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 aims to integrate Scranton with Stamford by reducing staff numbers and reassigning roles. Nevertheless, her plan is thwarted when Josh Porter, intended to oversee the merged operations, secures a higher-level position at Staples.