Big layoff last Friday more senior staff to be let go too. More general layoffs in October. Another set of layoffs before moving to new office. Rush sales were terrible and down the same as last year. Tough road ahead for employees especially... — read more 

The best part of follett's downfall is watching the regionals and GVPs scrambling to save these stores where half the management staff has quit right before rush. Karma is real !

The best part of follett's downfall is watching the regionals and GVPs scrambling to save these stores where half the management staff has quit right before rush. Karma is real !

Did any laid off sales reps get a severnce package? If so what were the terms?

Follett is a joke. There are so many people getting out of that place. My department had four people jump within about 6 weeks. There is no good reason to stay there unless you are one of the lucky few that have a good boss that appreciates what you... — read more 

Follett is a joke. There are so many people getting out of that place. My department had four people jump within about 6 weeks. There is no good reason to stay there unless you are one of the lucky few that have a good boss that appreciates what you... — read more 

Has anyone noticed the tons of jobs available at follett these days? Lots of store manager and text manager jobs open. Guess everyone is jumping ship...what's that people say about karma?

Has anyone noticed the tons of jobs available at follett these days? Lots of store manager and text manager jobs open. Guess everyone is jumping ship...what's that people say about karma?

Please explain the connection between Mary Lee Schneider and Atrium Capital and the $50,000,000 expenditure?

Any idea where layoffs will be? I am still employed at a store

This is true. Could it be that Follett is receiving Millions of dollars in tax credits from the state of Illinois for bluffing that they would move out of the state?

This is true. Could it be that Follett is receiving Millions of dollars in tax credits from the state of Illinois for bluffing that they would move out of the state?

More layoffs coming this month

LOVE the new Follett recruiting facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FollettRecruiting

got mine on 5/3 also. Was stupid though and didn't think how Uncle Sam was going to take a third of it

Got my severance check via FedEx today 5/3

i have the same question on severance checks

Does anyone know when the severance checks will actually go out? HR kept on saying "processed" on May 3rd. But I don't know if that means in the mail or payroll is just processing it. Have not heard about a regional realignment, but if they have... — read more 

I will say this, this is probably the most efficient thing Follett has ever done.

Anyone hear about a new regional alignment in the next few weeks?

@ relievedbutbroke - I agree, I was also let go and my experiences are very similar. Glad I am out... God bless..

I was laid off in September. Handled poorly. HR screwed up paperwork more than once. Follett doesn't know how to treat the hourly employees. The true hard workers. Even now, there are always positings for upper management. Upper management only has... — read more 

It would be nice if they would send out a list of who is no longer with the company to those of us who remain. Praying for those let go!

I think there will be more home office layoffs...at least that what I garnered from the announcements today. Still a lot of redundant positions with the merge. Surprised we have not heard from any Follett family....looks like they are leaving the... — read more 

New corporate headquarters announced. Will be close to current FHEG Oak Brook headquarters. Moves aren't cheap either. I think Follett has more money than they let on

Could it be that Follett is receiving Millions of dollars in tax credits from the state of Illinois for bluffing that they would move out of the state? Would Follett want a lot of press on that?

Layoffs savings probably went towards the purchase of BetterKnow http://www.marketwatch.com/story/follett-corporation-to-acquire-betterknow-inc-2013-04-08

Unveiled new logo today. Looks like it's for a Natural Gas company. Corporate rebranding isnt cheap. That means signage and logos will have to be changed everywhere, including probably website redesigns. Part of the reinvestment from the layoffs?

Unfortunately the industry has changed for Follett and they are unable to adapt. They are losing market share and sales are declining. Their IT systems are behind especially in the POS and MMS PO systems. They haven't been upgraded for years. They... — read more 

its odd you cant find the layoffs in the news anywhere..

Whatever happened to "you make the difference" or "people first"? These layoffs would not be as shocking if our fearless leader had not been telling us how great the company was doing and how strong it was. Guess he missed the meeting when they... — read more 

Chuck would be so sad!

I and most of my co-workers are dusting off our resumes. Rumor is the regional mgrs will be reduced to fewer per state. So many rumors flying around that you would think someone would make a statement about those no longer with us so we are not... — read more 

Nothing good appears to be happening at Follett. I noticed Follett employees on LinkedIn have really been working on recommendations, connections and endorsements. Is everyone fearful or planning mass exodus? Either way - doesn't look good!

GM is severely underperforming. But who has the money in a recession to buy a 50 dollar sweatshirt? They refuse to do promos or discounts. (but the site can't even accept promo codes) the shift is to Skyo.com and drop ship vendors.

What is the ultimate goal of the layoffs? I have heard the next round is to reduce full time positions in the stores. I feel a mass exodus coming on.....then what? What kind of company are we left with? Skeleton crews in dying stores....

DeepThroat - if you knew how mediocre our IT folks are you'd be certain that we'll never become Amazon. Doug Thompson is no person to bring change, he's too comfortable in his role, his milking his comp and will leave in a couple of years once his... — read more 

Was also laid off on the 27th. Conflicting number I keep on hearing. Some say 70, others say 150. Bad Management, and about 5-10 years behind other ecommerce sites. Half-ass launches of every project from Online Adoptions, Cafescribe, The Warehouse... — read more 

I was one of the "very small number" of people laid off on the 27th. I had been with the company for ten years.

OK, 3/28 is behind us - I haven't heard that anyone has been let go - any news? WHY ARE WE SO QUIET, all of know what's going on...