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    3.5
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    77%
    Approve of CEO
    Marks & Spencer CEO Steve Rowe
    Steve Rowe
    614 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Good staff discount card immediately" (in 291 reviews)

    • "Good pay with a good staff discount" (in 178 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Telling me I need to fill out a transfer request form which is only for permanent members of staff" (in 44 reviews)

    • "I couldn't fault my experience with M&S" (in 78 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Per Una Culture"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Marks & Spencer full-time

      Pros

      Very entrepreneurial environment. Office location in the Cotswolds very natural.

      Cons

      Management is run through fear, HR is non existent with no induction, training or development. Basic's such as job descriptions do not exist.

    2. "good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bluewater, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Marks & Spencer part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      The process of application is easier than most jobs and they always give you a chance to sell yourself at an interview even though you have no experience.

      Cons

      Role play is kinda long ngl but o well job needs to be done to get that shmoney.

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    3. "sales"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Marks & Spencer part-time

      Pros

      good team to work

      Cons

      hours differs to get the timing to work

    4. "Part time"

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        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at Marks & Spencer part-time

        Pros

        I like this company because it has got all kinds of clothes

        Cons

        I think there is no cons

      • "Great temp job for students"

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          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

          I worked at Marks & Spencer full-time for more than 2 years

          Pros

          Great team! Mostly fun and fast paced time flies by

          Cons

          Some managers were very great but some definitely lacked appreciation.

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          "Finance"

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          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends
          Neutral Outlook
          Disapproves of CEO

          I worked at Marks & Spencer full-time

          Pros

          Challenging work environment. Everyday you will face a new challenge.

          Cons

          Lot of manual work involved. Lack of support from seniors.

        • "Part time job"

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          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends
          Neutral Outlook
          Disapproves of CEO

          I worked at Marks & Spencer part-time

          Pros

          Friendly place to work and colleagues always helpful

          Cons

          During busy period you can be completely rushed off your feet

        • "Marketing"

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          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends

          I worked at Marks & Spencer

          Pros

          Fast paced, multiple projects (Food, Clothes, Beauty), team oriented, constant learning & training

          Cons

          competitive, weak position towards young audience limits marketing projects

        • "Fast paced, political but if you can play the game very rewarding"

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          Former Employee - Commercial Manager 
          Doesn't Recommend
          Negative Outlook
          No opinion of CEO

          I worked at Marks & Spencer

          Pros

          Good training - retail and management training. Staff discount card. Will work with a wide range of personalities and abilities.

          Cons

          Political, wide gap between HO and stores. HO staff more easier to get promotion. Company doesnt promote enough. HR has vicious policies on sick pay.

          Advice to Management

          Review HR system and practices. Doesnt care about work/life and encourages burnout when in mgmt.

        • "Christmas temp"

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          Former Employee - Barista in Aberdeen, SD
          Recommends
          Neutral Outlook
          Disapproves of CEO

          I worked at Marks & Spencer for more than a year

          Pros

          - nice workforce - management recognise talent - good benefits 25% discount from the outset

          Cons

          - long hours - stressful queues at Christmas - some rude customers to deal with - only given 2 uniforms

          Advice to Management

          Think about the cafe system and ways to better distribute the staff to be able to get things done quicker. Other than that the management was excellent in My opinion

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