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      Talbots

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      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

      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

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      351 reviews

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      2.0
      Sep 5, 2014

      Poor work environment caused by constant indecision and excessive change

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You're allowed almost complete autonomy, enabling you to run your own business and make decisions. The company promotes cross-functional team collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits. Casual dress code.

      Cons

      Too much hierarchy. Top heavy management - too many VP's who are not always aligned causing constant indecision and changes. Poor culture: constant blame game and the need to cover yourself. Lean staff; thus, long hours and spread thin. Stressful environment. No work/life balance. High turnover. You bring your work home. No career path. Unreasonable deadlines. Your best is not enough. Accomplishments are rewarded with more work.

      3.0
      Aug 30, 2014

      Good college job, but no growth potential within company

      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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.

      1.0
      Aug 21, 2014

      Terrible

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay, fun environment, flexible,

      Cons

      Not enough hours, bad management

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