Being that this merger means a lot of pain to it's workforce and customers, I predict that this merger will go through in all its destructive glory. It's been Staples' objective to destroy the company and screw its workforce and its customers while... — read more
The board (and OD's) will probably be very active tomorrow.
Judge's ruling is due on the 10th.
So, how many out there feel "broken" or their confidence shattered after being screwed over by Staples?
By no means do I desire to compare my situation to military vets but I have frequent dreams about Staples, some bordering on nightmares . My confidence has taken a deep hit and has affected a couple job interviews. Deep down I know it was pure... — read more
Thanks for the 1.5% raise this year!
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/04/26/staples-ceo-pay-package-dropped-percent-million/zIJlL2pvwHgFwqEg8S4SXP/story.html
Need next shareholder meeting info (date/time/location) for organizing protest. There are people interested in attending.
Need info for organizing the PROTESTS. Need the date&time/location of the shareholder meetings please, both in MA & FL, thanks!!!! Please post what info you have, thanks.
https://www.facebook.com/Block-Staples-Office-Depot-buyout-422842611249626
Write your Congressperson, Senator, the President, the FTC and let them know you need your job. The CEOs should not profit over your job loss.
The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences
This is ironic in so many ways. This book is being sold by us online: The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences And wait for it wait for it. It's free shipping but we are out of stock :)... — read more
Staples to sell print solutions business to Minnesota company
What the F^%%^, This sucks. nice knowing you!!!!!!!!. Staples Inc. is shedding another part of its business as it tries to finalize its acquisition of rival Office Depot in the midst of U.S. antitrust concerns. Taylor Corp., a Minnesota-based... — read more
Csat cheats
I used to be a g.m. for staples and I new alot of manager's that cheated. One bought a burn phone and collected receipts from the trash and would call them in. He never got caught always finished platinum and is now a d.m. the person who took over... — read more
So....I have not heard many stories lately about Otis or Vinnie pulling their usually bullshit.....
Are they toning it down a bit or are they threatening people about posting it?
People getting laid off, supply chain RVP's reporting huge amounts on expense reports.
It seems that Staples is laying off all of these people to control money, but yet the supply chain RVP's are spending huge dollars as reported on their expenses. Who controls these idiots? Wake up corporate and do audits on their expense reports you... — read more
Furniture Install and Delivery
Has the culling of these people started yet and outsourced to third parties?
All FC leads are getting fired come July. Their positions are getting eliminated.
Forcing Sups of each Dept to work more hours for the same pay. Arizona affected
Store turnaround playbook
Has anyone else been given a store turnaround playbook? Does this mean my store will close. I'm hearing lots of rumors but everyone is on a different page about what it really means.
PIPs and other BS terminations
Just wondering how many of those placed on BS PIPs (or terminations for trivial / false infractions) in the last couple years have made out. Did they try to block UI benefits and to what extent? Have they provided negative feedback to prospective new... — read more
Staples Print
I am hearing that Staples will announce next week that they are selling their print division to Navitor. This has the potential to lay off or fire hundreds of people.
MAJOR MEETING!!!!!!!
There's is going to be a meeting with drivers and HR at the South Brunswick SDO.????????????????????????
Almost time for annual performance appraisals.....
If you get a "Does not meet expectations" overall or on any section other than Sales/Margin & Csat make your supervisor justify it. Refuse to sign off on it and place a ticket to HR that you are refusing to sign it until a DM or HR become involved... — read more
I didn't know the postal union was still fighting this or had gotten this far....
http://postalnews.com/blog/2016/03/01/testimony-at-nlrb-staples-hearing-addresses-usps-plans/ http://www.21cpw.com/apwu-staples-nlrb-case-secret-document-exposes-usps-privatization-planning I knew there was supposed to be a hearing back in August of... — read more
Judge rips FTC over "BS" Amazon exec testimony
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-staples-office-depot-ftc-misconduct-20160324-story.html
DON'T GET EXCITED THE STAPLES STOCK RUNUP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH STAPLES, HAS TO DO WITH DIVIDEND PAYOUTS......
For those of you that have seen the Staples stock run up the last few weeks this is in response to an article that was written to buy staples stock by Friday. Why you ask? Because next week they pay out dividends and once they do these shares will be... — read more
Anyone know if they are calling back drivers to any more SDOs
I keep seeing driver jobs postings in places like FL , TX ,MN, WI, and so on, curious if anyone has more info.
B$$$hfest
Wow, this board has gone from talking about layoffs or rumored layoffs to an outright b$$$$hfest.
"Need it today? No problem. Buy online and pick up in store in 1 hour or less"
...Except when a customer ordered it three hours ago, has yet to receive an email confirmation, comes into the store, and throws a tantrum about why they can't just grab it off the shelf and go, and walks out. Then finally, 5 hours later and after... — read more
Was everyone satisfied with this year's bonus?
No one saying anything, so I'm going to assume everyone's pretty satisfied.
New Staples showcase building in NJ
“Even the bathrooms will have a touch of technology in them,” said Shira Goodman, president, North American Operations. “Customers will walk in and envision what the future would be.” And that is? No pun intended. A pile of poop.
MORE layoffs this week
MA and CO what a mess
If you want any hope of change
If you want true change in your work environment, then you should vote for Bernie Sanders. His agenda calls for more social justice, especially in the workplace, and people like Sarge et al would at least have to pay their fair share and since they... — read more
Why is so staples going to be a at nasdaq
Instead of taking care of business at staples .why don't they work ,wait they don't work! Ring the bell........
Amused by how many still miss it!
Why are folks still surprised by middle and upper managers firing people virtually at random? It's simple, it is the culture of self survival first. The thought process works like this; Otis sez ,"YOUR BIDNESS IS UNDER PERFOMING! Yes Otis I have... — read more
Catherine Stewart should go!
With all the layoffs that have been happening in the company, many good people have been forced to leave, and those many people have lived the company culture and did what they had to do to support the company. Catherine is not one of them! I had to... — read more
This is BS
http://www.srjnews.com/staples-vows-merger-with-office-depot-wont-result-with-price-increase/3070/ Right, Staples raises prices on customers without any manufacturer price increase to go along with it. It doesn't matter if the item is at a negative... — read more