Happy Monday folks! I figured we would try something different today. Let’s play a game of “Who’s layoff is it anyway”? Which division gets cut today? What brand of DEI is going to ki-l this company? I know ole Johnny boy!! Let’s hire more... — read more 

In LinkedIn today: same ‘leader’ behind massive layoff of seasoned Product Managers is hiring new ones! These were hard working, smart, dedicated people with decades of experience. Anyone considering applying for these jobs: understand the... — read more 

Were you impacted? What department?

As a former employee that was taken out by a layoff where it was evident by the elimination of my boss that they had no idea what they were doing. It literally takes all I can muster not to put crying laughing emoji on LinkedIn everytime I see... — read more 

A dozen more folks let go today from Facilities, managers and IC's. Please remember to reach out to those affected to support and lend a helping hand.

Just a number when we were told we are family. We aren’t family. Our kids and spouses are family. That’s the family we come home to. Not the “number” we are to VPs, CEOs, and guys like John Lederer. My kid asked me “why are you at home all the... — read more 

Great leaders and employees let go over “who they like more” People who will be the best let go over the “flavor of the month” This is why this company is failed. True talented people over what is like more. These people that were let go... — read more 

I'm getting more and more worried the more we find out about the situation.

Any updates north of the border? Hearing of a lot of change with top talent leaving.

https://www.app.com/story/news/business/2024/07/02/staples-faces-nj-layoffs/74270586007/

I mean really, why are they such sticklers over this?? If jobs are being done, why such harshness over mandatory 3 days in office. Are other large companies doing the same? Or are they treated more like adults and trusted to come in when they need... — read more 

Who was impacted?

Im hearing that stapkes is going away from the 4 dividsona and going to 3 dividsona and making mores resavle regiona not maine to florida or mass to florodia

Ia it true we lost 3 leaders in the services dept

Bloodsuckers

What happened to the other post? That guy is what this place needs. Stop deleting these threads. We need this open for unity. The fate of Staples depends on it. Yeomans work if you will.

Staples Executive Chairman and CEO John Lederer noted, “Staples has long been the leader in workspace products and solutions, delivering relentless innovation to our customers through our human touch and expert know-how, differentiated digital... — read more 

Interesting email from JD today. Anyone have any details about if they are using facial recognition on the cameras to see who is leaving and when, or is it based off of managers relaying the information? Let’s discuss.

Out of office this week, worrying about what’s going on.

What a waste and disappointment. We have a figurehead CIO who is all about layoffs and cuts. We have a have a yes man for a interim CISO. Gone is the trusting environment that the previous people encouraged. Seems that our interim CISO also plays... — read more 

It seems the Co is doing away with 2 important jobs in the retail stores, to make them management type postitions. The Inventory Specialist is now MIS, and the Tech Supervisor is now Sales Supervisor (or something to that effect). They are getting... — read more 

Rumors of a November style major layoff happening this week. Any truth to them?

I wanted to wait to post this. SLT has said in the next 6 months most/all inside sales will be let go and customers transitioned to the A.I. platform.

Is GES anonymous for real?

Is HiTouch performing any better? I am hearing a lot about internal politics & poaching Staples customers happening. Will it survive or tank?

these guys have been making their way around the whs at essendant is this the same group that was used at staples? we're told they are doing an "efficiency consult"

Anyone know what’s happening?

So Maitland just did another layoff this week. If things are so bad, how is the Tech Team going to Vegas? I thought they were doing poorly? Anyone know what’s going on?

Share what you know here.

When I made a call to HR I was told over 50 B2B’s were placed on a plan as of April 8th. And am now hearing of whole teams being told to hit target this month or be placed on a plan. Are they just trying to push people out instead of paying a... — read more 

It is a new quarter, Between Staples and Quill which department is going to be hit first???

Anyone else have a boss here that their ideas are ALWAYS better than yours? Micromanaging? The old guard is crushing the hopes and dreams and younger talented people. 60 and older just needs to retire. Ohhhhh I’m talking bout baaaad management... — read more 

What happed to the chief supply chain officer? Let go or left?

Anyone know of the rumors are true?

Bad leadership thanks BM hope your next!!!

Does anyone know if we are paid out for unused PTO on top of the severance package?

Finance has lost 3 long standing managers since the beginning of the year….do they know something we don’t?

Word is that the Digital Product org will be restructuring in Q2. What do we know?

Does anyone know why the most recent corporate job postings list both Framingham, MA and Hasbrouck Heights, NJ as the two options?