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    Updated Jun 25, 2019

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    Found 91 reviews

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    The Body Shop CEO David Boynton
    David Boynton
    9 Ratings
    Pros
    Cons

    • "Upper Management (regional), Forced Sales" (in 49 reviews)

    • "as a freelance designer I don't get a discount through the body shop only for full time or part time" (in 34 reviews)

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    1. "Not bad"

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      Current Employee - Keyholder in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at The Body Shop full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good place to work

      Cons

      being pushy with sales all the time

      The Body Shop2019-05-30

    2. "Work atmosphere"

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      Current Employee - Costumer Service Representative in Thunder Bay, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at The Body Shop part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Work atmosphere is great Is a great job if you are studying full time

      Cons

      not paid much communication gap between higher us

      The Body Shop2019-06-24
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    3. "Moved On"

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      Former Employee - Shop Manager in Toronto, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at The Body Shop full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Product discounts and occasional free products for team with npd launches

      Cons

      Not enough hours for p/t employees, not competitive pay for associates. Workload is unrealistic sometimes with the hours given. Shipment and delivery inconsistencies, consistently sold out of “hero” products and customers are kept on wait lists for ever. Systems and processes are outdated. High waste of products- from products being opened and used. More support needed from corporate business partners with recruitment...

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      The Body Shop2019-06-03

    4. "Awesome People and Awesome Brand"

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      Current Employee - Customer Consultant in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at The Body Shop part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      The company really cares about its employees with paid breaks, free items, and generous discount that can always be put to good use.

      Cons

      Nothing as a result of company or brand

      The Body Shop2019-05-13

    5. "Good Retail Job"

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      Former Employee - Customer Consultant in Saskatoon, SK
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at The Body Shop part-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Great company values, loved all the causes supported during the Christmas season.

      Cons

      Like any retail job the hours aren’t that great. Schedules are posted only two weeks in advance.

      The Body Shop2019-05-01

    6. "Over worked"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Calgary, AB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at The Body Shop part-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Access to good skincare products

      Cons

      Head office tries to imply various euphoric techniques that a consultant can never achieve with the demographic that comes to the stores

      Advice to Management

      Talk to your consultants and get their input because they deal with the customers not you.

      The Body Shop2019-05-22

    7. "Seasonal Part-Time Sales Associate"

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      Former Employee - Part Time Sales Associate in Markham, ON
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at The Body Shop part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Got a 50% employee discount on all products and co-workers were always helpful and nice

      Cons

      Manager had crazy mood swings, it would like working with a ticking bomb. I would walk in everyday not knowing whether she would be nice or excessively angry. Products were to be promoted as all natural and tolerable, but have ingredients that can cause some serious irritation. All products are also overpriced and so the 50% employee discount was like regular price.

      The Body Shop2019-04-14

    8. "Good starter job for students"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate/Key Holder in Vancouver, BC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at The Body Shop part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great first job for college/high school students. You learn a lot about how a business works and there is some room to move up when working part-time (customer consultant to key holder). Also good 50% off employee discount.

      Cons

      Low pay for what is expected for you to do at times. Was expected to train a bunch of new employees, was paid the same amount as them despite being a key holder. Pay is "non-negotiable". High turnover at some locations with some interesting co-workers that do not stay too long. Depending on your location, sales targets may be very difficult to reach.

      Advice to Management

      Pay more attention to who you are hiring to avoid such a high turnover. Provide accurate compensation for employees who have more responsibility.

      The Body Shop2019-04-02

    9. "Sales Rep"

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      Former Employee - Sales Representative in Oakville, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at The Body Shop part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good place to work clean

      Cons

      Slow at times not much to do

      Advice to Management

      Had a wonderful manager

      The Body Shop2019-03-02

    10. "Great company, great co-workers"

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      Current Employee - Customer Consultant in Waterloo, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at The Body Shop part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Paid 30 -min breaks Relaxed atmosphere Philosophy of the company

      Cons

      Shifts aren't usually longer than 5 hours

      The Body Shop2019-03-01
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