Poor Management, Toxic Culture - Planner Bealls Employee Review

1.0
Dec 29, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The area is beautiful. There's opportunity for training and career advancement.

Cons

I would describe the culture at Bealls as traditional, anti-technology, racist, homophobic and misogynistic. Management has told me to "never say no", "just do your job" and "smile more". The response to COVID-19 was shameful. All employees suffered from either layoffs or pay cuts, whichever was cheaper. Corporate employees were forced to work in the office despite positive COVID-19 cases reported week after week. The company does not care about any social justice issues, the community or giving back. The dress code is strict for a fashion company and even prohibits cross dressing. Turnover is always through the roof, so you will likely have to cover open positions for months to years with no pay recognition. I think all of these issues stem from poor management and a lack of trust throughout the organization.

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5.0
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Pros

welcoming place to work with people who go above and beyond. flexible hours for seasonal work

Cons

hours vary weekly so if you need a set schedule it would be challenging.

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

he pros of working at Bealls are the opportunity to grow in customer service, leadership, merchandising, and store operations. It is a good place to build communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and retail management experience while working in a fast-paced environment.

Cons

Some of the cons are that company policies and procedures change frequently, which can make it challenging for employees to keep up with expectations. The company also appears to be shifting toward a model similar to TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshalls, but without always providing the same level of training, staffing, or pay structure. Another concern is the lack of consistent pay raises, even when employees take on additional responsibilities

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