I wonder if Sycamore Partners laughed when the new tag line rolled out. They don't treat Staples employees like they are human. I'm so sorry to all those negativity impacted today. Hopefully this forced change will turn out to be something great for... — read more 

What departments are being effected by layoffs today in Framingham?

Any ideas on the group that will be impacted by layoffs tomorrow? Sales? Supply chain? Sourcing? HR?

How do so many of you know there'll be layoffs tomorrow? Is this just a rumor gone wild or is there something concrete that was announced that I somehow managed to miss? I don't want to get all worked up over this if there is nothing to get worked up... — read more 

Does anyone know the departments being effected in the layoffs November 1? Is this Framingham based?

Good news the layoff are happening next week. The word in HR is about 550 are on the list. I mean did it really feel like 2022 when we went layoff free. Will this make Staples successful I don't think so. This all across the Staples companies. There... — read more 

Anyone else hearing anything about a big layoff planned for next week?

I've been at Staples for a short time and I won't rehash too much on what other people here have posted but I think this forum is too optimistic on the viability of Staples as a company. You can't have a retail chain of dirty, unkempt rundown stores... — read more 

So what do we think is next in terms of mid market for staples? This is all so uncertain and would love to hear others opinions.

What happened to the Sales directors (brothers) on the B2B side? I heard they were let go?

I have a good friend that’s pretty high up mentioning sales leadership is on the chopping block? Can anyone confirm?

Any news on the leadership change in Canada - have heard that they let go on MM? Any other changes? And who is running the show now? Assuming Staples Professional now reports to AG - is that right?

50%, 90%... What are your thoughts?

Got out right after the acquisition. Could see that “ the smartest guys in the room” had no idea how to run the b to b business! Guess they aren’t so smart after all!

A few weeks ago while in the office I heard a SDS person say he was going to fabricate a story about one of the SDS leadership and hopefully that will stop the changes in their organization. In all my years of work at Staples I was shocked that... — read more 

How nasty it can get for non compliance of new 3 days a week "work from office" rule? Could this policy be be a sly backdoor route to enforce a silent RIF? (Terminate people without severance for even the slightest non compliance?) Or is it just a... — read more 

Saw a report today that shows Inside Salea business planned headcount and variance headcount. I’m assuming the ones in Negative are new roles they want to fill and the ones positive are ones they need to eliminate. Problem is it shows job codes... — read more 

Hope y’all are prepared for what’s about to happen. It’s been a long time coming. Soon there will be the next mass lay off that we all act so blind sided from

The $1 billion dividend payout from the debt Sycamore saturated Staples with will be a conversation again.

Brandan Bush was exited from the company today. Usually layoffs start at the top and go to the bottom… anyone have insight?

It's been a fun ride. I survived several layoffs, several managers, A LOT of changes and today is my day. After almost 17 years and giving Staples everything I have, the biggest mistake was trusting the fact I had security. I never gave much to... — read more 

Several senior reps have already left or are leaving. Others are actively looking for other work. STS had a stellar year last year so what did management do? They change the comp plan and now most everyone is on a sales plan. If it ain't broke, why... — read more 

I'm long gone from Staples and have fond memories but understand that times have changed. With so much uncertainty and so many issues being surfaced, what keeps you at Staples?

Does anyone know how “revolutionizing sales and support” will effect the humans supporting sales??

They released their new campaign, "Business is Human" now they are doing everything they can to show employees humans don't matter. All full time work from home employees are being told they need to be hybrid employees! There were hundreds of... — read more 

Hi, Is there any update on the layoffs planned for this Summer or Fall? Please let us know here

Today our fearless leader, Chris Knuelle, laid us off. He must have been well rested after a week in Mexico. Nice guy. But truly . He has no idea what he’s doing. Yusef and Joes team have a few heavy hitters that keep Chris’s job in place. And the... — read more 

Any news on how the 3rd party furniture delivery/installs are going? Would love to know how that worked out. I wonder how the damaged product and lack of install experience worked out for Staples.

Are the July lay offs for retail or NAD? Both?

I heard that a VP let something slip. He said we were in the process of being sold and it’s in motion as of 4/25

Can customers cash out rewards for money or gift cards in store? I’m with outside sales and we lose many deals because companies have Staples Credit cards. Although we can beat the pricing I heard a rumor customers can cash out rewards for money. Is... — read more 

Unless you know for sure, please don't scare people for no reason. We are stressed out as it is.

I don't know anything but.... All HR docs were recently updated, engagement survey pushed, lots of HR activity, and sales down everywhere! Will it happen before or after start of Q2? Look for those early morning surprise 15 min. meetings! Good... — read more 

Anyone hear the rumor AMs in inside sales are seeking legal advice from a well known attorney for the lack of coaching from the management team. The leadership team doesn't even provide coaching and expect you to guide yourself to a solution or... — read more 

Anyone hear about the raises this year? What percentage? When does it go in effect?

Are we getting rid of the Credit card? Someone told me we aren’t accepting new apps but still honoring existing or is that wrong?