Banana Republic Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic part-time for more than a year

Pros – Can be fun and interesting. There are some great opportunities to learn and grow within the company. You meet some interesting clients (shoppers).

Cons – It is not always the most qualified and capable individuals who get promoted into management. There needs to be more work done in a) hiring managers who are dedicated to the job and take pride in their work and/or b) promoting from within with an emphasis on capability.

Advice to Senior Management – see above

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic part-time for more than a year

Pros – Great working environment. Great co-workers. Excellent job which helps you elevate your wardrobe to be more professional, which is great if you're a college student seeking to eventually be a professional.

Cons – There are no cons that I can think of that are highlighted in my mind. I think the biggest downfall is when the store gets slow and there isn't much to do, and no one to help.

Advice to Senior Management – Advice to management would be to keep energy up when checking in sales associates because it sets the tone for their shift.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Hours are perfect for someone who is in school, flexible.

Cons – Pay is pretty bad
No incentives for sales, NO COMMISSION!!!
Long Hours or no hours, the hours really change based on budget and sales, not at all consistent

Advice to Senior Management – Be a little more considerate of your employees hoours

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Leading company in operating systems, great retail place to begin one career, sets the standards for other companies and helped me be great at what I do, where I worked afterwards.

Cons – Have to be a self-starter if you want to learn. Would always outsource to fill management positions, wouldn't even interview associates interested in growing with the company.

Advice to Senior Management – This company provides great tools, use them and help your associates grow. I assure you it would be a great for the company

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic

Pros – Good pay, bonus incentives, great people

Cons – work holidays necause of retail, late hours past closing

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic part-time for more than a year

Pros – More time with the company means more hours
Management listens and cares
Great Discount

Cons – Opening up credit cards is such a big deal

Advice to Senior Management – The management at my store really cares from what I see so no advice from

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The company is quick to move people up to leadership positions. Come in to work and do your job well, express interest to grow with the company and you'll move up pretty quickly.

Cons – All managers not created equally. Some of the upper leadership team are great and motivational, while others inspire a negative work place.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic part-time for less than a year

Pros – - Great management team
- A staff that has fun and likes their jobs
- Good training and communication between management and staff

Cons – - Sometimes hard to get hours
- Schedules on short notice

Advice to Senior Management – - Keep up the good work!
- Creating the schedules in advance may reduce employee anxiety

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time for less than a year

Pros – Short shifts
Cool co workers
Laid back environment

Cons – Crappy managers who would stay in their offices all day while we busted our butts on the sales floor
There were also your typical slackers who would get away with murder, but because they were friends with the boss they would not get written up.
They REQUIRE open availability like most retailers so be prepared to not have any flexible in your life outside of Banana Republic.

Advice to Senior Management – Now that everyone on the sales floor is underneath one job title (Sales Associate), It makes it hard to get everything done properly. Most employees are burned out or they chose to leave the company just like I did back in 2011 before the big change. Open your eyes and look at you high turnover rate. It's that way for a reason.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic full-time

Pros – Great company, people & discount!!

Cons – The hours could be a little rough.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend