Beware the ides of March. Now that we’ve closed out all financials we are about to be wiped out. I heard that from a VP that used to be in Finance but now works in NAD

I know this is hardly surprising news, but one more store is being closed. Fort Wayne Staples is a goner as of March 16. How many more will see the same fate this year as the company aggressively pushes online sales, I'm scared to even imagine... — read more 

PE groups to acquire CommerceHub for $1.1 bln Published: Mar 6, 2018 CommerceHub Inc., a technology company that helps retailers manage e-commerce inventory, is being acquired by private-equity firms GTCR LLC and Sycamore Partners for $1.1 billion... — read more 

Execs called the teams into the breakroom and broke the news about our site closing this morning. They have some BS reasons about profitability, long term sustainability, what’s right for the business blah blah blah. Then HR has “booths” set up for... — read more 

Fawad going toState Farm creating the same chaos in their “transformation” that he created at Staples. Interesting. If so why isn’t he in jail?

Site wide meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, SP will be there to announce at that meeting. Extra HR will be on hand to answer questions and explain severance policy. Good luck everyone!

Where are all the trolls who either aren't aware that Staples pays bonuses or incorrectly thought SP would reneg on bonuses? Over 100% bonuses are being paid out to all those who are bonus eligible. Even those laid off recently.

I’ve heard from a Director that NR addressed directors from across from he country last week announcing that Furniture was now profitable. In fact more profitable division than facilities. As ac/dc sang we are back in black! Well NO $&@! Neil, you... — read more 

Working on the SBA side, work life here is terrible and many of us are pursuing the opportunity to abandon ship. However, keeping under the radar is important when working for pure toxicity and the poster below has a point. People may feel more... — read more 

https://www.slashgear.com/staples-connect-hub-is-dead-as-iot-graveyard-grows-26521126/

I'm a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. I'm trying to learn more about Staples. If you're willing to chat, please email me at khadeeja.safdar@wsj.com or call me at 718-404-4736. I am available at the same number on Signal, too. Thanks so much... — read more 

It’s coming again

I work at Staples’ largest DC and all the leadership is freaking out about the budget. They are cutting hours and closing the warehouse early most days. Thinking layoffs are happening soon but in true Staples fashion we are still hiring. Wondering... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/12/barnes-noble-cuts-staff-after-dismal-holiday-season.html From one failing company to the next.

In MA, if you are required to sign a severance package, you can receive unemployment (at least that is my understanding). Has anyone received theirs yet? I have not. Just curious - first time I have filed and not sure I am doing it correctly. Thank... — read more 

Sorry to hear about the closing of the Henderson NC warehouse coming soon (timing not clear, maybe summer/fall 2018). New automated picking fc in charlotte is being built out and the Henderson operations will be combined with Charlotte once it is up... — read more 

Sycamore in talks with Walmart to unload sba

Got my bonus, got 16 weeks severance, got a special store closing stay to end bonus... OH, sorry, forgot to mention this was 2014... and they really had tried to fire me back then but gave up when they realized I had been documenting all their BS in... — read more 

That day has come. Next is head of Sales, N*. Will report when on that soon.

https://www.recode.net/2018/2/6/16965834/google-drone-project-wing-faisal-masud-amazon-alphabet

So. What is the latest (and please no SP or Staples Management need respond)

Everywhere we turn to, anything we try to accomplish, there is always a block wall, it takes for ever to get anything through. All the latest changes from IS help to HR as well as the infamous Coupa, facilities Etc. I could go on for ever, we can’t... — read more 

https://thegrio.com/2018/02/06/sherri-shepherd-accuses-staples-racial-profiling/

I know it doesn't matter, just curious, I was laid off before the bonus pay out, just want to know if everyone gets their bonus?

100% commission now, based on how many family photos are eliminated each month.

It will now become "Make more Happen with Less". Have a nice day.

Retail budget not approved leads to layoff.

It’s true. Overheard it in a meeting on Friday!

Manager have a meeting on Tuesday 2/6 to go over plans for the second wave if layoffs. Cross your fingers everyone we made it though the first wave i hope we dont loose a bunch of wonderful talent again!

Staples pens never worked very good anyway, always falling apart or dyring up but now it's come to management's attention that they can also be used as a lethal weapon. From hereon, employees will shift to a truly paperless office.

What happened or is about to happen at corporate head office?

What has this place come down to? Won't remove anything!

Taking away more and more from rep's. Extremely hard to understand the details of this plan. That is the way they want it. More and more are or will be looking at the door.

you guys really will be eating your own dog food!!

Home office associates being asked to clean bathrooms and empty trash bins in the latest cost cutting measure. Disgusting!

All cashiers roles to be eliminated. Confirmed from multiple sources.

I can confirm this is happening next week. All locations to be affected.

Are you really surprised that this is going on with Staples? You have regional managers and district managers writing up store managers for not hitting those stupid top 10 priorities. You have store managers in turn having to write up sales managers... — read more