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

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
3.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very kind employees Not catty like other fashion companies WFH Fridays

Cons

No raises or promotions. Even when you are moved to a higher position you will not be compensated accordingly New management changes Used to be hybrid, now 4 days in office. Work life balance for commuters is now non existent

3.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The customers are great and you are encouraged to build lasting relationships with them.

Cons

There is rarely support besides what the company issues out. There are only few ways to promote. You will not get a yearly raise or bonus unless the whole company does well. They haven't been doing well. The HR department does little to help your concerns and will allow retaliation, even when documented and reported. They try not let you take your legal 15 min breaks.

2.0
Feb 3, 2026

Downhill Quality

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Part time, Good location for breaks and before/work, Friendly associates

Cons

Poor quality clothing, high prices, incompetent manager, rude customers

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