these guys have been making their way around the whs at essendant is this the same group that was used at staples? we're told they are doing an "efficiency consult"

Anyone know what’s happening?

So Maitland just did another layoff this week. If things are so bad, how is the Tech Team going to Vegas? I thought they were doing poorly? Anyone know what’s going on?

Share what you know here.

When I made a call to HR I was told over 50 B2B’s were placed on a plan as of April 8th. And am now hearing of whole teams being told to hit target this month or be placed on a plan. Are they just trying to push people out instead of paying a... — read more 

It is a new quarter, Between Staples and Quill which department is going to be hit first???

Anyone else have a boss here that their ideas are ALWAYS better than yours? Micromanaging? The old guard is crushing the hopes and dreams and younger talented people. 60 and older just needs to retire. Ohhhhh I’m talking bout baaaad management... — read more 

What happed to the chief supply chain officer? Let go or left?

Anyone know of the rumors are true?

Bad leadership thanks BM hope your next!!!

Does anyone know if we are paid out for unused PTO on top of the severance package?

Finance has lost 3 long standing managers since the beginning of the year….do they know something we don’t?

Word is that the Digital Product org will be restructuring in Q2. What do we know?

Does anyone know why the most recent corporate job postings list both Framingham, MA and Hasbrouck Heights, NJ as the two options?

Did anyone get their annual bonuses this year? Are we even getting them?

It is too quiet which means something is in the pipeline soon!

Wow no posts. Is it all better. I see linked in and the facade all is better. Just curious.....

The time has come. You can only leverage so much until your hand gets popped. The cool billion received was spent a long, long time ago. What to do now gents? Do we reduce payroll again for Q1? Peter you smart man, leaving us before... — read more 

This guy started this once great company a while ago. Built on togetherness. Now. It’s all in fighting. Everyone protecting themselves. All individual goals vs group goal. All lead by horrific leadership. Dont get me wrong there are some really good... — read more 

The quality of the associates in our stores are at an all time low. So many of them look unkept like they just rolled out of bed. Uniforms wrinkled dirts and untucked. The attitudes are terrible like they don’t want to be there and no customer... — read more 

Post via LinkedIn Staples Canada We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Huckle as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2024. As CEO, Rachel will oversee 300+ Staples retail stores, its digital & services business, and Staples... — read more 

Anyone have any STS rumors?

If two of our managers left on their own within as many weeks, how worried should I be? Others are telling me that I'm being paranoid, but I have a feeling they wouldn't just leave for no reason. They were not among the most hardworking individuals... — read more 

Place su-ks a-s and SMELLS like a-s. HORRIBLE I hope they file for chapter 11 bankruptcy — certain leadership members need to brush their teeth — breath smells like absolute DUNG. Certain leadership is condescending and unsupportive. There is a lack... — read more 

JL announcing late yesterday afternoon. No word on any one filling the position yet.

I wish more people would realize this. There is no such thing as "safe from layoffs" anymore. You don't have to ask if there will be more layoffs, the answer will always be yes. I know this is not something many of you want to hear, but that's the... — read more 

Which SLT member do you think visits this site the most?

I don’t work here anymore, but most of the LinkedIn posts I’ve seen regarding layoffs are from middle aged employees who’ve been with the company for 20+ years. This is how the layoffs went when I was with the company, so seems like nothing has... — read more 

https://www.boston.com/news/business/2024/01/24/no-return-to-office-mandates-dont-help-companies-make-more-money-study-finds/?p1=hp_featurestack

…or steps down. Or is fired.

Please share if you know what's being hit.

Seems like there is some Rejig happening at VP/SVP/AVP levels in the delivery business. Got a bunch of emails earlier today. Curious if you are seeing any RIF at lower level in these teams, because we usually don't get broadcast emails for anyone... — read more 

No strategy no plan same old thing day after day. Just about the metrics. This is not a sales company. Fake it till ya make it.

I am shocked at these comments. Did u not see the results. They were favorable. Yeah right. What a joke that they have to tell you the results anyway. I just do not know how they survive. Oh yeah all the competition is the same and screwed up as... — read more 

Does anyone know how many stores are on the chopping block in the next few months? I’m seeing at least 5 that are actively having closing sales.

I know a lot of us were burning that PTO over Christmas before bouncing this week or next? Who is leaving?

Letting each of you B2Bs know to have a very special new year. Get plenty of rest today and tomorrow because 8am Tuesday we be having a meeting. Then at 9am, another. By noon, the glorious AVP will hold sales training for the 6th week straight. Then... — read more