Talbots reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(351 total reviews)
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Lizanne Kindler

61% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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3.0
Feb 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent pay for retail - Great opportunity to work as a team - Opportunity for moving up in store, possibly management or corporate (Sales associate --> Client Specialist --> Key Holder --> Assistant Manager

Cons

- Unclear terms for vacation/sick days - Unkempt promises for time off - Manager would give 35 hours one week and cut it to 12 the next without reason - Hours are effected by money brought in my store (somewhat understandable but also frustrating when you're relying on it for steady income) - Ultimately quit because hours were cut, management started problems between employees, management had deals worked out with district manager and screwed employees over

1.0
Jan 5, 2017

Honest review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

CEO is smart, friendly, fair, and inspiring

Cons

* rare opportunity for growth = no promotions * minimal to no annual reviews or raises * head-down mentality all the time = do not have friendly banter with other employees when working * no regard for work/life balance = no lunches & get in on time, but stay as late as you have to * monitors employees comings/goings * favoritism & manipulation between employees * beware of certain dept supervisors / leadership = manipulating, fake, toxic, harassment

1.0
Jan 2, 2017

Terrible Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You can get clothing at a discounted price

Cons

Management does not trust its employees. Bonuses are structured badly. Clocking in/out is very regimented. Always pushed to leave before hitting anywhere near 40 hours a week. A terrible company!

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