Discounts are the only positive; HR is terrible - Keyholder Catbird Employee Review

1.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

only the discounts are good, that’s it.

Cons

really terrible HR department.. this company is known for mistreating their employees. terrible. was fired within 2 weeks— and on my second day, i already had HR on my back.. uncomfortable the entire time working there. and their “exclusively made at catbird” is a lie, they buy their stuff from third party.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2025
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Pros

Decent discounts, decent time off, great co-workers, overall a consistent company.

Cons

Health Insurance not so great

1.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team - and the discount on some items

Cons

The culture created by upper management was often hostile and controlling, creating an environment where employees felt they had to walk on eggshells. Many employees feared for their jobs depending on the mood or shifting expectations of upper management. The company removed previously offered compensation structures such as bonuses, weekend pay, and holiday pay, while payroll hours were reduced to the point that some team members struggled to maintain stable income. Turnover was extremely high, with very few employees lasting longer than a year. Employees were frequently replaced when they were perceived as no longer “aligned.” There was also a culture of gossip about employees who left the company, including within HR, which made reporting concerns feel unsafe. Several employees left abruptly or needed time away from the workforce due to the stress of the environment. Compensation was below industry standards for luxury retail, and benefits and incentives were reduced over time rather than improved.

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