Topics regarding layoffs at Staples Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Staples Inc.

Sinking Ship Mentality

There are many comments speaking to the end. Everyone that thinks Staples is a sinking ship is part of the hole that the waters of opportunity flow through. Stand up, be the solution, fill the gaps and the hole will seal. There is no reason that... — read more 

LinkedIn Bragging

Former Stapler here; is anyone else so sick of seeing SBA sales “leaders” brag and glorify themselves with narcissistic LinkedIn posts? Do these clowns realize they are not only working for a sinking ship, but the only reason they are still there is... — read more 

Lay Off Question

Is there a way to raise one's hand to be laid off? I've got several great leads and would love a severance, vacation, and job with a future.

Layoffs Today

Was there another round of layoffs today?

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| 2530 views | | 7 replies (last April 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SrUA12y

Finance?

Has anyone heard the rumor that they are getting rid of finance?

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| 1420 views | | 3 replies (last March 29, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SpiqTih

S-xist?

Fired female ceo in Canada, replaced with white male. Fired female ceo in us, replaced with white male. Fired female cfo , replaced with white male. Kept the white male retail Ceo Fired female cmo.

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| 1870 views | | 7 replies (last March 25, 2018)
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WSJ article on Sycamore

It's an interesting read and shouldn't be surprising to any Staples employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-one-investor-made-a-fortune-picking-over-the-retail-apocalypse-1521643491

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| 2070 views | | 4 replies (last March 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SkqUtaJ

TAKE THE MONEY

Take the money. Tell them what they want to hear. Show them what they want to see. (minimal effort only) and prepare for new career. Laugh behind their back and document ALL interactions positive and negative. If you are over forty document any and... — read more 

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| 2400 views | | 9 replies (last March 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SgvzFM8

Another One

Yet another reorg on the way. More details to come shortly, good luck everyone.

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| 2970 views | | 3 replies (last March 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+ScB7X45

Good read

All three business units are separate now. Retail and SBA can go to different buyers. Its a PE model for selling the pieces because separate they are worth more than the whole. Imagine selling SBA to Wal-mart, Retail to Amazon for an automatic store... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+SbAkr9Y

More death for Staples (it will just quicken the death)

Domination! March 12, 2018 Amazon.com Inc. is planning to offer a credit card to U.S. small-business customers, furthering its push to supply companies with everything from reams of paper to factory parts, according to people with knowledge of the... — read more 

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| 2130 views | | 5 replies (last March 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SbL0KWj

Has anyone negotiated severance?

I was terminated while on FMLA. I was on FMLA because Staples would not make a reasonable ADA and Domestic Violence safety accommodation. Even with a stalking protection order and medical paperwork, so I was pushed out on a leave of absence- I had no... — read more 

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| 1760 views | | 6 replies (last March 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Sa8CfoH

Question for all of you

Do you think that SP really understood what they were buying with Staples? I don’t. I believe that SP thought that they were buying a thriving delivery business with growth potential. I don’t believe that they fully understood the complexity or the... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 5 replies (last March 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S9OpPfZ

Get ready Finance friends

Beware the ides of March. Now that we’ve closed out all financials we are about to be wiped out. I heard that from a VP that used to be in Finance but now works in NAD

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| 1930 views | | 3 replies (last March 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S8DQ2yp

Another store closing

I know this is hardly surprising news, but one more store is being closed. Fort Wayne Staples is a goner as of March 16. How many more will see the same fate this year as the company aggressively pushes online sales, I'm scared to even imagine... — read more 

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| 1430 views | | 5 replies (last March 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S6SylDk

One foot in Walmarts door?

PE groups to acquire CommerceHub for $1.1 bln Published: Mar 6, 2018 CommerceHub Inc., a technology company that helps retailers manage e-commerce inventory, is being acquired by private-equity firms GTCR LLC and Sycamore Partners for $1.1 billion... — read more 

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| 1580 views | | 6 replies (last March 24, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S6s8nMb

Maitland layoffs in progress

Execs called the teams into the breakroom and broke the news about our site closing this morning. They have some BS reasons about profitability, long term sustainability, what’s right for the business blah blah blah. Then HR has “booths” set up for... — read more 

Did anyone else hear about....

Fawad going toState Farm creating the same chaos in their “transformation” that he created at Staples. Interesting. If so why isn’t he in jail?

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| 1212 views | | 1 reply (March 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S2RRQyK

Maitland notices going out on Wednesday

Site wide meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, SP will be there to announce at that meeting. Extra HR will be on hand to answer questions and explain severance policy. Good luck everyone!

Bonuses

Where are all the trolls who either aren't aware that Staples pays bonuses or incorrectly thought SP would reneg on bonuses? Over 100% bonuses are being paid out to all those who are bonus eligible. Even those laid off recently.

News from SBA front

I’ve heard from a Director that NR addressed directors from across from he country last week announcing that Furniture was now profitable. In fact more profitable division than facilities. As ac/dc sang we are back in black! Well NO $&@! Neil, you... — read more 

Working on the SBA side

Working on the SBA side, work life here is terrible and many of us are pursuing the opportunity to abandon ship. However, keeping under the radar is important when working for pure toxicity and the poster below has a point. People may feel more... — read more 

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| 2490 views | | 11 replies (last March 11, 2018)
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Staples

I'm a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. I'm trying to learn more about Staples. If you're willing to chat, please email me at khadeeja.safdar@wsj.com or call me at 718-404-4736. I am available at the same number on Signal, too. Thanks so much... — read more 

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| 3190 views | | 12 replies (last March 24, 2018)
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Cutting hours in the warehouse

I work at Staples’ largest DC and all the leadership is freaking out about the budget. They are cutting hours and closing the warehouse early most days. Thinking layoffs are happening soon but in true Staples fashion we are still hiring. Wondering... — read more 

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| 2550 views | | 6 replies (last February 23, 2018)
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