We are all waiting for the other shoe to drop RE: more IT outsourcing. The only question is how far up the stack THIS round goes. We have heard a few leaks from vendors (and some clueless mgrs) so WE KNOW IT IS REAL.... Anyone have thoughts on the... — read more 

http://www.bostonherald.com/about/news_tip Please contact Boston Herald at the above address to report Staples shady business practices. In particular, issues with cheating at metrics that don't grow the bottom line. The company appears to be worried... — read more 

Shira was/is HR >>> HR was weaponized to protect the Executives going back at least 9 years ago. Shira was on the frontlines of that weaponization. Smiling faces tell lies. She and a few others want their big payday by selling. Cerberus Capital?... — read more 

Yes, the executives will get their golden parachute and the little people will get nothing but a boot in the @##! It is so sad, but at the end of the day, they just don't give a damn about the employees! Shira never should have been put in the... — read more 

So about 4 months ago Staples laid off a huge amount of individuals. Some of these individuals being with the company for over 20 years! What ever happened to "loyalty" or having experience? Where any of the H1N Visa's let go? Just wondering. Bonuses... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thestreet.com/amp/story/14168039/1/cerberus-capital-raises-offer-to-acquire-staples.html

What are your thoughts? There are rumors on about this and wanted to see what folks on this board think. Thanks!

Interesting article about how Staples "cherry picks" what to disclose during the quarterly earnings call. Shira glossed right over that $815 million dollar loss. She says they are right on track. For what??? Bankruptcy? Someone give her a reality... — read more 

I was a GM for Staples for only 8 months and within those 8 months I have witnessed horrible things. I resigned on Friday after false accusations. On April 4th my district manager had me put all of my key holders on a final for not enforcing the... — read more 

LOOK BELOW FOR DEFINITION. THINK OF YOUR UPPER MANAGEMENT'S FACE. DOES THIS PERTAIN TO THEM.....A RESOUNDING YES FOR MOST! vap·id ˈvapəd/ adjective adjective: vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging. "tuneful but vapid musical... — read more 

Faisal Masud gave an interview with "Innovation Leader". The entire article was a web of self promotion but the most interesting is the following. Some of the chosen ones get to work remote, have flexibility, catered lunches, and gym time. In HQ I... — read more 

Not Coaching and educating customers on taking surveys can get you fired!

Really???? Wow! How many times are you going to slap your employees across the face and call into question our professionalism and work ethic? Isn't the question that needs to be honestly answered Ms. CEO, "What is your and your fellow C level... — read more 

I heard layoff's are happening again yesterday? Any truth?

Do you maybe have a list of stores that will be closed by Staples in 2017. I am interested in closures in: California (Staples) Texas New York Florida If you have a comprehensive list with all states, that'd be great.

HAHAHA ROFL LMFAO, are they serious?

Keys.. I'm a general manager for the store in region 9, i'm hoping my interview went well so I can finally leave this place. I'm over Staples. I'm so sick and tired of never having hours or enough employees to run an efficient business, this has... — read more 

https://www.facebook.com/199101130543076/photos/p.277279609391894/277279609391894/?type=3

I quit staples a while back, I was threatened many times with my job but yet I never received one write up in all my years at Staples. It was very clear as to why, I have had a lot of dirt on managers, district managers and RVP'S. They didn't want me... — read more 

This article states how there are many options for Staples salvation, and a PE firm may be the least optimal. Once again the ones at the top are making all the wrong decisions. We have seen it before with hires at the C level and guiding the company... — read more 

What if we organized everyone who was let go within the last 10 months by state and see if we can get as many class actions against Staples as possible? How attractive would a declining business with pending legal actions be to a private equity firm?... — read more 

I survived another day at corporate. Each day is worse that the day before. GT is a mess and FM and FH have no vision or plan. Paper is out everywhere looking for a place to go. I will take anything over this.

Was able to confirm on Friday- Maitland's office will be terminating their lease early in December 2017. Regina will be terminating in February 2018. Not sure when announcements will be made- but will update if I hear. Lots of folks will (hopefully)... — read more 

Are driver's that were axed but were rehired facing the axe again. Could potentially happen if Staples is sold.

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Very telling and quite a statement that Shir-ra-ra has not issued or mentioned a single word in her weekly blogs about the associates let go over the past nine weeks. Good thing she made time for a blog on what toilet paper she purchases from... — read more 

"Last winter, when other retailers were hawking holiday deals on the latest gadgets and electronics, Staples cut back on Christmas promotions. It also closed its doors on Thanksgiving Day. It just wasn't worth it to play that game, Staples Chief... — read more 

Someone got to know what private firm is going to take the big leap !!!!!

Staples may be trying to sell out according to the Boston Globe.

Wall Street Journal reports Staples is exploring the sale of the company to private equity firms. If you're still working there, you need to follow this story closely.

So the Wall St. Journal reports Staples is trying to sell itself to a private equity firm. This is how the remaining worm d---s are trying to maximize their stock holdings. Basically they are trying to s--- the last breath out of what the have "f" ed... — read more 

Maitland, FL and Regina, SK (Canada) layoffs coming (not sure when, however- sorry!). Lower Sackville near Halifax, NS (Canada) will be opening a 2nd center to acquire the 2 closed center's workload. No relos offered. New terms will allow many to not... — read more 

I am so glad i don't work there any more. When I started as a Gm there in 99 I thought this was the greatest company I ever worked for. Then something happened Tom Stiemburg retired and the company started to decline year after year. I got out 3... — read more 

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