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Such potential with zero assistance for employees - Associate Buyer WHSmith Employee Review

    1. 1.0
      Jul 15, 2023
      Associate Buyer
      Current Employee, more than 1 year
      Las Vegas, NV
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They have finally started to move into the modern age by providing parental leave and hybrid work.

      Cons

      Everything is an emergency with competing priorities. There is little to no assistance with absolutely anything. Your workload grows each day, the company is growing at such a rapid pace that it can't be sustained and yet they don't want to hire any additional people to assist. The interview process takes up to four months, which is ridiculous, yet they say that they can't find talent. Severely underpaid for the amount of work you end up doing at all hours of the day, no respect for personal lives, and it's obvious by the turnover rate. They keep hiring consultants and bringing on or promoting high-level employees to even higher-level positions, most of which are rehired from years ago that worked at the company.

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      1. 5.0
        Oct 17, 2023
        CS Assistant
        Current Contractor
        Melbourne, FL
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        good culture in the company

        Cons

        pay is not that good

        1. 4.0
          Oct 11, 2023
          Sales Lead
          Current Employee, more than 1 year
          Las Vegas, NV
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          -Expanding Presence: Over 300 store locations across the US indicates strong market presence and growth potential. -Great Coworkers: Working with friendly and supportive colleagues can make a huge difference in job satisfaction. -Growth Opportunities: Potential for personal and professional growth within the company. -Supportive Upper Management: Understanding and kind upper management can create a positive and motivating work environment. -Attractive Benefits: Offers discounts and comprehensive medical insurance which are valuable perks for employees. -Stable Brand: Given the number of stores and its widespread presence, the brand seems well-established and stable.

          Cons

          -Fluctuating Hours: Cutting hours can affect employee morale and financial stability. -Organizational Issues: Lack of organization can lead to inefficiencies and frustration among staff. -Frequent Changes: Regular alterations in prices, merchandise, and promotions can be confusing for both employees and customers and can affect the consistency of the brand. -Potential for Overwork: With the business growing and expanding, there might be potential challenges of managing the increased workload, especially if there are organizational inefficiencies. -Training Challenges: With frequent changes, employees might need regular training, which can be time-consuming and may not always be effectively executed.

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