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

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
2.0
Mar 9, 2010

Disappointed.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The associates/co-workers at my store make it bearable. SM is great with feedback and scheduling.

Cons

-they offer incentives but those are taxed (so it really doesn't matter) -no opportunity to advance, regardless of a great review -no benefits -CEO is very greedy -unrealistic sales goals -not enough payroll hours to complete tasks -pressure to buy clothing

2.0
Dec 9, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The coworkers are mostly nice and friendly, and the discount is ok

Cons

Terrible management who are racist and don't care about anyone but themselves. Very low pay, no employee appreciation, no support. Management always goes against what employees have said to customers.

2.0
May 3, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing people to work with. Modern clothes with discounts for employees.

Cons

Management is terrible. You'll get interrupted when you're speaking with a customer. You'll be asked to hang up the phone while you're speaking with a customer because it's too busy. Customers who do not make large purchases are ignored by managers. Management will make sure they take their time off on your account. You will be scheduled if you booked a day off or outside your availability. If you call in sick you'll need to find a replacement; doesn't matter if it's an emergency. You'll get literally yelled at across the store, constantly micromanaged and negative criticism is given in front of peers and customers. If it's a slow day you will be sent home after 3 hours. If there's a trunk show, you'll be asked to wear a Talbots outfit from the most recent collection which can cost min $35+ for just a top. Your request for vacation or a weekend can be denied because management is away. Management will ensure they get their time off if it means to schedule staff outside their availability. Environment is toxic, employees are mistreated and disrespected constantly. You get paid min wage no matter how long you've worked there.

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