There was a time.... - Anonymous employee Talbots Employee Review

2.0
Sep 19, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Beautiful and timeless product. Great associate discount.

Cons

There was a time when developing and coaching was on the forefront. Now it seems that the culture has shifted to associates getting on boarded in only a few days without really understanding the Talbots culture. There was a time when new team members both sales and management were given two weeks of complete training with the use of videos, literature, roll play, and shadowing. While I understand that our clients come first I think it's a disservice to them when team members are not on boarded in a manner where they have been given the knowledge to serve them.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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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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