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Telling it like it is - Technical Consultant L Brands Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Employee discount at retail outlets. Cafe has healthy food choices. Starbucks is nice. Honestly there is not a lot of great reasons to work there. Certain managers tend to be more work - life balance oriented but it is not culturalized. There is a culture of fear. Speaking out or attempting innovation is not necessarily tolerated. A lot of good ideas get lost because groups don't work together, which is sad because there are a lot of talented, passionate people there. It seems to me like removing some of the more entrenched executives and rewarding innovation would make it a much better place to work.

Cons

Silo-like work environment. Communication is poor. The work environment does not allow for innovation. Decision making is far too high up the food chain. Lots of kingdom protecting going on. Processes supporting technology are far too rigid and inhibit real work getting done. Brand associates can be very intrenched in their way of doing things and are not open to innovation. Outdated processes are used because "it's the way we've always done it." At times it can feel like a popularity contest rather than a place of business. All in all, you can gain some good experience but you pay dearly for it.

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5.0
May 12, 2023
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Apr 11, 2017
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Recommend
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Pros

If you are smart and willing to do whatever it takes, you will get promoted. If you find the right mentor, your development will be a priority. If you love retail, this is the place for you.

Cons

Hope you get lucky with your manager and director and VP because if you end up in the wrong department on the wrong category, the environment is toxic.

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