From what I understood, everybody who was supposed to be notified, was notified yesterday. Anybody else knows more about this? Am I wrong in feeling relieved that I... — read more
Guess we should have known what Shira intended
A twitter quote from Shira. It was written all along. You really did a bang up job of destroying what you built since 1992. @Key4Women 25 Oct 2017 More “You have to destroy what you built.”- Shira Goodman on industry changes… and opportunities.
More Today.... Ugh
Heard that some more got hit today. Thought it might be a multi-day event.
Warn triggered
Anyone know why WARN isn’t triggered for layoffs?
Any stores closing?
With all the layoffs, I was wondering if any store closings were announced? I haven't heard of any, and that makes little sense to me. I'm assuming that if the goal was to cut costs, eliminating some of the stores would be one of the first things the... — read more
Absolutely no media coverage
Do we know the final number of people who were laid off by Staples yesterday? I'm wondering because I just tried to find more info on what happened, and I found exactly zero articles on it. Is the number so small that it can be completely ignored?... — read more
Both high and low positions gone
Looks like from regional VP to AP personnel being cut.
Just a little perspective
Here’s a quote from SG herself: “It must be nice to have a job for life” then adding “those days are over, this country can’t afford to do business as usual.” This says a lot.
SAL and AM
Any word with SAL and AM’s in totality?
Thank you to all who provided information
Thanks to everyone who provided accurate information- And to ask the trolls who are bitter and rude, karma will get you and SHE will be wearing RED!
As a retail employee
I am glad to see IT gone. Who in their right mind would ever dump the UPS program (and the address book) at prime time?? What idiot authorized that? Who is in charge of the registers which don't work?? The computers which run slower than AOL dial up?... — read more
Unemployment in MA
If you were laid off today in MA you may be able to collect unemployment concurrently with your severance. Below is the language from MA.gov. "If you were required to sign what is known as a "release of claims" as a condition of receiving severance... — read more
Not just Staples
From reading posts, it seems many of you think you'll just bounce right back and have a job in no time. Look, I'm not trying to be a downer, but layoffs are going on everywhere, not just Staples. Doubt that? Spend some time reading "Latest Posts" on... — read more
IAs Planners Layoff?
Any layoffs in Inventory Mangement Today??
Global Infrastructure
I heard they got hit pretty hard! Which areas got hit? Due to the Technical folk losing their positions, did Management get axed as well? Global is the Gold Standard. MM was awesome!
If you are laid off....
...you are going to be ok. Yes layoffs pose a fair share of complications and disappointment but it's not personal and you will survive. I was laid off today, the 2nd time in 6 years. I knew it was coming and welcome the thought of never talking to... — read more
Completely unfair
My husband was laid off today after nearly two decades with the company. All of that time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears did not mean a thing, he was unceremoniously shown the door while kids who are his juniors by 30 years are still employed. How... — read more
Staples lays off in Maitland FL
Long time employees , clerks, managers , and sales were laid off today 2018
Sooo, who's actually shocked?
The Stock Plummeted, company went private, no viable high profit businesses. No one prints anything anymore (C&P Center, Paper, Ink, shredders), no one writes anymore (Pens, paper again), Office machines/computers are disposable assets now (EasyTech... — read more
Silver lining.
No need to ever read this site again. The amount of misinformation shared here by people with nothing better to do than fear monger is staggering. SG fired - nope Maitland closed - nope AMs offshore - nope Age Discrimination - nope
2017 W2
Does anyone know where to access our W2s? I would ask our HR person, but she was let go as well.
Best Of Luck To Those Affected By Staples’ Layoffs
There’s a lot more out there for those who work hard to get it. Staples is a failing company but that doesn’t have to define you. Trust me, the ones responsible for the failure will never take responsibility. So don’t let it weigh to heavy on you... — read more
Quill/Lincolnshire
Anyone know if/how Quill has been affected? Specifics if possible, but no names please.
No HO Layoffs For Now
We'll see how things transpire - there is 'some anxiety' but definitely no layoffs at the HO. I hope all turns out well and this round of cuts continues to be limited in scope.
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/953323496335138816
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/953323496335138816
Skype Call
I got a skype meeting call for tomorrow but it was sent out by my manager...he says it to show us something blah blah blah... is this the call? I work in mid market.
Severance?
Does anybody know what kind of severance is Staples offering? I've heard somewhere that the usual severance policy was changed recently, but can't find any info on it. I'd be very grateful if somebody who knows for sure what is it now (or if it has... — read more
I lost my job today and...
It's comments like these from a post that this site does not need. "Of course silly. we are a Skype company so I have like 7 meetings with skype." People like this are trolls, who contribute nothing to this site, giving false hope and their own... — read more
01/16
If you were let go today, can you provide what location and department? Along with any other details you’d like to add.