Bloomingdale's Reviews
49% would recommend to a friend
(3352 total reviews)
Tony Spring
63% approve of CEO
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Updated Nov 29, 2023
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- "Great people to work with and you are able to Network and build clients especially working in Beverly Hills." (in 191 reviews)
- "low pay and more often that not you'll be the only person taking back clothes in the changing room" (in 152 reviews)
- "It’s hard to try and show leadership and make changes because managers have such a strict game plan." (in 139 reviews)
- "Terrible human resources department that doesn't care for their employees, abusive upper management, long work hours with no recognition, favoritism, and very minimal perks." (in 46 reviews)
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- 5.0FEATURED REVIEWMay 18, 2023ExcellentFormer Employee, less than 1 yearNorwalk, CT
Pros
Great Benefits, Great hourly salary plus commission, flexible hours / days schedule, Great Merchandise assortment. Excellent Loyalty program for customer and employee discounts
Cons
None since it was great to work at Bloomingdales SONO Mall in Norwalk, CT
- 5.0Aug 4, 2023Assistant BuyerFormer Employee
Pros
the culture at Bloomingdale's was very welcoming
Cons
depending on your department the work life balance could have been better
- 2.0Nov 28, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer EmployeeChicago, IL
Pros
401k, health benefits, shift selection
Cons
Working with other professionals? No. Safe comfortable work environment for employees. No. Honest fair commission payout? No. Managers that have your best interest and ensure your hours and commission is properly paid? No. Smart Professional trustworthy helpful hr? No. Easy to get help with an issue? No. Proficient and innovative? No. Bloomingdale’s might be a better place to shop than it is to work.
- 5.0Nov 19, 2023Director of MarketingFormer EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
Great company that helps young career driven individuals understand process, strategy, and business skills. Positive work environment! Great perks.
Cons
Just because you are at the same level as your peers and performing higher, doesn't mean they will match you pay, especially if you are younger.
- 3.0Nov 29, 2023Sales AssociateCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
It is possible to find nice people & pockets of great jobs and community.
Cons
It’s hard to try and show leadership and make changes because managers have such a strict game plan.
- 4.0Nov 22, 2023Customer Service AssociateFormer Employee, less than 1 yearSan Francisco, CA
Pros
Having the most flexible schedule is the best.
Cons
Not being able to sit in a 8 hour shift
- 4.0Nov 18, 2023Sales AssociateCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearKing of Prussia, PA
Pros
You received your healthcare package benefits right away which is helpful.
Cons
You received Pto in 6 months after working there.
- 4.0Nov 21, 2023AssociateFormer Employee, more than 1 yearSherman Oaks, CA
Pros
Flexible for part time employees
Cons
It’s a still an entry level job
- 4.0Nov 15, 2023Sales AssociateCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearKing of Prussia, PA
Pros
Flexible part time schedule Staff, facilities and coworkers are friendly
Cons
Much idle time Have to keep busy
- 3.0Sep 22, 2023Bloomingdales Sales ProfessionalFormer Employee, more than 1 yearCosta Mesa, CA
Pros
-decent pay, 1% commission -freedom to sell anything in the store -amazing and diverse co workers - decent discounts
Cons
-management treats you horribly unless you make them a lot of money, then you will be well liked. -the actual store manager Preston won't even look at you or learn your name even if you've worked there for an entire year - very large amounts of pressure to sell and make more money -the store is dead there is no one to sell to 9 months out of the year -rude customers constantly upset at our rewards system and policies -no set schedule, never know what days of the weeks you will be scheduled
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Bloomingdale's Reviews FAQs
Bloomingdale's has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 3,485 reviews left anonymously by employees. 49% of employees would recommend working at Bloomingdale's to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
49% of Bloomingdale's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Bloomingdale's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Bloomingdale's to be management, career development, benefits and the cons to be workplace, culture.
