Would not recommend - Operations Talbots Employee Review

1.0
May 21, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Generous employee discount at certain times of the month

Cons

I don’t recommend if you are looking for an operations job. New floor sets for entire store every month. The store I worked at had 15 client specialists and two in operations to handle all freight ( which there is a ton of because they change their stores every month), all floorsets, merchandise replenishment, straightening, markdowns, signage, windows etc. Way too much work for two people to handle on their own.

Explore other reviews about Talbots

5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Really nice working environment here

Cons

None, haven’t gotten the job yet

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All