Some interesting parallels can be drawn from leading retailers in their respective categories over their recent history. Lets compare Staples, Home Depot, Best Buy and Mens Warehouse - As business began to shift, the boards of these companies felt... — read more
This company has some nerve
This company has some nerve. Outsourcing jobs to India, cutting 80+ executives, everyone is going to be affected by these moves, if you're not getting cut "today" - the writting is definitely on the wall. It's very sad and unfortunate, soon the word... — read more
This company has some nerve
This company has some nerve. Outsourcing jobs to India, cutting 80+ executives, everyone is going to be affected by these moves, if you're not getting cut "today" - the writting is definitely on the wall. It's very sad and unfortunate, soon the word... — read more
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
Unbelievable! "80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come"
i worked for staples from 2005 to 2009 i was a driver on the west coast and one day a fellow from boston told us were shutting down your...
i worked for staples from 2005 to 2009 i was a driver on the west coast and one day a fellow from boston told us were shutting down your hub.really we had the sf bay area market it shows the corp round table cares about their own pockets not the hard... — read more
2014 will be brutal - all key indicators are down, the execs will have to cut
2014 will be brutal - all key indicators are down, the execs will have to cut
So, As a loyal Staples employee of 10 years, I have watched this fantastic company grow
So, As a loyal Staples employee of 10 years, I have watched this fantastic company grow. Started as a part time associate, and worked my way through the ranks to a leadership position, with an unparalleled skill set and years of proven success and... — read more
So, As a loyal Staples employee of 10 years, I have watched this fantastic company grow
So, As a loyal Staples employee of 10 years, I have watched this fantastic company grow. Started as a part time associate, and worked my way through the ranks to a leadership position, with an unparalleled skill set and years of proven success and... — read more
More home office cuts expected within the next 30 days affecting lower level positions
More home office cuts expected within the next 30 days affecting lower level positions. Most of the cuts targeted in the first round were long-tenured & some of the most experienced in the company. This does not include many jobs already outsourced... — read more
The Boston Globe (see post below for contact info) is reporting that SPLS eliminated some “leadership positions” at Framingham
The Boston Globe (see post below for contact info) is reporting that SPLS eliminated some “leadership positions” at Framingham. All financial metrics are down and Staples continues to struggle - the layoffs are being seen as a cost cutting exercise... — read more
Wrote a story about Staples layoffs for today's Boston Globe
Wrote a story about Staples layoffs for today's Boston Globe. Would love to chat with any of you -- on the record or on background. Please email me at eailworth@globe.com
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
Within 5 to 7 years (if not less) everything will be online, the only that will be left is a Tech center ( maybe ) and copy center.
It will be more than 30 by the time it is over
It will be more than 30 by the time it is over. Every group will probably be effected. HR, merchandising, marketing, IS, IT etc...
It will be more than 30 by the time it is over
It will be more than 30 by the time it is over. Every group will probably be effected. HR, merchandising, marketing, IS, IT etc...
WOW!!! 80 directors? Who are the other 30 you are refering to?
WOW!!! 80 directors? Who are the other 30 you are refering to?
80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come
80 directors plus 30+ from home office - more to come
Directors and VP's are being laid off this week
Directors and VP's are being laid off this week. Many today -- more this week
The national facilities manager (Sydney) was fired for stealing on his corporate PC Card and walked out after hours a few weeks ago
The national facilities manager (Sydney) was fired for stealing on his corporate PC Card and walked out after hours a few weeks ago. (How embarrassing -- he came from the banking industry- tough getting a job now!
Staples Australia has layed off about 1000 people since last year
Staples Australia has layed off about 1000 people since last year. Staples US and Australia/New Zealand are losing the plot. The writing is on the wall.
Why do you say "Staples will let anyone go for any made up reason
Why do you say "Staples will let anyone go for any made up reason. They are a bunch of two faced liars." - my experience is very different
Staples will let anyone go for any made up reason
Staples will let anyone go for any made up reason. They are a bunch of two faced liars.
does anyone know what my severance package might be - i am an assistant store manager in the los angeles area - i've been with staples for...
does anyone know what my severance package might be - i am an assistant store manager in the los angeles area - i've been with staples for over five years - any suggestion would be greatly appreciated
every single DM should be let go
every single DM should be let go. period... we just get let go two folks who were with us for less than a year... what a shame...
There is no culture at staples, just poor morale based on the unfair treatment store employees get from the big bird GM.Ops mgr , Asst mgr...
There is no culture at staples, just poor morale based on the unfair treatment store employees get from the big bird GM.Ops mgr , Asst mgr and team leaders take all the responsibility for daily numbers , not the GM. Store employees work to the... — read more
Yup, it looks like the end is near for staples , just like the old circuit city vanished after making the same last minute desperation moves..
Yup, it looks like the end is near for staples , just like the old circuit city vanished after making the same last minute desperation moves..
What Staples is doing with these lay offs and demotions is finding a way to get a manager to take a 60% decrease in pay to do the same job as...
What Staples is doing with these lay offs and demotions is finding a way to get a manager to take a 60% decrease in pay to do the same job as a team leader. In addition, other associates are being told to take the team leader (same as management)... — read more
Yahoo ran a story today about five companies that will not be with us in 5 years - Staples did make the list
Yahoo ran a story today about five companies that will not be with us in 5 years - Staples did make the list. Guys, the writing is on the wall - I have posted my resume and will be bailing ASAP - good luck to all of you...
Yesterday, nearly every Staples store in the US lost an assistant manager to either demotion or layoff
Yesterday, nearly every Staples store in the US lost an assistant manager to either demotion or layoff. Also, a couple of weeks ago, they announced that the old policy of matching 401k funds monthly was no longer in effect. They now only match funds... — read more
Desperation moves! Company is circling the drain
Desperation moves! Company is circling the drain
A colleague of mine with 6 years at staples was offered a severance package if he would voluntarily quit last week
A colleague of mine with 6 years at staples was offered a severance package if he would voluntarily quit last week. Two copy center associates were asked to move from full time to part time. When they refused they were let go. Our store is going from... — read more
ANon - where did you hear this - I am an assistant store mgr here in LA, never heard of this before?
ANon - where did you hear this - I am an assistant store mgr here in LA, never heard of this before?
They are laying off almost all the assistant managers in April or May 2013 in the US stores
They are laying off almost all the assistant managers in April or May 2013 in the US stores. This is horrible.
Staples Inc., the dominant office supplies retailer, is embarking on a strategic plan to integrate its retail and online offering, increase...
Staples Inc., the dominant office supplies retailer, is embarking on a strategic plan to integrate its retail and online offering, increase investment in its online businesses, reorganize its operations, implement leadership changes, initiate a... — read more
We will be closing more stores this year - really, I would not be surprised if we were to nix up to ten stores - I think California is doing...
We will be closing more stores this year - really, I would not be surprised if we were to nix up to ten stores - I think California is doing good but some other states are weak...