Is Talbots a good company to work for?

Talbots has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,686 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Talbots to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Talbots have been left by employees working as District Manager , General Manager and Assistant Store Manager .

Does Talbots pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Talbots employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Talbots. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Talbots?

45% of Talbots employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Talbots 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Talbots?

Sales Associate (337) , Store Manager (88) , Retail Sales Associate (67) , Assistant Manager (65) , Client Specialist (45) , Sales Manager (32) , Operations Manager (27) , Manager (25) , General Manager (23) , Key Holder (23) , Sales Support Associate (18) , Assistant Sales Manager (15) , Associate (14) , Sales Associate/Key Holder (14) , District Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Talbots according to real employee reviews?

"The people I work with are great!" ((in 90 reviews)); "Customers/Truly loved visual ops even though it was a tough job/Discount descent/Some of the coworkers were great some terrible" ((in 60 reviews)); "There are also great benefits for reaching sales goals." ((in 52 reviews)); "flexible hours and fairly easy" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Talbots according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not enough incentives" ((in 106 reviews)); "Poor Management and a lot of turn over" ((in 76 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and incompetent." ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers don't follow the rules" ((in 46 reviews)); "No training whatsover and failure to promote from within." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Talbots layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Talbots layoffs and their outlook for job security at Talbots in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Talbots locations?

Hingham , New York , Knoxville , Houston , Boston , Atlanta , Tampa , Lakeville , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Nashville , Skokie , Minneapolis , Bakersfield , North Wales , Greenville , Marlton , Chicago , Richmond , Austin , Dallas , Columbus , Pittsburgh , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Los Gatos , Morristown , Birmingham , Bloomington , Scottsdale

Talbots reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,629 total reviews)

Lizanne Kindler

57% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Compensation and benefits

Talbots has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,629 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Nov 4, 2013

Helpful and Supportive Enviornment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The overall culture of the company is very friendly and supportive. Everyone from senior management to assistants are always willing to take the extra time to help you or to explain something to you. The company really prides itself on its rich heritage, and it is meaningful to be a part of such a strong and iconic brand.

Cons

Trying to change the perception that only your grandmother shops there!

2.0

Oct 29, 2013

Talbots was a good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I gained allot of experience there. Benefits were good. The people I worked with became almost like a family.

Cons

Talbots struggled under bad management. Many of us saw the flaws in the system but no exes wanted to here it or would take advice on how to fix it. I gave 150% worked late, got no extra compensation. I did it to show my willingness to help the company succeed. I was thanked by being laid off

4.0

Oct 16, 2013

overall, a good experience. wonderful management and sales teams, and proud to work for a well-established company.

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

most general management is very pleasant, approachable, patient and sets a great sales example. the product has a positive reputation and is well known. associates do not work on commission so sales are not pushy. great teamwork in most environments.

Cons

the product is constantly changing and is not as reputable as in the past. communication between upper and lower levels of sales teams seems to die out; not all information is shared. it is very difficult to earn a pay raise even after several loyal years with the company.

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overall, a good experience. wonderful management and sales teams, and proud to work for a well-established company.

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