Talbots reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(179 total reviews)
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Lizanne Kindler

57% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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3.0
Aug 30, 2014
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Pros

Customer service is important. Depends on store but I have a good store manager, she is accommodating with my class schedule. My store has good hours, it is convenient with school. I work with a good set of people and enjoy that.

Cons

Culture nonexistant, Talbots is confused on where they stand. No growth within company, no raises despite getting good annual reviews. Talbots is stuck in a rut, and needs to figure out their corporate issues. There is constant changes that do not make sense and are not benefiting the stores. Corporate needs to realize the stores are what makes the money and take them into consideration. There needs to be stricter guidelines for assistant managers, ours does not do anything and gets away with this lazy work attitude.

2.0
Aug 29, 2014

Frustrating at it's best.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The associates in the stores are great as well as the customers. Compensation is fair.

Cons

The business acumen and leadership changes from day to day. You'll spend time doing what they ask and then not receive any acknowledgement of a good job at controlling expenses, hiring great talent, driving business or managing the company's MANY programs. No personal growth or coaching.

5.0
Jun 25, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Lizanne is an incredibly strong and thoughtful leader who seems to inspire everyone, and there is a strong sense of "we're all in this together" at Talbots. While things can get a bit hectic from time to time, I have always felt very well supported and feel as though I am truly making a difference here. Also, to speak of perks, we have "Summer Fridays," which means that from Memorial Day to Labor Day we work later from Mon-Thurs and leave the office at 1pm on Fridays.

Cons

The health benefits are not as great as at other employers and we are not awarded bonuses on an annual basis, which is common practice in other industries.

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