Make a prediction and tell us what you think about Office Depot layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Varis today let go of their entire sales organization and all but one customer service repesentative today. Once a promising company but curious how Management spins it now.

Heard there may have been Corp layoffs today? Any truth?

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to Office Depot layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I know Office Depot has been closing stores and it seems like they have been shutting down stores for 10+ years now. And they are closing stores that seem like they should be profitable (Davis, California for example) and are keeping stores open that... — read more 

What a bunch of nonsense... As you may be aware, the new owners of the headquarters (HQ) building in Boca Raton began publicizing modifications to accommodate current and future business plans for prospective tenants. As a result of these planned... — read more 

Another metro-east Office Depot store is preparing to close for good. The Office Depot at 303 E. Homer Adams Parkway in Alton will close Nov. 11, according to employees at the... — read more 

Is there going to be any reorg or Office Depot layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Heard they cleaned house once again. Over 200 field reps, 3 vp’s 6 directors. Some real shockers such at director of facilities although rightly so. He was pretty ineffective. Who has the skinny on this round?

I left eight months ago and I couldn't be happier. There are plenty of available jobs right now and many of them pay more - I went up $3 per hour since I left. I also replaced a horrible manager who used to insult us and yell at us all the time with... — read more 

We're due a round and with no mention of coming layoffs, I'm starting to get nervous. You know what they say about the calm before the storm... Unlike many of you, I like my job and I have no intentions to leave unless I'm forced out. Hopefully, that... — read more 

Is Office Depot buying SP Richards??

I know many don't enjoy their jobs at Office Depot but I do. That's why I've been stressing so much lately over the possibility of a recession hitting sometime in the near future. We are going to be hit hard if it does, there's no doubt about that... — read more 

The Company hired a SMO (Separation Manager Official). Employees were not notified of the Veyer Company change on their paychecks.

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Office Depot layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Two more locations are closing in NJ. How many is that this year? I've lost count. Why isn't management doing anything to make sure closings are not necessary? Do they not care? I'm tired of thinking about layoffs and possible closings 24/7. What... — read more 

Just found out the store I currently work at is closing in March. It’s pathetic that some company’s like Office Depot have SUCH high prices, which is why most of the locations are closing. As an operations manager, now I’m left trying to find a... — read more 

We’re there layoffs in Corp last week?

Some employees find themselves being offered the option to move to other stores but most are part of the number of layoffs that go along with... — read more 

My uncle just got laid off or fired, he was a very good loyal store mAnager, for almost 30 years, they axed him on a Tuesday and wouldnt pay him a full week, i can honestly say, can't wait for this company to go out of business, the people running it... — read more 

If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Office Depot Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

They are in the process of laying off hundreds of GM's throughout the company. Creating a Senior GM position which will now be over 2 stores. Role changes, layoffs, and relocations happening today. Is this true? I haven’t heard a peep about GMs... — read more 

As a former manager I was instructed once to lay off 8 people 3 days before Christmas. They do not care. They love to do layoffs in January and May. All the stores will be gone within the next couple of years, focusing on being a distributor... — read more 

Has anyone else seen a cut in hours? I have seriously gone down to less than 30 hours a week, when previously I had 32+ hours consistently. This has definitely cut into my living expenses and I am at a total loss on what to do. I’ve cut back on a lot... — read more 

We’ve survived another month without any layoffs which is good news. Hopefully we will make it to Thanksgiving without a peep from corporate. I for one am hoping things will remain this way until well into the new year, hopefully with no retail... — read more 

How many people at Austin ISO have been layed off since they started laying people off in May? What was the criteria?

Does anybody have any reliable info on when we can expect to see more layoffs? Date, departments, how many people will be affected? I'm getting tired of office gossip - according to the people I (to my great sorrow) work with, major layoffs are... — read more 

Somebody mentioned this in another thread and I couldn't agree with them more: there was no need for these layoffs. The company simply wanted to get rid of as many people as they could (which they've been trying to do for a long time now) and they... — read more 

They let go of another 100+ people at the corporate office today. They kept this pretty quiet. I heard more are coming...

I was laid off on 5/14 from corporate and the company made us pay out of our own pocket to ship computers back to the office. Ridiculous. They are literally making people pay $20 to return their equipment. You do not get your severance until they... — read more 

Office Depot is planning to cut 13,100 employees and close an unspecified number of retail stores and distribution centers as it restructures its operations and doubles down on IT services, a business line the company has in recent years made inroads... — read more 

Were people furloughed or laid off? One is temporary, the other is permanent. It'd be good to know what exactly we're dealing with here.

Large round of layoffs today at corporate... confirmed...

Watch out B2B Field Sales Team. This is a perfect storm for this company to change the B2B sales structure. They will let go all field sales rep and goes to inside sales structure. Customers are train to deal with telesales group right now and... — read more 

How are you Bristol folk doing? I heard that the distribution center on Frost Road will be closing because of the coronavirus but the layoffs that will follow during June will be permanent. I've been laid off last year and it's been tough but I... — read more 

It has started again, more to come before earning call. at least 5 people in merchandising 4 more in procurement.......and it aint over.

At the most recent town hall, Gerry was ending with a message and during that, he was talking about B2B and Retail. He said a retailer is valued at 2-6 times the EBITDA of their business and a B2B company is valued at 8-15 times.... He then said... — read more 

All low wage hourly associated at Corp who support Sales Reps and Customers to be given notice by late April. Positions being moved offshore.