Nordstrom – “Great Environment, Poor Management”

Pros

If you are interested in any high fashion apparel and couture, this is the best place to work! You get to experience first hand what your buyers are looking for in todays fashion and you see a representation of that at the store. The employees are extremely kind and are genuinely out there to help you. Also, the Human Resource teams are always fabulous and extremely understanding and have a good knowledge of what the company stands for.

Cons

The management is extremely disrespectful to their employees and have absolutely no understanding towards them. Management also tends to gossip about their employees to other fellow employees which always ends up causing disputes. Favoritism is a huge problem and if you can not handle a cut throat environment for your bosses preference, this is not the place to work. In addition, be very careful of your fellow employees, even if they act as your friend, they will scheme behind your back the first chance they get.

Advice to Senior Management

Be respectful, understanding and kind towards your employees bcause that is the only way you will gain their loyalty. Remember, alot of the younger employees are still students and have other obligations in their lives to fulfill. Give proper time off, especially in the case of an emergency. Treat everyone equally and never play favorites. You expect your employees to act professional, but you must lead by example. And never, ever overwork your employees!