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Following some smart restructuring decisions in retai (increased payroll and adding positions), Staples now is paying out bonuses based on earnings and individual accomplishments. As several on this site criticize this company, Staples continues to... — read more 

So I was hearing some ssm and gm have gotten a small raise with these recent cuts. Anyone confirm this?

Betting he finds some way for execs to take theirs and screw everyone else.

I love how they're pushing out these ridiculous ads about bypassing your IT department to bring your computer to Staples, and now they're taking away a full-time tech from the highest performing EasyTech stores. This company has no f---ing idea what... — read more 

In the restructuring process my store was reassigned as a "standard" tier store, even though we had sales over 6,000,000 last year. Apparently, according to corporate we are trending negatively even though we are positive comp for the year thus far... — read more 

I guess, we at the stores, would like an update

Any truth in this? Heard a rumor. Left long time ago. Good luck to all.

GM's already know, tomorrow is when they have to tell their victims.

The man simply is not a leader....if you want to improve Region 1 it needs new leadership (not that Vinnie led anything .... he just pushed people in front of buses).

To the Staples getting it together. probably tongue and Cheek but... Stock price 2011...$20.43 now $9.49. After this post I can't get this song out of my head What would you think if I sang out of tune, Would you stand up and walk out on me. Lend me... — read more 

Looks like Staples is making all the right moves for their customers and employees: Adding an great deal of payroll to retail stores, closing a small amount of under performing stores, cutting costs in other areas. This will equate to better service... — read more 

50 US stores will be closed in 2016, no official list has been created yet, still awaiting a final decision from the merger. Expect an announcement and official list of stores in late May or June, after the court officially decided on the ODM merger. — read more 

Because people have been asking for clarification that may not have access to the information, I was clarify the new store structure for 2016: New Tiers classifications: Top: >6 Million / Year (148 Stores) Standard: 2.75 Million - 6 Million / Year... — read more 

Can any corporate office people confirm our EPS will be at least .24 cents?!?

So the new Easy Button accepts voice commands and places orders. Very cool. I imagine it goes like this... Easy Button? YES! Order a ream of 24lb. 90 bright 8 and 1/2 by 11 inkjet paper. WHAT YOU SAY? WAIT I CAN DO THIS...HEY "OK GOOGLE" DID YOU HERE... — read more 

Payroll to allow for operational store closing tasks. Good luck to all.

All ASMs and supervisors have been eliminated, the GM will now have to open/close everyday 7 days a week and work 13 hours a day. On top of that labor hours have been cut further and there will be no floor coverage and no backup registers. Corporate... — read more 

Of course, it won't allow a customer to order the items on the customers core list that are sold below cost. Ship those expensive black pens!! http://fortune.com/2016/02/24/exclusive-staples-easy-button-internet-of-things/?xid=yahoo_fortune

Apparently GM's are having meetings and conference calls today all over, anybody with info on the subject matter? Any info about restructuring stores?

The Legislature hereby declares its rejection of the court of appeal opinion in Marks v. Loral Corp. (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 30, and states that the opinion does not affect existing law in any way, including, but not limited to, the law pertaining to... — read more 

This was announced yesterday! Hang on to your seats! This is going to be huge! This is huge news! I'm so pumped right now! Can anyone think of a better press release in the last bunch of years?... — read more 

Anybody else feel that they cant fully answer customer questions for fear of getting yelled at by the GM? Im an easy tech and im told in my ear by my gm to walk away from customers that imtaking too long with and move on and to speed it up...when im... — read more 

Well after 18 years with Staples, time to give up on this company. Saw the great times when we had leadership and the company was growing. A few months ago I decided to step down as a GM making good money, mid 70's, but decided to stay with the... — read more 

Ok, next round of layoffs is sure to be right around the corner. Who NEEDS to go? I'll start: Otis. Master of Bidness. Bidnessman. Cares about his career and his lunch above all else. One of the stupider leaders I've ever interacted with. Thinks he... — read more 

The MAX/Depot merger is in shambles. Think of what "really bad" sounds like and double it. What your going to pay for Office Depot vs. your ROI is going to make you very upset. OD can't even get the basics right, pay vendors, fulfill customer orders... — read more 

Several Tier 4 stores reportedly got 50-hour bumps to weekly payroll starting in two weeks. Whether that's indicative of management/structure changes or just increased hours we'll probably see after the RVP conference next week.

What's in the works for the remaining SDOS. Does anybody know????????

Hearing rumors of tier 4 stores extending Sat hours til 9pm instead of 7pm. Can anyone confirm this yet? Also Ive heard that the tech supervisor will be eliminated? Anyone have any input?

That center was destroyed by poor management who regularly lied to their bosses to cover up the facts of endless and regular acts that can only be described by me as acts of a pure tyrant who along with her sock puppet production floor supervisor... — read more 

How can Staples justify paying $6+ billion for Office Depot when the later only has a market capitalization of $2+bil. Doesn't add up to me.