Good experience but could be better - Commercial Intern L'Oréal Employee Review

3.0
Nov 25, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Discounts on products; inside coffee house; plasma TV to watch games during World Cup, clean/fashionable work environment, great open space.... LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! Right in the middle of StCatherine and University, it is probably the best location in my humble opinion for a company to have. On top of the Eaton Center, and within walking distance of all amenities, I could not ask for more. During the summer, it is very nice as you can get out of the office and go for a nice leisurely stroll downtown and still be back for work in the afternoon. Very nice view from the office as well.

Cons

Long hours for full time employees, especially in Marketing. I see people working very late into the evening, even weekends, with no overtime whatsoever. Lots of people get stressed out when International people come for visits. The cafeteria charged high prices for some of the food items. Lots of gossiping inter-departmental which I did not like much. Promotions did not always seem to be based on performance as office politics do play a part in the whole ordeal. Lots of turnovers in the company as those who have worked 2 or 3 years can now get better jobs with higher pay.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
Jul 24, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, glamorous leadership, investment in AI and tech, available career pathing (if you live in the right location) and great access to trainings and development.

Cons

Culture has shifted and is ambiguous. There has been a very clear re-prioritization of NYC focused career pathing while if you live in another location, you are expected to re-locate (with little financial help or cost of living adjustments), or be stagnant in your career pathing. There used to be more distinct opportunities outside of Manhattan or New Jersey sites. It’s New York metro or no where which contradicts how the brands need to react because the United States is a huge country that needs various POVs. Internally, leaders are not as transparent about organizational aspirations. Additionally, a company that used to compensate well has halted on that trajectory and becoming less competitive.

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