We should hear this instead of cutting people that kept taking on more work each time Ron cuts people.

Anyone know if there were any cuts at Quill today, or any that might be coming up? A bunch of town halls are scheduled for tomorrow . . .

What's the severance?

More assistants/team supervisors ?? Doubt today was the only round...

http://www.staples.com/The-Disposable-American-Layoffs-and-Their-Consequences/product_734008

Seriously people, some amazing talent was lost today and nothing will get resolved

I can confirm... About 500 people from every team in the company were laid off today. Not just the big names, a whole lot of little names unfortunately. Lots of rumors, even at the end of the day, we don't know who is safe or not. Horrible day to be... — read more 

If you didn't hear from your director or higher you're fine for now. sadly there were some good people on that list. Some from every level though from coordinators and analysts to managers directors and VPs.

Under their rule, the company has done nothing but maintain a downward slide. Their entire business plan is "How can we do this cheaper?" There's no innovation in the company, no trying to figure out how to drive more customers in the store, just the... — read more 

Is that even legal? No wonder there aren't many jobs left these days for American citizens.

There are a lot of employees working at Staples IT department from TCS Indian company. They should let them go and hire more people from here. Stop #H1B abuse

As much as I hate Staples for their sleazy HR practices and how they treat retail employees, bottom line I know retail is over extended and cuts need to be made. Close stores that are proven to be unprofitable, transfer those that want to or provide... — read more 

It's been the most profitable part of the whole company. The most profitable part of Quill was Medical Arts Press, and their most profitable part was Smilemakers. Now that Smilemakers was sold to Oriental Trading, and MAP has been rolled into Quill... — read more 

The only way Staples will change is with a large amount of turnover on the top floors of Framingham. The current guys have no f---ing clue how to save the business and are just causing more damage.

A few quick points; Staples cash cow was ALWAYS North American retail. One nugget inside that, that drove nearly ALL the companies profit was Division 1. "ALL" and I mean "ALL" the programs, new ideas, startups etc. have done ZERO to replace the loss... — read more 

Will Staples be able to get a pass from the #FTC? Possibly... https://twitter.com/az_smith/status/689237730564259841

It's funny, everyone talks about the retail side, but, no one talks about crap going on with the commercial side. Just the elimination of delivery and soon furniture delivery and install. Is commercial so intimidated by their higher ups they won't... — read more 

We used to have to push attachments on everyone. Market Basket. Attachment rates. Esp. Tech. And whatever flavor of the month was in tech center. Usually some antivirus you never heard of. However we had to spend all our time doing pull lists and a... — read more 

Grow some fu😈king balls !!!!!!!! Stockholders and try to get your money back.

Don't get me wrong, he is in charge and has to be aware of everything going on...I recall hearing about our plan to be "one Staples"...looks like it became a plan just to help a few folks....I have worked with Demos and Otis and at one time they... — read more 

Ontrac driver told me they were told they were going to get half if not all staples freight this year here in SoCal.

Apparently Staples stock has almost no downside limit. As the market rallies today up over 318 points SPLS continues it's slide (9.18 at this moment). For those of us the want Ron n crew get beaten into the ground this is sweet. Keep in mind most of... — read more 

The first question I have is scheduling part-timers outside of their availability window. Staples is a part-time job, I have a full time job. There are times when I cannot work but they still seem to schedule me. I have refused to come in. Am I right... — read more 

Where is it written that my boss can text me on my day off multiple I'm talking 15 - 20 times a day yelling at me for something that he feels wasn't done correctly. Why can't they wait till I get into work. This is my time off I'm not on the clock... — read more 

Be prepared Furniture friends,....get those resumes updated everyone. Don't be in denial like many are, the unfortunate has been confirmed by several high level sources and the bids are in. The days are approaching fast, don't be left holding the... — read more 

Hi fellow Staples unemployed folks ! Well a little over 6 weeks and I received a notice that My check for the previous 6 weeks of unemployment is in the mail.. No denial, no appeal required... Here is your money ;-) No explanation of why I got it or... — read more 

Ron, I want my money before you go to court.

After purging most of the Ops Managers and replacing the position with the lower paid Ops Supervisors, Staples seems to feel even these people are paid to much. At least 2 former co-workers in that position (different stores and districts from each... — read more 

Don't worry tax time is fast approaching and Staples is set to succeed. We are stocked to the brim with bubble wrap and plastic storage totes......it's bound to be the saving grace.....

The FTC rejected without a counteroffer Staples offering to divest $1.25 billion in corporate contracts. When is Ron going to take the hint, the FTC doesn't want this merger to go through? He's probably ranting and whining on the corporate Intranet... — read more