Constant change & poor leadership - Category Development Manager Staples Employee Review

2.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Great coworkers * Fairly competitive pay and benefits * Hybrid flexibility (except changed to 4 days in office after I left) * Strong learning opportunities * Good resume builder

Cons

* Poor leadership * Constant reorganizations * Frequent priority changes * Poor communication * Low morale * Lack of accountability * High turnover * Limited career growth (in SBG)

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5.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good coworkers and benefits and work life balance

Cons

no flexible hours for students

2.0
2 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You often work with very professional people who can be fun to work with and seem to genuinely care about you. The job gives you good experience for future career development.

Cons

The pay is not great, often even lower than surrounding retail stores. Average employees being part time.

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