I don't know and I don't care!!!
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Has the Quinnipiac university store signed a new contract or not ? Old 10 year contract expires this summer. What's up ?- I am hearing nothing about it. This store has been in the Follett orbit since the early 1990s- almost 30 years. will they be... — read more
Senior Management!
It is hard to do a job when you constantly feel that you have a target on your back. And before someone says, then why are you still here? There is more to a job then culture. Yes, it’s important, however, other aspects can out way culture. It’s... — read more
SMs and RMs should punch a clock
The long-time employees know you work until the job is done. 6 or 7 days a week, 12+ hours a day if necessary during busy times. New external SMS think if they have to work a special event or a Saturday, take a day off during the week. That's not how... — read more
Company culture going way downhill
I believe this company is going under. Where to start? The culture has gone from decent and fairly trustworthy of the lower management to paranoid about everything. It’s like working for a dystopian novel. In reality, the higher ups are out of touch... — read more
From within.
Good to see that someone still believes in hiring from within. Way to go KP!!!
Is it too much to ask for a thank you?
For a long term employee that has not had more than a 2% increase in many years you would think this company (r.m.) would at least take the time to tell me your doing a great job, you work really hard, you are loyal and reliable, and a trusted member... — read more
Barnes and Noble taking over the Midwest
Contracts in the Midwest are dropping like flys. Ivy Tech and now Wisconsin. Long time clients being lost to B & N. Maybe the WI RM should actually visit campuses and engage the administrations before the contracts are in jeopardy. Missing In Action... — read more
Reviews?
What is the purpose of getting one? Our manager can tell us, hey, great job, or you need to do better at this, this, and this. We aren't going to reward you with a bonus worth your success, or a raise for job well done, we are just going to tell you... — read more
Raises?
Has anyone heard if we are getting raises this year? Cost of living is k--ling me.
Changes for the worse
I have seen the extraordinary changes over the past several years and it has been quite disheartening. The big layoff resulted in the loss of some good employees. There was an additional loss of talent by many of the folks who had to deliver the blow... — read more
Am I the only one who enjoys working here?
I mean, I do stress over layoffs - but that's because I enjoy my job and want to keep it. I'm really surprised to see so much Follett hate here. Everybody I work with seems happy - or if they're not, they're not showing it. Anyhow, I wish good luck... — read more
The company attacked the very people who helped build it
A little more than 5 years ago follett purged experience. Many of the senior managers, who administered this assault, were from the "good ole days" of follett. They went so far as to claim they had to layoff more than 10% of its workforce so they... — read more
No future at Follett
I think it's becoming more and more obvious that Follett will continue to go downhill until it's no more. There were plenty of opportunities to right this ship, and every one of them was missed or ignored. That should be enough of a warning to all... — read more
Sign of the times?
With the loss of two more contracts, is this a sign of things to come? How many stores have theirs up for renewal?
CDS regarding benefits.
How many of you got letters with CDs from the VP of human resources talking about benefits. How much was spent on that. ?Been here 13 years, vacation, holiday, sick time were taken away about 5 years ago. How does the VP of HR not know that a huge... — read more
Follett looses contract
Ivy Tech announced today they will be going with Barnes and noble ... I hope your resumes are up to date get out while you can!!!
Happy New Year!
Congrats to all on a fresh new budget. So exciting!
Post from this morning went where?
There was post this regarding changes on April 1, where did it go?
This week and what day
What day will the college stores see the RIF?
Kmart Blue Light Special
The campus store business is changing. The Follett leaders from 10 years ago would have been hard-pressed to find ways to keep up and evolve. We needed new leadership. Unfortunately the leaders we got came from a brain-dead organization called Sears... — read more
Anything new on incoming layoffs?
Has anything new surfaced or are we still in a waiting pattern? This stressing and anticipation is worst than anything...
Northeast stores
RIF’s expected at those stores. Under $1M, correct?
Before the panic grows
Can anyone confirm they have been told this is happening to them? Or is this just heresay?
RIF
Who’s getting RIF’d at the smaller stores. Under $1M.
What are the changes?
Seems like some are in the know. Any update on what is coming?
It’s time to stop!!!
Letting all the VPs of this company continue to run this company into the ground. Demanding so much more out of the people already giving more than any VP of this company. Blowing smoke about culture. C-ap or get off the pot. Other words fix it or at... — read more
Game stop is on fire.
Yet another game stop employee hired. Not just any store, the flagship store. WOW.
What’s coming at the end of the fiscal year?
C’mon spill it. I keep seeing teasers about terrible things coming at the end of the FY. Post what you know is coming. If jobs are being cut, give people a clue so they can start looking for new jobs now.
Move on
The company is not what it is anymore. With the closing of ADC and the selling off of sectors, that should be a sign to move on. I am no longer there but it has turned so bad for the people still with the company. Move on I dont think follett will be... — read more
Where is the incentive?
As store managers or directors, where is the incentive to work more, harder, care more? You cut our staff, you don't give us raises (2% after years without is not a raise and there was no kick back last year to employees even though tbe company got... — read more
Follett really should consider raising the pay if they want anyone to work for them.
It is incredibly hard to get anyone to work for minimum wage. Most jobs start out at atleast $8-$9 here, so no one is wanting to work for $7.25. It’s almost embarrassing to even ask people to work for such a low amount, especially since the job... — read more
Only Books??
Why is text the only issue that really gets discussed? It seems like year after year there is growth in GM, so why don't they put more focus on building those areas in the stores since text seem like a lost cause?
I’ve heard a few people speak of an upcoming realignment...
Regions mostly, but it would seem like the perfect time for some targeted job losses. What are you hearing?
Toxic company
Working here is like having cancer. A slow, painful death.
Zero-picking and HO irritation
According to an RM, one in every ten OMS orders is being zero-picked company wide. As our staffing continues to shrink, expect that number to go up.
HR
If HR monitors this site daily they have too much time on their hands and need to do some actual work. The leaders of this company are horrible and the family has become lazy fat cats. Dozens of us have reached out over the past years begging for... — read more
NQ Blog
Regarding as you call them "grumpies" They are the ones who were with Follett when things were great. Employees were valued and treated like family. As for saying Hello to fellow employees I always do, can you say the same?