Increasingly concerned what the restructure plan is mid year. We saw the June massacre last year. Will we have a repeat?

https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/UPDATE%3A+Staples+Offers+to+Acquire+ODP+Corporation+%28ODP%29+Consumer+Business+for+%2418.27Share/18521460.html These scumbags just don't back off!

Until the company trolls showed up. Let the trolls troll, they just further prove our point that there are. some nasty toxic insensitive people in our midst. Good people, keep doin what you’re doing.

No need to have Outside Sales do Outside sales..... It can all be done with no direct customer facing meetings. Writing is on the wall for outside sales. Exits are in the air!

Ever since I came to this ridiculous company, I’ve been more concerned about whether the layoffs are around the corner or I can finally relax and do my job in peace. I had never worked for a company where I was more anxious than here. It seems that I... — read more 

The only thing I was sorry about when I gave notice were my colleagues. It would be much easier for me if we all gave notice at the same time knowing that all my work will be transferred to them. If Staples hires someone for the position, it won't be... — read more 

Folks, I've been away from Staples for a while. I've been reading these posts from time to time. I noticed that there is general disdain for SLT. A feeling that nothing is good enough. People trashing the CEO and others. I think two things... — read more 

"Whites", "LatinX", "White Females", "Other Ethic Groups" How might you know the gender and race of the survey participants if they were "anonymous"? Clearly they are not. It is highly offensive to be viewed as a monolithic group because of the... — read more 

Laughable content in the all hands meeting today. Let’s all update the brand prop and not all the real problems with actual investments, plans, and leaders to drive.

Do you have one of those on your staff? The employee who always seems to have the scoop on layoffs or co-workers going on plan? A few days later, this person’s destructive gossip becomes reality. How does this happen at a company so focused on so... — read more 

Confirmation Staples closings some FC's. Just keeps getting worse for Staples folks

What happened to SR? Last day today - after just 3 years and no IPO? Is this part of the SBA merger?

I didn’t want to wait for them to give me layoff so I gave them a notice. In any case, anyone who gets laid off or leaves this company will certainly do better than Staples. It has become unbearable to work here. I can’t wait to look at this... — read more 

Was pulled into the office on Sunday and terminated on the spot without cause. I’m from Australia originally, I find it despicable corporation’s like staples here in North America can let go of their team so easily, it’s actually illegal where I’m... — read more 

People at the top from dip sh-t Sandy Di-k and all regional managers are a god damn joke and when this place fails none of them deserve another job

Company has been hemorrhaging talent for several years now, especially on the digital side. All while "ecommerce is the future." The fact that even the incompetent CTO fled the sinking ship (and was replaced by someone barely technical at all, and no... — read more 

I'm too tired every day. I start and finish work tired. When I have a day off, I cannot get enough rest. Total burnout. It was to be expected that I would get into this situation because I have been doing work for several people for months now... — read more 

I am 150 percent committed to the job I was trying to keep by working very hard. I do my best. However, I have a feeling that the more I work and the more effort I put in, that the manager wants more. It is no longer clear to me what Staples wants... — read more 

Leadership need to get back to there old ways of overall sales goal and move away from talk time and the amount of dials. Yes more dials = more talk time. Need to focus on quality over quantity and that will bring in more sales. Doesn’t matter if... — read more 

Can someone in the know explain why Staples would want to buy Retail? Is it just a ploy to buy the BSD business through a "newly structured" deal?

I joined Staples many years ago to be part of an organization that was focused on being first in class, a company that was large, but felt small, one whose management was focused on supporting their teams and were servant leaders. What do we... — read more 

Any more news on what’s happening on the merger/takeover? SBA Marketing and Merchandising are done, kinda, but what about the rest? Staples Canada is doing okay, but SBA is still struggling so wondering where things will shake out. Nobody... — read more 

We're at the point where we desperately need more people but we can't get anybody who is even remotely competent. New people usually last only a day or two and when they realize what's expected of them they simply don't show up. In most cases, that's... — read more 

Too bad, great talented people showed the door, once again. Staples going down! And more to come by end of June. It’s not over!

Look at the good people leaving. I am seeing it across all lines of business. These are not just mediocre representatives and managers but leaders. The eminent sale has the best worried or is the endless uncertainty wearing even the best of our... — read more 

Its a coming.... no BS watch your backs!

How are your workloads? I’m drowning pretty much everyday and my mgr suggest calling EAP to help SMH

Please less politics and more Business Strategy and updates.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-staples-office-depot-buyout-bid-20210331-eu3hqyjurnbhjk6x73kr3hjwsa-story.html

They are so under appreciated.

Folks, I got targeted with an ad from the law firm below. The ad asks if I contributed to a 401K and suggest it may have been mismanaged. Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. https://choose.fdazar.com/staples-401k-class-action/

When I worked for Staples Retail, we could not maintain an ethnic diversity. All management were white and when they did hire non-white associates they would quit very quickly. Oddly, the people who stayed the longest were young white "liberal... — read more 

Someone told me unverified information yesterday that several people had been laid off, which is weird to me because I thought we were safe until June. Does anyone have verified information on whether the layoffs have started or are these just... — read more 

I was really scared when I heard the rumors that layoffs would follow very soon and I started looking for another job. Now I have the opportunity to move to another company for a job that is less paid and I'm debating whether to leave or miss the... — read more 

I Quit. Companies like Staples are why people like me have such a poor opinion of capitalism. I enjoy making money, but I will not be treated like a sub human or treat other people like something I am supposed to take advantage of. I took... — read more 

At my location we can usually tell if it’s going to be a horrible day a few minutes after our manager walks in. Unfortunately it’s been like this for months. He is rude to his employees often making comments to make them feel small. Some have even... — read more 

It wouldn’t be the first time I was laid off. I already experienced this a long time ago in another company. Basically, I realized the worst part is uncertainty. I don’t have any motivation and I can’t concentrate on work at all. It’s easier when... — read more 

Good luck !