Don't work here - Copy and Print Centre Specialist Staples Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people are cool, I enjoyed my first year there

Cons

bad pay, not appreciated, they constantly hire unskilled people that just see it as a job making it difficult for others to do their work. Picking up after other people. As a company they want maximum for for minimum pay. No incentives for doing well. No bonuses, no extra pay or time and a half on bank holidays. They invest all their money in the wrong things. Staff morale in general is low. I am friends with people from other stores and they're all exactly the same.

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Pros

Good community of workers overall

Cons

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4.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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