So Sad - Anonymous employee Athleta Employee Review

1.0
Oct 19, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There once were some very wonderful. collaborative, respectful and caring people who worked there, most are gone. Culture was great, no longer.

Cons

Mean, callous, political, devious new management brought the absolute worst of The Gap to a once vibrant retailer. Employees are treated badly, lack of respect equals lack of motivation. Management has blinders on, they don't and won't see it. Turn over of great people. Stay away, maintain your humanity. Blunt but true.

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