Staples Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"My self worth is worth more than this company is willing to give at this time."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Most of my co-workers are excellent to work with. The physical company I work with has good management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Unless you are a kid or a retired person who doesn't depend on making money, don't do it, at least right now. A few years ago I would have said differently and I am a long time employee."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"It's not so much the company, but the corporation. In good times money was spent like water and bring in expensive items that never sell then clearance at a loss. Now things are tight with their re-invention which means they are concerned with customer service, yet they don't appreciate the people that make the company by, cutting hours, benefits, no raises. Oh, the lucky ones got an extra 14 cents an hour. Work harder, make more money, for who"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management have to worry about their own positions. A lot of them had positions that have been cut and I think the rest of them are scared. The corporation is trying hard to make more money, but in doing so they are upsetting their very valuable long term employees to make room for lower pay part time associates who don't know anything."

"I enjoyed working for Staples and the people I worked with and for."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Mostly I liked the people I worked with and the products and services provided."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself, this position may not be the best for everyone."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"I felt I was not able to think for myself."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give account managers more leeway and hold them accountable for their actions."

"One of Staples executives was a was one of the best coaches."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Other admins combine ideas and implement them. It was fun to work together on writing the new manual"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Proofread all of your answers. Provide honest answers. Interviewing is a two way street. Do your homework. Remember it's a conversation not a confrontation."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"My boss sometimes left me out of the loop. Also he occasionally teased me about my Boston accent in front of others. We sat and discussed my concerns. They were quickly worked out which made both of us feel better."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Allow employees to make decisions that will challenge their drive to move forward."

"3+ Years of Professional IT experienced back by years of hands-on experience!"

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits offered to part-time employees. This is not seen often with retail companies."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The ability to interact with customers as well as perform your daily duties."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"The high turn-over rate that I saw with employees and management in my district often led to having to either A. Constantly retrain new employees or B. Have to adhere to new rules and strategies set in place by every manger and their new style of running a team."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Every manager no matter if its customer service, sales, or general, should have the same information and adhere to the same policies. What one should allow or not allow, others should do the same."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"The company kept items to be sold stocked regularly and it made for an easy retail sales environment"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This company looks at previous experience over education. A customized resume will help in the interviewing process"

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"I would work long hours to teach new management personnel how to run the store"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There could have been a management training program that did not take away from retail personnel time."

"A very low stress place to work and enjoyable work experience."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"A very laid back fun environment with many avenues for growth."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This is a great place to work for a young person."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Very very low wages for skilled labor and lack of hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Very good and attentive people in management that took their time with employees."

"Terrible"

What do you like about working at Staples?

"I worked for Staples for 11 years. It is a great company with the wrong managers and sales manager. Even the district mgr is not professional. I was fired and I wanted to know why and the district mgr told me this is not a debate"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your research and I hope no one goes thru what I went thru."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"They need to change the managers I saw alot of unethical things there. They file false insurance claims for equipment that is working"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"LOOK AT THE MANAGER DONT ALWAYS TAKE THERE WORD AND SUPPORT YOUR GOOD EMPLOYEES!!! THEY JUST HIRED A SALES MGR WHO IS BRINGING EVERYONE FROM HIS FORMER STORE RADIO SHACK TO REPLACE STAPLES GOOD EMPLOYEES"

"I loved working at Staples."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Providing excellent customer service and being able to help a customer with there needs."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You must be a people person, and a problem solver, as well as a good listener."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"The company as a whole was great, there's not much I would change."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My manager was great! He was a team player. He cared about and supported his employees"

What do you like about working at Staples?

"The people I work with. The product selection. Our customer base is in general very good to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't wast your time until the company makes some changes attatthe DM & RVP levels...someone is going to have to grow a pair and stand up for the great people that work very hard day in and day out in the stores."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Senior management. This company is bleeding managers and if the economy was better, I think there would be an exodus of talent. There needs to be a culture shift to where the stores determine the day to day and not corporate."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"See paragraph above and learn to focus on the big profitable business areas. We are really focused on a 90dollar on site each week...out of a $100k sales week...come on, get real."

"Great envornment with many learning opportunities"

What do you like about working at Staples?

"The ability to learn the latest tools and technologies and integrate them into my daily duties."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Master your craft as this company looks for the elite."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Too much middle management and little money in the budget."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Eliminate a few middle-management tiers, invest more in your employees and less in outsourcing."

"Generally positive but outgrowing company"

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Generally, the people are great. The work is generally 9 - 5, which give some balance for work life."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a good place to start a career or maintain a job. It can be a good place for a career if your management is up for it."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"The management is terrible and politics often get in the way of making the right decision."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Think outside the box and find smaller, focused, flexible, solutions."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"The ability to meet new people and see different business cultures."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stay positive. Express forward thinking in respect growing sales and bottom make them think you are good investment because of focus on ROI (return of investment)."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Over micromanaged with promises of promotion but always seems to have others in mind when actual interviewing. Also constant reminders of stock pricing making all staff feel the world could fall apart at any time."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Less micro managing with using the doers opinions toward improvements on methods to retain customers and associates."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Being able to create customized product solutions to meet customers' needs. Utilizing my technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues that a customer may have. Above all else, the satisfaction I get by making a difference (however small it may be) in someone's life."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You may be the most dedicated and knowledgeable associate in the store, but if you can't manage to maintain and exceed sales goals, the growth opportunity will cease to exist."

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Putting in your best effort day after day, but feeling as if you'll never advance within the company. Having customers tell your superiors how satisfied you made them feel, but never feeling as if your effort is sincerely appreciated. Wanting to have a more important role in day-to-day operations, only to find red-tape blocking your path."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Recognize and promote employees that have consistently shown their dedication to customer service and the company's vision, rather than promoting solely based on sales figures."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"Not a honest place to work, much less be happy."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would not recommend anyone to work the Staples Corporation, because they are not fair. Of course there is no room for growth so why would you go there"

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"The management is manipulative, secretive, and utterly unfair to all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be honest, kind, up front, and rewarding to everyone there"

"It is a pleasant experience working with my store so far."

What do you like about working at Staples?

"What I love most is the people I work with. I have a great connection with these people, especially my management team. They clearly outline goals and expect no less from each one of us. They are willing to help whenever asked."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Remember: sales is a big part for Staples. Just don't get discouraged. Ask for help from your management team and associates. They had to seek help to get where they are!"

What don't you like about working at Staples?

"Due to company standards, the demand of sales and services required to offer and sale is tremendous. However, this is expected from a multi-billion dollar company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Simply keep on working with your teams to help enhance the culture and sales experience."