Great Team, Beautiful Stores - Associate RH Employee Review

4.0
Jan 11, 2014
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Pros

I loved the people I worked with! Best team I have ever been a part of. Truly loved and lived the core values, and I learned a lot about leadership and management- the way management should be. We had many lunches and coffees together, everyone was friends but professional- management threw beautiful baby and wedding showers- there was a lot of love and encouragement.

Cons

The product looks nice, but honestly it's not up to my standards. I would have liked to have a team like this while selling products more along the lines of Room & Board or DWR, but that's just my style. For the prices, I was honestly always relieved the customers would mostly just want the look and pay the price- they didn't ask where it was made or who designed it like I would.

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5.0
May 2, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
Feb 20, 2026
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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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