After several episodes referring to downsizing, Jan ultimately plans to merge Scranton into Stamford, with some employees being laid off and the rest transferred - her plan falls apart when Josh Porter, whom she planned on becoming the manager of the merged branches, leverages the position with Staples into a senior management position there.
Jan plans to merge Scranton into Stamford, involving layoffs of some employees and transfers for others. However, this plan collapses when Josh Porter, who was supposed to manage the combined branches, uses his position at Staples to obtain a more senior role within the company.