Retail Store Employee - Copy and Print Specialist Staples Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Part-time employees are eligible for Dental and Vision coverage. Part-time employees also receive PTO and sick time, an associate discount, and other benefits from the Easy Rewards program.

Cons

Corporate doesn't give stores a lot of payroll, so you are always doing multiple things at work (manning the register, covering shipping, helping customers on the floor, etc.) Your hours also vary widely. Some weeks, I worked 35+ hours; the next week, I would work 4 hours. Normal retail store, so you have to work evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. My manager constantly scheduled me contrary to my turned-in availability sheet.

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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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