I just endured 9 hours of incarceration, oops, I mean office time, on a day which is normally WFH. I’d like to know if the b0z0 who came up with this brilliant idea decided to participate or if this just your typical, “Rules for thee, none for me”... — read more 

Office space ain’t cheap even in Brampton and this place is huge and drafty...it was this or storage lockers and pickle ball courts. No one is buying the gear so might as well go Kinkos. https://www.canon.ca/en/Print-Shop

Cheap, Illegal, and Everywhere: The Clone Toner Crisis Coming from China. ☹ https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/cheap-illegal-and-everywhere-the-clone-toner-crisis-coming-from-china-%e2%98%b9/

…when they sent that email blast stating that the company won an award from USA Today for excellence in customer service. How much did marketing have to spend for that propaganda? Canon loves to exaggerate their success. “We have a 99.5% invoice... — read more 

Not sure how much of this is going on in any other branches but in certain locations, it's alot and ongoing... It's concerning because there are some depts where the employees are scrounging for work because the Phillipines are doing alot of it.. Is... — read more 

Such a toxic environment with awful managers.

To all sales reps, As we do our best to bring in every deal for the month, the question looms large whether or not Canon USA will continue to move forward with the planned price increases. As sales rep, selling with a positive GP is hard enough. ... — read more 

I’ve been at CUSA for about 7-8 years now and have been a part of 3 different CEO’s, COVID, full time in the office, full time remote, hybrid, constant shuffling of senior management and a hand full of layoffs. I’ve also been watching this channel... — read more 

I’m hearing (not validated yet) our current CEO is being forced out and will return to Tokyo at the end of the year. Not sure who the replacement will be. But a lot of changes will be coming in the next 7 months. Layoffs, moving offices, massive... — read more 

So, one of the biggest reasons that I absolutely despise office time is that there are so many people who socialize, sc--w around all day, and contribute nothing to the company. All day long, I can hear people in another room, through poorly... — read more 

Maybe it's just me.. Maybe some will agree, some won't, but it's a bit unsettling when you read some of these comments, most recent regarding posting atomic bo-b pics, etc.. I thought this site was for voicing your opinions about issues in your... — read more 

FM got out while he could. PK spun it as “retirement”. They think we’re d-mb. The red Canon kool-aid is stale and nobody is guzzling it down... — read more 

When should we expect the next reorganization that will accomplish absolutely nothing useful, but still have those at the top patting each other on the back for a job well done?

Canon’s New 2025 Challenges: Tariff Wars, Price Increases, and Uncertainty Ahead. ☹ https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/canons-new-2025-challenges-tariff-wars-price-increases-and-uncertainty-ahead-%e2%98%b9/

They increased the sales quota by $10k plus per rep without researching territories, past performance, or speaking with the representatives as well as their direct managers. 90% of the sales team are in the red with no support in sight. We operate... — read more 

Am I the only one in Melville experiencing the worst leadership ever?! Things seem to have gone from bad to worse in the last 18 months since our new CEO came onboard and completely changed the reporting structure, the company communication, the... — read more 

I took the family on vacation this week and thus I am out of the office for this years employee appreciation day so I missed it. I heard the all company meeting was a snoozer and we launched some new IdeaNexus thing that sounds like the Intrapreneur... — read more 

https://web.archive.org/web/20250418155629/https://www.newsday.com/canon-usa-layoffs-vnljpjmo

There’s all kinds of gossip going around. Given our performance and the way companies operate these days, “do more with less” and all that, it wouldn’t surprise me if some cuts are coming. I’d really like to know, because like a lot of us, I’m... — read more 

There has been a lot of discussion about layoffs, but I think some people need to focus on doing their jobs instead of creating panic. Personally, I don’t believe layoffs are imminent. The recent price increases will help absorb the tariffs, so we... — read more 

Canon is looking to cut salary and rumors out of Melville is they will look to cut sales directors in areas where sales managers can report directly to senior management. Some areas of the country already have this process in place. Corporate... — read more 

Sammy Says touch your nose. Sammy Says point to the sky. Sammy Says come to the office more for collaboration. Sammy Says lay off hundreds of people. Sammy Says promote only his unqualified buddies. Sammy Says jump off a cliff. Whoa! How many... — read more 

I know it’s not easy to think that way, especially for long-timers, but the last round of layoffs made it clear that the process was indiscriminate. It didn’t matter if you were a veteran who made meaningful contributions or a highly specialized top... — read more 

Makes one wonder if Canon (SMelville in particular) received corporate Welfare from the IDA to lay people off. Slippery dudes. Didn't Newsday slam the parties involved? Bet $mart money Canon zoot suits and the IDA issued lame, passive aggressive... — read more 

I was by far the highest performer on my team, and I was passed over for a promotion several times in favor of people who, to put it mildly, did not deserve it outside of being great at kissing up. The last time it happened, I flipped the switch... — read more 

One observation I have made about Canon is that there are so many departments and job titles. For instance, what is the difference between all these VPs? Seriously, it just seems like the company makes up job titles to sooth people’s egos. Even in... — read more 

There are people who are actually mad at me because I don’t bless them after they sneeze. Like seriously, toots, I don’t have the energy to play Pope all day long. I actually logged the sneezes today, 74 across everyone in the department. Now, let’s... — read more 

There’s no need to guess anymore. It’s going to happen, and it’s going to happen soon. What we don’t know is how many will be affected and which areas will be hit the hardest. Everyone should be working on their resumes and making sure their ducks... — read more 

S.K.’s memo this week stated “plans” will be revealed “soon” to address Trump tariffs. Gee, I wonder what they’re cooking up ;) Get your resume polished up this weekend.

Three months into 2025 and I am really questioning the ability to make money as a sales rep at Canon USA. When I took this position I was told that although it is a lower salary, the compensation plan paid those individuals who succeeded. Both... — read more 

Seeing what’s happening to the stock market coupled with the crazy tariffs coupled with already declining sales coupled with morale at an all-time low just feels like there is going to be some brutal layoffs coming soon to Melville and other areas in... — read more 

I was once said on a past posting that Canon management said in a meeting that the Trump tariffs would not have an impact on the company here in the states. With 20% tariffs on the EU, will Canon USA increase the price of the ProStream and IX or... — read more 

APRIL FOOLS! GOTCHA!

Let's face it, the organizational changes in January were quite substantial throughout the entire company. Many of us have completely new roles that we weren’t asked if we were interested in or even qualified for, and many of us now have new... — read more 

Is a holiday, do we get another day where we work from home? 😂😂😂

Not only has Sammy single handed helped tanked the Employment moral into uncharted territory like you have never seen before. Now he is taking away the flexibility to use your own personal device to access the company’s Teams applications. I can... — read more 

When you leave a 401(k) at a past employer, you are susceptible to changes with that former employer and their plan, including administrative or other fees that they would normally cover for active participants or current employees. Be careful and... — read more 

https://libn.com/2025/03/21/hospital-system-eyeing-purchase-of-canons-melville-headquarters/

Is it true we won’t even be able to use conference rooms or bathrooms on the third floor? Hearing we’re going to be working at tables in the cafeteria during the move? Insane!