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    Talbots Reviews

    Updated 11 February, 2019
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    Talbots CEO Lizanne Kindler
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    • "Having one weekend off /month in retail isn't enough to have work/life balance" (in 32 reviews)

    • "Upper management is not understanding when you are also a full time student," (in 50 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (8)

      "Sales Support Associate"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Support Associate in Hingham, MA (US)
      Former Employee - Sales Support Associate in Hingham, MA (US)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Talbots part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Talbots was a great part-time job, especially for my first serious employment. They asked for the best from you. They were committed to brand excellence and maintaining a classic tradition while moving forward with the times (visually).
      The management team was excellent; the GM was considerate and listened to what we needed as employees but never promised what she couldn't deliver. She was an excellent boss to work for and gave me a wonderful structure for what to look for in a leader.

      Cons

      The only cons would be that all the employees are only part-time. There aren't any full-time positions open until you get to corporate headquarters-type positions. I didn't anticipate any kind of growth while working there.
      Any other cons were the kind that come from working part-time retail.

      Advice to Management

      Listen to what your employees say. Understand that your management team does so much for you in the day-to-day and they can only do so much unless you show them you really appreciate them.

    2. "Sale associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      Very good. Place to work

      Cons

      Just the salary was base

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    3. "Associate"

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      Former Employee - Associate
      Former Employee - Associate
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Talbots part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Formal Training Package and Benefits were good

      Cons

      Short breaks with no lunch break

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Sales Associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Talbots part-time

      Pros

      Friendly associates, women community, beautiful store setting

      Cons

      Overworked and high expectations for average pay

    5. "talbots sale associate and cashier"

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      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Ottawa, ON
      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Ottawa, ON

      I worked at Talbots part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      very flexible
      5 hours for shift for part times

      Cons

      boring
      no enough hours
      no place for growth
      not enough clients

    6. "Assistant Store Manager"

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      Current Employee - Retail Assistant Sales Manager in Vancouver, BC
      Current Employee - Retail Assistant Sales Manager in Vancouver, BC

      I have been working at Talbots (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Weekly payments. Ins. + RRSP. Friendly environment.

      Cons

      no increase since years, pay is lower then the market..

    7. "It's all about the Culture!"

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      Current Employee - General Store Manager in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - General Store Manager in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Truly a feeling of community within the unit!
      Welcome atmosphere of collaboration on all levels from the bottom ... up to the top!
      A place to make rewarding relationships with peers, and clients!

      Cons

      I can't think of any ... it just continues to "feel" like the best place to work.

    8. "District Manager"

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      Current Employee - District Manager in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - District Manager in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Talbots full-time

      Pros

      Fantastic collaborative company, where the customer is always our first priority. It is not in the words it is in the action we take and that makes Talbots a very special place to be part of.

      Cons

      I truly can't think of one thing

      Advice to Management

      I love the team environment and the way everyone works together, thank you

    9. "Management"

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      Current Employee - Store Manager in Calgary, AB
      Current Employee - Store Manager in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Talbot's offers a hospitality work environment one that is dedicated to not only the guests, but the employees as well. Adding that all important personal touch when forming relationships with employees will guarantee Talbot's will keep the quality work force it has and attract many more. After all, the hospitality industry is all about courtesy.

      Cons

      Balancing work and life is a challenge.

      Advice to Management

      Continue on the path that upper management has started to employee, changing the way we think our behaviors and incentives to all management and associates.

    10. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Client Specialist/Key Holder
      Current Employee - Client Specialist/Key Holder
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Talbots full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      -Quality Clothing
      -Transparency with Management
      -Attainable Sales Goals
      -Loyal Customer And Client Base

      Cons

      -Fluctuation of Hours
      -Imbalanced Responsibilities
      -Caddiness of Employees