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      Talbots

      Engaged Employer

      Talbots reviews

      3.3

      47% would recommend to a friend

      (1,628 total reviews)
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      Lizanne Kindler

      61% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Compensation and benefits

      Talbots has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,628 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Talbots employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      1.0
      Apr 1, 2018

      Theyre asking employees to give good reviews on Glassdoor

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great for customers and customer facing associates.

      Cons

      If you’re not a shining example of customer service than you’re worth nothing. Operations associates are treated like garbage so that all the efforts can be put towards their service and grass roots. The large work load and store visuals are left to the few. Anything less than perfect isn’t accepted. This is not a company that has executives who have had experience in companies that properly execute operations. The concept is lost and way undervalued.

      2.0
      Jan 17, 2018

      Crazy Floor Sets and No Work-Life Balance

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very good employee discount, great co worker, especially those who've been there long term. Customers generally nice.

      Cons

      Benefits are terrible for such a large company that's been around for 70 years. Inexperienced store managers who do not understand how to schedule. Floor sets every 15 days and then constant updates. Confusing coupons, sales, markdowns and price points making the customer aggravated. Client Specialist and Job "clarity" (divisions) is unfair and creates hostile work environments rather than a united team.

      1.0
      Jun 23, 2017

      Gone Gone Gone - Horrible store manager and upper management - lack of humility, respect and knowledge

      Key holder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      nice location, clean environment, previously high end talent, friendly staff and clients, quality clothing in nice classic updated looks could easily be back on top with new direction and respect for employees

      Cons

      Schedule is constantly changed without notification, unrealistic demands, rude comments from manager with a touch of racism, unknowledgeable leadership, disconnected and snobby DM, has no concern for employees , they say they irreplaceable. lack of focus, few doing most of the hard work while others are pampered. Lack of proper training. CEO is absolutely lost in her role.

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