Thread regarding Staples Inc. layoffs

And the purging begins

Been with the company 16+ years and worked in different stores, locations and have held a number of positions. With that being said, I make a decent living from raises and promotions over the years which means in today's Staples world you have a target on your back. Max out on pay so no raises for years. This year get a review of "does not meet" which means no bonus while others got theirs. Was told by DM that I already made enough money. Put on PIP last year for CSAT...even though above company numbers. Now this week on what was supposed to be a 4 day work week, I put in another 61 hours of work only to be rewarded with another PIP..this one is so wide open, they can fire me for almost anything....been trying for last 18-24 months to piss me off enough to quit but has not worked so now this. If you are a manager over 50K a year, watch your back. They are looking at every possible way to cut dollars....funny thing is the DMs and RVPs are doing it thinking that they are safe...they are just doing the dirty work until they are not needed. Sad days for this company.

About time for GMs to stand together with a lawsuit...this company only listens when money is involved

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Rumors has it that there will be major layoffs at corporate this week mostly IT folks. Does not surprise me they cannot even keep the website up for a week straight

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Post ID: @vaf5+CjaikZ2

A lawsuit? On what grounds? I was let go after 22 years, I just tried to move on and find another job. It sucks when

you realize Staples owes you nothing and you can't do a thing about it. Take your severance and 401k and move on.

Wish the new 28 year old gm making 35000 luck and go I guess

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Post ID: @7QVB+CjaikZ2

Worked at Staples for 12 years 3 years ago they told me that I was no longer needed gave me a severance pay and sent me on my way said I could reapply for my job and 4 months this was in Vermont I would never work for the company again if you're making a good wage they will get rid of you

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Post ID: @5rRH+CjaikZ2

I agree on the lawsuit idea. However, they usually require some element of proof. The only thing I can think of is providing evidence of the scale they use PIPS on.

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Post ID: @5OGv+CjaikZ2

I have seen first hand that it is not about performance at all. They are going after anyone they feel makes to much and making up reasons to fire them or just harass them constantly until they quit. I have seen some of the best people I worked with forced out this way.

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Post ID: @46zS+CjaikZ2

This is not just paranoia or conjecture, it is real and they are going after people they feel make to much. You will get a "does not meet" eval, then eventually PIPs, then let go. It depends on the staffing levels in your area. Some may be quick, some will drag on, depending on the pool of lower paid people available to replace those that are axed.

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Post ID: @24il+CjaikZ2

You got their program exactly correct. They "make up" metrics when yours are better than company average. The also pick obscure metrics to threaten you with. My advice is just smile along. Document each relative to actual company performance and send "everyone" a little note so that they know you won't go away quietly. At least this will gain you time and maybe earn you a severance package. Oh and call a lawyer if you are over 50 years of age and also document "ANY" conversation where anyone in the company makes "any" reference to it. Good Luck.

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