Topics regarding layoffs at Staples Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Staples Inc.

Bonuses

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.

News from SBA front

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

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 

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| 2410 views | | 11 replies (last March 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RXMoyU6

Staples

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 

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| 3110 views | | 12 replies (last March 24, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RV6y6tg

Cutting hours in the warehouse

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 

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| 2550 views | | 6 replies (last February 23, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+ROQ8w2w

Has anyone received their unemployment yet?

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 

Henderson warehouse shutting down

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 

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| 3270 views | | 6 replies (last February 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RFi3Enn

Bonus received

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 

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| 2220 views | | 5 replies (last September 15, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+REup90G

Staples is not about “easy”

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 

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| 1300 views | | 1 reply (February 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RBCpqVt

March Layoffs Update

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!

Policy Change - Pens And Pencils Removed From Offices

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.

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| 1580 views | | 5 replies (last February 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RzdadqK

new commission structure announced for SBA AM's

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.

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| 1460 views | | 2 replies (last February 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RxSXnE0

Shocking!

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

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| 1780 views | | 4 replies (last February 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RwlvaI5

Are you really surprised

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 

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| 1390 views | | 2 replies (last February 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RvKgu8R

Masssive Layoffs Imminent

all corporate locations, most all groups in scope of the new ‘challenge’ but 37-38 managers in particular. ...another day in framingham!

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| 1900 views | | 3 replies (last February 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RvCNNzN

New Leadership: eat your own dog food

Watching this company fail is better than watching a campfire die out. Goodbye, Staples. https://m.staples.com/Managing-Incompetence-Gabriel-Ginebra-Paperback/product_486325

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| 1120 views | | 1 reply (January 31, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RvIoRKW

4 tips for living with uncertainty in corporate America

Having a comfortable job in a corporate office space can provide advantages, but job security isn’t always one of them. What happens when you don’t get that raise you were hoping for, your employer decides to restructure, or they make the tough... — read more 

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| 1350 views | | 4 replies (last January 31, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RvcmaZh

SP is in the process of unloading Maitland

Looks like a building on Maitland Blvd will be up for lease soon. TL on the 2nd floor knows what is happening - but isn’t allowed to talk about it. Not cool that they would have a site manager hold that type of information from associates that she... — read more 

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| 2830 views | | 18 replies (last February 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Ruyriy1

New ceo

as suspected this board is filled with disgruntled and bitter ex staples employees. been over 12 hours and no one has come on to post about the new ceo meeting this morning.

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| 1980 views | | 7 replies (last February 28, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RukfM4U

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