suck a fart out of my a--hole

What is the big secret info that is being passed down next week? RM called a special meeting for store manager eyes only about bonus and new store structure?

I know this site is used to negative news and bashing but here is some light on the darkness. The ADC wholesale is seeing real orders coming. Orders both BC and BB are up significantly.

It is gutted and they are putting the Follett spin on the interior. FSS accounting, FSS IT, FSS HR. FHEG is consolidated. My money is on FSS accounting.

... This is what always happens...they say an acquisition won't change much-till it does

Is he an alcoholic womanizer? That's the rumor I heard. Doesn't inspire much confidence

That was an epic failure... the concept ranks right up there with the "Bay of Pigs" operation! We just keep adding eggs and yolks on our faces... however there is a little silver lining (sarcastically)... in less than a decade the company has managed... — read more 

http://www3.forbes.com/leadership/ten-unmistakable-signs-of-a-bad-place-to-work/ I see at least half of these with Follett. Happy reading!

Yea i said it.

Does anyone really believe JC can lead this team? When AG was calling the shots above him things were good. But now that he's gone (more talent walking away), I don't see how we can right the ship. I'm a fan of JF, but I still think we're going to be... — read more 

There will be more layoffs in Westbrook prior to 9/1, planning is underway. Update your resumes.

Dear Customers and Suppliers: Due to circumstances outside of our control, pricing was adjusted for guide 16-04 Follett requests that, upon supplying us books, you load this 3rd iteration of our guide ASAP. Won't honor the previous prices? Did the... — read more 

Instead of playing monday morning quarterback and complaining about all the problems step up and be a part of the solutions to bring us back to the strong company we once were.

It's now May, what's happening with month with phase 3 of restructuring?

Chegg Q1 2016 Financial Highlights: GAAP Revenue of $66.7 million, a decrease of 21% compared to Q1 2015; ** Pro forma Revenue of $46.8 million, an increase of 2% year-over-year; **Required Materials Revenue of $41.1 million compared to $62.4 million... — read more 

Summer sales will definitely bounce back with the aid of QTC reviews. And when are they raising the benchmark for certain stores to not keep a CMM?

Lots of planners and buyers leaving GM. Who'd be crazy enough to take those positions? Hello cheap tees and more sox.

UConn goes to B&N

GM sales tanking. This company had better start listening to its customers. Emphasis on basics does not translate into higher sales. Our customers hate it!!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-killing-indias-outsourcing-market-karthik-sundaram

Was that smoke coming out of Ray G's ears? He seemed awfully upset answering the question about cutting the employee bonus while the family dividend is untouched.

after several long months battling Follett, I won!!! they avoiding to be taken to court, and with the help of the attorney generals office, I was able to gain a larger package than offered, (full years salary) all fees paid by Follett and Cobra... — read more 

Group 4 head sent out a last minute conference call entitled 'Communicating a Change in Group 4.' It is promised to be under 15 minutes or less. Last minute conference calls, as you know, are now a staple. No word on what it is, but I suspect we can... — read more 

The U.S. is sponsoring this year's show and Obama says it's another chance to urge people to buy "Made in America." hundreds of people are demonstrating outside against job cuts at the American technology and consulting company IBM (and Infosys")

http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/tech-careers/ibm-layoff-epidemic-spreads-worldwide

I was a course materials manager and was let go earlier in the year. I don't really have any inside connections so I thought this would be a good place to ask: are they getting rid of most of the cm positions? Are they regional course materials... — read more 

Is it just me or does it seem like the morons in Westbrook have realized that the 1 Follett idea was a total bust. Especially now since Follett Wholesale ur um excuse me Follett Higher Education Business to Business is a standalone entity. They made... — read more 

The new Kronos system is deducting an hour for lunch instead of half. Check your time cards to make sure they are correct.

What's happening to them in May?