Worst Luxury Company to date - Anonymous employee RH Employee Review

1.0
Sep 12, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately there isn't anything that I can say that would be positive for this company

Cons

Where do I start. The company has no idea as a whole what they are doing. They create and make things up as they go along. Taking time off, requesting time off and actually getting it, you have a better chance of surviving being hit by a train then getting the time off that you need. The company focuses so much on LUXURY brand and in all actuality, it's not. There are some customer's who are dealing with years of exchanges just to get a piece of "1st Quality" furniture. management will tell you to do what is right by the customer and when you try and do that by getting approval to correct a mistake or to make it right you get told that that is out of policy and they won't approve it. Then why say do what is right by the customer then. just admit that Restoration Hardware is looking to make $$$ and not looking out for the purchaser. When hired I was given the impression that the schedule that I was offered would be set, when in fact every 3-4 months you get put into a LOTTO type system and get a new schedule. This needs to be made much more clear.

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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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