What kind of trash is this 2% raise? If you want to reward folks, make up for lost time. I would have hoped at least a 4% was in there. 2% doesn't make up for all the cost of living increases incurred since my last raise. What a bunch of b---s---. I... — read more 

Follett has become one of the worst places to work at in the Nation. It’s absolutely a dead end job, no but the Board and the family gets raises or profit shares, Management has hit a turn for the very worst, and the benefits are also terrible too... — read more 

Lets play some violins for those long hardworking , long suffering SMs- give me a break- for every good SM in this company (many of them left or were dismissed)-there was a poor one, who expressed no appreciation for ex- veteran line employees as... — read more 

Quit fooling yourself. Read the posts. Get out now before you are escorted out. There are better places to work and you'll be treated like a real person.

And I gotta admit, best decision I ever made. Working for a school, earning way more in wages and benefits...what's no to like. Get out.

Get out now before they mess you up too !!! What are you waiting for - the boot. You will get it if you hang on long enough!!! please don't make the same mistake I did at age 60 . Forget about complaining- no one in management is listening- they are... — read more 

I'm going to pop the big question???? Is my SM the only manager who sits in his office all day and runs these random errands? I can't recall the last time he was on a register or even helped a customer.

Slowness is still a major problem. Any idea whether the HO will be able to speed it up for the upcoming check-ins? Or will we be forced to endure more time-outs and pointless calls to PSC?

Tell me how we are able to invest in a new business when we can’t even manage the ones we have now? Why would anyone knowingly join this company?? https://www.slj.com/2017/12/industry-news/move-scholastic-follett-launches-book-fairs/ I’m sure this... — read more 

really bad company that messes up loyal veteran employees by getting rid of them for just a few bucks of savings- no sympathy for employees still there- you deserve everything your going to get - which is nothing- signing off 20 year veteran given... — read more 

Is it still on or not? By now they would have flights planned. Requested aorport info and roomate info. Cutting it kind of close if it's still on. 2 mos! And really the obly reason I am concerned is because I was planning to extend my stay for... — read more 

Can anyone honestly tell me the point of the appraisals? I am a 4 year manager, have seen nor given raises. So, what is the point? Another time consuming waste of time? I can't imagine my r.m having the balls to say work more, harder, etc. with no... — read more 

If your store is set to bonus, will an ASM bonus too?

Truth- things are not going to change for the better. It is a sad truth but in reality things will never go back to where they were. And as much as everyone bashes upper management, they are really doing a great job. I say this only in regards to... — read more 

Was really wishing that things where going to improve with the new CEO. So far, not seeing it. It’s funny how everyone talks about improving culture but all actions taken are making it worse. Actions are louder than words. I would much rather have a... — read more 

The new calculation method only allows them to reach their full vacation benefits if they work a full 40 hours every week. Since most of us have been instructed to put them at 37.5 hours they are effectively losing at least 6% of their vacation and... — read more 

okay... another new year.... another new beginning of being disilllusional that this year will be the year for Follett... who are we kidding?????? Let's face it this company went down hill starting in the early 2010s.... and just postponing the... — read more 

Ok. Which one of you let an employee eat a tide pod and now we all have to do this insane audit and training?

Happy new year!! Let’s see what it brings, besides already slashed labor hours.

Anybody here knows if voluntary layoffs were ever offered by Follett? This company has changed so much (for the worse, of course) that I am trying to find ways to leave for the first time in fifteen years. I know there are no layoffs coming for at... — read more 

For Store Managers that have left the company, what type of positions did you transition to? After being in retail management for so long I am really not sure what other jobs I would be qualified for. I am not interested traditional retail, as the... — read more 

End of year is here. What news?

Gosh, I hope so! An email went out today that all managers need to complete them. They look like legit evals like I have done at other companies versus the bogus "Igniting Performance Conversations" that have gone out the last three years. Anyone... — read more 

Rather than compete, they lie. Rather than create an evironment that would incubate productive culture, they pay people to write shill reviews. One such shill review even mispells. Graeat... — read more 

For $119.99 per term ($179.99 per year), students access all the digital learning platforms, ebooks, online homework and study tools Cengage has to offer. Want print? If you use a digital learning platform, you RECEIVE a print rental at no cost—just... — read more 

Has anyone looked at the vast difference in pay between people doing the same job? I know for a fact there are men making more than I with less seniority. Another example of how gross this company has become.

Anyone have any new info on the upcoming realignment? I've heard so many rumors, it's hard to know what we'll see in a couple weeks.

Now they don't reset till 4/1. It's because a lot for us are getting fired.

1) Publishers are doing direct to student rental? 2) If we ignore it we will be fine 3) Buy old editions and hope stores will order them.

It's been so quiet on the layoffs front, that I'm starting to worry we are experiencing the calm before the storm. Or am I just becoming too paranoid? Working at Follett, can anybody actually blame me if I am? In any case, do we have any info on any... — read more 

I don't know if other companies operate the same way, but the powers on high are the most incompetent boobs to ever soil the retail industry. They are absolutely clueless when it comes to running a bookstore in today's industry. And yes, they are so... — read more 

This is a great company to work for, said no one ever. Applied for a promotion only to find out the starting salary is about $10,000 less than what I currently make. How can this company expect their tenured management to stay with this f---ing... — read more 

There are rumors going around that Follett found another way to screw over its employees - next round of layoffs people will be offered other positions that are significantly below their current pay grade. If we refuse, we don't get the severance... — read more 

So...less store managers and more ops managers and some area managers. Who knows more and what? Spill it, we are officially scared

Like other companies getting a windfall from federal tax law changes Follet will give out double digit raises to loyal employees. Maybe 20 percent to make up for how employees have been treated the past 5 years.

Heard it still s---s...LOL!

Did the sh-- hit the fan this fall sales-wise, and are we going to be feeling the fallout this March. The stores are wondering.

has anyone heard about getting raises this year

Another great manager was fired for no concrete reason yesterday after helping secure the company a huge contract with a new college. Be careful out there, everyone. And to the people who have been let go recently, keep your chins up. The best is yet... — read more 

If you give notice, after 3/31, and you (by miracle) are due a bonus, do you still get it? And, since your vacation is loaded 4/1 do you get any of that paid out? if no bonus due and leave pre epy do you get banked vacation?