Do not work here. - Anonymous employee Nordstrom Employee Review

1.0
Nov 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The employee discount is great.

Cons

Unkind, mean-spirited, manipulative behavior from leaders is tolerated and swept under the rug. As a result, all the talented people leave, and the culture is toxic and dominated by fear and constant ass-covering. There's no leadership, vision, trust or accountability.

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Nordstrom Response
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Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience here. A welcoming and respectful company culture is an essential part of our business, and I’m very sorry to hear that you have not encountered one at Nordstrom. Any lapse in this goal is unacceptable, especially at a management level, and I will be addressing your concerns directly with my team in the next few weeks. Please know that you can reach out at any time to myself or your direct supervisor regarding any concerns going forward. We collect feedback for a reason, and sincerely appreciate your taking the time to share this information in detail. Please feel free to send me a message directly at NordTechFeedback@nordstrom.com, and I thank you again for sharing your experience here. Sincerely, Patrick Welch VP Technology Nordstrom

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