Generic, poor quality, mass produced furniture. Crazy CEO - Many RH Employee Review

2.0
Oct 8, 2013
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Pros

Used to love Resto...down hill slide. Style of furniture is unique.

Cons

Wrong people, place, wrong time. Robotic responses to valid business issues that require strategic thinking. Most valued people asset is ability to pretend everything is going great, always at customer expense. Quality of product is falling in order to increase profit. Unethical, egotistical, crazy "visionary" at the helm who cares more about proving his stature (he's very short) in the retail world. Bizarrely compares himself to Steve Jobs and Ralph Lauren. Fired from William Sonoma years ago. Still has something to prove. Lost in all the bs and chaos is the customer. Operations and logistics a nightmare. 6-8 month wait for furniture because it's "artisan and handmade and exclusive" is just code for we don't know how to manage inventory, operations and strategy or pipeline. Broken from top down.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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