Terrible Management/Supervisors - Anonymous employee Staples Employee Review

1.0
Feb 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay is good compared to other warehouses as well as the benefits. They provide food when business is thriving and have an extremely lax attendance policy if you communicate enough with your supervisors.

Cons

Management at times seem clueless to what happens in the warehouse which would explain the high turnover rates in regards to entry level workers and supervisors. Nepotism runs rapid on all levels of this organization and it has been that way for many years based on my experience and previous co-workers' experiences. Despite marketing itself as being ethically driven, many of the people placed in charged have engaged in inappropriate relations evolving other Staples employees which has led to terminations and sometimes resignations to save face.

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Cons

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4.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Stable corporate environment Staples is a long-established retail company, so roles usually come with: Structured processes Predictable workflows Lower volatility compared to startups 2. Exposure to large-scale retail systems You get experience with: High-traffic e-commerce platforms Product catalog systems (thousands of SKUs) Order management and supply chain integration This is useful if you want to move into bigger retail or tech e-commerce companies later. 3. Good learning ground for beginners to mid-level professionals Common learning areas: Digital merchandising SEO for product pages Pricing and promotions systems Basic analytics (conversion, traffic, funnel metrics) 4. Cross-functional collaboration You typically work with: Marketing teams Merchandising teams IT / engineering Supply chain / fulfillment Good exposure to how retail ecosystems operate end-to-end. 5. Employee benefits (varies by role/location) Often includes: Health insurance Employee discounts Paid time off Corporate training resources

Cons

Limited innovation compared to tech-first companies Staples is primarily a retail company, so: Processes can be traditional Innovation may move slower than in Amazon/Shopify-type environments 2. Tooling may feel legacy-heavy Depending on team, you may work with: Older CMS or merchandising tools Internal systems that are not always modern or flexible 3. Role specialization can be narrow Some e-commerce roles can become repetitive: Product page updates Catalog maintenance Routine reporting tasks Less exposure to deep engineering or advanced product innovation unless you're in a technical team. 4. Moderate salary growth compared to big tech Compared to companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google: Compensation growth may be slower Bonus structure can be more conservative

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