Hiring top-notch people is central to our philosophy. We view our success as directly linked to the quality of our people and their ability to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. Our employees are truly essential to our ability to establish and maintain strong, loyal customer relationships across multiple channels—which is why we are deeply committed to making Office Depot a more compelling place to work.

As a reflection of the value we place on our team of professionals, we offer a flexible, comprehensive compensation package that truly sets a standard in our industry. This package includes competitive wages along with a wide range of benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plans; an employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; disability income; employee assistance; paid holidays; personal days; vacation and sick time; as well as an employee discount on merchandise. Of course, Office Depot is an equal opportunity employer and supports a smoke-free, drug-free work environment.

But perhaps most important is that Office Depot is committed to fostering a professional environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where innovation, communication and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized, encouraged and rewarded.

We offer our people a wider array of career paths in a greater number of locations and business areas than anyone else in our industry, and we provide them with an opportunity to grow and learn. We support professional advancement through regular performance reviews and career development. We also encourage professional training, including “virtual training” in which our people can interact with an instructor and other Office Depot colleagues thousands of miles away.

Whether our employees are working in the United States, or in our many other locations around the world, we are wholly dedicated to making Office Depot a more compelling place to work. We are convinced that if our employees are satisfied with their careers, their job satisfaction will be reflected in their interactions with our customers. Moreover, we think that employing people who always offer a friendly smile and a helping hand is a sure way to drive our sales, produce increased revenues and deliver improved returns to Office Depot shareholders.