Awful place to work I worked there for 25 years started as a cashier all the way to general manager I gave this company everything I had for a lot of years for what quite 6 months ago never realized what it was like to work for a new company that... — read more
What's happening with layoffs?
Were there more cuts this week?
Layoffs this week
Heard there was a reorg of some of Staples businesses and there was a layoff of certain positions. Any idea of the # and who was affected?
Staples Stores in US
Does anyone know how many Staples stores are left in the US?
Pay 2023
I am ending out 2022 very well. I am a Senior Network Engineer and my pay for 2023 is increasing around 40%. Some of this was done through some personal maneuvering and others I just had the right ears. Helps when you have the right manager who will... — read more
The end is here
Start looking and get your resume updated. A Framingham meeting Friday has sparked conversations regarding downsizing over the next 45-60 days
Be in charge …
Of your own destiny. EOM.
Staples Layoffs 2023
Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential Staples layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Pay Adjustment Question
Have You Had Any Pay Adjustments in 2021 and 2022? Hello All - I work in the IT department of a Fortune 500 company who is not a competitor. I wanted to see if I can learn what other Fortune 500 companies did in 2021 and 2022 in terms of adjusting... — read more
Supplier Summit
Anyone there today and can gauge the suppliers feelings about PS’s vision?
Reorg/layoff coming?
Keep hearing rumors of layoffs coming and another re-org. Does anyone know anything?
Quill?
What happened to the leader at Quill? Just heard he was replaced.
Inspired?
Even the most negative of us must be inspired by the new Strategy for Staples Inc right? Thoughts on last weeks meeting?
Today?
Just saw a post on LinkedIn about layoffs due to reorganization... anyone have updates?
SPP Canada layoffs happening LIVE
Yet another re-organization going on...more good people getting laid off to help hide the SLT's lack of management ability.
HQ “updates”
The money being spent at 500 SD is obnoxious. Hideous paint color where it didnt even need to be painted. And now redoing floors to smaller more “collaborative” work spaces. What’s the point?
Lay offs today
Layoffs today in saus cs company is a sh-t show
Should They Join?
Hey all, I have a friend that's entertaining the idea of joining the company. I've been away from the co for a while now do don't have insight on if it's a good idea or not. Can folks at HQ chime in and provide comments? Good or bad! Maybe just... — read more
Being a jerk pays off
I joined Staples Inc last year and have just had an epiphany. Being a jerk pays off! I am going to act like JL from now on, or at least kiss up and take it like the SLT. Watch out world, here I come!
Important times
Between November 11th to 18th, beware of some difficult decisions based on retail and commercial results of the first three quarters. These few months are so important. Good luck.
Minimum
How many people are doing the absolute minimum to get by?
I’m Leaving Posts
I’m seeing a ton of “I’m leaving Staples” posts on LinkedIn recently. Anyone know what’s going on this time? Seems like mostly US SBA.
Any chance we'll ever get decent raises?
I can understand that everything is more expensive right now, but let’s be honest for a second here, our products also got more expensive in the meantime. Yet we none of us can hope for any sort of significant raise which could help us survive the... — read more
Big announcement coming June 21
Just a had general team meeting cancelled June 21 as there will be a big all hands announcement in Canada for Staples. Rumor says it concerns the Staples Professional and Retail sales teams…has integration of the two finally been determined with... — read more
Any Layoffs Coming Down the Pipeline?
I have heard murmurs about layoffs coming and it could be a large group from sales, merchandising and even marketing. Anyone have any insight to these reports???
Company cheerleaders
Do company cheerleaders really believe what they're saying (we're doing great, we're turning this ship around) or do you just spew nonsense because it's your job to prop up a failing company? In all honesty, I'll have more respect for you if it's the... — read more
Closing of Framingham Store
Need a hint? This is it. Get out.
Mike B, Lisa P - layoffs?
We're these announcements thier choice or??
More closings
Office-supply giant Staples is based in Framingham Like the baker that doesn't have bread, Framingham will soon be without a Staples — despite the fact that the multinational office supply retailer is based here in the city... — read more
You deserve better
Don't settle into staying at Staples when there are so many options right now. I know a lot of people are reluctant to leave since they don't know if their situation will improve in the long run, but honestly, how much worse can it get than here? We... — read more
Union in Beloit.wi
I've herd sence they not giving a raise and with inflation going up so high the union is looking at staples in Beloit. Has anyone else herd this
Cuts in May
I've been hearing talk about cuts in May. I don't think the source is too reliable so if somebody here knows more about it, that'd be great. If not, I'm going to take that the person is speaking out of his a-s and is just trying to get all of us... — read more
LinkedIn Love Letters
I see a few Staples love letters posting on LinkedIn. Must have been a recent riff. I get a kick out of the tired "looking forward to the next adventure"...was that before or after the company laid you off?
This company is a joke
The longer you work at Staples the less recognized you get and the less rewarded you are.
Return to Office
Everyone required to be back in office for at least 3 days a week starting May 2. Poor timing as fuel prices are at an all time high and employees will have to eat the cost of commuting. Will be the same as taking a pay cut. Wondering how many will... — read more
The sale of the company is imminent
If you read this and your hear skipped a beat, your blood pressure went up, you live with anxiety and concern daily, it is time to get the he-l out. This April Fools Day make it the day you stop being made a fool of by the leadership of... — read more
Worst place to work/ Story time contest
We know people hate working for staples. Let’s see where the worst place to work in the company is. Stay anonymous, but mention what group you work for, if you’re a current or past employee and an example of some of the craziness. EX- Supply Chain... — read more
This is no way to treat the employees.
Attrition is at al all time high. People leave, so our workload increases. Than some new people are hired and we have to teach them , while handling the increased workload at the same time. Then when the ( cheaper) newbies are thought of, they are... — read more
The pay is not worth the headache
I used to be very happy here, and now I feel ashamed to still be working here. Anyone else? This is a job only for high schoolers/ college students. All those who left are now paid much more. Those of us who are left here are experiencing daily... — read more
What do you hate about your job the most?
Plenty of employees are unhappy here, let's see what the main reasons are.