Flexible Scheduling at the cost of PERKS - Associate Staples Employee Review

2.0
Jan 13, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They do BackCheck so it shows you're a clean, law abiding citizen. Customer Service is priority, so it's for people persons. 10% off electronics, 15% off office supplies.

Cons

Min wage but expected to do a lot other than sell warranties - stocking, janitorial, cash register, etc. Associates from different depts. frequently cross over to help out other depts. Takes really long to get stock from the warehouse to customers compared to Best Buy where associates just walk in and out with your item within 2 mins average. DO NOT MAKE STUPID MISTAKES [you will] after your 5th shift because your training technically ends there and because they will pull an "Eagle Eye" on you for weeks if you do. The real 'challenge' for office supp. and tech associates is to do stock and price changes while serving customers. Have fun trying to balance that out.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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