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? These things never work out well for those left behind. They will blow smoke up your a-- right to the last second ( cause they need you in place to maintain the VALUE of the company till the sale is final, they can't have you all quitting right now cause the VALUE would diminish) then wave bye bye with their multi-million dollar payouts.
In the meantime if you thought things s--- now, you ain't seen nothin yet.
There is some good news however. Most of the worms eating on the Staples corpse - like DM's RVPS will get locked out of payments from the sale and SCREWED....hahahah a well deserved finale for those dorks.... Once in charge Cerberus will move with lightening speed to consolidate power, alter pay grades, allow some to re-apply for their jobs at half the pay etc. That's just the start! Then the real FUN starts as they sell off the crap divisions or units and try to sell the true jewels at maximum value. Have fun my friends.... so glad to be "Watching From Afar"