Who is missing today? Look around. Less people in the madhouse.

GT and DG just learned and communicated at the town hall that students prefer to purchase new books at their higher prices than used books. Follett has had it wrong for the past 100 years.

This will probably be my last post here, since I'm no longer with Follett and several of my friends and contacts got the battle axe this week. If you came over in the Neebo acquisition, good luck. Many of (but certainly not all) Follett employees... — read more 

How long does it take to realize your company is sinking million and millions into nothing but dry holes. Look at the company it doesn't take a genius to figure we've been going the wrong direction on a "one way" street. And any first grader can tell... — read more 

It's amazing how the offices' walls aren't padded down... it's more like reporting to a mental institution than an place of business.

Talk about driving the company off of a cliff, they have no plan, no knowledge, and are extremely arrogant. Arrogant and stupid is a very ugly combination. When will the family realize these two clowns are destroying what is left of a once proud... — read more 

I mean really, going back 40 years...has there been anyone more who promised more and delivered less? I just don't understand what is keeping him in place? It's kind of crazy isn't it? The first meeting I was in he casually bragged about how he was... — read more 

So, any updates on changes?

Would someone on "the inside track" PLEEEEEEZE spill the beans on Follett's bluebook pricing? Am I to have the impression that Follett no longer wants independent suppliers? Or is this just temporary while they clear out their warehouse of the books... — read more 

Who is missing today?

Has anyone checked their profit sharing? Mine dropped 550.00, bet the damn fam is not happy about that. Go Follett! Once knew a little about the book business, not anymore...

"The problem with a leader having a bad attitude is that it’s like a virus … it spreads quickly." Sames applies to ethics, lies, bullying and how everyone treats everyone else.

What if we all led from the inside out? Really embodied the qualities we'd like to see in our colleagues and team? What if we could simply, as Gandhi suggested, "be the change we wish to see in the world?"

Were there ever any significant contributions by the all female operations team that was created at the home office a year and a half or so ago? Much was promised but I suspect the new management stunted their growth. Am I wrong?

Did you know that Nebraska Book Company actually paid another company to come up with the name "Neebo?". I'm sure it took countless hours of deliberation and meetings to come up with the name. They wanted a new that was catchy and fresh...they... — read more 

Bin and Hold dates decentralized, Retalon deactivated for all but 40 locations chosen by the HR. We're holding on to less than before too. So it turns out the old processes weren't so broken? Maybe now we can all get back to work like we're supposed... — read more 

Best of luck

They talk about change, efficiency being agile, and work.different but when it comes down to it, they are too afraid to actually make the changes and be the first one to step up. I am so tired of the talk, let's do something and move forward. I feel... — read more 

How is your first four months at Follett ex Neebo stores. Have you been fully Follettized?

I heard a rumor some of the fun might be coming back this year. Thats won't make up for a lot, but its some glimmer of the way Follett used to make people feel they work for a company that cares about us the worker bees.

just wondering if CW is still there?

"In one deal signed in 2011 under Quinn, Follett Corp. and divisions or subsidiaries in Oak Brook and Westmont were awarded $1.1 million in tax credits despite eliminating 122 jobs. Follett, ..., began with 804 employees but reported a drop to 682... — read more 

Anyone else hearing grumblings about expense reductions?

Week ending 9 25 2015 Weeding out the whining - here's some interesting things that happened this week.... 1 - Target to Hire 1,000 Engineer and Tech Professionals http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3913888.shtml Anonymous161189 – This link takes you... — read more 

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Someone please tell me how in the f_ _k Mike McEneany still has his job?? Shows up at the store to meet with school VP asks manager how long have we operated the store and how much is the commission. Are you kidding me Mike how about looking at the... — read more 

Sping city here we come. Town hall next week. Who will get the blame this time? All the old employees are long gone.

Well the results for Fall rush are in and they speak for themselves. We need more than hassle free shopping slogans. We need a leader with proven results. Last year under MLS, results were dramatically different. Sure she was tough, but she made the... — read more 

The worst regional manager we ever had.. where is he durring rush? Snacking on white castle burgers!!

Haven't heard about those wonderful pop up flash sales lately. Will those save the huge sales decline attributed to poor text sales this rush? How many tees does it take to make up for millions of dollars in lost book revenue?

Wish you were still at Follett. Good grief the Blue Book database sucks since you are no longer here.

It is nice to see somebody at Follett finally acknowledge that all the cuts to employee benefits might affect employee motivations (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-day-you-wake-up-wondering-what-happened-george-gatsis?trk=prof-post) , but just... — read more