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Found 214 of over 214 reviews
3.7
71% Recommend to a Friend
Hobbs Managing Director Justin Hampshire
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3.7
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Hobbs Managing Director Justin Hampshire
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  • "Good quality clothes and great team(in 14 reviews)
  • "Friendly staff and some lovely customers(in 13 reviews)
  • "Pay was good for a part time job for a young person,(in 8 reviews)
  • "Friendly people and nice atmosphere(in 8 reviews)
  • "flexible hours if you have other commitments in life(in 6 reviews)
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  1. 1.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Review

    Mar 18, 2018 - Part-time Sales Advisor in Glasgow, Scotland
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Easily attainable job, flexible hours

    Cons

    Poor training, poor management, no support

    3 people found this review helpful
  2. 1.0
    Current Employee

    Its okay, not as luxurious as it seems

    Feb 25, 2017 -  
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    -Good place to work if your a student -Covers all areas of retail -Always something to do, so your not just sectioned to do one thing like other high street brands -Good discount for uniform -flexible hours if you have other commitments in life

    Cons

    -Minimal hours, not substantial for living -Little room for progression -Not enough support or motivation from upper management in head office -The company does not seem to value or respect their employees in the same ways it bends over backwards for their 'Loyal customers' -Lack of communication or training -Poor management

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    7 people found this review helpful
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  4. 3.0
    Former Employee, more than 3 years

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    Aug 16, 2017 - Anonymous Employee in London, England
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good staff discount, decent company to work .

    Cons

    Management very poor knowledge , no IT skills, make the job itself very complicated when in fact you are just an sales assistant. Avoid South Molton Street (Indian lady Oddette)

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    1 person found this review helpful
  5. 3.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Good wage and flexibility, taken advantage of for kindness

    May 23, 2016 - Team Leader in High Wycombe, England
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Hourly rate is high, good for students, room to progress with the company, bonuses available if targets are hit, extra holiday time.

    Cons

    Poor management set up, promises made but never kept, try to cut down costs where possible even if it hinders staff.

    1 person found this review helpful
  6. 1.0
    Current Employee

    Bad

    Oct 12, 2020 - Senior E-commerce Manager in London, England
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    None wouldn’t recommend at all

    Cons

    Poor management too much confusion

    2 people found this review helpful
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