There is absolutely no good communication filtering through upper management and either organization. Until this happens, it happens the way it is supposed to meaning that they drop the bullshit and they provide each other with honest and productive... — read more 

So many places that would appreciate you...and yet you stay. Do you think you will rise from the ashes? Do you think there's something worth saving? Do they value you more because they've fired everyone who knew how to walk? You are better than this... — read more 

You know it is bad when you envy someone who is going to be out for 8 weeks due to major surgery.

Was offered and accepted a promotion only to be told "it will be re-evaluated after rush. Do you think I'm stupid? After rush so much changes and I am sure they will say "not at this time, we will re-evaluate again". Yep, get through rush then kick... — read more 

When is Follett going to move on from just settling for crumbs or now days chicken feed... and WHY,WHY , WHY IS FOLLETT ALWAYS PLAYING THE CATCH-UP GAME WITH EVERYONE ELSES' TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATIONS AND PRODUCTS??? RIGHT???? Why didn't Follett come up... — read more 

Is anyone keeping track of the number of epic failures by Follett in the past 5 years? Are we in the hundreds, or thousands or (heaven forbid) in the millions?

Do RM's and GVP's lend a hand at rush anymore?

Current situation...wishing it wasn't true, but seriously- can it get much worse? Why does the FSS president report to a company they bought?? Tragic AF

Fall rush sales are up at our location, but we have not received any clothing or supplies. Sorry Follett, we can't sell what we don't have. Your replenishment experts are not doing their job. If we don't receive shipment this week forget it they wont... — read more 

The day Follett gets that they were wrong in every step they have taken since 2012 is the day that the 7 dollar bill becomes a reality, pigs can fly, the sun will rise from the west and set in the east, and pigs can fly, and there will be no more... — read more 

Declining birth rates equals declining enrollments across the educational spectrum. Yet, the budgeting geniuses don't account for that....because, if you sell one more pen, one more candy bar, that will save the day. The lack of entrenched... — read more 

First Mate - Captain we have found water in the bottom of our wooden boat. Captain - Drill a hole to drain the water. First Mate - But captain we are are sea. Captain - Trust me, it will work, I have done this before. First Mate - Captain... — read more 

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2016/01/19/outsourcing_on_downward_decline_for_2016_research/

This post will get the troll stamp because HO doesn't like to lose the element of surprise. But honestly who's surprised anymore? We're all numb to this and the hype from RG and team sounds like hyperbole to the initiated and well-informed. Best... — read more 

Back in March I thought Nader said change brings opportunity and look at all the people being promoted. We have been watching... vp's and directors and cronies get promoted. The troops? None. New leaders. Same bullsh*t.

Ask yourself, are you working at managing the needs of the changing markets, or are you working to defend doing more of what worked in the past? I truly believe it is a little of both. I admit, the old way was good and wish it was the same. However... — read more 

It won't matter because other stores are in a rut. They'll still cut your staff in Sept. Just wait and see

http://www.businessinsider.com/sears-workers-reveal-bad-workplace-2016-6

What happened to controlling costs. No raises for anyone, yet there are two home office promotions. I am tired of sacrificing when it is not a shared sacrifice.

They let GT go, they dumped DG. Why is SS still employed? If you are going to clean house, why not complete it?

I fibbed on my resume. Getting 73k and don't have a clue what I'm doing here. Should I even care at this point.

I read this board every day because it's a habit and because it's quite entertaining. Every single day people complain about leadership, not liking the company, who should leave, layoffs etc. Now yes, I will agree that we have entirely two many VP'S... — read more 

All College bookstore management companies, here's your recipe for destroying your business and creating market failure; Allowing colleges to take advantage of your duopoly by pitting one company against another in a bid situation. If no one bids... — read more 

You can tell what a company really think about their employees when times are bad. So I guess we are seeing the true Follett. Lucky for them they have "great leaders" in place to help guide them.

I don't understand why anyone at Follett is surprised by or shock to hear about layoffs. This is an annual ( heck they even do it 3 or 4 times a year) tradition for them. I bet some of the top brass gets huge kick and turn on when they decide whose... — read more 

“No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.” – Andrew Carnegie

Glassdoor is a website that is supposed to reflect what real employees think about a company. A couple of months ago many of us former employees posted accurate reviews. Management creates fake reviews that oppose everything being reported by the... — read more 

I have been gone from this awful company for a while now. What was done to me whike I was there was so unbelievable. If I allow myself to think about the offenses I begin to feel suicidal. I woke up this morning feeling the weight of it for some... — read more 

"Leadership is the ability to guide others without force into a direction or decision that leaves them still feeling empowered and accomplished." – Lisa Cash Hanson, CEO, Snuggwugg "Leadership is having the humility to put your employees first so... — read more 

The struggle is real.

They will happen, but not to the extant that is indicated by the last poster. FSS will see the most impact due to consolidation of positions with the B&T acquisition. But FHEG will also see more reductions, not as severe. Sales are down so reductions... — read more 

Layoffs are coming. People will know by end of September. Approximately 1500 in FSS. All departments will be affected (dev, hr, finance, sales). About 700 in FHEG. Mostly stores.

We will get no where until it is realized by the current leadership (and I use that term loosely) they are the cause of the downfall. Who in the hell in their right mind think we are on the right path and that the jack a$$es in place will get us back... — read more 

https://www.cpp.com/pdfs/CPP_Global_Human_Capital_Report_Workplace_Conflict.pdf

I think Retail and FSS make money, but Wholesale is struggling with bad inventory. If leaders can figure out wholesale, I think Follett would be fairly profitable.

I hope that RG can see where the cuts need to happen. This company is running on 3 more times the VPs that is needed. Need to start with the GVPs and go all the way up to EVPs. I am sure the payroll savings would be much more than what us little... — read more 

Heard there's a lot of people leaving IT. I just wonder whos left in Tech Serv or PSC. Better yet. Who's gone. Someone said that the CT team moved to 10. ?