Talbots isn't a good long-term employment prospect. - Supervisor Talbots Employee Review

2.0
Apr 10, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Ideal for people who don't want to commute to the city but who want to work for a major company that offers good wages and medical benefits. Nice people working there.

Cons

Incompetent executive and senior management. No career path or investment in upgrading employee skills. Poor communication of corporate vision and strategy. Promotions/hiring based on who you know and how effectively you can work the political system. Poor corporate earnings have resulted in layoffs, so jobs aren't stable for management or hourly workers.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

Cons

I have no cons to mention

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

Cons

Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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