Sotheby's reviews

After nearly a decade in the art world, I did not feel valued by Sotheby's, or appropriately compensated, for my institutional knowledge, experience, positive peer reviews, or income driving initiatives. I fought hard to stay and advocate for my worth, but was told they could not "justify" paying more than what was allocated for my position's salary band - a salary band which is completely unsustainable for basic life necessities. I see brilliant and valuable colleagues in the same boat and I know Sotheby's is destined to lose them too, since cheap labor is prioritized over retention of talent. On top of everything, I was $exually hara$$ed at a work event, and when I brought this to HR, no action was taken. I would call my ultimate decision to exit the company a "death by a thousand cuts" and I don't wish that on anyone.

The Brand team suffers from entrenched favoritism. Multiple hires in recent years, including a former nannys and a neighbours, have raised serious concerns about conflicts of interest and the absence of fair, transparent recruitment. This has created a culture where qualified candidates are routinely passed over in favor of friends and neighbours, damaging morale and credibility. The recent initiative of appointing “Morale & Engagement Officers” felt more like a laughable distraction than a solution. These patterns are widely known internally and risk exposing the organization to legal issues if left unaddressed. HR must urgently review hiring and promotion processes in this department.