Anxiety high tonight since my manager scheduled a meeting tomorrow. I’m in TA. Anyone else get a last minute meeting?

Tomorrow is the big cut. What are you hearing?

Two Supply Chain RVP’s (PM and WB) were let go today. Furloughed associates will be notified Wednesday that their jobs are being eliminated entirely.

Did STPLS receive PPP assistance? If they did, wouldn’t that limit their ability to layoff employees?

What’s happening with retail? Office Depot has announced that they’re closing 160 stores? Has staples announced any similar action?

Going back to the office? Do you people have concerns about getting back into the office? Or is everyone more comfortable working at home?

Any update on furloughs? I’ve heard that some people who were partially furloughed have been brought back to 100%. Can anyone confirm? Any update on plans for bringing everyone back?

There are signs that the next few weeks will be brutal.

I am sure that SP would love to have the money back for that event. It did light up the social media airwaves for three or four days, but mostly at the request of Staples leadership. To be fair, it has been the Squircle and the Worklife magazine... — read more 

For those of you lamenting the loss of Staples culture, the loss of respected leaders, the ongoing terminations, anxiety over the security of your job and the ever changing direction of the company, you need to do your homework and be realistic. ... — read more 

Lets recap what has been going on with the Livonia sales office. Print & promo team let go, tech team let go, VP KM just let go, VP BP let go six months ago, IAM team furloughed and at best only 50% of them needed. Not much left. A few furniture... — read more 

We have only seen the beginning of a transformational period at Staples. In the weeks to come retail will most likely be reshaped, regions reduced by headcount and the general sales model changed. Rapid change now so the new teams can build a strong... — read more 

Staples has been laying off people in all departments and they are still on hiring spree. How's that working out? especially in IT, they have let go of many people in past and they are still continuing to release new offers and new positions? are lot... — read more 

Seems that SBA Canada is on the block? Is Staples pulling out of the commercial business in Canada as a way to make a fast buck? Apparently the fleet and DCs are worth more to SP? Well, we know that MM, MB and MB can’t grow a business - maybe... — read more 

SD posted today that the black community has faced much hardship in gaining equal opportunities and fair chances. And how Staples is great! But how many black people are on the senior leadership team? How many black VPs and directors are at... — read more 

With the termination of several top regional leaders, the fear has been set. There will be more to come.

SD said our furlough was until June 1. No one has heard a word since then. Is some big announcement coming today? Further furlough or what?

Your comments are anonymous, but you may not be able to post anything. They actively block IP addresses that they don't approve of....jus sayin

Have heard that there is going to be a big change in senior leadership announced in the next 2 weeks. Apparently Sycamore isn’t happy with the results to date at NAD and will be looking to make a series of changes so that the business can get back on... — read more 

With states beginning to open - is there any word on when they are bringing us back?

Subject came up during a team call. Manager asked if any of us wanted go to 100% Anyone else have that question asked?

Just wondering who made the decision to furlough employees and how were they picked seems funny it's all supervisors and managers but employees with health conditions never got asked

I heard a rumor. Bankruptcy is possible and there are efforts underway for it. Is said to be the reason bonuses haven't been paid. Assuming they can get away with blaming bankruptcy for inability to pay us? Any truth?

I am not in the upper ranks of Staples. I am one of the Associates in a busy PMS store; the only profitable part in all of Staples' retail. I requested a LOA for 30 days due to Covid 19 implications. I was told that Cigna is managing all leaves of... — read more 

Comments on the video CCO led? Would like to hear the real views on this site since there were only two comments posted to date on the video feed

Those people working still have had a ton of account moves. About 60% of books were changed. However, currently they are not allowed to call the new customers. Books are a mess. AM1 accounts have been mixed into AM2 books. AM2 accounts have been... — read more 

A lot of companies have started laying off furloughed employees, I'm wondering if we are next...

While thousands of associates are furloughed, Staples announced the promotion of Amit Karla to Chief SC officer. Most associates haven’t been paid their 2019 bonus, no one has received their merit increase but they promote at that level is not... — read more 

Observing those jockeying for position is a study in corporate dysfunction. Results speak, not kissing of the bullocks.

Has corporate changed their stance on unemployment? At first self quarantine was allowed and you could collect/file for unemployment with no contest from Staples. Have they backed off from this stance and are now considering terminating those... — read more 

Does anyone know what is next for TAMs or KAMS that got furloughed? Any talk of when they go back to their jobs at 100% pay and hours? What about TAMS or KAMS furloughed 100%? Does anyone know if they will have a job or will they be let go? For... — read more 

Hey, what's the extent of the furloughs in the contract & commercial? What roles abd percentages?

Our customers are begging us for the most important products and our leadership can’t figure out how to source hand sanitizer? Why are we always a day late and a dollar short? All around the United States, distilleries are producing hand sanitizer... — read more 

CCO was kind enough to let us have Be Kind t-shirts! Could this be the start of a change of heart for Staples leadership. Will the organization start to Be Kind to its employees?

Videos in Canada promoting Staples Advantage and how it can help your business grow! LOL This is a business that is so badly managed by a President that couldn’t run a bath, let alone a business. Micromanaging across the business, declining sales... — read more 

https://www.ft.com/content/69cb495f-4f76-4d71-926c-3d792dc28808 I think they will declare bankruptsy for Staples pretty soon. What do you think?

Is this frowned upon? There are some essential companies in my area that are hiring temps, but I don't want to jeopardize my job at Staples (if they were hiring for a permanent job, I wouldn't think twice about it.) So can I get in trouble for... — read more 

Hey this is fun. This shooter bans me from posting from my pc, but not from my phone. I've rarely posted recently because in truth, Staples was on death watch and I was bored. However the virus thing revived my interest cause it was obvious SP was... — read more 

If you have been furloughed have you received your last paycheck by Staples? I did not get my check today and was told in writing I would receive my last check on 4/17