Shake up at the top. Lets hope it is true.

Come on people, let's sing along now: t might seem crazy what I'm about to say Sunshine she's here, you can take away I'm a hot air balloon, I could go to space With the air, like I don't care baby by the way Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel... — read more 

http://www.politico.com/states/new-york/city-hall/story/2016/06/cuny-to-close-bookstores-on-some-campuses-102734 I wouldn't be surprised if my system decided to do the same.

One group of people who are trying to hang on are those within 5, 10, 15 years of retirement. My question goes to that demographic; what are you prepared to do to A: keep you job through retirement, or B: find a new job as an older worker? 3 years... — read more 

Title says it all

I make a commitment to pursue my freedom from Follett. There is no future here. After 9 years of giving it my all, the writing is on the wall. This company has now become a burden on my soul and left me utterly unmotivated. I do have to say thank you... — read more 

Anyone know why the web based CT conversion was postponed? I mean aside from Follett screwing up yet another roll out? Or is it same ol' same ol'?

Want to motivate associates? Sorry- you can't .. Motivation is internally driven, and what lies in the remaining employees is fear and mistrust. Start by taking ownership of the sh--ty choices you made, referring to Upper management . Yes- we all... — read more 

They just can't figure out textbooks. Now they want us to get all these books from MBS. Say hi to markdowns

Hours cut so drastically pushes me to take on a part time job elsewhere. Follett (days ) other job evenings and weekends, not easy but must be done. Getting more hours on second time job but at a point in life where evening and weekends are valued... — read more 

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Being positive is the way to go. There is no other way that allows us to remain positive... — read more 

Suicide has increased in our world. Bullying has also increased due to social media and increased anonymous options. Confidence? Remember that when you are blasting people on here and mentioning their names (and initials). Losing a job is hard but... — read more 

No other company on this board is more widely panned and poorly reviewed in the aggregate than Follett. What does this say about the company and its future? Unless this is a case of the same 5 or 10 people posting each week, then I surmise that... — read more 

Tis the season for bonus payouts. Any one get something? Seems pretty quiet on the subject.

Not looking good. HO is clearly anxious and thinks rental will save us. When are the next cuts?

"STAY FAR AWAY" Former Employee - Anonymous Employee Doesn't Recommend Negative Outlook Disapproves of CEO Pros None. This place is in complete disarray. You will never be able to advance unless you are in someone's pocket. Cons Woefully behind the... — read more 

Has anyone watched the Value videos? What a joke who they have representing each value.

Anyone know if there were price increases from the vendors or is this a sad grab to make up lost sales dollars with extra margin on apparel?

Wonder how is went?

This used to be a solid company but the leadership is running it into the ground.

What a waste of time and money.

Wow Follett. You must be desperate. You are asking me to come back to replace my old boss. You probably want to have me do his workload at my pay. Thought you were on a hiring freeze? However, I responded as eloquently and professionally as possible... — read more 

It's bad enough they've lied to us for years. Now they're lying to people who don't even work for them (so more people will consider working at this flaccid, gaseous dying enterprise.

Thanks for shutting us down on the snacks, Follett. We just lost about 20 of our customers who never visit anymore because all we have to offer are soon-to-be-expired trail mixes and gummy bears that literally NOBODY buys. Where are the chips and... — read more 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/us/laid-off-americans-required-to-zip-lips-on-way-out-grow-bolder.html?_r=1

Can we get an update on our venture capital investments of 10 millions dollars? Facebook for campus and some teaching assistant website.

Would I get fired? Promoted? What do you think would happen?

Let's list them here for education purposes

The Follett site says the co. has "more than 1,200 stores" & lists them all by state but I added them all up (yeah great use of my time) & there's really only 1,181. Guess a few slipped have thru the cracks...

In the past, this time of year was when we could add headcount, start new projects, upgrade hardware.....the money started flowing again. Any news?

So, inter stores... Did you ship yours out? Lol