HR- a bad experience - Human Resources Specialist Carhartt Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Discount on clothing is cool.

Cons

HR is awful. Nepotism. Zero work life balance if you are hourly. Treated like garbage if you are hourly. Many complaints about higher ups through their “secret” complaint system but nothing ever gets done about it because HR runs it. Senior levels are awful. They hide everything wrong within the department. HR department leadership is the problem.

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Carhartt Response
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Associate support and engagement is our top priority. This feedback will be addressed and reviewed. Senior leadership welcomes a conversation to better understand your concerns, we are here to listen and provide solutions. Please reach out to the email address: thecarharttway@carhartt.com to discuss your concerns. This inbox is monitored by Carhartt's Ethics team and you can remain anonymous.

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