They really screwed us over - Sales Associate The Buckle Employee Review

3.0
Feb 21, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Loved helping the guest and the mission of the company is unique.

Cons

A store in the district closed down and merged with the only other store in the same district. Original store staff had hours cut back while the merger of other employees maintained their hours. The product at buckle is very expensive and the quality is pretty poor. A lot of their shirts fall apart or shrink within one wear. Though I was hired at full time I never worked full time for 7 consecutive pay periods to earn my benefits. If you are under 35 hours for 2 weeks they begin to recount.

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Pros

Flexible hours for part time work.

Cons

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Pros

-Good work-life balance. -Team-building is encouraged. -The experience can vary by location. -Buckle has the potential to have some of the best retail teams, depending on the store. -There are opportunities for growth and career advancement for employees who have supportive leadership.

Cons

Management's willingness to lead, communicate effectively, and support employees is what creates opportunities for growth, but that was not my experience at this location. I felt the work environment was negatively affected by inconsistent communication, a leadership style that felt overly controlling, and discussions about employees that appeared to undermine teamwork and trust. I believe a more respectful, supportive, and collaborative approach to leadership would create a healthier workplace culture and better support both employees and the overall success of the store.

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