Rumor mill is cranking again. Recent news has the elimination of many gm's in 2017. Staples is going to experiment with a multi unit gm position. 1 gm running multiple stores. Truth is, it will work, unfortunately most likely the a-- kissing gm's will be kept, and hard working ones let go. Choices will be most likely based on who dm's like verse who is actually productive.
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Was wondering if anyone had heard about the up or out program coming in several months
I believe this is the organization currently place in Staples UK and some North American test markets.
Stores in my area have several keyholder/supervisor vacancies. Working conditions, and chances is store closures vs. pay and advancement opportunities make the positions unattractive.
Pulling GMs out to cover multiple stores would just cause more havok.
I know this was tried once in Marion and laporte IN years ago and it did not work out so well
I doubt very much that will happen. You have so many stores now short Am's Sm and tech sups. So I can't see how a Gm can cover two stores without help.
This has been talked about for over a year. It might work and I certainly hope all the assistants get a raise due to the fact they will be running the show everyday. Not the floating GM. Good luck!!
Rumors true?