Is Staples a good company to work for?

Staples has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 15,192 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 41% of employees would recommend working at Staples to a friend and 26% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Staples have been left by employees working as Intern , Business Development Executive and Administrative Assistant .

Does Staples pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Staples employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Staples. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Staples?

41% of Staples employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Staples 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Staples?

Sales Associate (1565) , Copy and Print Associate (452) , General Manager (298) , Sales Manager (297) , Cashier (285) , Sales Associate/Cashier (271) , Print and Marketing Associate (267) , EasyTech Associate (256) , Retail Sales Associate (214) , Copy Center Associate (159) , B2B Sales Consultant (154) , Easy Tech Sales Associate (150) , Account Manager (146) , Tech Associate (146) , Customer Service Representative (131)

What are the pros of working at Staples according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and as long as you like talking to people it can be a very fun job." ((in 837 reviews)); "I can't think of one pros working here besides having great coworkers at my location." ((in 553 reviews)); "Benefits were good and started after 30 days (FT only)" ((in 538 reviews)); "This job had flexible hours and was very easy to learn and was my first job before college." ((in 513 reviews)); "Super easy and flexible scheduling" ((in 275 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Staples according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and sometimes asked to do things that are not part of the job description." ((in 1224 reviews)); "Management is poor and inexperienced" ((in 932 reviews)); "Poor upper management seemed to be grasping at straws" ((in 245 reviews)); "No training is given and you basically learn on the job." ((in 207 reviews)); "A lot of work and low salary" ((in 125 reviews))

What are employees saying about Staples layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Staples layoffs and their outlook for job security at Staples in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Staples locations?

Framingham , New York , Boston , Los Angeles , Chicago , Orlando , Brooklyn , Philadelphia , Maitland , Atlanta , Dallas , Denver , Houston , Columbus , Phoenix , Charlotte , San Diego , Aurora , Columbia , Cincinnati , Seattle , Tampa , Bronx , Rochester , Richmond , San Francisco , Broomfield , Pittsburgh , Raleigh , Indianapolis

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3.2

41% would recommend to a friend

(3,369 total reviews)

Michael Motz

37% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

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1.0

Nov 12, 2025

Missed lunch breaks

Merchandise & inventory supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee discount equal to damaged product discount offered to customers

Cons

Low pay for assumed responsibility and liability of a manager, physical laborious job paid at same rate of non physical roles within company, hours not given needed to complete weekly tasks, coworkers enter late and frequently leave early shorting work shifts and pay

2.0

Nov 5, 2025

Good for Students

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, generally supportive work environment, able to get hired without much experience

Cons

The pay is low, also customers can be very entitled at this location

3.0

Oct 27, 2025

A Decreasing Culture

Operations supervisor ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent compared to many warehouse careers. VTO option is great as it’s easier for associates to receive days off. Company does provide Staple Bucks perks and an effort to show appreciation.And there’s a pay incentive in many depts for those that reach and e credit their pick/pack rate.

Cons

Work expectations can be quite difficult depending upon dept and volume determines amount of hours worked. It’s no definite time when associates or managers will leave for the day. Management cuts hours to make rate but it only makes the job longer and harder for others. Upper manage only value veterans and don’t usually pick the most qualified individual for promotions. Many upper mgmt are lazy, not fit for the position, and do not help their supervisors.

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