Used To Be Good - Anonymous employee Lovingly Employee Review

1.0
Jan 12, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The woman who owned the business originally was talented at what she did and genuine in who she was. She cared about this business and the people who came to her for their floral arrangements. It was a beautiful shop with a lot of heart.

Cons

When the manager left because of the company owning the shop, everything just went downhill. The shop itself is just not the same, and while change can be a good thing, they've changed everything that made the place what it was. There's no genuine care or thought put into the customers, not to mention that despite only having four people working there, the company refused to help, hire more people, or pay us fairly. Sadly, even in this day and age there is still an employee who is openly racist and homophobic, using her age and generation as an excuse to use slurs, outdated words and ideas. Unapologetic for what she says and does, on top of being the reason two people quit, HR still did nothing. When trying to talk to HR about it, they said to put in my resignation sooner rather than later if I didn't think I could deal with working there. Even after having to leave due to the hostile and disgusting work environment, it just didn't feel like there was anyone there who cared about people in the slightest. I'm just glad they changed the name so that they're not dragging the original shop through the mud anymore.

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Lovingly Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value the insights provided by our team members, past and present, and appreciate your kind words about the foundation and early ethos of our shop under the original ownership. We are disheartened to hear about your negative experiences, particularly regarding changes in management and the workplace environment. Please know that we take allegations of racism, homophobia, and any form of harassment extremely seriously. Lovingly is committed to maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. While we cannot address specific incidents in this forum, we want to reassure you that all reports of inappropriate behavior are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken to address them. Though we regret that your experience with us was not what you had hoped, your feedback is invaluable in guiding our efforts to improve our work environment and practices. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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5.0
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I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of organizations but my time at Lovingly has been great! I was impressed by the benefits and the team. Everyone is great to work with. The benefits of working from home are the best part. You save on commuting but there’s still an office available to use if you ever need to get together with the team. Management has been great and extremely respectful. I don’t feel micromanaged. I feel supported enough to get things done and ask questions when needed. I finally feel encouraged to speak up within discussions if there’s something I believe we can handle better or differently. There’s been a lot more structure so I’m able to learn within my role. Btw, the yearly stipend is awesome! Coming from a structure where it was difficult to even ask for a day off, this is insane lol The PTO is pretty cool and they actual respect your time off. I am unsure why there’s bad reviews? The team and culture have been great so far. It’s been hard work but at the same time, I honestly feel content being here. Noones over my shoulder and I can work at my own pace.

Cons

Sometimes the partner can be difficult to work with. They seem to not have patience at times but we have the tools and support to handle whatever is thrown at us.

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Lovingly Response
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts about Lovingly! It's great to hear you're enjoying the flexibility of our work model, the supportive management, and the benefits like the yearly stipend and PTO. We've worked hard to foster a culture where you can speak up, grow, and find balance. On the note about partner challenges: we get it, and we're glad you've got the tools and support to handle those moments. We'd love to hear more about specific situations that were tough, so we can work on making things smoother. Appreciate you taking the time to share.
1.0
May 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

PTO and some colleagues but that did not include management

Cons

Management was terrible. They ruin all great employees! Do not waste your time. They will bleed you dry and ask why you're not doing more!

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