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      Talbots

      Engaged Employer

      Talbots reviews

      3.3

      47% would recommend to a friend

      (1,629 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 1,629 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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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Apr 22, 2014

      Awesome

      Co manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people to work with and customers

      Cons

      Not enough training for advancement

      4.0
      Apr 16, 2014

      General Manager excited for the future!

      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      No one values their customers like Talbots. All decisions made are with her in mind, the current senior leadership team is totally committed and on the same path to make her happy. The shift in on-line versus brick-and-mortar is tough on all retailers, but Talbots understands the key to success is amazing service. Current initiatives reinforce this belief and are an exciting challenge for all of us in stores. The environment is decidedly collaborative, with all voices being heard, respected and valued.

      Cons

      No merit increases over several past years, although opportunities to bonus are becoming more and more available.

      4.0
      Apr 16, 2014

      Good Job- High stakes sales

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Excellent pay -Small, intimate company -Faithful customer base -Consistent feedback on your performance, and goal oriented sales

      Cons

      -Discouraged from social relationships with other associates -Competitive sales -The brand and style can be slightly outdated, and the customer base is loyal, but small. Where other companies are sales driven, this one is so in a desperate way. Every dollar is meticulously counted, and your worth depends on your sales. -You will not get commission for these sales -The high stakes with low reward can be stressful

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